ERICK MBETA WILLIAMS
EMBU,Embu District
Summary
Creative and proactive Civil Technician with 13 years of experience in civil engineering. Mastery of civil infrastructure development planning and building construction. Dedicated to expanding knowledge and building on fundamental skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Snr Civil Technician
KENYA ELECTRICITY GENERATING CO. PLC
EMBU, EMBU
03.2013 - Current
- Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Planned and designed site layouts from concept to completion using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArchiCAD.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labour requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Carrying out Dam safety inspections and mantainance - 7 Forks dams cascade.
- Conducted walk-downs with contractors to plan approaching work and ascertain quotes as required.
- Supported quality standards by verifying premium quality of on-site construction materials.
- Acted as on-site point of contact for projects.
- Prepared risk assessments to support safe and stable construction sites.
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Managed construction flow and timetable, liaising with architects and management teams to resolve technical issues.
- Wrote and oversaw preparation of contractual and technical documents.
Materials Lab Technician
Geoff Griffiths & Associates- BASE TITANIUM
DIANI, KWALE
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Supported Snr Technologist by ensuring laboratories, stockrooms and associated areas were clean and properly maintained to facilitate productivity.
- Operated a variety of preparation and analytical equipment such as Nuclear density gauge and compressive strength machines to meet quality assurance requirements.
- Ensured all samples were stored correctly and clearly labelled .
- Supported scientific investigations by keeping confidential records and presenting findings.
- Trained junior laboratory technicians in lab best practices.
- Performed testing procedures according to agreed laboratory protocols.
- Operated, maintained and calibrated lab equipment, consistently meeting accuracy and schedule targets.
- Cleaned and tested equipment to support stable lab processes.
- Recorded all data and results accurately and responsibly.
- Liaised with representatives from contractors and engineers.
Civil Engineering Technician
Sinohydro Corporation Ltd- Sang'oro Power Plant
SANG'ORO, KISUMU
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted with site inspections and surveys as appropriate.
- Soil materials for works including embankments and building structures - CBR,UCS,PI,MDD,OMC &Grading
- concrete materials for construction and building structures-slump tests,air content,compressive strength,flexural.
- Bituminous works - tray tests,spread rate,viscosity andvoids
- Aggragates materials for both road works and building structures.
- Established and maintained strong working relationships with external project team members.
- Inspected project sites, monitoring progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and sanitation standards.
ATTACHEE
A. JIWA SHAMJI LIMITED
KISII, KISII
11.2008 - 02.2009
- General Survey works
- Computational of quantities
- Drafting of cross sections
- General setting out
- Interpretation of design drawings
- Material testing
- Applied health and safety standards to protect workers from undue risks.
ATTACHEE
KENYA INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAY AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
KISII, KISII
09.2008 - 10.2008
- Applied health and safety standards to protect workers from undue risks.
- Concrete works - analysis on aggregates,cube casting and crushing,slump test,flakiness test on aggregates
- Field control - field density,insitu stabilized gravel tests,grading on stabilized samples
- Soil Tests - CBR,Atterberg limits,particle size distr,compaction tests
Education
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - CIVIL ENGINEERING
GUSII INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
KISII,KENYA 01.2007 - 11.2011
A-Levels - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
LITEIN HIGH SCHOOL
Litein, Kericho District 01.2002 - 11.2005
GCSEs - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
KAPLELACH NORTH
UASIN GISHU 01.1993 - 11.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction standards
- CAD software proficiency
- Dimension and materials specifications
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Team work
- Accountability
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Productivity Improvement
- Occupational Health & Safety
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Timeline
Snr Civil Technician
KENYA ELECTRICITY GENERATING CO. PLC
03.2013 - Current
Materials Lab Technician
Geoff Griffiths & Associates- BASE TITANIUM
06.2012 - 02.2013
Civil Engineering Technician
Sinohydro Corporation Ltd- Sang'oro Power Plant
05.2011 - 06.2012
ATTACHEE
A. JIWA SHAMJI LIMITED
11.2008 - 02.2009
ATTACHEE
KENYA INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAY AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
09.2008 - 10.2008
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - CIVIL ENGINEERING
GUSII INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
01.2007 - 11.2011
A-Levels - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
LITEIN HIGH SCHOOL
01.2002 - 11.2005
GCSEs - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
KAPLELACH NORTH
01.1993 - 11.2001
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