Water Plant Operator at Victoria Water Services Limited

Location: Ajah, Lagos.

We are seeking to hire an experienced Water Plant Operator who will be responsible for managing and monitoring the processes of our water treatment plant. The preferred candidate must possess relevant experience in operating treatment plants and apparatus, cleaning screens and filters, adding chemicals, monitoring gas and water levels, taking readings as well as inspecting wastewater and water samples.

Responsibilities

• Check chemical levels and refill or replace containers
• Check water levels and pump operations
• Run routine laboratory tests to determine proper chemical treatment
• Maintain plant records
• Observe and inspect quality of raw water and all plant equipment
• Maintain chemical feed pumps to ensure proper dosage of chemicals
• Backwash filters as required
• Assist in minor/routinely maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Prepare daily reports on plant operations and controls
• Must be available to work on shift basis, both day and night; the Water Treatment Plant is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation
• Must arrive at work on time and maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience as a Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Minimum of OND or equivalent in a relevant discipline, preferably Engineering
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to undertake technical courses/training with apt understanding
• Ability to assume responsibility for complete operation of treatment plants
• Ability to detect problems in equipment operations
• Ability to make sound and independent decisions requiring treatment plant operations.

Note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.