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Innocent Nkurunziza Uwitonze

Electromechanical Engineer
Kigali

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure expert-level for User Support Trainer (Generator Operations & Maintenance) position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

ELECTROMECHANICAL SUPERVISOR

UNITED NATION MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN (UNMISS)
Bentiu
2019.01 - 2023.01
  • Exercising overall supervision of electrical and electromechanical activities in Engineering Operations, with special attention given to generator related tasks.
  • Applying commonly used engineering practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the installation or repair of generators, synchronizing panels, solar farms and other related structures and facilities in the field mission.
  • Participating in making and developing technical data regarding materials, quantities and costs to be incorporated into formal specifications for generator sets and electrical system requirements.
  • Planning and implementing establishment of a mission wide power monitoring and reporting system.
  • Participating in developing scope of work (SOW) for all electrical, and mechanical projects and undertake technical and contractor performance evaluation.
  • Participating in developing the annual budget for the section.
  • Performing any other duties assigned by Chief of Engineering Operations.
  • Checking correct requirement of electrical loads for proper sizing of generators; assist in analyzing and correcting distortions on loads and balancing the loading on all three phases of three-phase generators.
  • Recording and reporting periodically the POL (Petrol Oil and Lubricant) consumption against the generated power in KWH to ensure compliance with UN standard.
  • Performing surveys and preparing technical reports, drawings and material quantities.
  • Ensuring the generators are synchronized to minimize the fuel consumption per power plant.
  • Ensuring all power houses are complying with UNMISS waste management and environmental policy.
  • Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Chief/Supervisors of other Units, staff of the section, Local and international contractors including the contractor’s technical personnel, Civilian and Military UN personnel

Achieved Projects

  • Project to set up of one power source for Bentiu Camp. I was the project lead where my roles are but not limited to the migration planning, site preparation for generators and control rooms, installation and testing, power distribution across the camp, commissioning of new plant and decommissioning of old plants.
  • Design-Building of Solar Farms and Electrical Grid for UNMISS in Juba and Wau. During this period I was in charge of project activities tracking using Grantt Charter and Project automation using MS Project to monitor the progress of project. This also included record and review of documents submitted, quality control, risk management assessment and project environment impact assessment.

Engineer

UNITED CONTRACTORS Ltd
Kigali
2017.04 - 2018.12
  • Responsible for ensuring that the electromechanical equipment designed for company projects are of high technical quality and their operation within existing schemes are operating at high standards.
  • In addition to this primary function of quality assurance, must also work closely with other engineers and stakeholders
  • Develop and respect safety protocol of electrical equipment;
  • Support the design and approval of electromechanical equipment for company projects;
  • Training of end users on better use of electricity and electromechanical equipment for new industrial or building constructions;
  • Assist with preparation of feasibility and design studies of project sites including collecting design information, performing design calculations, running design software, and preparing design drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates;
  • Supervising and controlling activities of consulting engineers responsible for the preparation of feasibility and detailed design studies and improving the quality of the studies by conducting of any further detailed complementary studies and reviewing some existing studies before starting their execution;
  • Ensure production of Communication/dissemination materials in the field of electromechanical
  • Participating in developing and implementing , ensure a clean Audit, promotion of technologies and innovations in the company
  • Prepare, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports and ensure effective and efficient management of company resources and assets
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer

Achieved Projects

  • Supervision of the Electromechanical equipment installations and new electrical installation or renovation in various projects of construction of water treatment plants and distribution system in different areas in the country
  • Study of the works related to the buildings and stores , plumbing, electrical installation , water and waste water systems and HVAC




ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEER

SOCIETE RWANDAISE DES DEVOUES AU DEVELOPMENT (SRDD), CONSULTANCY JOB
Kigali
2013.02 - 2018.12
  • Plan, design, test, and install electrical supply systems and electromechanical components
  • Work closely with other engineers for preparation bidding documents

· Supervise construction steps and installation and draw up contracts and subcontracts

  • Supervise field operating and maintenance staff
  • Design and produce drawings of electrical and water systems using Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Based on calculations, design the type and arrangement of electrical and instrumentation equipment installations
  • Prepare and interpret specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of electrical equipment, work out delivery and installation schedules for electrical equipment, ensure completed works meet specifications and safety standards
  • Design and install control and signaling devices in the water supply and treatment network
  • Contribute and adhere to safety requirements.

