ACONEX
MOSES PTALLAH
CIVIL ENGINEER
NAIROBI,RIFT VALLEY
Summary
➢ Over 30+ years of working experience in construction supervision, project execution, field engineering, Quality Assurance & Quality Control on Tunnel, Micro tunneling, Sewerage projects, underground metro Rail & Hydropower projects in various cities of Africa and Gulf Country.
➢ Work well in a high -pressure environment.
➢ Well-organized and efficient.
➢ Strong background in all phases of Concrete works, Drainages. Arc dams, RCC dams, Precast, Earthworks,
Underground works,
➢ Tunneling (Drill and blast, NATM Mining, Cross passages (EPB, Mixed shield and Robbins Hard rock machine.
➢ Self-starting, goal -oriented strategist whose confidence is driven by new challenges.
➢ perseverance and vision promote success.
➢ Able to work with others toward a team goal.
➢ Professional demeanor.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Civil Engineer
Freelance
kitale, TRANS NZOIA
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Integrated known material stress factors into construction planning to support safe and lasting buildings and infrastructure.
- Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
- Liaised with civil technicians to prepare and update maps, drawings and blueprints using manual and computer-assisted methods.
- Managed conceptual design projects while providing task management and technical contributions to multidisciplinary teams.
Construction Supervisor
MOTT MACDONALD LTD QATAR
QATAR, QATAR
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Project : Musaimeer Pumping Station and outfall, Construction supervision.
- Assist the design engineers in reviewing and amending the method statements.
- Supervise ,review and update drawings.
- Monitor the deep excavations and support during shaft sinking.
- Ensuring grouting and ground nail support is done in accordance to the method statement.
- monitor the start-up, commissioning and handover of the site works. Including maintaining records of the project milestones.
Site Engineer
JACOBS (CH2M HILL INTERNATIONAL) DOHA-QATAR
DOHA, QATAR
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Project: Design & construction of main trunk sewer ( Contract MTS 01 IDRIS, Ashghal) which includes total 16.2 km of 3.0 m internal diameter bored tunnel with precast concrete segmental lining with HDPE liner. 7 works shafts (13 to 15m diameter up to 43m depth), 4 access shafts (08 to 16m diameter Adit tunnel by NATM method.
- Resposibilities: Assist ARE's in the supervision on site for construction works.
- Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with contract documents and approved method statement.
- Report to the ARE on site problems, progress, quality, safety workmanship,etec.
- assist ARE's for preparing daily weekly & monthly reports.
- maintain proper site measurement, diary and other records
Civil Work Superintendent
SALINI IMPREGILO DOHA-QATAR
DOHA, QATAR
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Assure correct tunnel sequence; primary lining support, additional support, waterproofing (sprayed and sheet) and secondary lining ( sprayed and in-situ concrete) for SCL works
- TBM tunnel lining construction sequence (segment quality, bolts,grouting,sealing etc.) for TBM works; as stipulated in the method statement, contractors work plans and RESS.
- Conducted materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
- Conferred with supervisor to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- Supervised and managed Earthworks team and equipment for the NATM mining, support and Spraying of concrete method lining for the cross passages, including the dewatering of the tunnel during mining.
Senior Site Inspector
BRAAMHOEK consultants (GIBB, KNIGHT PIESOLD & ROYAL HASKONING DHV) ladysmith-south Africa
ladysmith, south Africa
06.2009 - 11.2013
- Ingula pumped storage scheme(previously named Braamhoek) is a pumped-storage power station in the escarpment of the little Drakensberg range straddling the boarder of the KwaZulu- Natal and free state provinces, south Africa. it is about 22km (14 mi)
- Ensure calibration of IMT equipment’s as per ITP / Contract specification.
- Supervision/inspection of tunnel segment repair works as per approved ITP & Method Statement.
- Inspection and Supervision of cross passage works like grouting, excavation, shotcrete, waterproofing, concrete lining and architectural works as per approved Method Statement and approved ITP.
- Inspection and supervision of tunnel FSC works as per approved Method statement.
- Issue of NCRs & preparing weekly quality reports, monthly quality reports and IRE register.
- Preparation and submission of Quality Record packages (QRPs) for taking over Certificate.
Site Engineer
COOPERATIVA MURATORI E CEMENTISTI
lady smith, south Africa
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Responsibilities:
- Executed daily operations of drill and blast, mucking,
- checking for misfires and supervised re -entry times after blasting.
