Introduction

Lwitikila Bottling Company Limited is a business start-up located in Mpika District of Muchinga Province. The company boasts of hi-tech investment in pure water treatment and packaging and now seeks to recruit the following positions.

Job Title:  Reverse Osmosis Technician / Water Treatment Plant Technician

Location: Mpika District, Muchinga Province

Job Description

The Reverse Osmosis Technician will be responsible for the treatment of portable water to quality standards and quantities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Reverse Osmosis Plant to produce optimum quality, potable water
• Maintain and operate the filtering and chemical treatment processes

Daily / routine inspections, servicing and repair of components to include, but not be limited to:

• Pumps
• Water storage tanks
• Chemical Treatment Controls and equipment
• Circulation pumps
• Valves
• Motors
• Organize work orders for maintenance needs within the Plant
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules for plant equipment
• Develop preventative maintenance programs outlining steps to be taken.

Ensure all records are maintained, including:

• Daily logs
• Change control documents
• Weekly reports
• OEM manuals
• Inventories for RO Plant / Water Treatment
• Recommend the purchase of parts, equipment, chemicals and goods as needed to ensure continuous operation of the plant with minimal shutdown due to component failure
• Provide reports, information and updates to the Maintenance Team / Operations Manager as required

Key requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma in Water engineering or any related field
• At least two (2) years experience in the similar role or Plant.
• General knowledge of water treatment plant operations, policies, procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of basic math and chemistry.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Good mechanical skills.