Edwin Njoroge Wambu

About the Candidate

Edwin Njoroge Wambu
(Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Project Management, Engineering Design & Maintenance Support)
Mobile: +254746783877
E-mail : edwinwambu@gmail.com
Profile
● An experienced and highly skilled engineer with successful career in Project Management, Site Installation supervision, Quality Assurance and Quality control, Engineering Design, preventive maintenance and mechanical engineering.
● Successfully developed skills in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
Engineering Design, mechanical maintenance and project management. Track record of efficient utilization of quality management principles to operate successfully in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.
● Dynamic, team spirited and performance driven with an outstanding ability to resolve Engineering problems for best results.
Education & Membership
Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
Experience Snapshot
Mechanical Engineer Quality Assurance
Mechanical Engineer
1998
November 2021 – To Date
July 2019 – August 2021
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Specialization: Thermodynamics, Power Plants, IC Engines, Mechanics of Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Machines Electrical Engineering, Production Technology, Engineering Design and Engineering Projects.
Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya
Samaritan Purse, Kenya
The Company is an International Non-Governmental Organization that Funds and supervises Projects from Initiation to Completion and in Particular Mission Hospitals in Kenya.
Turner and Townsend, Kenya
The Company is a Project and Cost Management Company which offers services to clients in the Construction Sector.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager Sept 2018 – Dec 2018
Cytonn Investments Ltd, Kenya
The company is a Real Estate and investments company which develops real Estate projects and sells houses to home owners.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Coordinator May 2015 – May 2018
Qatar Diar Vinci Construction Ltd., Qatar
The company is a Design and Build Multinational construction company which undertakes Infrastructure and commercial projects.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer July 2012-April 2015
Emirates Technical Associates Ltd.
The company is a Design and Build Multinational construction company which undertakes Residential and commercial projects.
Mechanical Engineer April 2007 – Mar 2012
Al Ghandi Electronics Ltd., UAE
The company is a supplier of Voltas and MC Quay Air conditioning equipment brands in UAE.

Edwin Njoroge Wambu Cont’d…
Mechanical Engineer Dec 1999 – Dec 2006
Toyota Kenya LLC.
Company is a motor vehicle dealer in Sales and Aftersales service for Toyota vehicles in East Africa
Mechanical Engineer Feb 1999 – Dec 1999
Polythene Industries, Kenya
Company produces a wide range of packaging polythene papers both plain and printed.
Trainee Mechanical Engineer Sept 1997 – Oct 1997
K Kenya Railways Central Workshop, Kenya
Company operates a Passenger and a Goods Freight Rail Network from the Island port of Mombasa to the Mainland and Neighbouring Landlocked countries of Uganda and Rwanda.
Proven Job Role
Mechanical Engineer- Samaritan Purse Kenya
Projects undertaken;
Current Project: Cardio Thoracic Hospital, Tenwek Kenya
Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Inspect and record all mechanical quality observations on site and advise the Clerk of Works and the Site Engineer on areas for improvement and potential conflict or concern;
• Maintain careful records of all mechanical installations, specifications, and design criteria;
• Review mechanical drawing sets to ensure design and specifications meet a high standard and
conflicts between services are reduced;
• Record changes and review as-built drawings to ensure final submittals reflect accurately changes
made during construction;
• Ensure the proper use of construction funds is maintained and report any fraudulent activity both
internally to SP or among the contractors and consultants;
• Ensure that the contractor is complying with the project’s requirements for design and specifications in
his daily running activities;
• Manage and evaluate all mechanical processes and ensure efficient quality control within the
projects;
• Provide technical support to the construction teams and the MEP sub-contractors;
• Establish a fully documented project quality system in line with the contract requirements and the
organization’s quality management system;
• Evaluate construction, testing, and commissioning work plans and method statements giving
appropriate feedback to SP management and the contractors;
• Evaluate the work plan provided by the contractor;
• Oversee all testing, commissioning, and training of mechanical systems;
• Assist with handover of systems to the client;
• Evaluated and improved on system process efficiency of water Treatment and Waste Water treatment
up to 95%.
• Ensured that Water Quality Analysis and Water Effluent Analysis meet World Health Organization and
Statutory regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Work closely with other QA/QC specialists from other disciplines on site and the Clerk of Works to ensure
good coordination between all services;
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Edwin Njoroge Wambu Cont’d…
Mechanical Engineer- Turner and Townsend, Kenya
Projects undertaken; Aga Khan University Centre
• Reviewed Mechanical work progress through tracking the program of works to facilitate apprehension of time overruns in projects.
