| | DUTIES
Demonstrate outstanding commitment to service delivery programs of the Board by personally identifying and taking action on water bursts / leakages of which verifiable repair records shall be tendered to be used as one of the components for assessment during tine’s performance appraisal time.
Build capacity of the operations team to reduce production system losses to allowable levels;
Build zone capacity to manage NRW;
Develop OPEX and CAPEX priority programs aimed at dealing with NRW challenge;
Prepare OPEX and CAPEX budgets for NRW
Develop customer feedback system for fault management system Involve stakeholders including management, operations staff, the public, the universities etc;
Identify and build partnerships for twining and learning;
Monitor performance of NRW management interventions by developing performance indicators and monitoring program through a logical framework
Respond to queries on matters relating to NRW losses
District Metered Areas
Implementation of district metering programs (in District Metered Areas (DMAs)) and carrying out steps to ensure accurate night line readings are obtained in order to identify leaks;
Carrying out IWA water balances and implementing non-revenue water reduction strategies within the zones and DMAs;
Collecting and analyzing data related to NRW reduction activities;
Ensure that bulk metering devices are calibrated or replaced so that accurate production or zone supply data is measured accurately;
PHYSICAL LOSSES
Develop and implement network management tools e.g pressure management, asset management etc.,
Prepare and implement programs aimed at reducing NRW including pressure management speed and quality of repairs;
Implement procedures for identification and localization of physical leaks in transmission and distribution systems
Implement leak detection programs to reduce physical and metering losses in the transmission and distribution systems to ensure that the NRW levels (corporate, zonal and DMA levels) are within acceptable levels, in accordance with acceptable guidelines or targets for NRW reduction and sound engineering and management practices;
Actively implement, supervise and analyze the leak detection programs and outcomes;
Through and with the water audit team, institute routine mains inspections;
Marking and geo-referencing frequently bursting pipes within the Distribution Network using Geographical Information System (GIS) and arrange replacement of the same;
COMMERCIAL LOSSES
Implement appropriate consumer metering programs to ensure the metering losses are minimized;
Prepare and implement meter replacement programs for aged water meters;
Implement procedures to reduce data entry losses,
Check and monitor the relevant procedures to reduce the Never Connected Accounts;
Check and monitor the relevant procedures to avoid illegal connections;
Conduct house to house surveys on a regular basis in DMAs with high commercial losses
QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Should have Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and be a Member of a Professional Body;
Should be fluent in English and should have very strong computer skills;
Having knowledge and experience in Civil/ Hydraulic engineering design and water modeling software are prerequisites for the position:
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in managing NRW related activities with experience in active leak detection and NRW management;
Highly motivated and enthusiastic;
Should be able to work effectively in a team environment and by themselves; and
Should have excellent interpersonal skills.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All interested persons who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae specifying qualifications, Experience for the job, Contact Telephone Numbers, E-mail and Addresses of three traceable referees from previous employer and also indicate the position applied for on the envelope to
The Chief Executive Officer,
Lilongwe Water Board,
P.O. Box 96,
Lilongwe.
To reach him not later than 9th June, 2017.
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