Charles Uzoukwu, Engineering Project Lead

Charles Uzoukwu

Engineering Project Lead

Tristar Engineering & Construction

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Master Of Engineering
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Engineering Project Lead at Tristar Engineering & Construction
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2018

Led the installation of water distribution pipeline networks for the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
Liase with the different stakeholders of the project.
Oversaw the installation of chambers for electromagnetic bulk flow meters, manual and motorized butterfly valves, and dewatering systems at Al Maktoum International Airport
Successfully repaired and maintained expansion joints at Dubai World Central buildings
Managed stormwater drainage system design and installation
Prepared design reports for dewatering and stormwater drainage systems, utilizing numerical and analytical evaluations of groundwater systems

Sales & Business Development Manager at WJ Groundwater Limited
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2017 to December 2018

Drove sales and business development efforts in the Middle East, primarily in the United Arab Emirates
Managed, developed, and led the sales team to achieve revenue growth through existing and new customers
Promoted services offered by WJ Groundwater, including construction dewatering, over-pumping, monitoring, and equipment rental
Designed & specified pumped well groundwater control systems, fostering trust & relationships with stakeholders

Project Manager at Strongplant Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2013 to December 2016

Managed and executed dewatering projects from concept to completion, applying technical knowledge of various pressure filters and groundwater control systems
Led the operations division, reviewing tender documents, preparing method statements, and ensuring safe working practices
Installed groundwater control systems like Ejectors, Wellpoints, Deepwells, and French drains
Conducted reliability engineering of equipment fleet & managed dewatering pumping stations for Dubai’s Nakheel

Lead Mechanical Engineer at United Gulf Equipment
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • October 2011 to June 2013

Led a team responsible for servicing and maintaining heavy equipment, including Aerial Working platforms, vertical masts, and mobile compactors
Conducted condition monitoring and reliability engineering, demonstrating technical knowledge of various engine types
Provided regional engineering support in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
Addressed component-specific issues and hydraulic circuit monitoring, contributing to operational efficiency.

Education

Master's degree, Master Of Engineering
  • at University of Sheffield
  • June 2010

I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Sheffield where I achieved an MEng Honours in Mechanical Engineering, th e following modules was studied;solids and materials; materials under stress; nuclear reactor technology; thermodynamics; quality systems; manufacturing automation and mechatronics; mathematics; vibration analysis; thermodynamics; computing and professional skills.

Specialties & Skills

Soil Science
Infrastructure
Groundwater Remediation
Drainage
Microsoft Office
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
SALES CONSULTANT
SENIOR SALES
ENGINEER
LEADERSHIP

Languages

Afrikaans
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Project Management, Prince 2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999