Utility Engineer

What is the opportunity? 

SWIG is a Water Mission owned, Christian social business that operates and maintains safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps and disaster areas. As an employee of Safe water Infrastructure Group Initiative (SWIG) , the Utility Engineer is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all work and reinforces the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Utility Director, the Utility Engineer – is responsible for performing the duties and tasks as outlined below. This is a full-time position and requires that the person resides near the Safe water Infrastructure Group Initiative (SWIG) office and travels to remote locations within Luuka district. This role will support the team in ensuring sustainable operation and maintenance, as well as the extension of distribution points in communities where Water Mission implements safe water projects.

Status: Full-Time-Fixed Term Contract

General responsibilities

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, donors, partners, volunteers the communities we serve, and the public.
• Work in a posture of humble service to God and others.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
• Understand, support, and nurture the Vision, Mission, and Core values of Water Mission.

Key duties and Responsibilities

Operation and Troubleshooting

Priority is given to monitoring and troubleshooting of:

• functionality of water systems,
• water system monitoring, and
• STS prepaid meters

Be part of an on-call rotation to respond to system outages during weekends, working collaboratively with the team to ensure timely resolutions, which may include in-person support if necessary.

• Ensure and monitor operation and maintenance of water systems. Must be able to use and interpret the Water Dashboard, Assetas Dashboard, and other tools to track the water system performance. Oversee system operators and technicians as they perform follow-ups, troubleshooting, and respond to other technical needs.
• Participate in and oversee hydraulic troubleshooting: Must be able to give guidance on any issues related to pumping, piping, system pressure, distribution point flow, and other issues.
• Participate in and oversee system electrical troubleshooting. Must be able to give guidance on any issues related to solar arrays, wiring, inverters, motors, or other electro-mechanical issues.
• Raise requisitions for spare parts and assist in technical procurements. Must keep track of inventory and non-inventory assets and spares that can be used for troubleshooting breakdowns.