MASTER DRILLER Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the overseas relief and development agency arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It was founded 1943 and works in over 100 countries globally. CRS has worked in Southern Sudan since 1989, supporting and implementing initiatives in Emergency Response, Peace-building, Agriculture, Health, Education, and Income Generation. CRS’ work reflects and expresses the principles of Catholic Social Teaching however CRS assists persons on the basis of need, not race, creed, or nationality. 

Catholic Relief Services South Sudan Program wishes to recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven persons (South Sudanese National only) to fill the position of Master (WASH) to be based in Kapoeta and Fields, South Sudan.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Key personnel in charge of the management of the drilling rig and other drilling equipments; supervise the drilling activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the supervision, support and training of the team members in various drilling techniques and pump installations.
• In consultation with the Team Leader liaise with Partners and community leaders to ensure access to project sites and make sure security situation is stable when personnel and equipment are on site.
• Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the drilling equipment and accessories in use for project activities.
• Maintain driller’s logbook on activities, supplies and fuel used and constraints met on daily basis.
• Monitor and request in good time and quantity, the drilling supplies and spare parts required to avoid delays in project activities.
• Ensure that well platforms are constructed as per the standard specifications and quality stipulated in the WASH Technical Operational Manual and that pumps are installed at depths recommended by the Logger.
• Drilling crew supervision
• Making estimates of drilling operations requirements
• Preparing orders and specifications for drilling consumables
• Designing boreholes and ensuring that drilling conforms to stipulated standards and specifications
• Arranging work schedules and shifts for drilling crew
• Oversight on cost effective utilization, safety and maintenance of all resources allocated to the drilling programme.
• Responsibilities for technical reports, consumption reports and preparing work plans 
• I have responsibilities for ensuring monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews are carried out periodically in conjunction with the wider team.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Post University training in operating and maintaining PAT Drill Machines and ATALSCOPCO Compressors.
• Strong South Sudan experience in Air Rotary and Mud Drilling.
• Strong experience in borehole yield test and installation of submersible Pumps.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Borehole Drilling and Construction including drilling equipment mechanical/maintenance knowledge.
• Commitment to capacity-building and enhancing problem solving skills in staff and communities.
• Good planning, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Previous experience of supervision and training.
• Ability to communicate in English is desirable.
• Ability to learn and fit in with CRS’s organization culture.
• Must have a valid accident free driving license with over 5 years of driving experience.
• A strong Team Leader, a trainer and troubleshooter.

Application letters and CVs together with the names of three professional referees, should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 31st December 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Human Resources Manager

Catholic Relief Services –

South Sudan program, Juba Office

OR by E-mail to: jobapps@crssudan.org  or moses.ayume@crs.org  

CRS Sudan Program is an equal-opportunity employer.  In making employment decisions it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.