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Good news - We are hiring for an Engineer Service Manager! The Engineer Service Manager will occupy a critical leadership position within Caribbean Water Treatment, responsible for managing and overseeing the service team dedicated to maintaining and constructing Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination, water, and wastewater treatment facilities.   REPORTING LINES : MANAGING DIRECTOR DUTIES/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY : Oversee and manage the daily operations of RO desalination and water and wastewater treatment plants. Lead, mentor, and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel. Ensure rigorous compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and operational protocols. Develop, implement, and optimize preventative maintenance schedules to maximize plant performance and reliability. Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to monitor plant performance and drive process optimization. Facilitate coordination with clients, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless operations. Prepare, manage, and control budgets, ensuring cost-effective operation and maintenance of facilities. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues promptly to minimize operational downtime. Provide advanced technical support and training to enhance the skills and knowledge base of staff. Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing plant efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. Oversee the management of external contractors for maintenance, installation, and repair services, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.   QUALIFICATIONS / SOFT & TECHNICAL SKILLS : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) with specialized expertise in desalination, water treatment, and reverse osmosis (RO) plants. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in desalination, water treatment, or a related field. Extensive experience in RO desalination and water/wastewater treatment plant operations. Profound knowledge of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and resource allocation specific to desalination, water treatment, and RO plants. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage complex engineering projects concurrently, focusing on desalination and RO plant technologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making. In-depth knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effective stakeholder engagement. Collaborative team player with the ability to work seamlessly across diverse teams and mentor junior technicians in advanced desalination and RO plant operations. Meticulous attention to detail in project execution and administrative tasks related to desalination, water treatment, and RO plants. Possession of a valid driver's license is mandatory. Prior experience living and working on a Caribbean island, with a strong focus on desalination, water treatment, and RO plants, is preferred. Preferential consideration for visa candidates, especially from the CARICOM region, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. ENTITLEMENTS: Company Vehicle: Provided, inclusive of fuel, insurance, car licensing, and maintenance. Company Mobile Phone: Provided for business purposes only. Profit Sharing Program: Available, contingent on performance. Vacation: Accrual of 1 day per month. Shift Work: Occasional, as needed. Travel Allowance: Provided for expected travel of less than 20%, including per diems. Confidentiality and Noncompetition Agreement: Required. Expat Package Available: Includes accommodation and return flight. If you think that you are a good fit, please send your CV to arlett@caribbeanwatertreatment.com

Our Pool Service Manager, Drey, has successfully hosted another Certified Pool Operators (CPO) course this week. This course equips individuals with the knowledge required for proper pool operations.

The CWT team had another successful Training Tuesday session, focusing on replacing a shallow well pump with an expert. The hands-on training included a pump display, making the session relatable and practical.

Register for the upcoming Certified Pool Operators (CPO) course on September 17th-18th. There are only 8 spots available! 📢 For registration and more information, please call 268-462-6565.

Caribbean Water Treatment’s founder and Managing Director, Mario Bento was re-elected to the Board of the Caribbean Desalination Association and appointed as secretary during the CaribDA’s Biennial Conference and Expo in Nassau, Bahamas last week. Mr. Bento will also continue to chair CaribDA’s Humanitarian committee for another two year term.

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure high standards in the maintenance services provided by Caribbean Water Treatment, we would love to hear your feedback on our recent services! Service Quality: How satisfied are you with the quality of our maintenance services? Response Time: Are you happy with our response times to any service requests or issues? Communication: Are you satisfied with the communication from our team? Overall Experience: Do you have any suggestions for improving our services? Submit your feedback HERE.

Today is the first day of summer, and it's also the hottest day of the year but don't worry, we have the perfect product for you: the SQ166R AquaCal. It cools your pool to make your summer by the pool more enjoyable. Learn More About This Power House At: https://www.aquacal.com/product/heatwave-superquiet-sq166r/ For Purchase: Contact us at cwt@candw.ag to order yours.

Check out our Remote Monitoring Station utilized to monitor various desalination plants installed and maintained by Caribbean Water Treatment, including those at Mill Reef, Nonsuch Bay Resort, and Barbuda. This system optimizes day-to-day plant performance by enabling round-the-clock monitoring of plant processes from the control room. Monitoring ensures the balancing of production reliability, efficiency, and costs. The key metrics our technicians analyze are pressures and flow rates to ensure timely maintenance and maximize water production, all while balancing energy usage. Ready to install and have your desalination plant maintained? Contact us at cwt@candw.ag today.

Role Description: The OM will be responsible for organisational efficiency of the company, managing all aspects of the organisations HR, IT,Finance, Warehousing and Inventory Management, Service departments and Retail Store, helping and creating organisational plans and program budgets, and setting and overseeing productivity goals with all departments in collaboration with the MD and other misc. tasks. Working with the management team, the position contributes to the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and practices. Duties/Areas of Responsibility: Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organisations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning with regards to timelines and deadlines Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls. Control invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service. Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits. Supervise and coach supervisory staff on a daily basis. Responsibilities by Function Financial Management Direct annual budgeting and planning process for the organisations annual budget with MD Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organisations financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals. Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting. Managing day to day processing of accounts receivable and payable using Peachtree, producing reports as requested. Reconciling monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfilling tax related requirements. Assisting Managing Director in creating annual organisational budget and monitoring cash flow. Prepare annual audit and be a liaison with all outside vendors. Organizational Effectiveness Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance) as well as coordination and communication between functions. Drive initiatives in the management team and organisationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Customer Service Oversee and improve customer relationships Handle (and prevent) customer escalations Assist in expanding customer base Sales & Marketing Oversee the Development and execution of marketing plans to increase retail sales. Manage marketing budget Qualifications MUST BE BASED in ANTIGUA and Barbuda – This is NOT a remote opportunity and no expat package. Commitment to social justice and the company mission Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook… Sage is a plus. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Knowledge and experience in organisational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices. Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. Budget development and oversight experience A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace Excellent people manager, open to direction and + Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organisation. Ability to look at situations from several points of view Persuasive with details and facts Delegate responsibilities effectively High comfort level working in a diverse environment Plumbing, electrical and/or construction/engineering experience would be an asset.

We're excited to announce that our Pool Service Manager, Drey Joseph, will be teaching the next Certified Pool Operators (CPO) course on May 21-22 in Antigua. Registeration is now open!

Our Pool Service Manager, Drey Joseph just held a Certified Pool Operator® (CPO) course in Dominica for Fort Young and Secret Bay Hotel. This certification equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills required for proper pool operations.

Happy World Water Day! Remember that every drop of water counts. Let's take care of this precious resource.