International Institute of Tropical Agriculture: Mechanical Superintendent (Ibadan)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Mechanical Superintendent (Ibadan).
MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT
(2-year renewable contract)

Duties

Successful candidate will:
• Plan preventive and repair maintenance of all water plants, Engineering pill s drinking water place, Sewage and Swimming pool plants
• Install and maintain multi-stage vertical turbine and surface Pumps and Blowers Maintain associated appliances such treatment plant as Aerators, Compressors and Level Control Systems;
• Initiate treatment plans and supervise the supply of about 1.2 million litres of high quality drinking water per day
• Supervise treatment and safe discharge of about 8,000 litres of waste water per day.
• Treat and maintain high quality Swimming Pool water of about 385,000 litres
• Ensure Quality control of all waters: Drinking, Sewage and Swimming Pool.
• Initiate procedures for purchase of and spare parts and treatment chemicals.
• Supervise Water Treatment Operations and the maintenance staff.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc/HND Mechanical/Water Engineering plus minimum of 5 years post-qualification working experience in a reputable water treatment plant
• Must have good working knowledge of water plant maintenance and water treatment techniques
• Candidate must have good interpersonal skills, be honest, trustworthy, hardworking, able to coordinate shift duties and be ready to work overtime

How to Apply

Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to:
The Personnel Manager,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320, Oyo Road,
Ibadan, Nigeria
Applicants should state their street address not P.O. Box.
H.B. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.

Deadline: 16th February, 2010.