Senior Engineer, Water Network Ops

Job summary:

To support the senior team in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the water network. Involves monitoring the network’s performance, coordinating daily operational tasks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing strategies to improve reliability and efficiency. Assists in developing and maintaining infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing water supply systems.

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
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