Vacancy title:
Plant Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Chambeshi Water Supply and Sanitation Company

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To operate and monitor the operations and performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the pump stations and water treatments plants in order to ensure adequate and quality water service delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for proper operation of the Water Treatment Plant or Intake Plant.
• To maintain a consistent supply of high-quality water to the water distribution system.
• Inspects and ensures the proper operation of Treatment Plant equipment (Pumps, Valves, Sensors, Control Panels, Chemical Dosing System and related equipment).
• Makes decisions on chemical feed rates and plant process operations to treat a varying water quality and flow rate as required by the water system demand.
• Operates and maintains pumping stations and other related facilities.
• Performs standardized laboratory tests for treatment plant process control (alkalinity, turbidity, chlorine residual, PH, etc.).
• Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, operates, and assists in repairing water pumps, motors, chemical feed, and related equipment.
• Reads and records measurements of meters, gauges, and recording charts.
• Registers daily water quantities pumped.
• Collects a variety of water samples for laboratory analysis, process control, and regulatory compliance.
• Operates and monitors clear well for total production, chlorine residual, and draw down measurements.
• Initiates and oversees filter backwashes.
• Handles and transports chemicals in a safe and proper manner.
• Responsible for the performance of work in a safe and proper manner of an assigned shift; may train new employees in proper and safe work methods and WTP operations.
• Performs a variety of general maintenance duties (e.g. painting, cleaning, and grounds keeping) at the Water Treatment Plant and related facilities.
• Conducts public tours of the WTP for public relations and educational purposes.
• Performs complex mathematical calculations to determine plant process requirements and efficiencies.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12(Form v) School Certificate.
• Craft certificate in Water Supply and Operations.
• Diploma in Water Supply and Operations will be added advantage
• Member of EIZ
• Work experience of a minimum of 2 Years.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Self-disciplined
• Ability to work in solitary conditions for long hours

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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