Author: dytonmashall

Blantyre City Council invites application for the position of Welder tenable in the Directorate of Engineering services.

REPORTING :         Assistant Director of Engineering Services (P)

 GRADE :                   M8/S4

 SALARY:                  In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

 QUALIFICATION

 Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) and

Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program will be a plus.

DUTIES

• Reading blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Carry out planned maintenance checks
• Respondto emergency calls
• Conserve resources wherever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and institution’s satisfaction
• Submit timely reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Deftness/steady hand and great attention to detail
• Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Proficient in English
• Self-directed, always looking ahead and is detail-oriented.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 21^st April, 2023

Blantyre City Council invites application for the position of Assistant Plant Operator tenable in the Directorate of Engineering services.

REPORTING :               Plant Operator

 GRADE :                   CW 1

 SALARY:                  In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Malawi School Certificate of Education. Candidates having a few years of experience in operation and maintenance of sewage pumps and components in addition to having strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills will have an added advantage

DUTIES

• Operates and maintains wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and handling equipment.
• Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment used to treat wastewater.
• Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other workers within the plant
• Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures in order to meet required needs.
• Provides training to other workers within the plant
• Collects samples and makes routine chemical analyses of wastewater at various points in the plant process.
• Cleans and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, intake wells and drying beds, and other work areas
• Skims grease, pumps sludge, and transfers sludge from sludge tanks to drying beds.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Reads and interprets charts, flow meters, and other gauges to determine operating efficiency of equipment.
• Lubricates pumps, valves, and other equipment; repairs parts where necessary.
• Prepares the chemicals required for the testing of wastewater.
• Maintains the surrounding grounds.
• Maintains logs, records, and reports relative to the work.
• Requisitions supplies and materials.
• Respond to emergency calls
• Conserve resources wherever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and institution’s satisfaction
• Submit timely reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and its functions.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in testing sludge and effluent.
• Knowledge of current literature and modern techniques in the field of wastewater treatment.
• Ability to make operating repairs to a wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to take and record chemical tests of sludge and effluent.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports relative to the work.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the wastewater treatment plant activities of a specific work area.
• Ability to allocate work to other workers.
• Ability to determine work priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to train, direct, and instruct employees.

Physical Working Conditions

The jobs under this position require physically climbing platforms to inspect reactors; handling heavy hoses, pumps, pipes as such the position holder will be to climb high structures and/or ladders, and lift or move heavy objects.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 21^st April, 2023

Blantyre City Council invites application for the position of Plant Operator tenable in the Directorate of Engineering services.

REPORTING :               Chemist

 GRADE :                   TM I-III

 SALARY:                  In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

QUALIFICATIONS:Diploma and/or trade test certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics.

Candidates having a few years of experience in operation and maintenance of sewage pumps and components in addition to having strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills will have an added advantage

DUTIES

• Operates and maintains wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and handling equipment.
• Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment used to treat wastewater.
• Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other workers within the plant
• Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures in order to meet required needs.
• Provides training to other workers within the plant
• Collects samples and makes routine chemical analyses of wastewater at various points in the plant process.
• Cleans and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, intake wells and drying beds, and other work areas
• Skims grease, pumps sludge, and transfers sludge from sludge tanks to drying beds.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Reads and interprets charts, flow meters, and other gauges to determine operating efficiency of equipment.
• Lubricates pumps, valves, and other equipment; repairs parts where necessary.
• Prepares the chemicals required for the testing of wastewater.
• Maintains the surrounding grounds.
• Maintains logs, records, and reports relative to the work.
• Requisitions supplies and materials.
• Respondto emergency calls
• Conserve resources wherever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and institution’s satisfaction
• Submit timely reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and its functions.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in testing sludge and effluent.
• Knowledge of current literature and modern techniques in the field of wastewater treatment.
• Ability to make operating repairs to a wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to take and record chemical tests of sludge and effluent.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports relative to the work.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the wastewater treatment plant activities of a specific work area.
• Ability to allocate work to other workers.
• Ability to determine work priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to train, direct, and instruct employees.

Physical Working Conditions

The jobs under this position require physically climbing platforms to inspect reactors; handling heavy hoses, pumps, pipes as such the position holder will be to climb high structures and/or ladders, and lift or move heavy objects.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 21^st April, 2023