Senior Engineer – Mechanical Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited

Senior Engineer – Mechanical, on a permanent and pensionable contract basis.

Job Purpose

The job-holder will be reporting to the Manager Maintenance and will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the maintenance and repair functions in LWSC in order to ensure maximum availability of all plant and equipment that efficiently and economically support company operations.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and implementing the annual preventive maintenance schedules for all plant and equipment in order to enhance smooth operations.
Developing and monitoring mechanical maintenance plans to maximise plant and equipment availability.
Supervising contracted mechanical maintenance works to ensure that contractors are up to standard and complete tasks in time.
Carrying out periodic worksite inspections to determine adherence to project objectives, work standards and safety practices, and furthermore, rectifying the deficiencies identified or recommending areas needing improvements in the performance of projects.
Preparing engineering reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends for the performance for all water and sanitation Plants.
Swift and timely identification of probable risk issues in your area of operation, and ensuring that these are attended to as required.
Undertaking and agreeing to performance targets and conducting appraisal for all staff under supervision.
Timely preparation and submission of technical advice pertaining to mechanical maintenance and repair and comprehensive reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, or as required.

Qualifications and Experience

School Certificate or General Certificate of Education
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
Five (5) years’ experience in a similar role preferably in a water and sanitation related environment
Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (MEIZ).
Registered Engineer under the Engineers Registration Board (REng)
Valid Driver’s license will be an added advantage

Behaviour Qualities

Possess a high level of broad problem solving and analytical skills with ability to work under pressure
Innovation and proactive thinking ability
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good critical and reactive thinking skills.
Strong leadership qualities and team building capabilities
Planning and personal organization; should be results oriented
Good communication skills

LWSC values the provision of equal employment opportunities. Therefore, women, men and persons with disability are all encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, females will be given preferential consideration.