Deputy Director & Assistant Director (7 Posts)

PPS-07 & PPS-08 · Rs. 157,500–218,750 · Islamabad / Field Sites

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and operationalization of the Telemetry System at assigned project sites, ensuring the telemetry network achieves real-time accurate data transmission from all 27 IBIS monitoring stations.
• Manage the technical and operational monitoring of river discharge, canal flows, and barrages at assigned sites, analyzing telemetry data feeds to identify anomalies, sensor errors, communication failures, or data gaps requiring immediate intervention.
• Coordinate with WAPDA’s executing agency team, IRSA headquarters, and provincial irrigation departments on project implementation milestones, site access issues, utility connections, and technical integration requirements.
• Prepare and submit structured technical reports, project progress updates, flow measurement data analyses, and site inspection summaries for IRSA management and regulatory reporting under the Water Apportionment Accord.
• Supervise, guide, and evaluate the performance of Sub-Engineers, Hydrographers, Supervisors, and Technicians deployed at field sites, ensuring all staff follow standard operating procedures and maintain equipment correctly.
• Manage the procurement, calibration, maintenance, and replacement of telemetry sensors, data loggers, communication equipment, and flow measurement instruments at all assigned project sites.
• Liaise with the Directorate of Monitoring at IRSA headquarters for real-time data validation, water dispute resolution support, and provincial water allocation reporting across all assigned provinces.
• Ensure full project-mode compliance including contract reporting, staff management, budget utilization tracking, and adherence to IRSA’s Telemetry Project implementation framework and Federal Government procurement rules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: BE/BSc Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, or Civil) or BSc Hydrology/Water Resources from HEC-recognized university for respective positions.
• Experience: Minimum 8–12 years for DD level; 5–8 years for AD level, with experience in water sector, telemetry systems, hydrological monitoring, or irrigation infrastructure projects.
• Key Skills: Telemetry systems, SCADA/data acquisition, flow measurement, project management, technical report writing, team supervision.
• Apply: Download form from pakirsa.gov.pk and send by post to Secretary IRSA, 35-Mauve Area, G-10/4, Islamabad.

Sub-Engineers, Hydrographer & Supervisors (PPS-05)

PPS-05 · Rs. 70,000/month · 35 Posts · Field Sites Nationwide

Sub-Engineer Electronics – Job Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission telemetry sensors, data loggers, remote terminal units (RTUs), satellite communication equipment, and solar power systems at assigned IBIS monitoring stations across the project site network.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of all electronic and telecommunications equipment at assigned field sites, diagnosing faults, replacing components, and restoring data transmission within defined response time targets.
• Monitor real-time data feeds from assigned telemetry stations, identifying sensor errors, communication gaps, power failures, and data quality anomalies and reporting to the Assistant Director for immediate resolution.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, fault registers, and equipment serviceability records for all telemetry installations at assigned sites, updating the project’s centralized asset management system regularly.
• Coordinate with the site civil team, power supply authorities, and telecommunication service providers to resolve infrastructure issues affecting telemetry station operability and data quality.
• Train and supervise Technicians and field helpers at assigned sites on correct equipment handling procedures, safety protocols, and basic troubleshooting techniques to improve first-response maintenance capability.
• Assist hydrography teams in conducting periodic flow measurement surveys, operating acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) or float methods, and cross-checking telemetry discharge readings against direct measurements.
• Prepare and submit weekly site condition reports, equipment performance summaries, and maintenance completion records to the project’s regional monitoring office for project-level tracking and WAPDA coordination.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: DAE (3-year Diploma) in Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, or Power from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
• Experience: Relevant field experience in electronics/electrical/telecom maintenance; telemetry or SCADA system experience preferred.
• Apply: Download form from pakirsa.gov.pk and send by post to Secretary IRSA, Islamabad.

