Joy Wairimu
Nyeri
Summary
Water technician professional with hands-on experience at Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company. Proven expertise in meter reading and pipeline installation, coupled with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Successfully contributed to NRW reduction initiatives and maintained high water quality standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company
Nyeri
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted in carrying out meter replacements and servicing as well as installing new water meters.
- Attended to customer inquiries or requests assigned in CRM.
- Assisted in timely and accurate daily meter reading and analysis of zonal and sub zonal,large consumers,car washes as per the issued targets.
- Assisted in NRW reductionas per the agreed monthly target.
- Assisted in undertaking water and sewer pipeline extensions.
- Assisted in servicing of air valves and washouts.
- Ensured illegal connections are reported and attended to on time
- Detecting repair leaks and bursts and any other faults in the distribution and blockages in the sewer network in a timely and economic manner.
- Identified the need for water and sewer appurtenances chambers and manholes and communicated to the respective supervisors.
- Prepared and submitted detailed monthly meter status reports.
Attachee
Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company
Nyeri
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Mixed chemicals to maintain timely water treatment and prevent service interruptions.
- Conducted basic chemical tests to uphold water quality standards.
- Assisted the water technician in controlling the raw water inlet valves.
- Mixed chemicals in proper proportions to ensure water delivered to customers met quality requirements.
- Assisted in cleaning the coagulation and flocculation basins and the dosing areas and ensured they were maintained clean to prevent blockages and contamination.
- Performed backwashing of filters to maintain optimal performance.
- Assisted in carrying out water quality control in the distribution network.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
St. Germaine Gatanga Girls High School
Gatanga, KenyaSome College (No Degree) - Diploma in Water Technology
Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Othaya, KenyaSkills
- Water treatment operations
- Water quality control
- Meter reading
- Pipeline installation
- Operation and maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Non Revenue Water management
- Report preparation
- Butt fusion
- Problem solving and Teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company
08.2025 - 06.2026
Attachee
Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company
09.2023 - 12.2023
St. Germaine Gatanga Girls High School
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Water Technology
Mathenge Technical Training Institute