Junior Innovation Engineer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Engineer - Electrical, Plumbing
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The technical supporter will assist the implementation of the after service by directly assisting the WQ and Technical Manager. He is supporting the specific interventions on site, the sourcing of technical equipment and developing technical documents and specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mission 1 : Technical support
- Participate to the elaboration of the Standards, Procedures and Policies of the technical department
- Participate to the critical intervention assigned by the manager
- Support the technicians and the other team members for site intervention or visits
- Participate to the deployment of the Kiosk 2.0
- Support the implementation of R&D projects
- Responsible of the document compilation and translation (SOP, procedure, specification, etc.)
- Mission 2 : Procurement and sourcing
- Participate and support the procurement department by sourcing potential suppliers
- Update the Technical equipment’s catalogue according to the need of the technical department
- Visit potential suppliers
- Evaluate the suppliers and check the quality of the equipment (at the delivery and sourcing)
- Mission 3 : Training/Capacity buildings
- Support the Technician Supervisor to develop training contents
- Participate to the trainings
- Participate to the Technical Committee
- Mission 4 : Other tasks
- Support some research activities follow the assignation from the Technical and Water Quality Manager.
- Other tasks assigned by the WQ and Technical Manager
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
- Khmer - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electricity, water and environmental engineering, water treatment system/plumbing system, or related field
Work History:
- 3 years of experience as technician o Has experience in both electrical and water sector is preferable for 3 to 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both in Khmer and English)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Be able to do multi tasks
- Knowledge in technical skills, electricity or plumbing drawing is a plus
Soft Skills
- Rigorous and quality-oriented
- Able to travel often to remote area (at least 50% minimum)
- Cautious and hard-working
Lab Supervisor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Laboratory Work, Engineer - Chemical, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Employee ID: N/A
Department: Water Quality & Technical
Directly report to: Water Quality Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- MISSION 1 – LEAD ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION
- Primary priority until accreditation is obtained.
- Lead the preparation and implementation of the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation process in coordination with the Water Quality and Technical Manager and external consultants, where applicable.
- Conduct a comprehensive gap assessment against ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and develop a detailed accreditation action plan with clear milestones, responsibilities and deadlines.
- Coordinate the development, revision and implementation of required laboratory procedures, SOPs, technical records and quality management documentation.
- Ensure the implementation of technical requirements related to analytical methods, method verification and validation, measurement uncertainty, equipment calibration, metrological traceability and quality control.
- Establish appropriate systems for sample identification, handling, storage, testing and result traceability.
- Coordinate the implementation of laboratory quality assurance activities, including internal quality controls, proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons where applicable.
- Identify laboratory staff competency and training requirements, coordinate necessary training and establish technical competency assessment and authorization procedures.
- Prepare the laboratory for accreditation assessments, including coordination of internal audits, management reviews and mock assessments.
- Coordinate technical preparation for external assessments, respond to identified nonconformities and ensure the implementation and verification of corrective actions.
- Monitor and report accreditation progress, identify potential delays and risks, and propose corrective measures to ensure the achievement of accreditation objectives.
- Act as the main technical focal point for ISO/IEC 17025 implementation, working closely with consultants, laboratories and the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
- MISSION 2 – LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
- During the accreditation phase and on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure laboratory analytical methods and quality control procedures meet applicable technical requirements.
- Review the reliability, accuracy and traceability of laboratory results.
- Review, validate and authorize laboratory test reports within the scope of the Supervisor's documented technical authorization.
- Identify analytical nonconformities, investigate their causes and coordinate corrective actions.
- Ensure appropriate calibration, verification, maintenance and documentation of laboratory equipment.
- Monitor compliance with laboratory health, safety and chemical handling procedures.
- Support the standardization of testing procedures and quality control practices across Teuk Saat 1001 laboratories.
- Ensure the continued effectiveness of the laboratory quality management system after accreditation.
- MISSION 3 – LABORATORY TEAM AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- To be activated after successful completion of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
- Supervise Laboratory Officers and Interns across Teuk Saat 1001 laboratories, ensuring the effective organization of daily testing activities.
- Prepare monthly laboratory work plans, coordinate staff assignments and monitor laboratory performance.
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations and competency assessments.
- Identify staff development needs, organize training and promote continuous improvement of technical competencies.
- Coordinate laboratory testing schedules to ensure timely completion of planned analyses.
- Manage laboratory inventories, equipment, reagents and consumables within the allocated budget.
- Prepare procurement requests and coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
- Conduct regular technical supervision visits to provincial laboratories to monitor compliance with laboratory procedures and quality requirements.
- Ensure continuity of laboratory services, efficient resource allocation and timely resolution of operational issues.
- Coordinate relevant staff administrative responsibilities in accordance with organizational HR policies.
- MISSION 4 – REPORTING, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- Prepare regular progress reports on accreditation implementation, including completed activities, outstanding requirements, risks and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and traceable laboratory documentation, testing records and quality management information.
- Monitor laboratory quality and performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate the investigation of critical or noncompliant water quality results with the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
- Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to strengthen laboratory reliability and performance.
- After accreditation, prepare monthly laboratory performance reports covering testing activities, quality compliance, equipment readiness and team performance.
- Contribute to research activities, technical trials and laboratory improvement projects as assigned by the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
- Perform other relevant technical duties assigned by the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in • Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Food Science or a related scientific discipline.
Work History:
- Laboratory for 5 to 10 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and their practical implementation.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, documentation and internal auditing.
- Experience with analytical method verification and validation, measurement uncertainty and quality control.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment management, calibration and metrological traceability.
- Ability to identify technical gaps, develop action plans and manage corrective actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and reporting skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and laboratory quality management systems.
- Practical experience in laboratory accreditation preparation or implementation is strongly preferred.
- Experience with microbiological and physicochemical water quality testing.
- Previous laboratory supervisory experience is an advantage.
Soft Skills
- Management and Interpersonal Competencies
- Strong project planning, organization and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively with external consultants, technical experts and laboratory personnel.
- Leadership potential and ability to supervise laboratory teams following accreditation.
- High level of accountability, integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Good communication skills in Khmer and English
