IO Engineering & Construction-Technician

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.

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Regional Manager Makueni with guidance from the Lead Engineer. The technician is responsible for performing technical tasks within the Regional office following established standards and procedures.  The person in this position must be self-driven, a devoted Christian with a clear calling from God and a heartfelt passion for our mission. This position requires that the person resides in Makueni, Kenya, where the office is located. It also involves frequent traveling to remote locations within Kenya or surrounding countries.

Our culture: As an employee of Water Mission Kenya, the Technician is  responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The technician will: -

General Responsibilities:

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

Key Responsibilities

The following list is meant to be a guideline:

1. Mobilize and oversee community volunteers and/or subcontractors in project preparation by constructing shallow wells, digging trenches for pipes, and constructing houses for water treatment systems.
2. Install water treatment systems including pumps, filters, chlorinators, and solar panels.
3. Install water storage tanks, piping, electrical cables, water meters, conduit, and tap stands.
4. 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.
5. Supervise drilling activities, monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
6. Read and understand engineering drawings.
7. Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
8. Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
9. Ensure quality output in the construction, plumbing, electrical and fabricated structures by giving the contractors needed direction.
10. Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
11. Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance related issues.
12. Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
13. Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
14. Other duties as assigned.

What is required?

1. Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
2. Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
3. Diploma/Higher Diploma in engineering (Civil, Environmental, electrical, chemical or Electro-mechanical Engineering).
4. T1/T2 or T3 EPRA solar and NCA licenses are preferred.
5. Registered with KETRB [as Certified Engineering Technician].
6. Proven experience of at least 3 years in a technical field (preferably related to solarised Water Systems).
7. Specialized technical skills (such as plumbing, welding, electrical, or building & construction).
8. Driver’s license required-Class B.
9. Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback in a constructive way.
11. Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
12. Thorough understanding of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
13. Consistent lifestyle and behaviour that bears a good witness to the Christian faith.
14. 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.
15. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
16. Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
17. Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
18. Qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply.
19. Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.