Graduate Mechanical Engineer
CATHBERT ANTONY MARUNDA
Lake oil group (Lake Aviation)
Dar es salaam
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
A mechanical engineer working within downstream petroleum distribution terminal. With experience in terminal, operations, maintenance, supervision, stock management and project management. Proficient in technical design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and strong competence in aviation fuel storage, handling, and into-plane refuelling operations. with a proven ability to adapt quickly, work efficiently under pressure, and consistently deliver results in high-stakes operational environments.
Work History
AVIATION OPERATIONS ENGINEER
1 Year 2 Months- Responsible for Aviation Operation and maintenance across terminal.
- Responsible to supervise vessel reception, sampling, testing and recertification of JET A-1
- Review findings from inspection and prepare implementation plan to the findings.
- Responsible to prepare technical reports, and drawings.
- Responsible to supervise engineering operations, ensuring adherence to HSEQ and technical norms.
- Responsible to coordinate with procurements teams to align on projects and project cost reduction.
- Responsible to plan and execute routine and corrective maintenance for Aviation equipment and facilities.
- Diagnose faults, oversee urgent repairs, and ensure compliance with regulatory calibration requirements.
- Conduct inspections, draft status reports, and recommend improvements for assets and layouts.
- Responsible as Deputy Aviation operation supervisor.
WORK SUPERVISOR
2 Months- Assisting and creating work schedule
- Issue work permits
- Oversee day to day site operation
- Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Document progress reports
- CLIENT; Total Energies Dar es salaam Terminal
- PROJECT; Fire Fighting Project Phase II
WORK SUPERVISOR
2 Months- Issue work permits and led pre-work start meetings
- Ensured compliant with project specifications and safety regulations
- Develop work schedule and prepared daily safety reports
- Supervise safety activities on-site
- CLIENT; Total Energies LOBP
- PROJECT; Oil Water Separator
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
Skills
Terminal Operations & maintenance
PTW systems
JET A-1 quality control & handling
Technical drawing interpretation
Documentation and technical reporting
Project management
HSSE and compliance
AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Stocks management & Control
Negotiation
NDT basics
Contractor supervision
Certification
- Bachelor’s degree of Engineering certificate (DIT,2025)
- Aviation maintenance training (LAKE AVIATION,2025)
- CNG Vehicle conversion (DIT,2025).
- IZI-Safety training, (Total Energies Dar es salaam Terminal 2025), that includes;
- Work at height
- Powered systems
- Hot works
- Excavation works
- Lifting operations
- Confined space works
- Behaviours
- Protective equipment (PPE’s)
- Petrol station operations, management and maintenance at Dar es salaam institute of technology (DIT,2023).
Accomplishments
- Handle aviation operation in line with HSEQ and company standards.
- Improved product quality handling in line with JIG and international standards.
- Improved equipment reliability through effective maintenance planning.
- Reduced downtime by fast fault diagnosis and corrective actions.
- Optimized maintenance costs via procurement and contractor coordination.
- Ensured compliance through inspections, testing, and calibration control.
- Strengthened contractor performance and work order management.
- Enhanced facility performance through continuous improvement actions.
- Maintained high safety standards across all engineering activities.
- Successfully supervised and coordinate JET A-1 vessel reception, testing and recertification.
References
- Raphael, Mpanduka, Aviation operations manager, +2557 832 164 24, P.O Box 2525, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
- Salum, Luhamba, Project Manager Feimac., +2556 558 025 85, P.O. Box 25500, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
- Gideon, Kaijage, Depot supervisor Total Energies Marketing, gideon.+2556 838 051 21, P.O. Box 1500, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
- Yassin, IdD, Aviation operation coordinator Lake Aviation, +2556 529 156 10, P.O. Box 1720, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Disclaimer
I, Cathbert Antony Marunda, declare that the provided/written information is correct and describes my professional, I will be taken legal action if the information will be found incorrect.
Timeline
AVIATION OPERATIONS ENGINEER
Lake oil group (Lake Aviation)
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
WORK SUPERVISOR
Feimac ltd
04.2025 - 06.2025Read More
WORK SUPERVISOR
Feimac ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Dar es salaam institute of technology (DIT)
Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
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Tanga technical secondary school
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
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Mawenzi secondary school
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
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