Rig Machine Maintenance Operator at Plan International

Gambela, Gambela Region, Ethiopia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Auto Mechanics, Drilling Rig Operation, Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Diesel Systems, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Borehole Drilling, Water Well Drilling, Field-Based Drilling Programs, NGO Experience, Humanitarian Projects

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal. The Opportunity The Rig Machine Maintenance Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and ensuring the safe performance of drilling rig machines and associated equipment. The role ensures timely preventive and corrective maintenance of rig machinery, supports drilling operations, and minimizes downtime to achieve project objectives of providing safe and sustainable water access. The Individual Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Auto Mechanics, or related field. Specialized training in drilling rig operation and maintenance preferred. Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in rig machine operation and maintenance (preferably with water well drilling rigs). Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian projects, or field-based drilling programs is an advantage. Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel-powered rig systems. Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical/electrical faults in drilling rigs and associated equipment. Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance schedules. Familiarity with borehole drilling operations (mud rotary, down-the-hole hammer, or percussion drilling). Please click here to review the full job description Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures. Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies; Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work. Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. Location: Gambella Type of Role: Project based until December 31, 2025 with possiblity of extension Reports to: Chief Driller Closing Date: September 25, 2025 Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Responsibilities

The Rig Machine Maintenance Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and ensuring the safe performance of drilling rig machines and associated equipment. The role ensures timely preventive and corrective maintenance of rig machinery, supports drilling operations, and minimizes downtime to achieve project objectives of providing safe and sustainable water access.