Water Analysis Laboratory Technician

• Our clients Engineering and Facilities Management Section (EFMS) is responsible for supporting water supply systems, wastewater treatment operations, environmental protection measures and public health monitoring activities across mission locations. These activities require routine water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis, environmental reporting and operational support to ensure compliance with applicable standards and mission requirements.

• To support these functions, our client requires a Water Analysis Laboratory Technician capable of conducting water and wastewater sampling, field testing, laboratory analysis, equipment maintenance and technical reporting. The position also provides support for engineering documentation activities through field surveys, measurements, preparation of technical drawings and maintenance of as-built records required for engineering and facilities management projects.

The Water Analysis Laboratory Technician will report to the WATSAN Engineer, Chief Engineer, EFMS, or designated supervisor. Reporting requirements include:

• Water and wastewater sampling records.

• Laboratory analysis reports.

• Weekly and monthly water quality reports.

• Calibration and maintenance records.

• Sample registers and laboratory logbooks.

• Water quality trend analyses and recommendations.

• Site survey and measurement records.

• As-built documentation updates.

• AutoCAD drawings and technical sketches.

• Construction documentation and site verification reports.

Reports shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with EFMS procedures, laboratory protocols and mission reporting requirements.

The position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for personnel. However, the incumbent will:

• Coordinate sampling and testing activities with WTP and WWTP operators.

• Support training and awareness activities related to sampling, testing and record keeping.

• Coordinate field verification activities with engineers, facilities personnel and contractors.

• Support engineering and facilities teams through technical documentation and survey activities.

• Assist multidisciplinary teams involved in water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.

The role requires close coordination with WATSAN personnel, engineers, laboratory users, contractors and operational stakeholders supporting mission infrastructure and environmental management activities.

• The position supports water quality monitoring, wastewater analysis, environmental protection and public health monitoring activities across our client supported facilities.

• Regular field visits to water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), camps, accommodation facilities, storage systems and distribution networks may be required.

• The incumbent will be expected to safely handle chemicals, laboratory reagents, biological samples and testing equipment in accordance with established procedures.

• The position requires accurate maintenance of laboratory records, calibration logs, sample registers and water quality databases.

• The role includes support to engineering and facilities management teams through field measurements, site surveys, AutoCAD drafting and maintenance of as-built documentation.

• Strong coordination with WATSAN personnel, engineers, facilities staff and contractors is required.

• The incumbent must be capable of maintaining accurate technical records and preparing concise technical reports for operational and management purposes.

• The position may require work in remote locations and under challenging operational conditions while supporting mission water quality and environmental compliance objectives.