Career Opportunity – Senior Engineering Manager – Water Authority Cayman

Published March 17, 2022 | By admin

Water Authority Cayman Invites applications for the post of:

Senior Engineering Manager

The successful candidate will manage, within current policies of the Authority,
the Engineering Services Department of the Water Authority, which comprises
the Engineering Design and Project Management Division, the Construction and
Inspection Division, and the Water and Wastewater Operations Support Division.
He/she will report to the Deputy Director and will directly supervise several
engineering managers, engineers and technicians.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or similar) and an internationally
recognized professional engineering qualification.
At least 10 years’ post-graduate engineering experience with the last 7 years
having responsible charge of design and/or construction projects for water
and/or wastewater infrastructure, serving in excess of 20,000 customers.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with
ArcView and PLC programming and SCADA systems (HMI, ladder logic).
Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and interpersonal
communication skills.
Be highly self-motivated, productive, analytical, detail-oriented, energetic
and able to work with minimum supervision.
The Water Authority offers competitive salaries, an international medical insurance
plan, pension plan and generous vacation benefits. The salary range for this
post is CI$90,870 – $124,950 (US$108,100 – $148,800) per annum.

Please send applications, including cover letter and resume to:

Chief HR Officer
P.O. Box 1104, Grand Cayman KY1-1102, Cayman Islands
Email: HR@waterauthority.ky
Application Deadline: 31 March 2022
For information about the Water Authority and its role in the Cayman Islands, visit
www.waterauthority.ky

CAWASA Webinar 2021 Series No 25 EUM Pt 1 Valerie Jenkinson

Published December 28, 2021 | By admin

CAWASA Webinar 2021 Series No. 25 Pt 1

Topic: Effective Utility Management Presenter: Valerie Jenkinson, CEO, World Water and Wastewater Solutions LTD. (WWWS). For many years training in the water and wastewater utility sector tended to focus on technical competency and the retraining of operators. Most operations in utilities are run by engineers who have had little exposure to the business side of running the utility. To aid utilities the Effective Utility Management (EUM) concept was developed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the American Public Works Association (APWA) and other bodies as a tool to help water and wastewater managers enhance the stewardship of their infrastructure, improve performance in critical areas and respond to current and future challenges. The AWWA/WEF concept of Effective Utility Management and its Attributes and Components are recognized globally. The EUM Certificate programme is the only one of its kind, customized for the water and wastewater industry and covers all aspects of EUM in a series of 9 two-day courses. All lectures and case studies are completely relevant to the participants and not off the shelf, general training. The session will create an understanding of what EUM is, and how utilities can become more effective and efficient by utilizing EUM.

CAWASA Webinar 2021 Series No21 Flushables

Published October 7, 2021 | By admin

CAWASA Webinar 2021 Series No 21 Flushables by Robert Haller

CAWASA Webinar 2021 Series No 21

Topic: Flushables

Presenter: Robert Haller, Executive Director of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA), Operators Without Borders (OWB)

Overview: What is truly flushable? What does it mean if you call something flushable? Who gets to decide if it is or it isn’t? This has been a debate for over 10 years as more and more products are marketed as flushable. Meanwhile the impact of these products cause billions of dollars of damages to wastewater systems, threaten the environment and put workers at risk. Wastewater associations around the world have been trying to work with the industry to create a definition with a product standard we can all agree to…and we may be very close to a breakthrough. Robert will provide a brief history of the efforts to date and speak to recent developments and next steps

St. Lucia Vacancies 2021 – Strategic Planning Manager

Published February 1, 2021 | By admin

Strategic Planning Manager

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Strategic Planning Manager, Water & Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO).
To assist in the planning, organization, direction, and supervision of the Strategic Planning Department and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Support the development of the long – term organizational strategy inclusive of the infrastructural development planning;
 Forecasting water and other related demands;
 Identification of key development areas and provision of conceptual designs of networks to respond adequately to forecasted demands;
 Presentation of findings, concepts, projections and recommended actions;
 Liaising with the Design & Construction Services Department and other relevant departments for the detailing conceptual designs to include preliminary costings;
 Liaising with third parties for the proper envisioning of infrastructural development;
Develop project charters;
 Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset management plan for WASCO;
 Any other job-related duties.

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St. Lucia Vacancies 2021 – Chief Operations Officer

Published February 1, 2021 | By admin

Chief Operations Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Chief Operations Officer, Water & Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO)
The successful applicant will provide support to the General Manager and form part of a team working towards achieving the following objectives:
 Develop and execute operational plans to ensure achievement of assigned strategic priorities and projects.
 Collaborate closely with the General Manager in developing organizational vision, strategic goals and the overall management of the organization
 Provide engineering and technical direction for planning and design of water utility projects.
 Review plans and specifications prior to instituting projects to determine whether they meet organizational requirements.
 Analyze and compile data received from Departmental Heads to prepare budget estimates.
 Direct the engineering aspects of water supply development and water quality control in collaboration with Departmental Heads.
 Advise and consult with Engineers on engineering issues for discussion with the General Manager.
 Facilitates effective communication and cooperation among divisions to create a spirit of unity in the organization.
 Ensure that the Company follows the strategic plan, remitting reports to the necessary personnel.
 Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes, updates and implements internal controls, policies and procedures as necessary
 Oversee the daily operations of the Company and the work of direct reports.
 Set comprehensive goals for performance optimization and growth in collaboration with management team.

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CAWASA Webinar Series Number 13 – Managing Anxiety and Stress by Sheree Baron

Published September 10, 2020 | By admin

CAWASA Webinar Series No. 13

Topic: Managing Anxiety and Stress

Facilitator: Sheree Baron, H. R. Consultant, IMS-Professional Edge Coaching (Canada)

This webinar gave water and wastewater operators an opportunity to explore the real and perceived effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their daily lives. It sought to identify tools and skills to manage anxiety and depression.