PATRICK DUMBANI MBOLEMBOLE
Irrigation Engineer
Blantyre
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with four years of experience driving over three projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Projects Engineer
Yethu Construction Company
Mulanje
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Created standard and project-specific irrigation and civil works designs, calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Reviewed project plans and proposals in collaboration with management to develop project objectives and distribute responsibilities to site supervisors and subcontractors.
- Prepared comprehensive projects reports.
- Prepared construction budgets by analyzing building plans while updating specifications and projecting costs for each elevation.
- Monitored and tracked submittals and RFIs, reviewed quality control daily reports, validated payrolls, ran meetings, supervised office staff, prepared meeting minutes, ensured field inspectors had latest project documents, inspected the quality of workmanship and the installation of architectural, structural, and MEP items.
- Ensured that the project was built to specifications by implementing detailed drawing revisions and design changes.
Irrigation Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Irrigation
Thyolo
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned and implemented irrigation developments within the district.
- In charge of topographical studies of project areas, technical surveys related projects and defined the best intervention design while working in close consultation with the local authorities and communities.
- Collaborated with WASH engineer to provide all necessary information and choose the best location for the new irrigation systems and design irrigation systems.
- Offered technical support in the implementation of various irrigation-related activities as defined in project proposals (mapping of available water resources, technical assessment; rehabilitation of small-scale infrastructures and provision of diversified training to beneficiaries on irrigation etc.).
- Supervised the construction, maintenance and operation of irrigation schemes and dams with emphasis on quality control, turnings of schedules implementation and liaisons with other departments.
- Trained staff in operation maintenance and management of irrigation/drainage projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in operation, maintenance and repair of complex irrigation systems, including leaks on the distribution lines, valve risers, electrical system, computer, and irrigation control wire.
- Worked closely with agricultural teams in order to set up the food security activities through enhanced agricultural production in line with recommendations and procedures from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security.
- Interacted with clients frequently in order to discuss project objectives and timelines to complete projects.
Imports and Remittances Clerk
National Bank of Malawi
Blantyre
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Handled entire import and remittances documentation including, rate and contract negotiation; reports; and assigned carriers and routings.
- Processed all imports while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Originated relevant entries and messages in respect of import transactions.
- Handle all procedural straightforward routines correspondence pertaining to imports.
- Compile returns.
- Provided excellent customer service.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University Of International Business And Economics
Beijing, China 09.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Irrigation Engineering
Lilongwe University Of Agriculture And Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Lilongwe, Malawi 11.2013 - 03.2018
Skills
AutoCADundefined
Certification
CIPS
Reference
1. Mr. Enamu Makhonja, Thyolo District Council, P.O. Box 22, Thyolo. Cell: 0999433125 Email: enamumakhonja2@gmail.com
2. Mr. Dingani J. Mkandawire, Yethu Group, P.O. Box 1725, Lilongwe. Cell: 0999366506. Email: jomomk@gmail.com.
3. Prof. Wei Zhang, UIBE. Email: weizhangm@uibe.edu.cn.
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
University Of International Business And Economics
09.2019 - 06.2020
Projects Engineer
Yethu Construction Company
05.2019 - 08.2020
Irrigation Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Irrigation
10.2017 - 01.2018
Imports and Remittances Clerk
National Bank of Malawi
09.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Irrigation Engineering
Lilongwe University Of Agriculture And Natural Resources (LUANAR)
11.2013 - 03.2018
CIPS
07-2013
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