Company Profile

Sewerage Systems Ghana Limited (SSGL) is an engineering, construction and procurement specialist company which focuses on the provision of efficient liquid waste treatment. The Company, which is a fully Ghanaian owned company, has built two new faecal treatment plants (Lavender Hill Faecal Treatment Plant – near the Korle Lagoon and the Kotoku Faecal Treatment Plant- Adjen Kotoku) and rehabilitated the Mudor Sewerage Treatment Plant, also at James Town. The plants serve the populace of Accra, where they receive and treat, sewer and faecal sludge.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
Ensuring thorough testing of raw faecal materials, faecal sludge, grits and plant effluent to meet established EPA quality standards, interpreting data from routine and non-routine analyses, ensuring proper operation of all laboratory equipment, conducting SPC on processes and equipment. Conducting laboratory tests / analyzing test results of appropriate samples and advising the Process team appropriately and timely for necessary corrective action.

REPORTS TO:          Head of Lab. Quality Control and Research

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain inventory of chemicals and materials required for continuous sample testing and prepare requisitions for additional supplies needed.
• Presenting daily, weekly and monthly quality report, establishing performance standards for laboratory technicians.
• Documentation, document management & archiving.
• Appraisal and review of Junior staffs’ performance,
• Recommending for approval capital and operational expenditures in line with budget.
• Would assist the Quality Control Officer / Research Officer when necessary in data acquisition for various reports needed.
• Would also ensure daily analytical checks of the parameters as; BOD, COD, DO, TDS, TSS, and other parameters required of the section.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Required Skills or Experience

• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Bio- Chemistry, Bacteriology, Industrial Chemistry, Laboratory technology any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• At least 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years in supervisory role in water quality and waste water quality management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of the current regulations and the methods used for sample collection and analysis 
• Ability to collect data, analyze, interpret and make meaningful suggestions to operations. 
• Knowledge of laboratory principles, practices and techniques of chemistry, biology and microbiological. 
• Knowledge of sewage treatment and disposal, industrial wastes, stream pollution or the methods for treating and testing water supply systems, depending on area of assignment. 
• Knowledge of local and internationally applicable laws and regulations pertaining to water quality, wastewater treatment and data validity. 
• Skill in laboratory techniques, and in following and adapting scientific methods and adapting scientific methods and procedures. 
• Ability to train, instruct and/or oversee personnel