Artisan Plumbers at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub (GAH) Ltd

Gabiro Agribusiness Hub (GAH) Ltd

Recruitment of ARTISAN PLUMBERS 

Vacancy Title: ARTISAN PLUMBERS 

Company Name: Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Ltd (GHA Ltd)

Position: 3

Reporting to: Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Service Office

Deadline of this Job: 15^th July 2024

Duty Station: Nyagatare

Job profile:

This position reports to the Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Service Office and is accountable for the overall plumbing maintenance, installation and repair of bulk water supply systems throughout the 5600ha GAH project up to the hydrant point, and compliance with all QSHE requirements. The artisan plumber will be specialized in agricultural irrigation systems. He/she will be installing, and maintaining irrigation systems for GAH (DEMO) and maintaining the water supply network up to the investors hydrant. 

The function of the job includes but not limited to the following:

• Installation: Installation Maintenance and Repairs: Regular maintenance to ensure optimal functioning of irrigation equipment for the Demo farm and pipe network up to the investor hydrant, and prompt repairs to minimize downtime.
• System Maintenance: Implementation of innovative maintenance (in the Demo Farm) to enhance water distribution
• Consultation and Advice: Expert consultation on early leak detection strategies to minimize water losses.
• Install and repair piping systems for water.
• Fix leaks and clogs in pipes.
• Conduct inspections to assess plumbing systems and identify issues
• Provide estimates for plumbing services and materials needed
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used
• Adhere to safety standards at all times
• Register works order requisitions
• Achieve service levels targets and all standard performance targets.
• Close out all works orders and projects
• Plan for routine maintenance and projects
• Maintain all pumping stations plumbing works
• Maintain bulk irrigation main supply pipe network up to the investors hydrant
• Inspect GAH Demo farm for services and repairs
• Lead the Plumbing team on all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements
• Lead the Plumbing team on all Ccontinuous Improvement (CI) requirements
• Keep a daily log of tasks
• Supervise, lead and direct subordinates.

• Identifying plumbing issues, conducting inspections, providing estimates, and carrying out necessary repairs or installations to ensure proper functionality.
• Regular checks and greasing of gate valves, scour valves and pressure regulating valves
• Ensuring bulk irrigation system for the Demo farm and also for the pipe network up to the investors hydrant operates at peak performance year-round.

Qualification

• Trade certificate and be time served Artisan or Diploma in Plumbing from a registered polytechnic school.
• Must have at least five years’ experience as a Plumber in the agricultural irrigation systems. A valid light motor vehicle licence will be an added advantage.

N.B Female applicants are encouraged to apply

The interested applicants shall submit their application files, in PDF as single document via  recruitment@gah.rw by not later than 15 July 2024, at 5:00 pm

Contract Period: Open Ended 

Prepared by:                                                                     

Sylver Mudaheranwa                                             

HRM Specialist  

Verified by:  

Didier Rutagengwa

Chief Finance Officer    

Approved by:                     

Aloysius Ngarambe

Chief Executive Officer