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    Senior Technician - Nairobi, Kenya - Water Mission

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    Description

    Water Mission is a rapidly growing Christian engineering nonprofit working to end the global water crisis by building safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas.

    Guided by love, excellence, and integrity, we are driven to share clean, safe water and God's love with all.
    Responsibilities


    General Responsibilities:

    Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.


    Other Responsibilities:
    Carry out the installation of solar PV systems, including electrical wiring, mounting of inverters and panels, testing, installation of main switches, and other standard electrical work

    Conduct troubleshooting and repair work on solar energy systems, including identifying and resolving issues related to wiring, connections, and equipment malfunctions.

    Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment

    Act as the site team leader during installations, ensuring efficient, safe, and quality work with adherence to Water Mission's high standard of installation, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

    Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations.

    Ensure quality output in the solar installations, wiring of solar panels, and installation of electrical equipment giving the contractors needed direction.

    Develop maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to safety procedures.

    Train system operators on the day-to-day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.

    Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
    Read and understand engineering drawings.

    Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.

    Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.

    Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance-related issues.
    Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
    Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
    Other duties as assigned.

    What is required?

    Alignment with Water Mission's Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
    Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
    Diploma/Higher Diploma in Engineering (Building and Civil Engineering).
    A valid NCA Site Supervisor license is required.
    Experience of at least 7 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
    Specialized technical skills (such as masonry, civil works, building).
    Driver's license required.
    Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively.

    Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
    Thorough understanding of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
    Consistent lifestyle and behavior that bears a good witness to the Christian faith.

    A level of impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.

    Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.

    Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
    Qualified Turkana locals are encouraged to apply.
    Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
    Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

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