Plant Operator (Water Treatment) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Operator (Water Treatment)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-year renewable Contract
Department: NRS

Duties

• Carry out operation and maintenance of Water treatment plant, swimming pool plant, sewage treatment plant and dam pumping stations.
• Dose chemicals for processing of water and waste water.
• Clean water treatment plant, swimming pool plant, sewage plant, and pump stations and its surroundings.
• Take hourly reading and record it in daily operation production sheet.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• OND in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to run shift duty.
• Be ready to work outside normal hours as the need arises.
• Be a good team player.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2023.

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