Water Quality Officer at Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company Limited

Job Description

Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company Ltd, was incorporated on April 7, as a private company limited by shares to give it autonomy and enable it operate commercially. The major shareholders of the company were Municipal Council of Voi, County Council of Taita Taveta and Town Council of Taveta which now are the County of Taita Taveva. The company is one of the WSPs in the CWSB jurisdiction and has been contracted to provide water and sewerage services in Taita Taveta County under a Service Provision Agreement.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In liaison with the Supervisor: Prepare and submit water quality test results and analysis and maintain test reports. Advise the technical team on the water quality levels and appropriate actions to be taken. Operate and maintain water quality testing and analysis laboratory. Sustain quality standards and specifications. Operate and maintain safe custody of materials, tools and equipment for water quality testing and analysis. Prepare chemical mixing and dosing schedules and instructions. Instruct and supervise operators for water treatment works and reservoir attendants on water quality, chemical mixing and dosing. In liaison with the Human Resource Department, train and or recommend for training new or existing personnel or operators for water treatment works and reservoir attendants on Water quality, chemical mixing and dosing. Collect review chemical mixing and dosing schedules and reports from branches. Collect, review, chemical delivery, usage and chemical quantity balances reports from branches. Request collect and deliver chemicals to the water treatment stations and reservoirs. Ensure, operationalize and observe approved occupational safety and healthy rules and guidelines reporting any breach to head of human resource department through human resource officer. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all the above and or as prescribed by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATION

Be a holder of a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. At least three years experience as a Water Quality Officer Proficiency in Computer skills Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills