Syngenta Group

Plumber

Ruiru, CENTRAL (KATI), Kenya · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSyngenta Group
LocationRuiru, CENTRAL (KATI), Kenya
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 day ago

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of site piping, gas lines, irrigation infrastructure, steam boilers, and storage units. As well as ensuring dependable operation of potable and utility water supplies, sanitary facilities, and compliant treatment, recycling, and disposal of wastewater, greywater, and brackish water systems across the farm.

Accountabilities

Coordinate plumbing works, installation, repair and maintenance of related equipment & appliances within the set targets.
Implement provided new designs, specifications, sketches, work orders and material safety data sheets for both new water or gas installations and changes or extensions.
Estimate and prepare Bill of Quantities for equipment, tools, parts, and materials related to plumbing works and maintain required stock of material.
Responsible for connection, piping, repair and maintenance of clean water supply systems, irrigation systems, water heating systems, drinking water systems and wastewater systems in conformity to accepted NEMA and company policies.
Execute installation, repair, cleaning, inspection and maintenance of water storage, tanks and silos.
Perform Preventive Routine Maintenance (SAMACO) on water system equipment, identify hazards, defects, the need for adjustment or repair, ensure systems reliability and maintain complete and up to date records.
Perform risk assessment and inspection for the water systems, pumps and tanks and ensure they are safe and comply with required standards.
Conduct water quality testing and monitoring to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company standards.
Provide guidance, training and mentoring to junior plumbers and apprentices, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development within the team.
Liaise with external contractors, suppliers and relevant authorities to coordinate specialist works and ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of all plumbing works, maintenance schedules, repairs and system modifications for audit and compliance purposes.
Adhere to all rules and protocols regarding HSE and GSPP and be a role model in championing HSE and phyto sanitation practices.
Undertake any additional tasks and projects as allocated from time to time.

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Critical Knowledge & Experience

Diploma in Plumbing.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Knowledge of WHO, NEMA, WRA and company policies on clean water and wastewater requirements.

Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities

Strong analytical skills, results oriented, quick learner, updated on plumbing systems emerging technologies.
Team player with proven integrity.
Decisive, problem-solving skills and able to provide urgent plans during incidents.
Ability to read and understand technical plans, sketches and/or drawings.
Practical and technical skills to preventive and curative maintenance.
Tech Savvy.

Critical Leadership Capabilities

Courageous and accountable and able to take ownership of actions and outcomes.
Curious and collaborative with determination to achieve more.
Ability to provide guidance and training to junior plumbers and apprentices as needed.

Critical success factors & key challenges

Proactive in taking precautionary measures in the quality control and quality assurance process.
Ability to work under pressure and adaptability during crisis situations.

Innovations

The successful candidate may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, the candidate may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.

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