May 17, 2013

Equipment Operator (Water Treatment Plant) at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)


The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Equipment Operator (Water Treatment Plant) at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
Job Title: Equipment Operator (Water Treatment Plant)

Location: Headquarters, Ibadan

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Carry out operation and maintenance work at water treatment plant, swimming pool plant, Sewage treatment plant, Dam Pumping stations;
Clean water treatment plant, swimming pool, sewage plant, pump stations and its surroundings;
Dose treating chemicals for processing of water;
Repair faulty equipment and plants;
Take hourly reading and record it in operating production sheet;
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience
OND/ Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus (5) Years relevant post-qualification working experience.

The candidate must:


  • Must have a very good knowledge of general repairs, fittings and plumbing
  • Must have a very good knowledge of water treatment
  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Be honest and hardworking;
  • Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
  • Be able to work under pressure, shift and overtime


Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date:
28th May, 2013

Method of Application 
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA Website.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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