Job Description

Title:

Technical Coordinator

Scale:

10

Overall Purpose of Position

Provides the necessary coordination, supervision, and direction necessary to monitor sewer, potable & new water pipelaying projects on a daily basis.

Specifically, the jobholder will be responsible for:

· Monitor & Control Trenching & Pipelaying Projects.

· Coordinate in an efficient manner with Contractors & internal WSC sections.

· Day-to-day reporting & documentation to ISO standards.

· Support IWT programs.

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities

· To monitor and constantly strive to improve the quality of work performed by contractors.

· To assist in developing a productive workforce that has the most interest and pride in its work and that is conscious of work practices and ethics and the importance of health and safety.

· To develop and maintain constantly improving relationships with customers and third parties.

· To relate and liaise with other organizations relevant to the work.

· To safeguard and protect the interests and assets of the Corporation.

· To participate actively in training courses under the direction of the Institute of Water Technology.

· To make the most efficient use of resources to achieve the above.

· To take the responsibility of stock of all water pipes and fittings and other related accessories while on site.

· To ensure that the installations of mains, including the execution of the related procedures such as disinfection and pressure tests, are carried out to the workmanship skills as necessary.

· To ensure those mains and their related accessories including the submarine pipelines are repaired and maintained as promptly as possible.

·To supervise and co-ordinate pipe laying projects (including trenching works) undertaken in the region and ensure that these are well implemented.

· Participate in and contribute to cross-functional teams as required, consult with relevant departments, as necessary, and provide training as may be required.

· Co-ordinate with the Quality Unit in obtaining and maintaining certifications and accreditations of the Corporation and participate in internal and external audits, and peer reviews.

· Carry out effectively any other duties and responsibilities and undertake other assignments as reasonably directed by the Management.

Working Conditions

i. Expected to be in, and maintain, a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

ii. Expected to work flexible hours to meet accountabilities and attend to work after office hours, as may be required.

iii. Abide by rules and regulations issued by WSC.

iv. Consult with other sections as may be required.

v. Expected to maintain oneself abreast with best practices relevant to the post and attend any training which may be provided.

vi. The nature of this position requires the employee to be physically present during working hours as per operational exigencies.

Qualifications and Experience

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must:

i. Be in possession of a recognized MQF Level 4 related to the respective job description together with one (1) year experience related to the job description OR;

ii. Be in possession of MQF Level 3 and three (3) years’ experience related to the job description OR;

iii. Five (5) years’ experience related to the job description .

iv. Candidates ought to have a demonstrable knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook, which may be assessed at the interview stage.

v. Candidates shall present a clean police conduct, not older than six (6) months from the date of application to the Board Members during the interview.

vi. Applicants who meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria, must successfully attain the set pass mark in a written exam set out by the WSC Selection Board to be able to sit for an interview.

Interpersonal Skills

• Work under limited supervision, both individually and within a team.

• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Problem solving skills, able to multitask and meet challenging deadlines.

• Highly organized and flexible.

• Able to always maintain a professional approach.

The appointment is subject to a trial/probationary period of six (6) months during which time Appointees (i) will retain their substantive appointments, and (ii) need invariably undergo and pass through a specialized certification course to be organized by the Corporation as per exigencies. Failure to get certified as herein mentioned will automatically render the incumbent as having failed the trial/probationary and they shall return to their substantive grade upon notice issued by the Corporation to that effect