The Water Management Director will be responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of irrigation and treated sewage effluent (TSE) water distribution networks throughout all the program.
- Oversee and coordinate the performance of all O&M water contractors, ensuring consistent application of operational standards, compliance with contractual requirements, and alignment with program-wide objectives for reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the TSE/Irrigation Systems ensuring compliance with the client and program procedures.
- Develop and implement operations and maintenance standards, asset management plans, and preventive maintenance strategies for all Water & TSE network assets.
- Evaluation of tenders, prepare tender reports and recommendations, and selection of O&M contractors;
- Oversee the monitoring, inspection, and performance reporting of TSE/Irrigation systems including Storage Tanks/Reservoirs, Pumping Stations, Transmission and Distribution Pipelines and control systems.;
- Develop and implement maintenance procedures, operational manuals, and technical reports related to TSE/Irrigation and water network systems.
- Oversee the assets taking over and ensure construction is in compliance with design, relevant codes, standards, regulations and requirements of local authority;
- Prepare and present periodic performance reports, KPIs, and improvement plans to senior management.
- Ensure that critical dates are met on time, within agreed cost & to technical requirement;
- Ensure Operations and Maintenance risk assessments are carried out and assets integrity is maintained through scheduled audits and inspections;
- Manage the liaison with numerous TSE/Irrigation stakeholders including clients, municipalities, government bodies and O&M teams;
- Ensure all Operations & Maintenance activities are carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental standards, and that appropriate records are maintained.
- Perform all other position related duties as requested.