Brian Hamafuwa
Kitwe
Summary
Punctual Professional Resident Engineer vastly experienced in engineering design from conceptual stage to execution. Supervises others as well as works at remote locations. Mastery of technical specifications, construction methodologies and operating design software. Honest and hardworking Resident Engineer with history of meeting deadlines and safety regulations. Proficient in interpreting spreadsheets and blueprints. Experienced in administration management and leadership. Efficient Resident Engineer with Number years of experience in engineering industry. Proficiency in survey maps and blueprints. Safety conscious, proactive and exceptional problem solver. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Projects Manager
Abbydalch Investments Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Project supervision for the CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND SEWER NETWORKS IN CHINGOLA AND CHILILABOMBWE EXTENSION TOWNSHIPS FOR MULONGA WATER AND SANIATION COMPANY LTD
- Construction and rehabilitation of Sewer networks, including construction and rehabilitation of manholes
- Construction of Water supply networks, including ERFs, Water meters, etc
- All civil related construction works, including valve chambers, Stand Pipes, drainages and culverts, etc
- Business or sector Water and Sanitation
Projects Manager
Zafek Investments Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Complete supervision and construction of a Modern District hospital in Mkushi under the Ministry of Health
- Construction of the Super structural units of the hospital, including the Administration, Male Ward, Outpatient (OPD), Incinerator, Mortuary and Doctor’s housing units
- Ensured and controlled the effective installation, testing and commissioning of all the civil super structural building, electrical and fire alarm equipment and all the mechanical works
- Business or sector Civil and electro-mechanical
Projects Manager
Powerflex Zambia Limited
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Project supervision for the Expansion of Water Supply and Sanitation services in Peri- Urban Areas of MULONGA WATER AND SANIATION COMPANY LTD
- Construction and rehabilitation of Communal Water Kiosks
- Construction and upgrading of water reticulation network
- Installation of Individual, metered water connections for household units
- Installation and commissioning of Pre-Paid Communal Water Dispensers
- Electro-mechanical repairs and upgrade of Water Pump Station units
- All civil related construction works, including valve chambers, Stand Pipes, drainages and culverts, etc
- Business or sector Water and Sanitation
Managing Partner
Logical system Limited
01.2004 - 12.2016
- Managed a two-year Dealership contract with Total Zambia for distribution of oils and lubricants to the Mining and industrial companies on the Copper belt Province, Zambia
- Expedited successful Electro-mechanical Site maintenance works in metallurgical plants of Mopani and Luanshya Copper Mines Major works includes the following:
- Water pipes installations, Rehabilitation of Cobalt Filter Drum Units, Ball Mill Shell rebuilding and repairs, Concentrator Thickeners steel structural overhauls, etc
- Business or sector Mining and Mineral processing
Technical Director
Logical system limited
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Location: Western Province, Zambia
- Supervision and implementation of Water supply project works in Western Water and Sewerage company sites
- Successful drilling and equipping of industrial productive boreholes
- Construction and Installation of water reticulation pipe networks
- Manholes, valves, etc
- Construction and installation of Elevated Bulk Water Storage tanks (500, 440, 256 and 100 m3 capacities)
- Business or sector Water and sanitation
Sales and Marketing executive/ Sales Manager
Spectra Oil Corporation
04.2001 - 05.2004
- Management and supervision of Sales team for Supply and Distribution of Shell and Castrol Oils, lubricants and greases to the Industrial, Mining and Commercial customers
- Technical sales back up and lubrication surveys for improved performance and application of oils and lubricants, etc
- Business or sector Petrochemical Industry
Technical Sales Manager
Pigott Maskew/ Boyco Ltd
05.1994 - 02.2004
- Management and supervision of Sales team for industrial rubber products to the Mining, industrial and commercial customers
- Such included molded products, braided mining hoses & pipes, sheeting and specialized rubber-based products
- Technical sales back up and supply of spares, overhauls of High pressure water dewatering HPH 54-25 pumps ( Grifo Pumps , equivalent)
- Business or sector Polymers and Mining Industry
Plant manager/Engineer
Kafironda/AEL ltd
05.1990 - 07.1993
- Management and Supervision of relevant skilled engineering and Process tradesmen to successfully run the following Plant operations:
- Statutory, regulatory and periodical testing and certification of High-pressure systems (Air and Water) in accordance with Mining and Factory Acts and regulations code of practice
- Maintenance of water supply systems for Commercial explosives manufacture and domestic water consumption for Mufulira Municipal Council
- General maintenance of Company’s Real Estate and Housing Units
- Production and concentration of Sulphuric and Nitric Acids using High steam, distillation glass columns for purpose of production of Nitro-glycerin based explosives
- Management of the Detonator Assembly Plant and tests for Long and Short- delay electric fired detonators for Mining blasting operations
- Production of Ammonium –Fuel based explosives and Packaging
- Business or sector Industrial Explosives Manufacturing
Senior Engineer
Zambia Railways
11.1989 - 05.1990
- Appreciation and training in Railway technology and engineering practices
- Intensive Training for the Rehabilitation of U20C and U30C GEC Locomotives
- Motive Power and Rolling Stock component manufacture and rehabilitation
- Supervision of Machine Shop Artisans for Machining, Milling, drilling and assembling of machined components
- Business or sector Railway Industry
Resident Engineer
Nicholas O'Dwyer Consulting Engineers
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
- Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
- Wrote reports, kept thorough field notes and logged daily activities.
- Evaluated and adjusted construction and engineering processes to maximize project efficiency, solving technical problems.
- Created project schedules and evaluated construction plans using maps and blueprints.
- Monitored construction progress, updating documents and information.
- Conducted material tests and analysis using Type equipment and tools.
- Performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
Education
BEng - undefined
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
1988
Skills
- Submittal Coordination
- Active Listening
- Procedure Modification
- Reading Comprehension
- Technical Specifications
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Status Meetings
Affiliations
Engineering project development and implementation
Leadership and team organization
Engineering Safety Audits and applications
Occupational risk assessments and implementation
Sales and marketing strategies for Engineering based products and services
Digital competence:
Good command of Office Suite- Word processor, Spread sheet and presentation software
Other skills:
Public and Motivational Speaker
Full appreciation and Application of Safety, health and environmental based products and services ( MSA Africa trained)
Motor Vehicle Driving license:
Category C, GVM > 16000 kg
Additional Information
- PERSONAL STATEMENT Professional / Registered Engineer
Certification
- Pressure vessels and Relief streams competent Engineer Training - 4 years
Timeline
Resident Engineer
Nicholas O'Dwyer Consulting Engineers
10.2022 - Current
Projects Manager
Abbydalch Investments Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2021
Projects Manager
Powerflex Zambia Limited
08.2019 - 09.2020
Projects Manager
Zafek Investments Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Director
Logical system limited
01.2008 - 12.2014
Managing Partner
Logical system Limited
01.2004 - 12.2016
Sales and Marketing executive/ Sales Manager
Spectra Oil Corporation
04.2001 - 05.2004
Technical Sales Manager
Pigott Maskew/ Boyco Ltd
05.1994 - 02.2004
Plant manager/Engineer
Kafironda/AEL ltd
05.1990 - 07.1993
Senior Engineer
Zambia Railways
11.1989 - 05.1990
BEng - undefined
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
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