Title: Water for Life Initiative – Drilling and Technology Specialist
Ministry: Global Aid Network (GAiN) Canada
Location: Abbotsford BC, National Headquarters
Position type: Commissioned, Full-Time
Reports to: WFLI Operations & Technical Manager
Funding: Ministry Partner Development
Ministry Overview
Global Aid Network Canada (GAiN) is a worldwide humanitarian relief and development organization dedicated to relieving suffering, restoring dignity, and revealing hope to people living in some of the toughest places on earth.
Restoring Lives: GAiN’s passion is to ease the challenging living situations that people experience in everyday life in developing countries by providing them with the tools and resources they require.
Revealing Hope: GAiN aspires to not only bring tangible humanitarian aid to people living in difficult situations, but to also see them come to faith in Jesus Christ and share it with others. Employing a discipleship and church planting strategy in tandem following the gift of clean water, critical aid and sustainable development, GAiN seeks to embrace people with the love of God, to let them know they are of value and significance, and to restore their dignity.
Power to Change (P2C) helps people know Jesus and experience His power to change the world.
Position Overview:
The role of the Drilling and Technology Specialist is to ensure that our field partners have the appropriate level of support in drilling operations and procurement. The Drilling and Technology Specialist provides valuable expertise and training on the efficient use of drilling equipment and best practices in drilling, while ensuring that drilling records are up-to-date and reviewed periodically.
Primary Outcomes
This role will be held accountable to achieve the following outcomes:
Details of the WFLI Drilling Operations are well managed (40%)
Ensure equipment down-time is monitored and assessed through communication with the field and identification of issues, with emphasis on legacy drilling equipment (e.g. percussion rigs). Coordinate implementation of operational plans with drill teams.
Drilling data and statistics of wells are accounted for to ensure efficient use of resources.
Data from field operations is analyzed and improvement opportunities are identified.
2. Materials and supplies to the field arrive in a timely fashion to keep projects working smoothly (30%)
Forecast use and purchase supplies and equipment required by the WFLI teams in the field. This includes spare parts, reusable supplies and equipment such as vehicles.
Identify, engage and utilize the supplier network to ensure continuous rig operation.
Manage and update the equipment database to ensure that parts shipped from Canada, major repairs, and new equipment are entered into the system in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitor inventory levels of pumps, pipes and other supplies to ensure timely purchase and delivery, emphasis on Europe/Asia/Africa suppliers and legacy technology.
3. Research, recommend and implement new equipment, systems and tools to safely and effectively improve the drilling process of the WFLI (20%)
Develop local expertise through training of drill teams. Develop technology sharing opportunities with experts in Africa, Asia and North America.
Identify and implement alternative drilling processes and technologies that could bring new efficiencies to the drilling operations.
Develop and pilot technical manuals with guidelines for drilling procedures, well development and material selection for well base and pump installation.
Develop and roll-out safety policies that ensure the well-being of field staff
4. Field visits are conducted as needed, to ensure effective implementation of the program. (10%)
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 3-5 years working in a Relief and Development Ministry or other related ministry/industry experience in an international development setting
Minimum 2 years working with drilling equipment or other heavy equipment
Required Skills and Abilities
To demonstrate a passionate, mature and disciplined Christian life.
A passion for humanitarian aid seeking to demonstrate the love of God in Word and Deed
Effective communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Able to work with minimum of supervision
Problem solver – critical thinker. Able to look at a situation from a 360° perspective
Able to work from a Google Suite platform
Quickly able to adapt in a cross-cultural setting and in working with government officials
Technical skills/aptitude would be considered an asset
Able to travel internationally (hold or can obtain a valid passport) and perform in a variety of cross-cultural settings
As this position works with children in an international context, the successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search
Other Requirements:
A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the P2C Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and abide by the biblical principles outlined in these documents.
Funding
This position requires Ministry Partner Development. The successful candidate will have the privilege to build a partnership team which provides financial and prayer support for the ministry. The financial support will cover the costs of the candidate’s salary and ministry expenses. Power to Change believes that Ministry Partner Development is biblical and God will provide everything necessary to fulfill the calling into ministry: finances, emotional strength and perseverance. Building a ministry partnership team is an integral part of being in ministry. There are many opportunities to bless and encourage the partnership team. Power to Change is committed to providing training and coaching that ensures success in Ministry Partner Development.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. Candidates who are selected will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.
The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a pre-requisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.