Overall purpose of the job.
To carry out pipeline fitting tasks on new and existing installations to ensure high equipment availability and adequate water supply for irrigation of sugarcane in assigned areas.

Key Responsibilities
• Fit pipelines equipment on new installations as guided by supervisors.
• Carry out maintenance or repair of irrigation pipelines and accessories as guided by supervisors.
• Maintain daily records of maintenance activities.
• Enforce the safety, health and environment policies of the company.
• Ensure pre-task risk assessments and permits are done for all major works before execution
• Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the Sprinkler Maintenance Supervisor /Management.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
• Diploma in mechanical engineering, and Craft Certificate in Plumbing from a recognized Institution.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
• A minimum of two (2) years in pipeline maintenance, plumbing or a similar job. Knowledge in different types of pipelines and mechanical fitting. Good task allocation and supervisory skills, good record keeping.
• Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.
• Ms Office: Though not a strict prerequisite requirement, skills in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage.
• Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.
• Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual and demonstrate calmness during times of uncertainty.
• People Skills: individual who is able to gunner the trust and respect of departmental heads and management.