Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission.
3.0 Job Purpose
System Operators ensure reliable water production, pumping, treatment, and distribution within their assigned sites. They operate equipment, maintain logs, and support preventive maintenance to guarantee uninterrupted water service.
The role reports to the Technical Officer.
4.0 Key Responsibilities
(i) Water Production & Pump Operation
- Operate boreholes, pumps, Water treatment systems, and solar systems.
- Record pumping hours, flows, and pressures.
(ii) Treatment & Water Quality Support
- Monitor chlorine dosing, tank hygiene, and system cleanliness.
- Support water quality sampling.
(iii) System Monitoring & Maintenance
- Inspect equipment and report faults immediately.
- Perform minor maintenance and repair as directed by the Technical Officer.
- Support preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
(iv) Distribution Support
- Report leaks, bursts, and illegal connections.
- Assist in meter inspections and valve operations.
(v) Reporting
- Maintain daily logs and submit operational data.
5.0 Qualifications & Experience
- Craft Certificate/Certificate in Water Operations, Plumbing, or Mechanical engineering.
- Experience in pump operations, and operation and maintenance of Water Treatment Systems is an advantage.
6.0 Competencies
- Technical aptitude
- Smart phone usage and mobile data collection
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and discipline
7.0 Faith & Culture Alignment
- A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
