Position
Title: Assistant Driller
Duty
Station:
Unity State, South Sudan
Job Summary
Job Summary
Samaritan's
Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing
spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
The
organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
Distinct
Objectives:
The
work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in
Scripture and biblical principles:
Proclaim
The Gospel
- EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
Serve
With Excellence
- EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom
Respond
With Compassionate Action - EXPEDITE our response to needs as
the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
Demonstrate
Biblical Integrity - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and
work
Walk
In Bold Faith
- EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
The Assistant Driller will work within South Sudan, mainly in the Unity State area with possible travel to needed areas.
The Assistant Driller will work within South Sudan, mainly in the Unity State area with possible travel to needed areas.
The
main responsibilities will include operating a variety of water well drilling
rigs such as rotary (compressed air and fluid/mud), percussion/cable tool,
reverse circulation and auger drilling.
The
Assistant Driller will record drilling progress and drilling information such
as driller’s log, select and install casings and other well fixtures.
The
Assistant Driller will also be responsible in placing gravel, developing wells,
constructing well protection structures, treating and disinfecting wells and in
pump testing.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Select the
appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions;
- Operate controls
to stabilize machines and to position and align drills;
- Select and
attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase
and changing drill bits as needed;
- Regulate air
pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of
rock or concrete being drilled;
- Operate machines
to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes;
- Assemble and
position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand
and power tools;
- Perform routine
maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing
parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery;
- Verify depths
and alignments of boring positions;
- Start, stop, and
control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes;
- Record drilling
progress and geological data and extract core samples. Inspect core
samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for
analysis;
- Drive trucks,
tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites;
- Monitor drilling
operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling
conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter
equipment;
- Retrieve lost
equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment;
- Place and
install screens, casings, gravel, pumps, and other well fixtures;
- Disinfect,
reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems,
and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use;
- Pour water into
wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove
drillings;
- Perform pumping
tests to assess well yield;
- Ensuring the
training of national staff in technical areas including drilling skill,
installation of pumps, casings, etc;
- Monitor the
events/outputs to ensure the timely completion of the drilling project;
- Producing
maintenance and service schedule of drill rigs and vehicles;
- Make sure that
weekly/monthly reporting is completed on time and is fully detailed.
- Ensure the
project will satisfy the needs of the beneficiaries;
- Travel to areas
of high need and assist with other Samaritan’s Purse water projects in
South Sudan;
- Attend daily
morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its
donors and volunteers;
- Maintain a
strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries,
and the general public;
- Assess, manage,
and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of
supervised staff;
Education
/ Experience Needed
- Completion of
2-3 year water well drilling apprenticeship program or equivalent
experience in water well drilling;
- At least 6
years’ work experience in water well drilling or similar role;
- Skills in
plumbing work; welding and similar works is an added advantage;
- Proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skills
& Others
- Maintains a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus
Christ;
- Able to be
diplomatic in communications with all NGOs, governmental, and community
partners;
- Demonstrated
flexibility and adaptability in an ever changing environment;
- Must be
culturally sensitive and respectful of church leaders from all
denominations;
- Ability to speak
or quickly learn Arabic and/or Dinka, preferred.
12
month contract with the potential for renewal
This is an unaccompanied assignment.
This is an unaccompanied assignment.
In
order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/,
click "International Positions," click on the position of interest
and click "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.
