Walpha Sheween
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and maintenance activities. Successful performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results. Seeking a challenging role where my skills can contribute to the success of a a dynamic organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Lead
KS Energy Tanzania Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitating 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
- 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 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 – S&D and Retail
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
English Language Teacher
The Bridge School, Beijing
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, Shengli Oilfield
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 of Secondary Education - Cambridge GCE AS & A Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
07.2014
Ordinary Certificate of 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
- Project management
CERTIFICATIONS
Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Professional Engineer, PE9486
07/19/24 - 07/19/27
Project Management Institute, PMI® (Tanzanian Chapter)
Member, 11167396
05/2025 - 05/2026
Project Management Professional, (PMP)®
25/06/25 - 25/06/28
Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET)
Member, MIET 2373
30/04/25 - 30/04/28
LANGUAGES
Native: English, Swahili
Elementary: Chinese (Mandarin)
Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Yoga
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 – S&D and Retail
01.2020 - 12.2021
English Language Teacher
The Bridge School, Beijing
08.2018 - 08.2019
Summer Intern
SINOPEC, Shengli Oilfield
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
China University of Petroleum (East China)
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Cambridge GCE AS & A Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education - Cambridge IGCSE O Level
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Certificate - Chinese Language
Beijing Union University
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