NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (February 11, 2022) — The Ministry of Water Services in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following vacant positions: Operations Superintendent; Water Production Supervisor; and Laboratory Analyst.

The job overview, responsibilities, job requirements, salary scale and application guidelines for each post are as follows:

OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT

Overview:

The Operations Superintendent is responsible for managing the operations section and overseeing the maintenance of all heavy equipment, machinery and tools used at the Nevis Water Department.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Some of the main duties are –

• To serve as the Deputy to the Operations Manager
• Supervise employees within the distribution division
• Coordinate, manage and distribute the use of all equipment
• Authorize the movement of supplies from the supply stores to each maintenance team
• Write weekly reports highlighting all emergency maintenance work completed during the weekend
• Identify and investigate the areas that would have frequent leaks
• Keep abreast of all tank levels islandwide to ensure there is water in all areas

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Engineering or related field
• At least three (3) years relevant practical know-how and supervisory experience
• The ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
• Strong ability to handle customer complaints and employee relations
• Interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• The ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Proficiency in maintaining records and producing reports
• Strong communication (listening, verbal and written), delegation and conflict resolution skills
• Valid E driver’s license.

SALARY:

The salary scale for the role of Operations Superintendent is N33 – N36.

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WATER PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

OVERVIEW:

The Water Production Supervisor is responsible for providing technical guidance regarding the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical components of the water system.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Some of the main duties are –

• Oversee the daily operations of the water production division
• Supervise the production technicians and the senior production technicians
• Responsible for safe groundwater abstraction and collecting water production data
• Responsible for the aquifer maintenance
• Examines machinery and other mechanical equipment and report all faults to the Operations Manager
• Monitor production technician’s attendance and punctuality
• Compile a report highlighting any major installments done on a weekly and monthly basis
• Plan and schedule weekly tasks and projects and disseminate the schedule to the team, the Operations Superintendent and the Operations Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Technology or related field
• At least two (2) years relevant practical know-how and supervisory experience
• Strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as work on team projects
• The ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
• Interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication (listening, verbal and written), delegation and conflict resolution skills
• Valid driver’s license.

SALARY:

The salary scale for the role of Water Production Supervisor is N28 – N32.

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LABORATORY ANALYST

OVERVIEW:

The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the lab and providing data that determines how well the water treatment processes are working.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Some of the main duties are –

• Supervise the laboratory technicians
• Oversee and assign tasks to the laboratory technicians daily
• Responsible for disinfecting the entire drinking water supply for the Island
• Ensure the entire Island water supply is up to World Health Organization (WHO) standards
• Monitor chlorine residuals and monitor chlorine levels in pumps and the water daily
• Service reservoirs by collecting samples of water and checking for bacteria
• Complete a water chemical analysis every month
• Travel to different tank sites to conduct water testing and distribute chlorine kits

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates in Science degree or related field
• At least three (3) years relevant practical know-how and supervisory experience
• The ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
• Proficiency in maintaining records and producing reports
• Strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as work on team projects
• Strong ability to handle customer, employee complaints and employee relations
• Interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication (listening, verbal and written) and delegation skills
• Valid class P driver’s license

SALARY:

The salary scale for the role of Water Production Supervisor is N33 – N38.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

Applicants must forward their letters of interest, Curriculum Vitae and certificates of

qualifications by February 25, 2022, to:

EMAIL: Ms Tonya Bartlette at tonya.bartlette@niagov.com

MAILING ADDRESS: Ms Tonya Bartlette, Manager, Nevis Water Department, Nevis Island Administration, Charlestown, Nevis.