Organisation: Zimbabwe Power Company – Hwange Power Station
Period: August 2017 – July 2018
Position: Civil Engineering Intern - Infrastructure and Utility Maintenance
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Cost Estimation and Project Planning
Estimated labor, material, and construction costs for infrastructure projects,
ensuring budget
adherence and efficient resource allocation.
• Water and Civil Systems Engineering
Conducted engineering surveys for water reticulation and managed potable water
distribution, ensuring continuous supply to the station and residential areas.
• Structural Integrity and Maintenance
Participated in non-destructive testing of steel and concrete structures. Conducted
monthly
maintenance inspections and structural assessments, leading to optimized
performance and
safety.
• Contract Management
Prepared tender documents, led adjudication processes, and managed contractor
performance to ensure project specifications and deadlines were met.
• Project Design and Implementation
Reviewed and optimized blueprints for civil structures across various plant sections,
including
coal and ash handling, and oversaw the construction of critical infrastructure such
as the
simulator room.
• Road and Infrastructure Maintenance
Supervised road maintenance projects, including rigid pavement repairs and gravel
road
upkeep, ensuring transportation safety and accessibility.
• Ash Dams and Wastewater Management
Monitored ash impoundment stability, conducted soil moisture and compaction
tests, and
supervised wastewater treatment processes, maintaining environmental compliance
and
operational efficiency.
• Departmental Coordination and Reporting
Prepared detailed progress reports, facilitated departmental meetings, and
contributed to the
development of the departmental budget to ensure strategic alignment and cost
control.Technical Competencies:
• Proficient in the use of SAP ERP for task management and maintenance
scheduling.
• Strong background in water and sewage reticulation system design and
maintenance.
• Experienced in the preparation and management of civil works contracts.
Achievements:
• Developed strategies for enhancing the operational efficiency of civil engineering
projects,
contributing to the overall reliability and safety of the power station infrastructure.
• Implemented maintenance best practices that improved compliance with audit
standards and
regulatory requirements.
1. Employer: Zimbabwe Power Company,
Hwange Power Station
Position: Civil Engineering Attaché
Period: 1 August 2017 – 31 July 2018
Project Work
i. Oversee construction and maintenance of facilities.
ii. Design And installation of potable water tank stands at Hwange Power Station
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iii. Handling reports and maps, engineering blueprints and photography, etc.
iv. Conducted site survey with seniors and analysing data to execute civil
engineering projects.
v. Calculating requirements to plan and design the specifications of the civil work
required.
vi. Ensured safety by monitoring the site.
vii. Assisting seniors in forecasting the cost, quantity and budget of equipment,
manpower and labour.
viii. Studying structural Analysis & Dynamics.
ix. Studying and implementing different construction Methods
x. Actively participated in Non-Destructive tests on steel and reinforced concrete
structures in the power station
xi. Ash impoundment stability monitoring and routine maintenance worksxii. Rigid
road pavement construction and flexible road pavement repairs
Project Work
i. Oversee construction and maintenance of facilities.
ii. Handling reports and maps, engineering blueprints and photography, etc.
iii. Conducted site survey with seniors and analysing data to execute civil
engineering projects.
iv. Calculating requirements to plan and design the specifications of the civil work
required.
v. Ensured safety by monitoring the site.
vi. Assisting seniors in forecasting the cost, quantity and budget of equipment,
manpower and labour.
vii. Studying structural Analysis & Dynamics.
viii. Studying and implementing different construction Methods
ix. Actively participated in Non-Destructive tests on steel and reinforced concrete
structures in the power station
x. Ash impoundment stability monitoring and routine maintenance works
xi. Rigid pavement construction
Responsibilities
- Design reviews. Producing drawings and structural designs. Estimating
construction quantities and producing BOQs
- Design And installation of potable water tank stands at Hwange Power Station
Africa Canteen
- Preparation of Technical Specification documents
- Calculation of and forecasting the cost, quantity and budget of equipment,
manpower and labour.
- Actively participated in Non-Destructive tests on steel and reinforced concrete
structures in the power station
- Ash impoundment stability monitoring and routine maintenance works
- Rigid road pavement construction and flexible road pavement repairs
- Conducted site survey with seniors and analysing data to execute civil engineering
projects
Duties and Responsibilities
General duties
Estimating labour, material and construction costs of incoming projects for small
projects
Carrying out engineering surveys for water reticulation systems in the power
station and
its social amenities
Attend departmental meetings and record meeting minutes
Prepare daily progress reports for the senior Civil Engineer
Actively participated in Non-Destructive tests on steel and reinforced concrete
structures
in the power station
Preparation of tender documents, adjudication and contract award.
Conduct monthly maintenance checks on civil structures in the power plant
Review of layouts of civil engineering structures in the coal handling plant, ash
handling
plant, the boiler, turbine and generator hall and recommend optimisations.
Review of expansion project blue prints
Schedule and supervise simulator room construction project
Monitor the distribution of potable water from the main water treatment plant
daily to
areas within the power station and Ingagula residences and report to the supervisor
weekly
Project specific Duties
1. Ash Dams Department
Ash impoundment stability monitoring and routine maintenance works
Conduct soil moisture content tests
Check and record daily the piezo metric water level and the water pond level
Inspect and supervise cleaning of ditch drains.
Monitor daily the distribution of ash slurry from the power station to the ash
impound
and direct ash discharge points
Conduct weekly soil MOD AASHTO compaction tests on selected sections of dam
wall
Supervision of dust control works
2. Ingagula Waste Water Treatment Plant
Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize
water
and other liquids.
Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to
determine
load requirements and detect malfunctions.
Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and colour
analysis
standards.
Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on
specified forms.
Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or
dispose of sewage
3. Main Plant Water Treatment Plant –Reverse Osmosis Plant
Carry out water quality analysis tests
Monitor the processes of the reverse osmosis plant
Monitor the processes of the demineralisation plant
Record keeping and daily reporting to the department foreperson
Monitor the distribution of potable water from the main water treatment plant
daily
4. Road Works7 | P a g e
Rigid road pavement repairs
Gravel road maintenance works
Resealing of the Bulawayo to Station road and Ingagula Road
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