Owen Mabumbo, Design and Development Engineer

Owen Mabumbo

Design and Development Engineer

Mabumbo & Associates PvtLtd

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
8 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months

Design and Development Engineer at Mabumbo & Associates PvtLtd
  • Zimbabwe
  • My current job since December 2019

• Controlling the operations of the Civil Works and Sustainable Development (CWSD) Department issuing projects in support of government initiatives.
• Developing detailed project schedules and resource plans to coordinate activities of team members using MS Project
• Developing detailed specifications and lead product and technical design reviews
• Working closely with suppliers in all technical matters and maintain contact throughout the project
• Establishing new principles aided with the use of scientific and experimental concepts in Sustainability & LEED Benchmark.
• Monitoring energy related projects and initiatives schedules, costs, deliverable items, challenges, and improvement plans.
• Developing and implementing environmental projects that focus on waste management and waste minimization.
• Interpreting existing environmental regulations and developing plans that initiate continual improvement actions.
• Devising & implementing HSE programs according to international standards and ensuring timely implementation of each plan.
• Carrying out Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk assessment of all job practices on site in collaboration with site engineers. Ensuring Firefighting equipment and First Aid facilities are periodically maintained and working properly.
• Preparing preventive measures as well as hazard identification for ongoing projects.
• Dealing with clients, consultants and government authorities in HSE related matters.
• Safety budget preparation, safety & environmental documentation and safety performance evaluation of contractors.
• Ensuring construction proceeds in line with approved design and applicable standards and that the resulting asset is acceptable to the Client’s Operations and Maintenance department
• Supporting the operation of robust contract administration arrangements that underpin efficient delivery of work

Key Competencies
• Construction Management Health and Safety qualifications
• Technically sound in SHEQ practices including P&ID, HAZOP, SIL.
• Report Writing
• Operating knowledge with ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001

Civil and Structural Engineer at Cascade Consulting Engineers
  • Zimbabwe
  • September 2017 to February 2020

• Planned and designed transportation and hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software’s and drawing tools.
• Ensured that all designs that were signed off met appropriate codes of practice and standards
• Analyzed foundation designs for support structure and existing building structures
• Successfully complied with, implemented and contributed to the continuous improvement of Council’s Policies and Procedures.
• Supervised, coordinated, monitored compliance of all works including land development, site improvements and villas construction
• Developed concept designs, including all required drawings and reports, for projects of high complexity, for discussion with clients
• Assisted Project Managers with implementing quality control policies and procedures on design deliverables and conduct peer review on team members’ deliverables
• Provided support during the supervision stage, as needed, including responding to RFIs and solving design conflicts, in coordination with local design support teams
• Liaised with contractors on a regular basis and built informal relationships whilst maintaining compliance with formal communication routes adopted by the Supervision Consultant

Key Competencies
• Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality
• Design | Site supervision | construction management of civil/sewerage projects
• HSE policy, Safe Operating Procedures, and Safe Work Instructions
• Civil, MEP, FF&FA, HVAC, FF&E services.

Graduate Engineer at Reflex Team Construction
  • Cyprus
  • February 2016 to August 2017

• Analyzed survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Computed load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of bridges/viaducts works and associated items.
• Coordinate his direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities including correspondence related to the bridges section and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Eastern Mediterranean University
  • June 2017

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
COUNCIL
DESIGN SOFTWARE
GESTIóN
GOVERNMENT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
PERSONNEL
POLICY ANALYSIS
TRANSPORTATION

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Languages

English
Expert
Turkish
Expert

Memberships

American Concrete Institute (UAE Chapter)
  • Member
  • May 2020

Training and Certifications

Portfolio (Training)
Training Institute:
n/a
Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal indicators under FAO custodianship (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2020
Overview of Nuclear Security and Risk (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2020
ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (Certificate)
Fundamentals of Road Construction Maintenance and Repairs (Training)
Training Institute:
Engineering Council of South Africa
Date Attended:
September 2019
Duration:
36 hours
Fundamentals of Road Construction Maintenance and Repairs (Training)
Training Institute:
Engineering Council of South Africa
Date Attended:
September 2019
Duration:
36 hours

Hobbies

  • Sustainable Engineering and Infrastructural development