Daniel Saul Masupa, Project Water Engineering Supervisor

Daniel Saul Masupa

Project Water Engineering Supervisor

BaBa drilling and exploration company

Location
Zambia - Lusaka
Education
Bachelor's degree, Water Engineering
Experience
9 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months

Project Water Engineering Supervisor at BaBa drilling and exploration company
  • Zambia
  • My current job since July 2021

 Demonstrating good understanding of the Operational Plan, to understand the dewatering
plan.
 Ensuring that there is adequate pump monitoring and reporting during drilling.
 Promoting operational consistency through accurate pit set up
 Maintaining safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness that
Promote and comply with Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
 Checking and setting up the equipment necessary for the assigned team, i.e. drill pipes and
other tubular material, x-over, etc.
 Operating the draw work during drilling activities and complex manoeuvres;
 Assisting rig down/rig up operations by coordinating and controlling;
 Ensuring that all reporting routines are followed and that all equipment related paperwork
are carried out within the area of responsibility. Specifically must:
 filling up a daily drilling report for the activities performed during drilling describing
the work carried out and the equipment utilized;
 Updating the pipe tally book and draft dimensioned drawings of the equipment run
in the well;
 Ensuring that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood
and adhered to;
 liaising with various bodies and individuals, including local authorities, government agencies,
clients, contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts and other consultants
 work collaboratively with other businesses
 supporting other project managers and directors within the business and across the wider
market
 keeping up to date with environmental matters, and be aware of policy and developments in
the area
 present technical data or project results to both technical and non-technical clients and
colleagues
 monitoring the progress of projects from beginning to end - from design through to
construction and handover - or supervise one section of a large project
 control budgets at project level
 administer contracts and ensuring that work is completed to deadline
 supervising the operation and maintenance of water and sewerage infrastructure

Projects Engineer (Water/ Civil) at MacSaul Construction Ltd
  • Zambia - Lusaka
  • October 2019 to July 2021

 Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and
flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networks.
 Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
 Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients.
 Writing reports
 Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
 Writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts
 Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
 Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance
standards and specifications.
 Resolving technical problems

Team Leader Technical and Production at National Breweries PLC
  • Zambia - Lusaka
  • October 2016 to October 2019

 Interpreting, monitoring and implementing production processes to improve quality and
productivity.
 Ensured and maintained a safe and healthy work environment.
 Coordinated autonomous maintenance.
 Applied problem solving and decision making techniques and principles
 I had the overall responsibility for brewing a consistent quality product in my shift according to the
company specification and recipes ‘and according to correct qualities and quantities.
 I planned, organized and controlled the utilization of human resource so as to ensure high
productivity and minimum waste during my shift
 I conducted periodic brew quality checks so as to ensure that the final product met the set quality
standards (Sugar levels, PH, Viscosity, flow rate and beer alcohol percentage).
 I also did stock rotation (FIFO first in first out)

Water Engineering Intern at Moscow Water and Sewerage Regulatory Company
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • November 2013 to June 2015

 Introduction to conceptual, preliminary and detailed design.
 Introduction to site inspection, investigation and monitoring.
 Introduction to design calculation, computation using formula and preparation of calculations.
Review, assistance and modification of reports, specifications and studies.
 Introductory opportunities to use crucial software to civil engineering design related project.
 Work closely with other team members to execute work involving conventional types of civil,
environmental, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering principals and other related activities for
water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
 Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters,
designers, and other engineers).
 Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications,
and miscellaneous contract documents.
 Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications as part of engineering services
during construction.
 Conduct field work as necessary for various projects. Adhere to QA/QC processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Water Engineering
  • at Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Agricultural Academy Named After K.a. Timiryazev
  • June 2015

Final Specialist Degree Thesis: Design and construction of water supply system in Kafue, Lusaka Zambia. Practical Academic Projects:  Hydrogeology and Principles of Geology  Environment, Health and Safety  Hydraulics of Structures  Soil Mechanics, Foundations and Groundwork’s  Urban and Rural Water Supply  Construction and Exploration of Water Collection Bore-Holes  Technologies of Quality upgrade for Natural Waters  Engineering Structures, Building and Edifices  Hydro-Technical Structures  Technology and organization of construction of water supply systems  Sewerage and water sanitation.

Specialties & Skills

Irrigation Design
Continuous Improvement
Problem Solving
Project Management
Water Supply
Maintenance
Cost Management
Evaluation Performance
Technical Reports
Project Management
Problem solving
team work

Languages

English
Expert
Russian
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Engineering Institute of Zambia
  • Associate Engineer
  • August 2015

Training and Certifications

Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Institute of Brewing and Distillation
Date Attended:
January 2017
Duration:
800 hours