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Speyer, Rp, De

Speyer, Rp, De

Germany

• Managing of the CSA Department • Coordinating all civil, structural, and architectural aspects of the design of a bio-gas liquefaction plant for Shell in Germany.• Managing building permit plans and specialized emission control applications for a bio-gas plant.• Obtaining construction permits, designing, and performing static calculations of steel structures serving new process columns for BP, Germany.• Designing the steel structures of HVAC systems for BASF's chemical factory in Germany, including preparing material take-off lists, cost estimates, and steel overview plans.• Preparing architectural permit application drawings for BASF's Münster site.• Working on civil and structural designs in brownfield projects (e.g., Shell, BASF, BP).• Developing repair concepts for petrol storage tanks, aligning the best method statements with Shell, Germany.• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and aligning all civil and structural components in the 3D BIM model of a new Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant.• Control of clashes and alignments of multidisciplinary components in the 3D BIM model.• Ensuring quality control and approval of all CSA documents in the newly planned LNG plant.• Coordinating various engineers and technical experts involved in project implementation.• Interfacing with external bodies, such as authorities, government, and approval bodies e.g., TÜV.• Managing independent proofing-engineers and verifying civil/structural designs and plans for the new LNG plant.• Obtaining a specialized AwsV certificate (the AwSV refers to the ordinance on installations for the handling of substances hazardous to water).• Site support of the construction manager, management support for the Shell Biogas plant.• Initiating and preparing safety presentations and interdisciplinary courses for non-civil/structural engineering colleagues for upskill purposes.• Working with the process department in developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Windhoek, Namibia

Civil Works:• Producing civil designs, overseeing the construction, and supervision of water retaining structures, including underground water tanks, septic tanks, pump stations, lifting stations, and water walkways.• Designing specialized sewer treatment plants, such as clarifiers, trickling filters, separators, sludge drying beds, humus tanks, and evaporation ponds.Structural Works:• Designing, constructing, and supervising government multi-story office buildings, residential buildings, elevated water tanks, viewing towers and tourist lodges.• Designing, constructing, and supervising a Roman Catholic Cathedral with challenging roof structures and spans.• Specializing in the design and construction of a crocodile commercial farm, including crocodile ponds, abattoir, processing factory, plant rooms, and pools.Project Management:• Managing project finances and preparing detailed cost estimates to ensure the project stays within budget.• Conducting thorough analysis and approval of plans to ensure compliance with local building codes and safety standards.• Managing all aspects of the project, including coordinating with contractors, conducting site visits to ensure quality control, and managing project timelines to ensure timely completion.Other:• Conducting comprehensive investigations, design checks, assessments, and risk evaluations of structures to ensure safety and compliance with building codes and industry standards. Reporting findings to insurance companies to inform risk management strategies and mitigate potential hazards.• Performing material testing and evaluation to ensure structural integrity and safety. Preparing detailed reports on findings to inform design decisions and identify potential issues that may arise during construction.• Providing expert support and mentorship to students and engineers-in-training to help them develop the skills required to succeed in the engineering field.

Windhoek, Namibia

Civil works: • Providing expert civil designs, construction, and supervision for a wide range of water management structures, including water retaining structures, treatment tank structures, underground water tanks, septic tanks, French drains and sewer reticulations, etc. • Designing and developing comprehensive civil infrastructure plans for remote clinics and schools, ensuring that all essential components, such as access roads and utilities, are included in the plans.• Conducting site surveys to determine sewer reticulation levels and stormwater handling; providing detailed reports and analysis to inform design decisions and optimize project outcomes.Structural Works:• Designing and supervising the construction of various structures, including a high-rise office building (13 floors) for the Ministry of Finance, multi-story office buildings, multi-story residential buildings, campus libraries, clinics, and schools etc., overseeing the entire construction process.• Rehabilitating an old power station in Luderitz with an innovative re-usage design; leading the design efforts for the Uramin desalination plant and pipeline (Swakopmund); leading and supervising alterations and upgrades for the Ondjiva Airport in Angola, etc. Project Management: • Managing project finances, including preparing detailed cost estimates, to ensure the project stays within budget.• Conducting thorough analysis and approval of plans to ensure compliance with local building codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.• Managing all aspects of the project, including coordinating with contractors, and conducting site visits.Other:• Providing guidance and mentorship to students and engineers in training, fostering their growth and development in the field.• Providing forensic investigations, design checks, assessments, and risk evaluations. Providing comprehensive reports, outlining findings and recommended courses of action.

Wuppertal, Germany

• Assisting in conducting national surveys and assessments of road bridges, resulting in a bridges database• Assisting in the preparation and evaluation of static/dynamic experiments • Preparing documents for static lectures and seminars • Performing technical drafting work

Stellenbosch, South Africa

• Contributing to a nationwide survey and evaluation of road bridges, resulting in the creation of a comprehensive database of bridges. Duties included assisting in field inspections, gathering and organizing data, and providing technical support to the survey team.

Remscheid, Germany

Simultaneous Employment in Construction Industry while Pursuing Academic Studies.• Working as a construction worker / bricklayer• Participating in the construction of multi-storey residential buildings• Erecting scaffoldings and shuttering for concrete works• Fixing reinforcement in accordance with structural designs• Casting concrete and applying suitable curing measures to ensure proper strength development.

Düsseldorf, Germany

• Assisting with architectural interior modelling and prototype construction• Construction and setting up of exhibition stands at design fairs• Collaborating with team members to ensure timely completion of projects

Mending, Germany

Masters In Civil / Structural Engineering

Education record

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