Mecha Musesha
water engineer
Solwezi,solwezi
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY am a water engineer, responsible and highly motivated professional with solid and diverse experience in earth embankment dams, retention water/wastewater pond construction with more than five years in earthworks, environmental, construction and mining fields.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Resources Engineer
First Quantum Minerals And Mining
01.2019 - Current
- First quantum minerals roads operations:
- Exhibits in-depth knowledge of surface water planning and design projects and related technologies.
- Will conduct water resources planning, concept development and develop planning documentation.
- Provide project engineering and task management.
- Performing and directing surface water modelling, mapping and design of storm water and flood control structures including retention/detention ponds and open channels.
- Completion of more than 17 studies, analyses and calculations in hydrology catchment assessments, extraction and statistical analysis of climate data, water balance calculations and hydrological modelling as well sizing of culverts and design of embankment dams.
- Direction of field investigation and hydrological monitoring and assessment including H.S.E aspects, equipment selection and organization, analysis and data presentation.
- Application of various design engineering and modelling techniques in development of water engineering projects.
- Excellent leadership and desire to take on project management tasks and responsibilities.
- Prepare informative exhibits using AutoCAD and QGIS, prepare scopes of work and associated budgets.
- Complete engineering analysis, calculations prepare reports, design documents and design plans specifications for civil and water resources.
- Interpreted plans and specifications to support construction manager during project implementation.
- Planned and designed projects with software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS and QGis.
Water Resources Engineer
First Quantum Minerals And Operations
01.2016 - 04.2019
- First quantum minerals roads Land surveying
- Participating in more than 30 development of proposals, construction plans, engineering estimates and work plans
- 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.
- Provide input to water components for mine waste management projects
- 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]
- Quality and cost control of ongoing activities including storm water management
- Coordinated projects by working with other engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies
- Developed submissions for requests for proposal for engineering services by compiling technical information
- Interpreted plans and specifications to support construction manager during project implementation
- Obtained regulatory permits and reviewed crossing, easement and encroachment agreements through communication with government agencies.
- Led and monitored construction, equipment installation and inspections.
- Calculated design measurements and analyzed engineering data to plan projects.
- Coordinated projects by working with other engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies.
Water Resources Engineer
01.2015 - 01.2016
- First quantum mineral roads Land surveying.
- Perform engineering computations related to site hydrology and hydraulics, earth work, storm water 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.
- Other duties directed by supervisor, with high regard to safety.
Junior quantity surveyor
01.2011 - 01.2015
- First quantum minerals roads and earthworks
- Working with bills of material and other construction documents
- Assisting with data collection, environmental sampling remedial investigation site.
- Prepare construction documents for smelter retention and water/wastewater ponds, drainages, culvert, and earth work.
- Budgeting for installation of pipelines both steel and polyether for earth embankment dams
- Ensuring safe work environment for all workers on site by putting construction work procedures in place
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Worked with more than 100 vendors to select and source construction materials.
Education
Geomatics Engineering
Copperbelt University
Kitwe Zambia2025
Some College (No Degree) - Water Engineer
Naturel Resources Development College
Lusaka Zambia01.2019
Skills
- Construction Documentation
- Water Reuse
- Project Specifications
- Machine Operations
- Water Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pumping System Design
- Best Practices and Standards
Accomplishments
- In- house
- General certificate in mining First Aid
- Basic fire fighting
- THINK safety champion/coach
- Hazard investigation and incident reporting
- Tagging and isolation
- Wenco fleet management system
- Professional Affiliation/Certification
- Professional member of the Engineering institution of Zambia[EIZ]
- Holder of a valid SADC driving licence
Engineering Institution of Zambia certificate
- Professional member of Engineering institution of Zambia[EIZ]
Timeline
Water Resources Engineer
First Quantum Minerals And Mining
01.2019 - Current
Water Resources Engineer
First Quantum Minerals And Operations
01.2016 - 04.2019
Water Resources Engineer
01.2015 - 01.2016
Junior quantity surveyor
01.2011 - 01.2015
Geomatics Engineering
Copperbelt University
Some College (No Degree) - Water Engineer
Naturel Resources Development College
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