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Denis Lema

Dar es salaam

Summary

Registered Graduate Civil Engineer with great desire to excell in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and Project Management. Very curios ,with an ambition and drive to complete the tasks placed in front of me by using most current available skills, knowledge and tools to bring about the best practicable solution.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Engineer

City Engineering Company Limited.
Dar Es Salaam
11.2022 - Current
  • Performing seepage and slope stability analysis for TSF design, trigger level identification informed by lab tests and insitu tests (SPT and CPT)
  • Undertake TSF Audits and inspection under the guidance of senior Engineers.
  • Geotechnical investigation Supervision - includes Rotary Core Drilling, SPT Testing ,Undisturbed Sampling, SCPTu testing, Mostap sampling, Standpipe and vibrating wire piezometers installation (Including telemetry work).
  • Construction Supervision - Includes new dams and TSF that are undergoing continuous lifting of the embankment walls.
  • Technical report writing - Includes design reports,audit reports and technical memos.
  • Preparation of quotations,expression of interest, proposals, scope of work and project schedules.
  • Interpretation of soil mechanics lab tests and CPTU Data .

Student intern

NIMETA CONSULT(T)LTD.
  • Designed a 6-storey reinforced concrete structure according BS 8110, with my teammate
  • Prepared structural layout plan, structural drawings and general arrangement drawings by using AutoCAD
  • Carried out the estimation of material quantities for some of the structural members of the 6-storey building
  • Undertook a basic training and practice of the use AutoCAD Civil 3D in preparation of topographic map, road alignment, profile and corridor.

Student intern

ARUSHA CITY COUNCIL, CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE
  • Cooperated in setting out of two dormitory buildings according to the provided drawings
  • Assisted in the supervision and construction of block masonry works and cooperated in setting out internal wall partitions
  • Participated in decision making to identify the source of back filling material for the foundation.

Student intern

CHINA HABOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD.
  • Prepared inspections forms, request for inspection letters and also prepared drawings using AutoCAD
  • Performed test for aggregates, soils, cement and concrete according to CML Manual and British Standards
  • Learned about offshore pile driving and testing, revetment works, cofferdams, in water welding, different dredging techniques, ground improvement techniques, pre- cast work, onsite concrete works and daily operation routines that enhance site safety and timely project delivery
  • Learned about various construction equipments and how they are utilized at site for doing construction works while enhancing safety of the workers at site, and how they can be utilized on the occurrence of accidents.

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering -

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

Advance-level -

KISIMIRI SECONDARY SCHOOL

Ordinary-level -

AGAPE LUTHERAN JUNIOR SEMINARY

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel,Powerpoint, visio and outlook)
  • MS Project
  • AutoCAD/ AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Slide 2D
  • Geostudio(Slope/W and Seep/W)
  • Plaxis LE Plaxis 2D
  • ABAQUS

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Certificate of competence as CPTu probe Technician and operator AND Piezometer and Telemetry Technician issued by OSIMO.
  • Certificate of participation on a dam safety workshop.

Timeline

Civil Engineer

City Engineering Company Limited.
11.2022 - Current

Student intern

NIMETA CONSULT(T)LTD.

Student intern

ARUSHA CITY COUNCIL, CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE

Student intern

CHINA HABOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD.

BSc in Civil Engineering -

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

Advance-level -

KISIMIRI SECONDARY SCHOOL

Ordinary-level -

AGAPE LUTHERAN JUNIOR SEMINARY
Denis Lema