Borehole Operator at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Borehole Operator

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary of the Position

• The Borehole Operator is in charged with the responsibility of generating and distributing water from boreholes, and storing them into reservoirs through pipes to the buildings and other infrastructures in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the American University of Nigeria, Facilities Management Department.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Monitoring and operating all the boreholes in the location
• Monitoring and operating the generators in the location.
• Monitoring of the voltages.
• Monitoring and handling of minor electrical and mechanical faults in the location.
• Monitoring of water distribution network.
• Reporting on daily basis the condition of all equipment within the location.
• Reporting and recording of water consumption and production on daily basis.
• Reporting and Recording diesel supply and consumption.
• Reporting and control of pressure on the distribution network.
• Assisting in major repairs of facility within his jurisdiction
• Reporting generator usage and condition on daily bases.
• Generator operators adjust controls to distribute power demands among the generators.
• Monitors the instruments that regulate the flow of electricity from the plant.
• When power needs change, they start or stop the generators.
• Then they connect or disconnect them from the circuits.
• Writes reports of malfunctions or repairs that occur during their shift.
• Handles emergencies such as line failures.
• Controls the flow of power in and out of the buildings
• Controls the generator’s level of water, oil and diesel
• Takes readings of diesel tank level and records, requests diesel
• Operates the generators necessary to supply buildings and facilities with electrical power during loss of utility until utility is restored
• Inspects gauges, recorders and meters for safety and informational purposes;
• Maintains required daily logs readings;
• Maintains clean the generators and their area.

Requirements

• At least a Senior Secondary School graduate with a minimum two years of full time work experience in the generator field, working in regular contact with generators.
• Be basically familiar with at least three major diesel engine manufacturer’s products, at least one of which is Cummins, Mikano, or Caterpillar.
• Effective English - verbal and written communication.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Working in shifts
• Ability to productively work independently and as an overall integral plant staff team member.
• Ability to work extended hours if and when required.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our Web site at www.aun.edu.ng.