Job Description

Job Title: Driller

Country: Kenya

Overall Job Purpose: Co-ordinate the drilling team to drill/service boreholes together to completion, to the desired specified standards that conforms to the outlined GoK , Hydrogeological report and other stakeholders in order to facilitate provision of potable water for household livelihoods.

Roles and responsibilities

• Keeping records and planning supplies of fuel and lubricants for drilling equipment;


• Operating drilling rig machines and pumps as well as recording and reporting the use of drilling bits;


• Assist the drilling inspector in inspection of the rigs, borehole pumps, welding and cementing operations and preparing detailed drilling inspection reports;


• Reporting any hitches or problems noticed while carrying out assigned duties to the Supervisor for appropriate action;


• Maintaining a safe working environment for self and others and ensures the workstation is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness;


• Adhere to the county governments rules and regulations while maintaining a high sense of discipline;


• Assisting in the maintenance and repairs of drilling equipment, engines and gears;


• Recording all data required for both the drill hole and sampling; and


• Handing over all the works and assignments to the supervisor or any other person in charge while leaving for off or leave.

Requirements

• The candidate must be in possession of Diploma of GroundWater (Drilling Option) from a recognized institution, Kenya Water Institute, or any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Chief Officer Water & Energy and the County Director HRM;


• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a busy water drilling and installation workshop and working with drilling machines;


• Must be in possession of a valid driving license.


• Passed the Departmental Occupational Test III.


• Minimum Secondary’ level education.


• Ability to work under minimum supervision with a high sense of personal initiative, keen & fast learner, good communicator, a good team player.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should send their CVs and Cover letter to jobs@careermanagementcentre.com and cc kaliil@yahoo.com clearly indicating the position they are applying for on the email subject as “Driller” not later than 30th May 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Career Management is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on any basis.

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