Water Balance and Leak Detection Inspector

المشرف العام · 25 مايو 2015

Job Description

The role of the water balance and leak detection inspector is to carry out water balance and leak detection in the district metered areas DMAs on the instruction of the engineer through the supervisor and assist in attending to complaints of leaks as and when required by the engineer and supervisor. His main duties are to take readings of the meters in the selected DMAs and prepare the meter readings on an excel sheet for water balance purpose and installretrieve noiseloggers for the leak detection campaign followed by pinpointing of leaks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor and support him in carrying out all his duties pertaining to water balance and leak detection in the selected DMA.

Prepare customers8223 listings on excel sheet and take initial and final meter readings of the meters in each DMA and prepare water balance report.

Prepare proper layout drawings for the effective deployment of noiseloggers in each DMA and checking for leaks in every connections

Program install deploy and retrieve download display and interpret noise logger results.

Properly plan the route for meter reading and noise logger deployment campaign to reach the destination and complete the task within the shortest possible time.

Identify possible leaks from noise logger campaign and prepare to find leaks using all available equipment by correlation and pinpointing

Submit report and finding of leaks for excavation and repair.

Physically carry and transport the leak detection equipment for site use and deployment ensure their security and clean and maintain them in serviceable conditions after completing field work.

Performs any other duties relating to water balance and leak detection work as instructed by the supervisor.

Consistently follow the schedule and program for carrying out water balance in DMAs leak detection campaign in DMAs and attending to complaints of leaks in order to achieve the target set by the engineer.

The minumum target is to satisfactorily complete the water balance and leak detection campaign in all DMAs in the entire network at least once within 3 years from commencement data.

Ensure that all activities of water balance leak detection and attending to complaints are carried out in accordance to the procedures and flow chart as set out by the engineer and to complete them satisfactorily within the required period.

Raise and follow up work orders raised through JD Edwards ERP system.

Prepare excel sheet and drawings for the proper readings of the customers meters in each DMA for water balance purpose.

Conversant with the proper reading of all types of meters and possess skills in the use of all the available leak detection equipment in the WLDS section such as noise loggers correlating loggers ground microphone flow and pressure data loggers electronic listening sticks and etc .

Prepare a water balance for each DMA on an excel sheet and submit report and findings to the supervisor.

Download the data recorded by the noise loggers and prepare an action list to identify and pinpoint suspected leaks using all available equipment.

Report on all invisible and visible leaks found and coordinate with the maintenance section to repair all visible and invisible leaks found within the period stipulated by the engineer or supervisor.

Report on the findings concerning unmetered customers faulty meters and illegal connections in the customers database and liaise with the relevant section for updating and replacement.

Liaise with the laboratory section to take water samples to check on the water quality

Submit monthly report on his key performance indicator in terms of the number of meters read number of logger deployed and retrieved and number of visible and invisible leaks found and repaired per month and volume of water saved.

Compiles notes submit reports sketches and records of meters read noise loggers installed connections checked visible and invisible leaks found and repaired and all other work performed.

Performs other duties relating to water balance and leak detection work as directed by the engineer and supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Technical Diploma in an engineering discipline with five years experience

Job Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering environment.

Work Environment

80 Site Supervision 20 Office work.

Other Significant Requirements

Ability to work on site independently and be physically fit to work in hot and cold weather for extended hours

Quick in learning new technical skills while on the job training for leak detection and meter reading and submit results on excel sheet and powerpoint.

Shall be in the age group of 2140 years and shall be available on call after duty hours

Must possess State of Qatar Driving License.

Has reasonable command of English Language and be able to read write and speak in the language.

Good hearing capabilities with no hearing defects.

Keen attitude for operating leak detection and associated equipment and able to quickly acquire skills in using and maintaining new leak detection equipment with computer interface. Read and understand thoroughly the operating and maintenance manual for all equipments.

Work effectively with others as part of a team build consensus and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Has creative problemsolving abilities and personal initiative including the ability to carry out assignments with minimum supervision

Physically fit and able to work long hours in harsh weather conditions.

Has general awareness of Health amp Safety requirements.

Able to work under pressure and emergency situation.

Ability to read and understand technical drawings of water network and pipe layout flow charts Oamp M manuals and procedures.

Work effectively with others as part of a team build consensus and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Work fast with the computer and have knowledge of the latest version of the basic computer softwares and GIS for preparing drawings submitting reports and analysing results

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Water Balance and Leak Detection Inspector

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