• Reviewed Mechanical and Plumbing design Drawings and give recommendations for improvement in liaison with Design Consultant.
• Monitor Inspections, testing, and sampling of materials for defects and deviations from specifications.
• Reviewed quality of all materials on site to ensure their compliance to project specifications and
quality standards.
• Monitored Installations of Mechanical Services (air conditioning, Fire Protection and Plumbing to
ensure conformance to drawings, specifications and recommend corrective actions.
• Checked drawings, method statements, schedules and site instruction to evaluate the implications of
the probable changes
• Analysed the project processes and evaluate documents to ensure maintenance of optimal quality
• Audited project documentation to ensure compliance to processes and regulations on a monthly
basis.
• Prepared reports on the project status with regards to quality, project documentation.
• Coordinated pre-commissioning /commissioning activities to ensure project equipment and Systems
installations perform as design and as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager- Cytonn Investments Ltd.
• Reviewed Contractor’s Quality Health safety and environmental plans and work method statements as per project specifications, statutory compliance.
• Reviewed Civil, Mechanical and Electrical work progress through tracking the program of works to facilitate apprehension of time overruns in projects.
• Monitored Inspections, testing, and sampling of materials for defects and deviations from specifications.
• Reviewed quality of all materials on site to ensure their compliance to project specifications and quality standards.
• Monitored production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and recommend corrective actions.
• Check drawings, method statements, schedules and site instruction to evaluate the implications of the probable changes
• Analysed the project processes and evaluate documents to ensure maintenance of optimal quality
• Audited project documentation to ensure compliance to processes and regulations on a monthly
basis.
• Audited financial reports to ensure project is delivered within the required budget
• Prepared report on the project status with regards to quality, health and safety, time, cost, change,
project documentation and statutory compliance on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Coordinator – Qatar Diar Vinci Construction Ltd.
Projects undertaken;
Current Project: Lusail Light Railway Project (Design and Build Project)
Company Overview:
QDVC is a local contracting company founded in April 2007 with a joint venture between Qatari Diar 51%, and VINCI Construction 49%.
The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value.
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Edwin Njoroge Wambu Cont’d…
Objectives:
• Responsible for the quality of works for correct execution and completion of the works within my scope of work and specialty.
Principal Accountability & Responsibility:
• Provided leadership, technical support and coordination to a team of QC Inspectors in terms of site- related activities for Air Conditioning, Fire Protection, Plumbing and Drainage in relation to other departments as well as subcontractors.
• Prepared of the Inspection and Test Plan for inspection of Mechanical Installations and its subsequent implementation.
• Ensured all required documentation (drawings, Work method statement, etc.) that relate to inspection are at latest approved revision and is dispatched to his/her team.
• Acted as a link between the Employer Representative, Independent Checking Engineer (ICE), site production team and the subcontractor at his/her level in terms of site inspection.
• Inspected Steel Pipe Welding works, ensured work carried out as per Third party approved WPS and PQR and works are inspected and approved by District cooling Chilled water supplier.
• Inspected of Steel pipe coating and ensured piping protected from corrosion as per manufacturer recommendation.
• Participated in prequalification audits, factory audits and internal audits as required.
• Through continuous monitoring, ensured the completeness and traceability of inspection records and
graphical monitoring from the QC inspectors and that these are always up-to-date.
• Prepared Quality Records Packages at each phase of works completion, ensuring full records
traceability and availability.
• Reported whenever I observed an event that could potentially jeopardize the final quality of the work.
• Assisted the Materials Inspectors as necessary during materials delivery.
• Carried out routine surveillance of the site and reported any findings for further action.
• Maintained proper and seamless documentation of all processes.
• Ensured delivery of project as per contract document report.
• Preparing and monitoring overall QA/QC progress.
• Conducted quality audits including pre-commissioning /commissioning activities to ensure project
quality system is implemented and all non-conformances are corrected.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer – Emirates Technical Associates Ltd.
Projects undertaken;
Project: Damac Towers by Paramount Hotels. Client: Damac Star Properties.
Consultant: KEO International Consultants. Duration: 2014 to 2015
Project: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Client: Mubadala.
Consultant: KEO International Consultants. Duration: 2012 to 2014
• In charge of Hospital MEP installations, Testing and commissioning including medical gases and medical equipment.
• Implementation of Project Quality Plan ensuring installation, testing and commissioning are done as per the procedures.
• Co-ordination field inspection and field test procedures to ensure that installations are done as per the approved method statements, drawings and specifications.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans codes and specifications.
