Water and Sewage Specialist (with Plumbing Background) at Lagos Business School

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

To manage the operations of the water and sewage treatment plants to ensure adequate, clean and safe water for the School’s activities and to ensure that disposal of wastewater is done in compliance with environmental regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks on water and sewage plants’ equipment.
• Carry out effective and safe operation of water and sewage plants.
• Monitor plants’ equipment to ensure safe and effective functionality.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential issues and ensure prompt correction.
• Ensure treated water and sewage meet standard safety qualities.
• Support initiatives to improve the quality outputs of water and sewage plants.
• Conduct water and sewage effluent quality tests.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, repairs other maintenance activities.
• Carry out any other sundry and assigned jobs by the supervisors as needed.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• In-depth understanding of water and sewage treatment processes.
• Hands-on experience in operating and maintaining water treatment equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Skills in handling pipes and fittings
• Pumps maintenance
• Good diagnosis and troubleshooting skills; good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent preventive maintenance mentality.
• Analytical skills- ability to conduct tests and analyse water and sewage data.
• Safety consciousness
• Environmental awareness
• Customer service
• Record-keeping capability.
• Good working relationship with external vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of OND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or any other related course with relevant hands-on training in water plant equipment maintenance.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Certification in water treatment, or membership of any professional association in the fields of water and sewage plant maintenance, will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in water or sewage management or both.