Walpha Sheween
Dar-es-Salaam
Summary
Young, dedicated and result-driven professional engineer with background in diverse engineering projects. Recognized for versatility and adaptability, adept at problem-solving and implementing efficient solutions to enhance productivity. Demonstrated success in working with and leading teams to successful project completion, managing and overseeing day to day operations and improving operational efficiency, driving organizations towards success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Lead
KS Energy Tanzania Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated adherence to all engineering compliance requirements for the establishment of a liquefaction plant and carrying out power development projects
- Supporting the engineering and logistics aspects of the establishment of the LNG liquefaction plant, and running the relevant sourcing process required to obtain the core service providers for the LNG liquefaction plant
- Responsible for all application aimed at securing the required permits and licenses for successful project completion through
- Creation and localization of relevant HSSE procedures, regulations, contractor management procedures and operations procedures
Automation and Business Development Officer
Simba Logistics & Equipment Supply
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Drive implementation and rollout of Forecourt Automation project
- My prime responsibility in this role is to ensure all necessary steps are carried out for the timely execution of the aforementioned project in fueling stations across the country
- This includes
- Widespread marketing of the Automation solution and securing of clients
- Budget creation and management for Automation works
- Supervision of technicians during project implementation
- Technical support on and off the field to guarantee project timelines are adhered to
- After sales support to ensure project needs are fulfilled to customer satisfaction
- Explore and research wider scope of business activities for the development of the company such as the navigation into prospective CNG opportunities and designing of business proposals for potential business opportunities
Intern/Engineering Assistant
Vivo Energy Tanzania Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities of various contractors
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime
- Collaborate with the procurement team to manage contractor job selection
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, promoting a culture of safety within and outside of the organization
- Carry out evaluations of contractors in the network based on cost, performance, compliance and capability
- With often more than 10 breakdowns at any given time, each requiring assignment, follow up and closure to prevent repetitive occurrences, I was tasked with contractor management in order to keep only the most productive, budget friendly, safety conscious and time sensitive contractors in our network, all of which I was responsible for coordinating and managing
- Not only has this built a time and budget sensitive mentality when it comes to construction projects as well as maintenance and upkeep of sites, but it has forever altered the lens that I view retail sites under by heightening my vigilance towards minor details pertaining to standard and security that can make or break the business, all as we transitioned into SAP from ACCPAC, a new and improved system that I have gradually learned to master
English Language Teacher
The Bridge School
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Taught conversational English on a various range of topics and grammar to my students who range from kids to adults
- Tasked with identifying my students' areas of weakness and listening to their various needs as per learning the language and then tailoring my classes according to the requirements of each student
Summer Intern
SINOPEC
06.2017 - 07.2017
- A one-month long internship organized by our university where I received training in the various methods utilized by the company in oil production, drilling and reservoir analysis
- Visited companies involved in well fracturing and flooding where trained professionals walked me through the precautions and processes involved in the said well operation
- I shadowed various engineers as they proceeded with day to day rig operations
Education
Certificate - Chinese Language
Beijing Union University
09.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
China University of Petroleum (East China)
06.2018
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education, Cambridge GCE AS & A Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
07.2014
Ordinary Certificate - Secondary Education, Cambridge IGCSE O Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
07.2012
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Performance Evaluations
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
Certification
Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Professional Engineer, PE9486
07/19/24, 07/19/28
Languages
Swahili
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
A2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/16/96
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Swimming
References
Omar Shareef,
Director of Operations, Envision Consulting Company Limited,
+255784304504, +255746582995
Kwasi Barfi,
Retail Asset Integrity and Maintenance Manager, VIVO ENERGY,
Kwasi.Barfi@vivoenergy.com,
+233 24 425 1341
Justus Barongo,
Head of Automation, Simba Logistic Equipment Supply Company Ltd., justus.barongo@simbalogistic.co.tz
+255 742 814 606, +255 677 222 633
Timeline
Engineering Lead
KS Energy Tanzania Limited
04.2024 - Current
Automation and Business Development Officer
Simba Logistics & Equipment Supply
07.2022 - 03.2024
Intern/Engineering Assistant
Vivo Energy Tanzania Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
English Language Teacher
The Bridge School
08.2018 - 08.2019
Summer Intern
SINOPEC
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
China University of Petroleum (East China)
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education, Cambridge GCE AS & A Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Ordinary Certificate - Secondary Education, Cambridge IGCSE O Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Professional Engineer, PE9486
07/19/24, 07/19/28
Certificate - Chinese Language
Beijing Union University
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