Senior Engineer, Water Network Ops

Job Summary

General Responsibilities

• **Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems**
• Ensure the compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• **Reporting**
• Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the water network, monitoring key parameters like water pressure, flow rates, and quality.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues, including pipeline breaks or system malfunctions, to restore services efficiently.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and preventive measures to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce the risk of failures, prolong the life of equipment, and optimize network performance.
• Recommend and execute enhancements to the water network infrastructure, working with other teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Ensure all operations adhere to relevant regulatory, environmental, and safety standards, making necessary adjustments to meet compliance.
• Support emergency response operations for incidents like water contamination or supply disruptions, ensuring swift resolution and minimum impact on customers.
• Assist in the planning and execution of network improvement projects, including expansions or upgrades, to support future demand.
• Prepare detailed reports on network performance, issues, and corrective actions taken, maintaining accurate documentation for operational audits.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and external contractors to coordinate efforts related to network improvements and ongoing maintenance tasks.

HSE, Security, and Risk Protocols

• *The Employee shall adhere to all the HSE, Security and Risk Management Rules & Procedures communicated by the company, including:*
• Taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and security.
• Taking reasonable care of the health, safety and security of persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with their employer with respect to any instruction and/or actions taken by the employer to protect the employee and/ or comply with HSE and security requirements.
• Report to their immediate line manager any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, hazard, or issue to an individual or the company and which they cannot correct themselves.
• Report all HSE and security incidents and work-related injuries.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace that supports the interest of HSE, security and welfare.
• What are the most essential duties/responsibilities?
• Ensure all operations adhere to relevant regulatory, environmental, and safety standards, making necessary adjustments to meet compliance.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce the risk of failures, prolong the life of equipment, and optimize network performance.
• Prepare detailed reports on network performance, issues, and corrective actions taken, maintaining accurate documentation for operational audits.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant working experience

Desired Requirements

• Master’s degree Engineering or equivalent
• 6 years of relevant working experience