• Maintaining the set Level of quality of the project by implementing monitoring and auditing procedures.
• Preparing procedures for the department project, review and comment contractor’s plan and ensuring its implementation.
• Preparation of department monthly report updates and maintains regularly all required data.
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Edwin Njoroge Wambu Cont’d…
• Maintaining proper and seamless documentation of all processes.
• Ensuring delivery of project as per contract document report.
• Preparing and monitoring overall QA/QC progress.
• Conduct quality audits including pre-commissioning /commissioning activities to ensure project quality
system is implemented and all non-conformances are corrected.
Mechanical Engineer- Al Ghandi Electronics Ltd.
• Overall supervision maintenance and after sales service for all the products of Voltas, Mc quay and Whirlpool.
• Co-ordinating and managing Installations and repairs ensuring the on-time completion of scheduled planned maintenance sessions, product update and contract coverage.
• Co-ordinating and managing Installations and repairs ensuring the on-time completion of scheduled planned maintenance sessions, product update and contract coverage.
• Managing Maintenance contracts of Major U.A.E’s Facilities and Real Estate firms e.g. (Asteco properties, Union Properties, Multiplex Brookfield) ensuring timeless and efficient maintenance services of Air conditioning equipment.
• Addressing to all customer queries on service, repairs and products for Air conditioning equipment.
• Managing general department correspondence and at the same time providing technical or
commercial clarifications as required.
• Coordinating with the workshop department to ensure efficient workflow. Following up on the
Efficient dispatches between the workshop and field, job planning and scheduling.
• Compiling reports on quality related issues, defect ratio and non-conformances.
• Follow up with Principals/Manufacturers to improve on quality and replace non-conforming products.
Mechanical Engineer – Toyota LLC Kenya
• In charge of Quality department for after sales service offered by the dealership to customers.
• Examined vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers’ approval to perform
repairs.
• Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be done
liaising with various departments to ensure timely completion of jobs.
• Provided leadership and direction to a team of technicians regarding motor vehicle inspection and
delivery besides handling the preparation and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules,
job demonstrations, follow ups and job completion reports.
• Developed, implemented and evaluated maintenance policies and procedures.
• Co-ordinating with customers to ensure that service levels are maintained to the highest standards.
• Follow up with principal company on quality related issues and resolution of the same.
Maintenance Engineer – Polythene Industries Kenya Limited
• Handled a team of technicians with a major responsibility of looking into electro-mechanical maintenance of extrusion, bag making and printing machines.
• Established within the site all preventive maintenance measures; organized procurement of spare parts and directed installation of same with minimum downtime possible.
• Ensure optimum production efficiency of machines.
• Create a healthy and safety environment by issuing all work permits, advising on safety schemes;
inspecting on faulty areas and keeping records of safety performance. Trainee Mechanical Engineer – Kenya Railways Central Workshop
• Directed and supervised all staff in the workshop performing jobs that includes lathe machines servicing of locomotives turbo chargers, air compressors sheet metal work, motor rewinding and foundry work ensuring maximum utilization of machines and maintenance of safety.
• Directed maximum fleet utilization by coordinating procurement of locomotive spare parts as well as maintenance of locomotives.
Trainings
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Edwin Njoroge Wambu Cont’d…
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, Esenek, Qatar, 2017.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, BSI, Qatar, 2017.
• MS Excel Advanced 2013, Family Computer Centre, Qatar, 2017.
• Team Building skills, Mogul Training consultants, U.A.E., 2009.
• Health Safety and Environment, Work Safe South Africa, 2004.
• Handling difficult colleagues and customers, time management, Business communication, British
Council, 2003.
• Management Skills Development Program, Zenith Consultants, 2001.
IT Skills
MS Office, Auto CAD, mezzo team, Aconex, Internet applications.
Personal Details
References
Nationality : Kenyan
Date of Birth : 12th February 1974
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Languages : English & Swahili
Driving License: BCE Kenya, UAE & Qatar Light Vehicle
1. Mr. John Mulatya, Turner and Townsend, +254726396395 Nairobi, Kenya.
2. Mr. Donald Guades, EHAF Consulting Engineers, +97433589234 Doha, Qatar.
3. Mr. Clerencio Rabulan Qatar Diar Vinci Construction, +97470485893 Doha, Qatar.
4. Mr. Pradeep Chatha Emirates Technical Associates, +971527083060 Dubai, UAE.
5. Mr. Jacob P. Mathew, Emirates Technical Associates, Telephone +971504138437, Dubai, UAE.
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