Reports to: Deputy Director, CARES
Purpose:
The job holder will manage the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability (CARES) facilities in desalination, aquaculture, and agriculture. He or She will provide critical support for ongoing CARES experiments, ensuring their efficient execution and smooth day-to-day operation.
Responsibilities:
- Operations and Maintenance: Manage O&M of desalination, agriculture, and aquaculture facilities, ensuring sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- Research and Experiment Support: Supervise the execution of CARES experiments, providing technical support to researchers and staff
- Policies and Procedures: Develop, update, and implement O&M policies and SOPs
- Facility Upgrades and Infrastructure: Lead upgrades for infrastructure, equipment, and systems
- Safety and Compliance: Maintain safe work environments and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Emergency Management: Respond to operational emergencies, investigate causes, and implement corrective actions
- Inventory and Procurement: Manage spare parts, consumables, and supplier or service provider databases, initiate procurement as needed
- Contractor Oversight: Liaise with contractors to ensure quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of services
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare O&M reports and maintain facility-related documentation
- Scheduling and Task Prioritization: Plan daily operations, set priorities, and monitor task completion
Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, or civil engineering
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in process engineering, with a focus on water-related processes such as desalination, water treatment or aquaculture systems
- Proven experience in water process design, including technical calculations for component sizing, pump selection, piping, and valves
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of O&M systems and compliance frameworks
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in business software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills, being able to engage effectively with contractors, researchers, and all relevant stakeholders
- Highly detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
- Self-motivated, creative, and energetic
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Skilled at multitasking and tracking progress across multiple activities
- Capable of preparing detailed project Bills of Materials (BOM), as well as technical and financial reports
This position is open until October 22, 2025
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted
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