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Water Operations and Maintenance Technician

Advertisement Code 10531767
Sector SKILLED TRADES
Duration 11 Months
Application Close Date 28 May 2012
Country Republic of The Marshall Islands
Program Australian Volunteers for International Development
Position Description Water Operations and Maintenance Technician

Water Operations and Maintenance Technician - Ebeye, Republic of Marshall Islands

  • You are known as being able to ‘fix anything and everything’
  • Your ‘in the field ‘training will make an important difference.
  • 1 year assignment

The Republic of the Marshall Islands consists of 29 atolls plus many islets, spreading across a sea area of over 750,000 square miles.  Ebeye is a tiny island of approximately 90 acres, 43 minutes flight from Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands. It is home to more than 12,000 people and part of the Kwajalein Atoll – the largest atoll in the world - remote but crowded. Fishing  and boating are  the regular leisure time pursuits.

Kwajalein Atoll Joint Utility Resources  (KAJUR) will welcome your experience and ability to train staff in the operation and maintenance of water systems to reduce shutdowns of the system. ‘In the field’ training for staff, establishing standard operating procedures and policies for water facilities as well as an asset management system will be the key focus areas of this interesting role. Identifying all critical procedures and writing, trialling and establishing Standard Operating Procedures into a policies and procedures Handbook along with the continuous training of staff will ensure lasting positive outcomes from your time on Ebeye.

Use your technical qualifications / certifications, your record of success in training others and previous experience in improving operations and maintenance in a water and sanitation utility.

In addition to technical expertise, applicants need to demonstrate their skills in training & developing others, applied awareness and sensitivity to cross-cultural communication, patience, tolerance and flexibilty.

You will work with a group of other Australian Volunteers on Ebeye and Majuro, and enjoy the challenge of helping to establish the Australian Volunteer program as a long term partner with the people of the Marshall Islands.  You local colleagues will welcome you into their community - a chance to experience the warmth of Pacific friendships.

If this request sounds like a good match for your skills and interest, please download the detailed Position Description for more information and application instructions.  You can call the recruitment team with questions at any time on 1800 331 292.


Contact

For enquiries, contact Sue Baker on sbaker@australianvolunteers.com or +61 (03) 9279 1743. All applications must be submitted online.


Important information

We are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens resident in Australia.

Application instructions

The first step is a written application. Application instructions in detail, including important background information and guidance, are provided in the Position Description - click on the link above to download.

Read detailed instructions about how to apply here.

This position is part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. avid-colour-logo-300

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