- Shotcrete applications, Rock bolt and charging of shot holes.
- Planned regular Tunnel surveys to analyze and monitor the excavation.
- Oversee Geo -technical installations of tunnel monitoring devices (load cells and extensometers).
- Design of Concrete Mixes for station structures like, Piling, Diaphragm walls, sub-structures, super structures concrete, Shotcrete, Backfill grout.
- Material source approvals & Inspection of all incoming materials related to concrete and permanent works.
- Ensuring implementation of ISO 9001 QMS system in the project site in consultation with Management Representative of the Organization
Senior Tunnel Supervisor
BOUYGUES, MURRAY ROBERTS, BOMBARDIER & SPA JV (BOMBELA)
Johannesburg , South Africa
03.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities:
- Bulk excavation, supervising and controlling the Earth works equipment.
- Supervision of Drilling of Rock support holes,Installation of Rock bolts / rock dowels, grouting and subsequent pull out tests as per the method statement.
- Pilling at the station monitor the sub -contract use the specified steel cages and correct concrete slump as specified in the works information.
- Conferred with supervisor to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- Installation of support struts in the deep excavation in the Metro station.
Tunnel Engineer
HOCHTIEF CONCOR Jv.
Maseru , Lesotho
05.1999 - 03.2003
- Responsibilities:
- Annulus, proof grouting and Consolidation grouting for a 32- kilometer tunnel (Mohale -katse tunnel)
- Arranged segments in first come first out dispatch to the tunnel schedule at the precast yard.
General Foreman
IMPREGILO- SALINI Jv
Jinja , Uganda
05.1996 - 02.1999
- Owen fall Extension (Nalubaale Power Station), formerly known as Owen Falls Dam, is a hydroelectric power station across the White Nile near to its source at Lake Victoria in Uganda.
- Supervising and coordinating batching plant operations during casting.
Genaral Foreman
SPIE BATIGNOLLES TURKWEL GORGE MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT
kitale, Kenya
11.1987 - 02.1990
- Deep exacavations, drilling and blasting and murking out spoil.
- At the Later Stage responsibilities include supervision of 28 Cable crane operators with two shift foreman.
- Coordinating with the site Batching plant for deliveries. Referees: Available upon request.
Education
High School Diploma -
KENYA PLYTECHNIC
NAIROBI 07.2004 - 07.2006
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY - SCT 30
CEMENT AND CONCRETE INSTITUTE MIDRAND SA
SOUTH AFRICA 05.2009 - 07.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Engineering Technology
MNAMBITHI FET COLLEGE
SOUTH AFRICA 03.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
CIVIL ENGINEER
Software
AUTO CARD
Interests
BOWLING
Additional Information
PERSONAL DATA
DATE OF BIRTH: 1965/03/24
NATIONALITY: KENYAN
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
PASSPORT NO: BK 144410
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Freelance
04.2021 - 03.2022
Construction Supervisor
MOTT MACDONALD LTD QATAR
04.2019 - 03.2021
Site Engineer
JACOBS (CH2M HILL INTERNATIONAL) DOHA-QATAR
12.2016 - 12.2018
Civil Work Superintendent
SALINI IMPREGILO DOHA-QATAR
11.2013 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Engineering Technology
MNAMBITHI FET COLLEGE
03.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Site Inspector
BRAAMHOEK consultants (GIBB, KNIGHT PIESOLD & ROYAL HASKONING DHV) ladysmith-south Africa
06.2009 - 11.2013
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY - SCT 30
CEMENT AND CONCRETE INSTITUTE MIDRAND SA
05.2009 - 07.2010
Site Engineer
COOPERATIVA MURATORI E CEMENTISTI
12.2008 - 06.2009
Senior Tunnel Supervisor
BOUYGUES, MURRAY ROBERTS, BOMBARDIER & SPA JV (BOMBELA)
03.2006 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
KENYA PLYTECHNIC
07.2004 - 07.2006
Tunnel Engineer
HOCHTIEF CONCOR Jv.
05.1999 - 03.2003
General Foreman
IMPREGILO- SALINI Jv
05.1996 - 02.1999
Genaral Foreman
SPIE BATIGNOLLES TURKWEL GORGE MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT
11.1987 - 02.1990