Edwin Raymond Newell
Superindant Plumbing Operations
Durban
Summary
Dynamic Superintendent of Plumbing Operations at Etekweni Municipality, skilled in strategic planning and project management. Achieved significant improvements in water supply operations and safety protocols, enhancing employee wellbeing and accountability. Expert in contract management and community relations, driving continuous improvement initiatives for optimal system performance. Equipped with strong problem solving abilities, willingness to learn and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent Plumbing Operations
Etekweni Municipality
Durban
10.1990 - 03.2025
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Improve the operations and water supply to our consumers, Southern and Northern aqueducts.
- Wiggins pumping system, Conducting Positive Displacement tests (PDT).
- Asset counting, improving zone schematics for the above.
- Working on various metering systems, reservoir inlets and outlets, sizing of orifice plates.
- Metering trunk Mains with Umgeni water, drop tests, installing aqua-probs in the system.
- Working with various telemetry systems such as,improving the system by installing meters and orifice plates on all the low lying reservoirs.
- Balancing the system on various aqueducts.
- Making the outlets zones discreet.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairvale Secondary School
Durban 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic planning
Continuous improvement
Project management
Community relations
Training oversight
Staff management
Organizational effectiveness
Contract management
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Fairvale Secondary School
04.2001 -
Superintendent Plumbing Operations
Etekweni Municipality
10.1990 - 03.2025
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