Description

Yalelo Uganda is hiring a Water Pump Operator to operate, monitor and maintain the main water pumps to ensure a continuous and reliable water supply to hatchery ponds, systems and other operational areas.

Reports to:

Hatchery hardware supervisor (machinery and storage)

Division:

Production

Department:

Hardware and Expansion

Grade:

GW

Direct Reports:

None

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain pumps, valves according to the supply schedule.
• Ensure proper water flow rates and pressure to the hatchery ponds and other operational areas.
• Monitor pump performance including the motor temperature, pressure and vibrations.
• Coordinate with water supply and control technicians to maintain constant and reliable water supply to the hatchery ponds.
• Conduct daily checks on pumps, suction lines, discharge pipes and valves
• Coordinate with Hatchery and Engineering teams to ensure optimum water supply and maintenance are achieved.
• Coordinate and implement all maintenance schedules related to main pumps
• Record and report pump operation activities and incidents.
• Implement water conservation measures in line with sustainability practices.
• Follow electrical and mechanical safety protocols when operating the pumps and valves.
• Report any breakdowns and assist in troubleshooting minor operational issues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma/Certificate in mechanical and production engineering/water engineering/Plumbing/Electrical or any other related fields
• Experience in pump operation and water management
• Knowledge of pump operation, plumbing, and basic hydraulics.
• Ability to identify basic mechanical faults
• Understanding of aquaculture water requirements is an added advantage
• Ability to work outdoors and under physically demanding conditions.

• Operate and maintain pumps, valves according to the supply schedule.
• Ensure proper water flow rates and pressure to the hatchery ponds and other operational areas.
• Monitor pump performance including the motor temperature, pressure and vibrations.
• Coordinate with water supply and control technicians to maintain constant and reliable water supply to the hatchery ponds.
• Conduct daily checks on pumps, suction lines, discharge pipes and valves
• Coordinate with Hatchery and Engineering teams to ensure optimum water supply and maintenance are achieved.
• Coordinate and implement all maintenance schedules related to main pumps
• Record and report pump operation activities and incidents.
• Implement water conservation measures in line with sustainability practices.
• Follow electrical and mechanical safety protocols when operating the pumps and valves.
• Report any breakdowns and assist in troubleshooting minor operational issues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager

• Experience in pump operation and water management
• Knowledge of pump operation, plumbing, and basic hydraulics.
• Ability to identify basic mechanical faults
• Understanding of aquaculture water requirements is an added advantage
• Ability to work outdoors and under physically demanding conditions.

• Diploma/Certificate in mechanical and production engineering/water engineering/Plumbing/Electrical or any other related fields