Background

Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Ltd is a dynamic and vibrant Company providing water and sanitation services in the Municipalities of Chingola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. At Mulonga, all employees play a crucial role in moving the company “towards purified excellence”. Thus Mulonga acknowledges the importance of having a team that will actualize its objectives and ultimately transform Mulonga into “the most admired utility in Africa”. To ensure this is achieved, Mulonga commits to attract and retain the best employees through a systematic talent management process.

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates to join the team in the positions below on a One (1) year contract with possibility of renewal for a further period:

3. PLANT OPERATOR - MECHANICAL

Purpose of the Job

To operate, monitor, and maintain mechanical equipment at the Water Treatment Plant under the supervision of the Plant Manager to ensure continuous, reliable water production and compliance with service level agreements and quality standards

Main accountabilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors, and mechanical drive units.
• Conduct routine inspections and lubrication of mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify mechanical faults early and report them promptly to minimize downtime and production losses.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks such as pump alignment, bearing checks, and seal replacements under guidance from maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate mechanical logs, equipment performance data, and daily operation records.
• Support the start-up, shutdown, and regulation of treatment processes in coordination with plant operators.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe working conditions around mechanical equipment and plant areas.
• Adhere strictly to safety procedures, including lockout–tagout and safe handling of rotating equipment.
• Enforces good performance and discipline of staff.
• Maintains mechanical records for all plant equipment

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years’ post qualification experience in a comparable organisation
• Member of the relevant professional regulatory body (EIZ)

Additional Notes

The position is on a One (1) year contract with the possibility of renewal for a further period. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors, and mechanical drive units.
• Conduct routine inspections and lubrication of mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify mechanical faults early and report them promptly to minimize downtime and production losses.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks such as pump alignment, bearing checks, and seal replacements under guidance from maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate mechanical logs, equipment performance data, and daily operation records.
• Support the start-up, shutdown, and regulation of treatment processes in coordination with plant operators.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe working conditions around mechanical equipment and plant areas.
• Adhere strictly to safety procedures, including lockout–tagout and safe handling of rotating equipment.
• Enforces good performance and discipline of staff.
• Maintains mechanical records for all plant equipment

• Mechanical systems operation and maintenance
• Routine inspections and lubrication
• Fault identification and reporting
• Preventive maintenance assistance
• Record keeping (mechanical logs, performance data)
• Process start-up, shutdown, and regulation support
• Housekeeping and safety adherence
• Adherence to safety procedures (lockout-tagout)
• Staff performance and discipline enforcement
• Mechanical record maintenance

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Member of the relevant professional regulatory body (EIZ)