Job Description
Job Purpose
The PPS Operator is responsible for operating Irrigation pumps for the purpose of supplying bulk water to the farms via the Underground Main System (UMS).
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Ensure that all items included in the PPS check list are present and are in good condition
- Ensure that water is supplied to the fields in accordance with the field’s requirements
- Ensure sufficient power supply to run the required number of pumps
- Adhere to the set standards of operating pump pressure
- Perform preventive pump and motor maintenance through greasing and oil application
- Guard the pump station during non-operational periods
- Timeously report all faults, breakdowns and abnormalities to the water Bailiff
- Record pump running hours, pump voltage and pump Amperes
- Adhere to teamwork and section goals accomplishment plans
- Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
Minimum Requirement:
- CSEE (Certificate of Secondary Education) or above
- At least one-year Agricultural working experience
- Knowledge in operating Centrifugal Pumps coupled with Electric Induction Motors.
- Basic report writing
- Record keeping.
Desired Requirements:
- Knowledge in fighting Chemical Fires
Terms of service: The successful candidates will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position before 10th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.