Field Technician

The Field Technician position is primarily a field-based position which plays an important role as an interface between Safe Water Now, Engineering, program implementation and communities served with chlorine dispensers by ensuring appropriate and timely repair and maintenance of chlorine dispensers and ILC (In-Line Chlorination) devices in a specific location.

• Certificate or diploma in Plumbing, Water Engineering, or related technical field
  
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE/UBTEB from a recognised Vocational School)
  
• 1-2 years of experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in water supply system plumbing, preferably in rural or community settings
  
• Experience with chlorination systems, dosing equipment, or water treatment devices is an added advantage
  
• Basic knowledge of water quality testing methods
  
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing diagrams and technical specifications
  
• Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Motorcycle riding experience is A MUST with a valid driving license (Class A) from a recognized driving school
  
• Fluency in English, Lugisu, and Lusoga. Proficiency in other local languages is an added advantage
  

• Conduct in-field and office chlorine dispenser hardware retrofits i.e. casings, tanks and valve repairs to reduce costs incurred on dispenser hardware
  
• Undertake dispenser re-installations and maintenance in a timely and quality manner
  
• Collect and send dispenser upgrade data for very dispenser repair, maintenance and re-installation undertaken
  
• Regular support and updating of engineering team and the Area Coordinator on the issues that are experienced in the field after undertaking chlorine dispenser hardware spot checks and maintenance
  
• Regularly update the area coordinator and engineering team on the status of the various dispenser parts especially during the trial test of chlorine dispenser hardware
  
• Tracking of chlorine dispenser hardware that Safe Water Now tests in the field, by maintain all records of the same and sharing regular progress reports to the area coordinator
  
• Support in the assembly of new hardware as requested
  
• Maintain hardware inventory for all the dispenser parts and dispenser repair/retrofit tools within their office/hub and advice team on new order needs