Technician (Electrical) – 26 Posts

PPS-03 · Rs. 43,750/month · Age up to 30 years · Field Sites

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance of electrical and electronic components at assigned telemetry monitoring stations, including sensors, batteries, charge controllers, solar panels, and junction boxes.
• Assist the Sub-Engineer in diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults at field installations, replacing defective components, re-terminating cables, and restoring power supply systems within the maintenance response timeframe.
• Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, circuit schematics, and equipment installation manuals to correctly maintain and modify electrical systems at telemetry sites without creating safety hazards.
• Operate and maintain solar power systems, inverters, battery banks, and AC power backup systems installed at remote telemetry stations, ensuring continuous uninterrupted power supply for data collection equipment.
• Maintain a daily equipment condition log for all electrical installations at the assigned site, recording inspection findings, maintenance actions, parts used, and any anomalies observed during the visit.
• Support the Sub-Engineer during installation and commissioning of new telemetry equipment by assisting with cable laying, conduit installation, panel wiring, grounding, and functional testing activities.
• Follow all electrical safety precautions including lockout/tagout procedures, use of insulated tools and PPE, and safe working practices near water bodies and high-voltage installations at field sites.
• Use basic computer applications to enter maintenance records, download equipment diagnostic data, and support data transmission verification tasks as directed by the Sub-Engineer or site supervisor.

Security Guards, Naib Qasid, Gauge Observer, Cleaner & Other Field Staff

PPS-01 to PPS-02 · Rs. 28,000–35,000 · 205+ Posts · Nationwide Field Sites

Security Guard – Job Responsibilities

• Provide round-the-clock physical security to IRSA’s telemetry monitoring stations, equipment installations, solar panels, communication antennas, and associated infrastructure at the assigned field site.
• Control access to the telemetry station premises, verifying identity of all visitors and personnel, maintaining a visitor log, and preventing unauthorized entry by civilians, poachers, or vandals.
• Conduct regular perimeter patrols of the assigned installation during day and night shifts, checking for signs of intrusion, equipment tampering, cable theft, or sabotage and immediately reporting any security incidents.
• Protect telemetry equipment from theft, vandalism, or physical damage — which is particularly important at remote riverside sites where equipment value is high and the locations are isolated from law enforcement.
• Communicate with IRSA technical staff and local law enforcement when security incidents occur, facilitating emergency response and ensuring accurate incident documentation for official reporting.
• Maintain site access records, shift handover logs, and any equipment condition observations relevant to physical security during assigned duty periods.
• Support technical teams during site visits by providing access, maintaining safety perimeters during maintenance activities, and directing contractors or visiting personnel within the site.
• Remain alert and physically capable throughout the duty period, wearing the assigned uniform, carrying required security equipment, and adhering to IRSA’s security protocols at all times.

Gauge Observer / Helper – Responsibilities

• Support the flow measurement team by reading and recording gauge board data at the assigned river or canal station at regular intervals, ensuring gauge readings are accurately noted and reported without delay.
• Assist technical staff in conducting manual flow measurements and hydrographic surveys as backup to and cross-check of automated telemetry system data at the assigned station.
• Observe, document, and report unusual changes in water levels, debris accumulation at gauge structures, or signs of equipment disturbance that could affect the accuracy of gauge readings or telemetry data.
• Maintain the gauge station’s cleanliness, clear surrounding vegetation from gauge boards and sensor housings, and assist in minor site maintenance tasks as directed by the site supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Security Guard: Middle pass; age up to 35 years; Retired Armed Forces personnel given preference; local/nearby residence preferred.
• Naib Qasid / Gauge Observer / Cleaner: Middle pass; age up to 30 years; local/nearby residence preferred for field positions.
• Driver: Matric + valid LTV driving license; age up to 35 years; vehicle driving and maintenance experience required.
• Boat Operator: Literate; age up to 35 years; swimming skills mandatory; experience operating boats for flow measurement activities preferred.
• Sanitary Worker: Literate; age up to 30 years.
• Note: For Sr. #19, 20, 22 & 23 (Gauge Observer, Cleaner, Naib Qasid, Security Guard), candidates who are local or nearby residents to the project sites are preferred.
• Apply: Download form from pakirsa.gov.pk and send by post to Secretary IRSA, 35-Mauve Area, G-10/4, Islamabad.