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Innocent Mpina
Project Manager(Engineering & Construction)
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
I am a passionate hardworking and dedicated Individual with a fair amount of demonstrated experience in the consulting, construction andd engineering industry.Sstandards and process driven with good work ethics and passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracts Engineer/Project Manager
ACTOM
Ekurhuleni, Boksburg
03.2021 - Current
- I do project planning and execution for the entire project lifecycle,waterfall methodologies as per Prince2 /PMI guidelines.
- I finalize project plans and obtain approval from clients.
- I apply critical path method (CPM) to project planning, reducing dependencies and shortening overall completion timeframes.
- I am responsible for overall financial reporting on the projects and contracts assigned.
- I manage engineering engagement risk by employing activity logs to prevent costly mistakes on projects.
- I manage quality assurance as well as production loading and priority system.
- I am response for the portfolio of several products, from sales, planning to execution and delivery.
- I process technical feedback reports from production staff, integrating suggestions and reported issues into future projects milestones as lesson learned.
- I consult with Subject Matter Experts to resolve technical issues that arise during high voltage equipment production.
- I do client and site visits monthly as well as customer weekly remote calls.
Candidate Engineer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Project team member- I managed small to large projects within a single business LV/MV.
- I did load flow studies, cost management, contractor management and risk managements.
- Execution of projects: plan, assess risks, monitor progress and budget.
- I managed complete job process from order preparation through financial close-out and provide technical support.
- Compilation of engineering optimization tools, like transformer database in an excel sheet using VBA cding.
Assistant Design Engineer
PROCONICS
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation using EPLAN electric 8 and AUTOCAD computer software.
- Worked with senior engineers to do brainstorming sessions, as well as plan activities for projects.
- Tested feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
P1/P2 Engineering Student
ABB
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Project planning,execution and management training.
- Electrical design (main responsibility) using Eplan Electric P8.
- Perform internal functionality test on the electrical switchgear and fault finding methods.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Business Project Management
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering(Power Systems)
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2014 - 11.2017
Skills
Project selection, execution and closing
Financial management
Project engineering
Sub contractor and supplier management
MS Project, Autocad, Eplan, software
Microsoft office suite
Peoples skills
Negotiating contracts
Service contracts management
Managerial skills
Interests
Technology and innovation
Nature
Family
Timeline
Certificate - Advanced Business Project Management
University of Witwatersrand
04.2021 - 07.2021
Contracts Engineer/Project Manager
ACTOM
03.2021 - Current
Candidate Engineer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
02.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Design Engineer
PROCONICS
10.2017 - 01.2018
P1/P2 Engineering Student
ABB
03.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering(Power Systems)
University of Johannesburg
01.2014 - 11.2017