Plant Technician

Plant Technician DIO(N) Kathmandu (Internal & External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Apply before 17 January 2025

Ref No: 84; Issued date: 02 January 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Nepal (Kathmandu)

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

Defence Infrastructure Organization (Nepal) (DIO(N)) British Gurkhas Kathmandu provide technical/ engineering support to British Gurkhas Nepal, Kathmandu BGN(K) & British Gurkhas Nepal, Dharan BGN(D).  The department's primary output is the delivery of new infrastructure and the management and maintenance of existing infrastructure, including electrical distribution systems, mechanical plant, water treatment facilities, boilers, heating plant and other critical life support infrastructure in support of HQ BGN in Nepal.

In BGN, our civilian staff underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army.  In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.

We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels.  As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination.

All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.

This position is advertised at 40 hours per week.

Job description:

• Operation and maintenance of the BGK water treatment works i.e. Rainwater, swimming pool and Drinking water treatment plants.
• Monitoring and record keeping of underground aquifer by taking dynamic and static water level readings at defined frequencies in the BGK Water Safety Plan.
• Monitoring and recording differential pressures across various water filtration vessels and conducting back wash of filtration vessels as required.
• Monitoring the performance of reverse osmosis desalination plant and performing chemical cleaning using citric acid and sodium hydroxide as necessary, taking all necessary safety precautions at required intervals.
• Monitoring the performance of ion-exchange ammonia removal plant and chemically regenerating with hydrochloric acid as necessary, taking all necessary safety precautions, and ensuring only neutralized solution is discharged as waste by treating it with sodium carbonate.
• Monitoring and maintaining pH control plant by conducting regular inspections of the plant and preparing sodium carbonate dosing solution as required, taking all necessary safety precautions.
• Monitoring the overall performance of the water treatment processes by conducting regular chemical tests on produced water to ensure it is within current UK water quality standards and keeping detailed records.
• Monitoring the overall mechanical performance of the plant by recording flow rates at pre-defined points in the system and keeping detailed records.
• Maintain and record the drinking water storage level and report to the PPM Foreman if the water level is near the minimum level.
• Co-ordinate and record external testing of drinking and swimming pool water.
• Carry out basic chemical testing of swimming pool water and maintain accurate records, to ensure it is always within current UK water quality standards.
• Take the relevant immediate action (laid down in the BGN water safety plan) if the max/min chemical parameters of the drinking water supply or swimming pool, water are breached.
• Monitoring and maintaining residual disinfection control plant by conducting regular inspections of the plant and preparing calcium hypochlorite dosing solution as required, taking all necessary safety precautions.

What you will be doing

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor Boreholes as required.
• Operation and basic routine maintenance of solar hot water heating plant and associated accessories in Building 7.
• Operation and basic maintenance of Swimming pool solar water heating plant and associated accessories nearby Building no. 9.
• Operation and basic maintenance of Rainwater harvesting, and filtration units in various locations in BGK Camp.
• Carry out inspection, service, adjust and overhaul all components of Heating Hot and Cold-Water System in accordance with UK Water Supply Regulations.
• Operate and maintain on-site Boiler Plant, maintain adequate fuel levels in service tanks for running boiler plant.
• Support line management in their tasks, including deputizing for them when required.
• Any other tasks commensurate with grade and competence, as directed by line management.

You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. Plant Technician follows the instruction given by the Line Manager, adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Must be able to demonstrate the Behaviours which is available as a link below.

Success Profiles  (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)

You must have:

• Excellent written and spoken English and Nepali language skills.
• Show proof of previous experience in the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant 1-2 years or be able to demonstrate competence as a Plant Operator.
• Have good knowledge of water treatment and testing, Capable of conducting a wide range of chemical tests on water sample, using a Palin test kit.
• Have good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a water heating plant (Boiler Plant).
• You will be assessed on your competency through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.
• College level education/qualification includes 10+2 pass or CTVET’s level II in relevant technical disciplines such as plumbing etc.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Click this link:  Success Profiles

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 66,242.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
• Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents.
• Child allowance up to 18 years.

Things you need to know:

Security Check:

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal.

Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)

There will be practical test to access your technical skills and English language test suitable to the grade/role.

Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY. NO CV’s to be attached.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of no more than 400 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

You will be assessed on your competency through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Apply and further information:

• Please use this Application Form.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place in the month January 2025.

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.

Contact point for applicants:

Email: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk