VACANCY NOTICE – ASSISTANT WATER ENGINEER

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure  et al wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of an Assistant Water  Engineering. 

The Assistant Engineer works under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer of the Water  Services Department. This position represents the interests of the Department through  interactions with the Public Works Department Engineering Division, engineering consultants,  project related contractors, other utility companies, government Ministries and stakeholders. This  position is responsible for asset management, coordinating and monitoring of capital projects,  performing periodic plan reviews, collection and evaluation data regarding the water distribution  system, project management and prepares and delivers public presentations amongst other duties. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

∙ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 

∙ Minimum two (2) years worked in a water utility company or in operations and  maintenance 

∙ Demonstrates capability of developing and implementing solutions towards the  improvement of pump mechanisms reliability and efficiency 

Knowledge & Skills: 

In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: ∙ Skills in engineering design, analysis and calculations 

∙ Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in  water distributions systems. 

∙ Knowledge of asset management, condition assessment and evaluation studies ∙ Knowledge of pump design and troubleshooting 

∙ Skills in project management, general understanding of contracts and the ability to  interpret construction contracts and specifications. 

∙ Use of CAD system to design and specify projects. 

∙ Time management, organisation and the ability to work to deadlines. 

∙ Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential for coordinating with staff and  other stakeholders. 

∙ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other  departments/ministries, service providers and the public. 

∙ Ability to organise data collection activities, analyse technical information and identify  solutions. 

∙ A valid driver’s license 

Salary: (K33- K41) ($64,092- $89,952) per annum 

Applications must be accompanied by:  

 Letter of Application 

 Curriculum Vitae 

Police Record

Government Headquarters P O Box 186 Church Street Basseterre St Kitts Telephone (869) 465 – 2521 Fax (869) 466 – 3490 E-MAIL: humanresources@govt.kn 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER 

FEDERATION OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 

 Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified  copies) 

 Two (2) references with telephone and e-mail addresses 

and should be addressed to: 

Permanent Secretary 

Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport P.O. Box 186 

Water Services Department 

Needsmust, Basseterre, St. Kitts 

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5th February, 2024.

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