Achieved Projects

  • 2016: Extension of water source of MKM water supply scheme
  • 2015: Construction of water intake at Pfunda River (Barrage) for Gihira Water Plant
  • 2014: Execution des Travaux de Rehabilitation de l’Adduction d’Eau Potable par Pompage et construction des reservoirs d’aspiration et de refoulement de 200m3
  • 2014: Travaux d’AEP Kimbazi Cyarukamba et Nkomangwa dans le secteur Munyiginya

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER OFFICER

OXFAM GB
Kirehe Refugies Camp
2016.11 - 2017.03
  • Supervising the line managed PHE Assistants involved in implementation of safe water supply systems in Mahama refugee camp and host community including water abstraction, treatment process, storage, quality surveillance and distribution for existing or new systems or rehabilitation in conjunction with other members of the WASH team including the public health promotion.
  • Implementation of the preventive maintenance plan of the electro-mechanical systems involved in water abstraction, treatment and distribution to minimize the breakdowns
  • Ensuring the timely repair of any broken electromechanical equipment to ensure availability of safe water in good quantity.
  • Identification of the lacking materials, equipment and tools and requesting them in due time for the implementation of an effective O&M plan
  • Supporting the Logistics Section through provision of the required technical specifications for the procurement of O&M materials, equipment and tools of good quality to perform the work appropriately as well as on establishment and implementation of the “Minimum stock and re-ordering level” to avoid stock out and obsolete stock.
  • Supervise and monitor the construction and of water supply infrastructure and sanitation facilities.
  • Ensure that technical support including on- the job technical training is provided to the line managed PHE Assistants at the appropriate time including production and implementation of the consolidated preventive maintenance plan highlighting activities to be carried out on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to minimize the breakdowns and the running costs;
  • Ensure an integrated approach to attain sustainability and cost effective, work very closely with PHP to ensure integrated program approach is in place.
  • With other stakeholders to design-monitoring systems to be used throughout the program.
  • Represent and attend field base WASH meetings.
  • Work in close collaboration with partners and all stakeholders to ensure that participatory approaches are used throughout the implementation process.
  • Assist in administration and general management work of the program where necessary;
  • Assists the partner in identifying their training needs and facilitate appropriate training to enhance local capacity and program sustainability.
  • Undertake frequent site visits to supervise and assist in implementation of the activities and take appropriate measures to tackle operation problems affecting the implementation processes and quality of the intervention.
  • To ensure that work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to the community needs and gender issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspect of the work and to ensure that Oxfam’s programme is an opportunity for community cohesion and harmony rather than division;
  • To ensure that all programmes take gender issues fully into account. This includes the introduction of mechanisms to enable women to participate in decision-making around public health engineering issues;
  • Provide and co-ordinate the compilation of regular project reports where necessary, relating to progress made in both water, sanitation, with focus on objectives, obstacles and possible solutions, together with future plans and recommendations where necessary; and
  • Ensure that partner agency planned activities are implemented as per the activities schedules with the highest technical quality / competency.

· Carry out any other necessary duties in agreement with line manager.

PROJECT ENGINEER

NYIRANTARUKO HYDROPOWER PLANT PROJECT
Nyamasheke District
2014.01 - 2016.09
  • Develop and lead small to medium projects, identify and control project scope, schedule and budget
  • Identify project stakeholders and track milestones
  • Work with plant managers and journey level staff at industrial facilities to install and commission a variety of small and large-scale control system projects
  • Develop specifications and RFPs, review and approve bids, negotiate contracts, manage contracts, approve payments, and close-out contracts when work is complete or equipment is installed and commissioned
  • Test and commission new and modified PLC ladder logic and sequential function charts programs and GE IFix HMI systems to ensure a reliable and operational control system
  • Write specifications, procure equipment, develop design drawings, and program automation computers for construction of process control systems, electrical control panels, auxiliary equipment, governing and excitation systems, automation SCADA system, and control system networks
  • Independently troubleshoot minor and major control system equipment failures
  • Review and provide technical input to Plant Control System Standards
  • Apply periodic updates and patches to the Plant Control System HMI’s and Servers
  • Create and maintain backups of all virtual machines, maintain spare inventory of critical components, and ensure all requirements of the PCS disaster and recovery plan are met
  • Work on piping systems, machine design, cranes, and related hydraulic equipment in turbines and other specialized mechanical equipment.
  • Prepare, direct, and review studies and analysis of design alternatives and determines mechanical design features to be proposed in various planning level studies and in general and detailed design memorandums.
  • Prepare or direct the preparation of preliminary and final designs, contract plans and specifications for mechanical equipment in hydropower houses and pump stations, and scope of work statements for A-E contracts.
  • Conduct field visits to hydroelectric power projects and manufacturing plants.
  • Concept and detailed design for application, selection, installation, failure analysis, replacement, rehabilitation and repair of mechanical systems machinery and other mechanical equipment in a hydroelectric powerhouse and large pumping stations.

IT OFFICER

PUBLIC SECTOR CAPACITY BUILDINGSECRETARIAT (PSCBS)
Kigali
2009.02 - 2014.10
  • Management and administration of ICT Unit activities
  • Updating ICT project results indicators based on annual service delivery surveys
  • Periodical reporting of ICT project achievements against targets and the overall project development objective.
  • Responsible for Capacity building for PSCBS Staff in ICT.
  • Design Terms of Reference for consultancy services under the ICT Component, carry out procurement of the ICT consultancies and Firms and participate in contract preparation, implementation and preparation of Concept Papers when needed.
  • Follow up the ICT projects disbursement and participate in financial reporting with the Financial Management Unit
  • Responsible of ICT equipment procurement (equipment identification, preparation of technical specifications and tender documents, evaluation and quality assurance at delivery)
  • Responsible of all ICT support and supervision of service providers
  • Ensuring the proper functioning of the Local Area Network (Client Server Network), the communication system and all its components, including Website and distributing email and Internet services, Financial Information Systems, printers, and any other ICT equipment, for all PSCBS staff.
  • Perform basic repair and manage service contract for maintenance of generators, air conditioning and imaging machines
  • Perform local and remote backup of data
  • ICT asset Management and Distribution
  • Responsible of institution Database and ensure the proper functioning of Document Tracking Systems
  • Work closely with the Knowledge Management Expert for processes of knowledge management: knowledge generation, knowledge transfer, and knowledge codification and storage.
  • To assess knowledge management needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, identifies and obtains required resources and ensures access by internal and external clients.
  • Participate in preparation of Annual Action Plan and Budget
  • To direct staff and oversee consultants in executing specific tasks in ICT and Knowledge Management eras
  • Advise the head of institution on technical issues concerned.

· Perform any other duties as directed by the Head of Institution.

TECHNICAL MANAGER

BETCRIS
Kigali
2008.11 - 2009.01
  • Provides technical direction for the development, design, and systems installation, modification and maintenance
  • Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule
  • Manage a team of technicians and facilitates effective team working environment
  • Responsible for the planned maintenance of slots machines, computers and peripherals
  • Responsible of LAN, Database, hardware and Software maintenance and repair
  • Responsible for technical specifications and procurement, storage and distribution of slot machines, office materials and other supplies.
  • Any other related duties

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER

OFFICE PARTENERS LTD
Kigali
2005.01 - 2008.10
  • IT Support to the company customers
  • Maintenance and repair of Computer hardware and peripherals
  • Repair of electrical machines and generators
  • Design and supervision in Computer network installations
  • Preparation of Tender Documents and Interpretations of client Technical Specifications

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Engineering

KIGALI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Kigali, Rwanda
1999.01 - 2005.03

Master in Communication Management - Management

KIGALI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Kigali, Rwanda
2009.01 - 2010.03

Skills

• The Complete 2022 PV Solar Energy | PVsyst, Excel & AutoCAD

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Timeline

ELECTROMECHANICAL SUPERVISOR - UNITED NATION MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN (UNMISS)
2019.01 - 2023.01
Engineer - UNITED CONTRACTORS Ltd
2017.04 - 2018.12
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER OFFICER - OXFAM GB
2016.11 - 2017.03
PROJECT ENGINEER - NYIRANTARUKO HYDROPOWER PLANT PROJECT
2014.01 - 2016.09
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEER - SOCIETE RWANDAISE DES DEVOUES AU DEVELOPMENT (SRDD), CONSULTANCY JOB
2013.02 - 2018.12
IT OFFICER - PUBLIC SECTOR CAPACITY BUILDINGSECRETARIAT (PSCBS)
2009.02 - 2014.10
KIGALI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Master in Communication Management, Management
2009.01 - 2010.03
TECHNICAL MANAGER - BETCRIS
2008.11 - 2009.01
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER - OFFICE PARTENERS LTD
2005.01 - 2008.10
KIGALI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Bachelor of Science, Electromechanical Engineering
1999.01 - 2005.03
Innocent Nkurunziza UwitonzeElectromechanical Engineer