Shagasha Tea Company Ltd is recruiting a qualified and experienced Plumber to join its Engineering and Maintenance Department at its tea factory in Rusizi District, Western Province, Rwanda.
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing plumbing and industrial piping systems to support uninterrupted factory operations. The position also involves maintaining steam and condensate pipelines, water supply networks, drainage systems, and sanitation facilities while observing occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
Candidates with an Advanced Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Plumbing or a related technical field, together with at least two years of practical plumbing experience in an industrial environment, are encouraged to apply.
About Shagasha Tea Company Ltd
Shagasha Tea Company Ltd is a tea producer based in the highlands of Rusizi District, Western Province. The company is involved in tea cultivation, processing, and marketing for local and international markets.
To support its production operations and equipment reliability, the company is seeking a skilled Plumber who can maintain essential water, drainage, sanitation, and industrial piping systems.
Purpose of the Position
The Plumber will ensure the reliable and efficient operation of plumbing systems throughout the tea factory. The role covers water supply systems, steam and condensate piping, drainage networks, wastewater systems, and sanitation facilities.
The successful candidate will also support preventive maintenance activities, respond to breakdowns, minimize production interruptions, and ensure that all work complies with established safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Plumbing Installation and Maintenance
The Plumber will:
- Install, repair, and maintain water supply, drainage, and wastewater systems within the factory.
- Install and maintain industrial piping for water, steam, compressed air, and condensate where applicable.
- Replace damaged pipes, fittings, valves, taps, pumps, and plumbing fixtures.
- Maintain toilets, washrooms, sinks, changing rooms, and other sanitation facilities.
- Inspect drainage systems and prevent blockages, leaks, and flooding.
2. Steam Systems and Preventive Maintenance
The position requires particular attention to industrial steam piping and related equipment.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and repairing steam pipelines, valves, joints, steam traps, and condensate-return systems.
- Carrying out routine inspections and preventive maintenance to reduce steam leaks, equipment failures, and production downtime.
- Ensuring proper isolation and depressurization before authorized steam-system maintenance.
- Identifying and reporting abnormal pressure, water hammer, corrosion, and other system defects.
- Reducing steam and energy losses through proper insulation maintenance and efficient condensate recovery.
- Responding to steam-system breakdowns and emergencies within the scope of authorization.
- Coordinating maintenance activities with boiler operators, production personnel, and engineering teams.
- Performing scheduled inspections according to the maintenance plan.
3. Corrective Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The Plumber will respond to plumbing failures that affect production and other factory operations.
Key duties include diagnosing faults, carrying out effective repairs, reducing downtime, and coordinating with electricians, mechanics, and production teams when maintenance tasks require joint intervention.
4. Water Supply and Utility Management
Responsibilities include monitoring the factory’s water distribution systems to maintain a reliable supply, inspecting tanks and pumps, checking pressure systems and pipelines for leaks, and recommending measures to reduce unnecessary water consumption.
The Plumber must also help ensure that wastewater and drainage systems comply with applicable environmental standards.
5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
The successful candidate must follow workplace safety procedures, use the required personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure that plumbing work meets applicable building codes and factory standards.
Unsafe conditions must be reported immediately, and work areas must be kept clean and organized after maintenance activities.
6. Maintenance Records and Reporting
The role includes recording completed maintenance work, reporting recurring faults, maintaining inventory records for plumbing materials and spare parts, and contributing to maintenance reports.
Accurate documentation will help the company plan maintenance activities and improve equipment reliability.
7. Continuous Improvement
The Plumber will recommend practical improvements to plumbing systems, support factory improvement projects and equipment upgrades, and participate in maintenance planning initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and reliability.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Plumbing or a related technical field.
- At least two years of practical plumbing experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience in a tea factory, food processing plant, manufacturing facility, or similar industry is preferred.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of industrial plumbing systems, water supply, drainage, and sewage systems.
- Good understanding of steam piping systems.
- Ability to read plumbing drawings and technical diagrams.
- Experience using plumbing tools and testing equipment.
- Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and industrial utility systems.
- Familiarity with workplace health and safety regulations.
Personal and Professional Competencies
The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication and teamwork skills are important, together with effective time management, accountability, and the ability to prioritize maintenance tasks. Candidates must also be willing to work flexible hours when emergencies or factory shutdowns require additional maintenance support.
Performance Expectations
Performance in this role will be assessed using indicators such as:
- Response time to plumbing breakdowns.
- Completion of scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Frequency of recurring plumbing failures.
- Production downtime caused by plumbing problems.
- Compliance with workplace safety procedures.
- Accuracy and timeliness of maintenance records.
- Efficient use of materials and spare parts.
- Reduction of water losses and prevention of leaks.
How to Apply for the Plumber Job
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare a complete application addressed to the Managing Director of Shagasha Tea Company Ltd.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A signed application letter.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) containing at least three referees.
- Copies of academic certificates.
- Any other relevant supporting documents.
All application documents must be combined into one PDF document.
Application Email
Send the complete application to:
Email: recruitment@shagashateas.com
Recipient: Managing Director, Shagasha Tea Company Ltd
Email subject: Application for Plumber Position
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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