Officers, Engineering – In Line Chlorination (ILC) x2 Evidence Action

The Officer position is primarily a workshop/warehouse-based position which plays an important role in the expansion of Chlorine Dispenser and In-Line chlorination (ILC) programs in delivering safe water and hygiene knowledge in the targeted communities. The officer position is based at the workshop in Iganga, Uganda and reports to the Associate, Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the chlorine dispenser and In-Line chlorination (ILC devices assembly in the workshop within the set quality standards;
• Workshop and material inventory and maintaining appropriate security during and after dispenser and ILC assembly.
• Operating and maintenance of equipment like Drilling Machines, compressors, generator, cutting machines etc.
• Receiving Dispensers and ILC parts.
• Dispatch of maintenance parts and assembled dispensers to the program team.
• General support to engineering team by raising engineering technical defects on the hardware parts that needs to be attended to;
• Monitoring hardware components failure/defects during assembly and informing the Associate, Engineering.
• Support on new research and innovation by carrying out bench trials at the workshop/laboratory level.
• Conduct periodic field visits to assess functionality of the ILC devices.

Required Competencies and Attributes:
• High level of integrity and stewardship.
• Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion.
• Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field-based assignments in other regions.
• Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
• Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment.
• Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment.
• Position requires ability and comfort climbing ladders and accessing water storage tanks at heights when on field assignments.

Requirements
Qualifications:
• Experience in Manufacturing industry, Plastics production etc.
• Diploma / Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechatronics.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience working with WASH programs or water related industries communities or Social enterprises/NGOs.
• Good language skills in English and Luganda, both spoken and written.
• Basic plumbing and pipefitting skills and experience.
• Language:- Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage.