Baidi Zakaria Upete
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience at Emirates Group, specializing in maintenance management and project execution. Proven expertise in SCADA operation and a strong commitment to industrial safety practices. Adept at leading teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVICE SPECIALIST
EMIRATES GROUP
DUBAI
11.2024 - 03.2025
- To repair and service electric handling equipment like (folk lift, slave pallet mover, pallet truck & manlift), automated traveling vehicle, weigh scale, cold room and conveyor system with rack
- To comply with HSE policy given by company and GCAA for aviation industry
- To practice preventive maintenance culture to maximize the availability of the system and equipment
- To repair, changing over and re charge battery from the Electric vehicle, assist third party in case needed to ensure the work are done successful
- To write the report of the shift to management to inform the status of the activities as per scheduled work
- To respond immediately in the case of breakdown of the handling equipment and machine to reduce down time
- To provide technical support on SCADA system to operator in the case of system Malfunction.
- Department: DNATA CARGO TECHNICAL SERVICES
POWER HOUSE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
JOINT VENTURE ARABS CONTRACTOR & ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC
02.2023 - 02.2024
- To ensure the working place and manpower are complying with OSHA standards and all Safety related standards.
- To ensure Assembling, fitting and installation of the turbine and generator are complying with technical drawing.
- To make the assembly is complying with ISO standard 9001.
- To ensure the Proper use of power tool to assisting in assembling process, inspection of spiral case fitting, aligning, welding and hydro testing.
- To enforce all the supporting machinery and tools are complying with HSE policy and quality culture
- To control working hour, vacation and overtime for manpower depending on site activities
- To supervise subcontractor activities and managing issuance of material, tools and equipment for installation and commissioning
- To work closely with QC department to ensure mechanical installation are comply with OEM and ISO
- To inspect and hand over to the client and consultant as per site procedure
- To write and generate technical report for installation activities from Unit 1 to unit 9
- Location: MWALIMU NYERERE HYDROPOWER PROJECT
- Department: Construction
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER CENTER
04.2020 - 01.2023
- I participate in the planning phase of a project, collaborating with project managers, stakeholders, and other team members to define project goals, scope, timelines, and resources needed.
- I design and development of project plans, engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documents required for the project.
- I manage project resources including materials, equipment, and personnel. Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment needed for the project.
- I prepare project documentation including progress reports, meeting minutes, change orders, and other relevant records to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- I ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.
- I prepare project budgets and cost estimates, and monitor expenses throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Location: College of engineering and technology
- Department: Design and construction
SHIFT ENGINEER
KAGERA SUGAR LIMITED
Kagera
09.2018 - 03.2020
- To Supervise breakdown maintenance of overall plant equipment like mill house, boiler and power plant, back end section and sugar bagging unit.
- To Supervise plant inspection and condition monitoring of the machine during the production.
- Report daily condition of the plant on maintenance book for further analysis and plan for preventive maintenance on scheduled stop day.
- To supervise the maintenance work on front end section during the schedule stop day
- I led the maintenance unit to make sure the plant is running on high overall time efficiency (OTE factory) and low loss time available (LTA).
- To control and monitor operation parameter like mill 1 speed and mill 4, supply steam at the required pressure and temperature on the back end, generate enough electricity without import to the grid and monitor the feed of cane table at the constant level.
- To control the attendance and to make sure the shift target of cane Milled is archived.
- Department: FACTORY
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam (COET)
Dar Es Salaam 11-2018
Skills
- Registered professional mechanical engineer (PE 9065)
- Management and leadership
- Maintenance expertise
- Project management
- OSHA representative training
- Ingersoll Rand compressor operation
- EHS software proficiency
- SCADA operation training
- Maintenance management software
- Caterpillar service technician skills
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Team skills analysis
- Problem-solving techniques
- Industrial safety practices
- Reliability-centered maintenance
- Performance motivation strategies
- Flexibility and resilience
- Integrity and honesty
- Time management skills
- Collaborative team player
References
- Erick, gybo mwakyendege, Maintenance Engineer, +255766432284, SBC Tanzania limited, Mwanza
- Wakati Ramadhan, Mwaruka, Workshop Manager, +255785253849, Technology Development and Transfer Center University of Dar es Salaam
- Charles, Madama, Mechanical Engineering Manager, +255655517507, Mkwawa Tobacco Leaf Limited, Morogoro
Projects
I have commissioned TIN Processing plant (10TPH) gravity separation technology it involves plants designing, manufacturing, installation and commissioning., I have commissioned vibrating screen for aggregate separation (15TPH), I have commissioned underground electrical cart for gold ore transporting consist feasibility study, designing, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, I have commissioned brequette processing plant consisting of design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning (1TPH), I have commissioned sand washing plant in which I have designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned (20TPH), Turbine erection for rusumo hydropower project (1,2,3) with installed capacity 82MW(mechanical), Installation of box corrugated line at box factory (mechanical), Installation of feed mill line at nutrifeed(mechanical), Installation of Returnable glass bottles (RGB KRONES) at Serengeti brewery limited, Design, construction and commissioning of electric vehicle for passenger (4 people), Design, construction and commissioning of mixing plant food, Commissioning of Diesel hammer mill for remote site(15-30)TPH
Languages
English
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- CMRT - Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
Professional engineer
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSoftware
Autocad
Timeline
SERVICE SPECIALIST
EMIRATES GROUP
11.2024 - 03.2025
POWER HOUSE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
JOINT VENTURE ARABS CONTRACTOR & ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC
02.2023 - 02.2024
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER CENTER
04.2020 - 01.2023
SHIFT ENGINEER
KAGERA SUGAR LIMITED
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam (COET)
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