Verification Officer (Water Meter) at Xylem Inc.

JOB SUMMARY

• The role will be responsible test and verify water meters according to SANS 1529-1 and follow-up on recommendations. Ensure that policies and procedures are adhere to while in testing. Recommend process changes as applicable to ensure technological advancement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role is responsible for the verification and development and validation of new methods.
• Upholding policy in protecting client’s confidential information and proprietary rights.
• Avoiding any activities that would diminish confidence in the verification body's competence, impartiality, judgement and operational integrity.
• Assisting with the implementation, conducting of internal audits, planning verifications, and the guardianship of the measurement standards.
• Responsible for any other required duties and responsibilities as requested by management.
• Responsible for the analysis, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpolation of results via certificates and test sheets where applicable.
• Provide a training plan for final certification.
• Responsible for reporting, reviewing and authorization of verification certificates and reporting of results by signing and issuing of verification certificates issued on behalf of the verification body.
• Irrespective of other responsibilities, the verification officer is authorised and given the resources needed to carry out verification duties, including:
• a) implementation, maintenance and improvement of the management system;
• b) identification of deviations from the management system or from the procedures for performing verification body activities;
• c) initiation of actions to prevent or minimize such deviations;
• d) reporting to verification body management on the performance of the management; system and any need for improvement; and
• e) ensuring the effectiveness of verification or body activities.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate.
• SANS 1529-1 (Mechanical water meter testing).
• SANS 1529-9 (Prepaid water meter testing).
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Verification Officer.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Regulatory knowledge.

• Solid understanding of Verification Processes.
• 5S & Lean systems knowledge.
• Proficiency in SANS 1529-1 & SANS 1529-9.
• Strong attention to detail skills.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Adhering to the requirements of Xylem’s QA and ESH Acts.
• Adhering to relevant Act regulating verification of measuring instruments