Damaris Getanda (Miet) Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• RayGen is a renewable energy company that combines hi-tech concentrated solar PV with thermal storage for proven, reliable and flexible energy. My role as Project Engineer is to bridge the technical engineering team.
• Managing project activities and resources, internal and external, to ensure on-schedule and on-budget project delivery.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks or issues, developing, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Performing supplier and contractor management, negotiations, variations, dispute resolution and escalation as required.
• Conducting regular site visits to oversee construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Preparing detailed engineering documentation, including layouts, schematics, and technical specifications.

Nairobi

Construction Project management - Electrical MV & LVKey Contributions: Managing all electrical engineering aspects of the construction of the New Office Annex, a US$225,000,000 project at the US Embassy in Nairobi.  Quality Assurance – Managing all HSEQ aspects of the electrical installations in the project by conducting daily monitoring of construction.

Power Systems Maintenance EngineerKey Contributions: Ascertained that all operations and maintenance work in the department was carried out in accordance with specifications and regulations, with due regards to safety, operability and maintainability. Designed and maintained high voltage energy systems in Nairobi and neighboring regions. Issued.

Project Engineering.Key Contributions: Led construction projects from conception, installation through to commissioning. Delivered projects safely, on budget, cutting down costs and on time. Oversaw the review, initiation, and execution of electrical installation contracts. Enforced adherence to the company’s procedures and clients’ satisfaction.