Engineer (4-1) Mechanical (2 Positions)
Engineering Jobs
- City of Harare
- Expires 22 Sep 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancies in the Installation and Maintenance Division, Harare Water Department in the City of Harare.
POSITION: ENGINEER (4-1) MECHANICAL (2 POSITIONS)
REPORTING TO: MECHANICAL SERVICES ENGINEER
GRADE: 8/ 7/ 6
LOCATION: OLD MUTUAL HOUSE
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the design, selection, installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment used in water treatment and distribution and wastewater treatment,
sludge treatment and final effluent conveyance. The incumbent will make sure there is optimum plant and equipment availability and improve life span of equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Organizes and manages the repairs of mechanical plant and equipment and makes follow ups on sub-contracted jobs and ensures that records of vehicles, plant and equipment are properly maintained.
• Preparation and control of the Workshops’ revenue and capital budgets.
• Performance management of workshops operations and staff (including students on attachment).
• Recommends to the Mechanical Services Engineer on training needs and skilled manpower requirements.
• Generate and upgrade standard operating procedures as
related to Water and Mechanical Engineering
• Ensures a safe working environment in line with the Factories and Works Act, Occupational, Health and Safety Act, Environment Management Act and other safety standards and best practices.
• Prepares technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Designs, specifications and selection and commissioning of mechanical assets and installations.
• Implementation of the City’s Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing or equivalent.
• Minimum of Graduate Membership of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers.
• At least 2 years work experience in a similar environment
• Local government experience is an added advantage
• Experience with water treatment, waste water treatment, utility vehicles, turbo-machinery and motor control technology
• Thorough experience with water treatment, waste water treatment, utility vehicles, actuators, industrial automation, turbo-machinery and motor control technology
• Experience with computerized maintenance management software.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.
KEY COMPETENCES
• Team player
• Ability to use CAD software in designs
• Technical aptitude in maintenance of turbo-machinery
• Knowledge of Planned maintenance systems
• Good analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Thorough knowledge of procurement regulations used in public entities
How to Apply
Compensation and Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Written applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant certificates should be submitted to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O. Box 1680
Rowan Martin Building
HARARE
To arrive not later than 22nd September 2021
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
