MECHA Musesha
solwezi,North-Western
Summary
Accomplished civil engineering professional with extensive experience delivering high-value construction projects to deadlines. Driven to achieve cost, quality, and timeframe targets through strategic planning and project management. Qualified Water Engineer professional specializing in civil work. Background includes a range of project types with different budgets and timelines. Adaptable to changing specifications and fully compliant with applicable codes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Engineer
First Quantum Minerals And Mining
01.2019 - Current
- First quantum minerals roads operations:
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished projects
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications
- Coordinated projects by working with other engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Led and monitored construction, equipment installation, and inspections
- Interpreted plans and specifications to support the construction manager during project implementation
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Assistant Surveyor
First Quantum Minerals And Operations
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Solwezi Zambia
- First quantum minerals roads surveying section
- Performing quality control and error resolution for developed models and systems
- Support wide range of engineering projects for roadway improvements, bicycle and pedestrian and drainages
- Perform engineering work with water or wastewater engineering group with heavy inclination on buried infrastructure and conveyance project
- Supported fieldwork preparation including data dictionary creation, geophysical and reconnaissance transect development and provided daily GPS quality checks
- Strengthened data collection processes and quality while standardizing formats for improved analysis through interdepartmental cooperation
- Mine site rehabilitation assist in developing proposals [landform development, water management structures and topsoil placement]
- Coordinated projects by working with other engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies
- Interpreted plans and specifications to support the construction manager during project implementation
- Lead and monitored construction, equipment installation, and inspections
- Calculated design measurements and analyzed engineering data to plan projects
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data
- Gathered, organized, and modeled data for reports and presentations
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier, and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using Qgis and ArcMap.
Assistant Surveyor
First Quantum Roads
01.2015 - 01.2016
- First quantum mineral roads department surveying section
- Perform engineering computations related to site hydrology and hydraulics, earthwork, stormwater, and natural structural components
- Exercise judgment on details of work and make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
- Conduct water resources planning, perform formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
- Advised architects, contractors, and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology, and topographical factors
- Evaluated crew workloads and available resources to prepare schedules and equipment allocations
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks, and notable geographical features and loaded data into QGIS for design use
- Coordinated with architects, developers, and inspectors in developing new construction designs for commercial, residential, and industrial developments
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcMap.
Education
ACCOMPLISHMENTS -
Bachelor of Engineering - Geomatics
Copperbelt University
2025
Diploma - Water Engineering
Natural Resources Development College
06.2019
Skills
- Water Planning
- Best Practices and Standards
- Water Engineering
- Monitoring Wells and Well Testing
- Database Software
- Field Data Collection
- Document Organization
- Geological Maps and Mapping Software
- Spatial Data Interpretation and Water Quality Monitoring
- Drainage Structure Assessment
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis
Accomplishments
- General certificate in mining First Aid
- Basic fire fighting
- THINK safety champion/coach
- Hazard investigation and incident reporting
- Tagging and isolation
- Wench fleet management system
- Holder of a valid SADC driving licence
Affiliations
Professional member of Engineering Institution of Zambia.
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Water Engineer
First Quantum Minerals And Mining
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Surveyor
First Quantum Minerals And Operations
01.2016 - 04.2019
Assistant Surveyor
First Quantum Roads
01.2015 - 01.2016
ACCOMPLISHMENTS -
Bachelor of Engineering - Geomatics
Copperbelt University
Diploma - Water Engineering
Natural Resources Development College
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