Desalination Operator – Shift (Praslin) 148 views

Post Title: Desalination Operator – Shift (Praslin)

Division: Water

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Desalination Plant and keep machine and station, clean and tidy
• Backwash pressure filters and change cartridge filters & membranes
• Ensure that the chemicals required for operation is filled up to necessary level
• Prepare necessary chemicals for cleaning and preserving of membranes
• Keep records of pressure, flow, conductivity, recovery etc… of the desalination plant and correct records of instrument reading and water test on hourly basis.
• Keep records of desalination water production and power consumption of the site
• Carry out basic physical and chemical tests related to water treatment such as residual Chlorine, pH, colour, turbidity etc.
• Deal with emergency phone calls of burst pipe and any other incident during and after office hours, weekends and public holidays and subsequently transmit the message to standby Supervisor for action
• Carry out duties at any of the desalination sites as and when required by Supervisor
• Assist in the cleaning of the desalination intakes and tanks when necessary
• Ensure constant monitoring of facilities, equipment and machineries on a day to day basis
• Detect any failure in equipment or system and notify Supervisor of the situation, record incident and remedial action
• Assist labourer during loading and off-loading of materials and chemicals on and off the truck

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Post-Secondary level of education in electrical and mechanical systems
• SIT certificate in engineering field
• Experience in electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read, write and communicate in basic English and Creole

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should forward their applications on the prescribed form (which can be downloaded from the PUC website www.puc.sc or collected at the Reception Desk at Maison De Malavois, Bois De Rose Avenue or at the PUC Praslin Office, Baie Ste Anne), with a covering letter including certificates and references to:

The Human Resources Manager

Public Utilities Corporation

Maison De Malavois

PO Box 174

Mahé

or via email to [email protected] not later than: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.