Purpose of the position:

To closely supervise drilling operations and pumping test works in the Drilling Operations Team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead drilling crew, facilitate drilling operations at site level, conduct site hydrogeological verifications; supervise drilling operations and pumping test works on site.
• Develop and maintain hydro geological and lithological records with full description, prepare a full well completion report of the completed water wells together with the GPS locations of wells including well data, casing arrangement and similar onsite observations during drilling;
• Conduct field monitoring and provide onsite technical assistance to the drilling crews, advice chief driller and chief pump technician;
• Review ground water development project documents and inspect water well drilling sites before commencing the operation;
• Analyze pumping test data and recommend the appropriate electromechanical equipment;
• Prepare monthly, biannual and annual progress reports of the drilling operation;
• Promote major cross cutting themes including environment, gender, protection, disability and peace building

Job Requirements

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Educational level required: B.Sc. in geology/Applied geology or M.Sc. in hydrogeology
• Technical Training qualifications required: Professional technical skill desired in drilling operation, i.e. proven/well-experienced in water well drilling supervision.
• Experience: For B.Sc 6 years experience in supervision of drilling operations.
• Preferred: M.Sc Hydrogeology and 4 years experience in supervision of drilling operations.
• Other team management exposure and computer knowledge (Word and, Excel).

 Working Environment / Conditions:

Travel: 80% Domestic travel is required

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found here and email before the closing date of this announcement to Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org and/or via ethiojobs.net

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