Production Engineer Job at Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

KAHAMA SHINYANGA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KASHWASA) is a fully autonomous public utility established in accordance with the Waterworks Act (Cap. 272), which has been repealed and replaced by the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, 2009. The Authority
operates a Water Supply Scheme from the Lake Victoria and supplies bulk water to other water utilities in both urban and rural areas, as per
Government Notice No. 45 of 23rd February 2007. Currently, KASHWASA supplies bulk water to Shinyanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority, Kahama Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority, Ngudu Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority and Water
Committees in 55 villages located in Misungwi, Kwimba, Shinyanga, Kahama and Msalala Districts. Meanwhile, KASHWASA is implementing a project to connect Kishapu town and preparations are underway to expand the bulk water transmission pipeline to Tabora
Municipality and small towns ofIgunga, Nzega, Kagongwa, Isaka and Tinde.
KASHW ASA wishes to recruit competent Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts:-

Title of the Post: Production Engineer II
Number of Posts: One (I)
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Duty Station: Shinyanga Municipality
Terms of Service: Unspecified Period

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of a degree in electrical engineering with a strong bias in electronics from a recognized institution. At least three (3) years working
experience in a reputable organization preferably in L'1e Water Sector. Must be computer literate and registered by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:-
The Production Engineer is the Head of the Production Section responsible for all matters pertaining to the water production. He/She is responsible in particular for:-
Ensuring that water is produced in the right quality and quantity.
Ensuring that safety procedures are complied with in all operations related to the water production.
Carrying out routine maintenance of electronic and electrical equipments and ensuring routine maintenance of all mechanical equipments related to the water production.
Carrying out routine inspection of the intake, treatment plant and the main storage tank and taking appropriate actions.
Carrying out monitoring of water quality at the source, treatment plant and clear water tank and ensuring compliance with the prescribed standards for drinking water.
Preparing progress reports pertaining to the water production activities.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Manager.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:-
Age Limit:
Not above 45 years for all posts.

Remuneration:
All posts carry attractive remuneration and fringe benefits, according to the Authority's Scheme of Service.

Personal Attributes
High level of integrity, honest and sense of responsibility.
Team player with the ability to work independently.
Self motivated, able to remain calm under pressure.
Resilient.
Committed to deliver work of a high standard.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Prospective candidates are invited to submit applications in their own handwriting together with copies of their certificates, a fully typed and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with e-mail address, a reliable postal address and telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates/testimonials/transcripts and addresses of at least two (2) professional referees to the following:-
Managing Director,
Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 1246,
SHINYANGA.
Closing Date
Twenty one (21) days after the first appearance of this advertisement in newspapers.

NB:
All educational/professional certificates must be from accredited institutions' which are recognized by the Tanzania Commission for
Universities (TCU), the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE),. the National Examinations Council of Tanzania or other relevant bodies.
Only short-listed applicants will be 'contacted. ~
The Authority's employment policy is not gender biased. Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.