EDMUND RWIGYI KIIZA
Windsor,Canada
Summary
I am an experienced Engineer in oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater and Environmental Engineering/ Infrastructure Asset Management. I have over 15 years of technical experience in design, supervision, operations and maintenance of Water and wastewater infrastructure and technical regulation of water supply and sanitation systems. I have over 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry working in Uganda as an Engineer in the upstream oil and gas industry. I’m a certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist from the Institute of Public-Private Partnerships (ip3) currently preparing for my PMP certification from PMI. Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Environmental/ Regulation Engineer
Ministry of Water and Environment
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Investigated and proposed remediation approaches for hazardous industrial and clinical wastes for Uganda’s industries
- Managed various water supply and environmental projects in Uganda constituting different subcontractors/service providers from developing Project management plan detailing; Scope management plan, schedule management plan, cost management plan, communication management plan and risk management plan, Designed waste sites for the disposal of hazardous wastes in top cities in Uganda
- Undertook technical inspections of waste sites for compliance with the regulations
- Undertaken EIA for major water and waster water projects in the large cities in Uganda
- Supervised the construction of over 20 large water and wastewater system in Uganda worth over $300 Million
- Managed over 10 projects including environmental remediation of landfills, undertaken EIA/ESA and lead the projects from planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation and closure
- Reviewed and approved many water supply and wastewater system designs and developed implementation plans, scope, schedule, budget and resources management and risk management on the se projects
- Coordinating all the Operations and Maintenance activities in all water supply systems under the urban water and sewerage sub- sector
- Preparation and procurement of framework contracts for supply and installation of pipes and fittings, pumps, generators, and water meters Monitoring and evaluation of the performance of small towns’ water supply systems in all Gazetted Water Authorities
- Reviewed and redesigned Water supply systems for Gombe, Nakasongola and Dokolo water and sewerage systems.
Wireline Field Engineer
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Performed field wireline open-hole and cased-hole logging for Tullow, TOTAL Uganda Clients
- Performed assigned reporting and administrative duties for wireline field operations
- Organized and participated actively in training of junior assigned engineers and operators.
Wellsite Drilling Engineer
Target Engineering Uganda
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Supervised field drilling operations in the Albertine regions during exploration and appraisal
- Coordinated field operations between various rigs in the field and acted as the field drilling engineering focal point
- Supported service companies in the field and communicated forward operational plans to them as required
- Conducted field equipment and material audits and inspections regularly
- Supported and assisted drilling rig supervisors during critical operations such as cementing, equipment testing and ensure operations comply with company policies
- Carried out periodic well integrity audits on existing wells
- Supported rig operational teams with compiling documentation when required such as lessons learnt logs, end of well reports, well programs and any other operational procedures that may be required
- Inspected and signed off on well pads prior to rig moves
- Mentored junior well engineers
- Compiled End of well drilling reports for every well drilled
- Updated the well database and sent records to Rushmore
- Arranged operational risk assessment meetings before well spud
- Ensured rig-site was updated with all relevant documentation e.g
- Operational policies, EIA, DDP etc Maintained the Well Engineering library.
Project Engineer
Ministry of Water and Environment
02.2002 - 07.2011
- Supervised the expansion of production capacity and extension supply in 6 urban towns
- Designed and supervised the construction of new water supply systems in 4 towns
- Undertook detailed feasibility study for the above projects and an Environmental Impact Assessment for the project
- Developed engineers cost estimates to be used as a basis for evaluating the best contractors/consultants for the above projects
- Re-designed the rehabilitation and expansion of some existing water system in selected urban towns in Uganda
- Supervised the operation and maintenance of the major urban towns’ water supply systems
- Developed budget estimates for water supply systems
- Undertook feasibility studies and IEAs for the proposed water supply projects under the ministry
- Prepared bid documents and coordinated bid conferences and participated in the evaluation of proposals submitted by various bidders
- Chaired and participated in site meetings during the construction of water supply systems.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK11.2012
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering And Project Management
University of Leeds
Leeds, England, UK11.2008
Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda10.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
- Project Estimation
- Cost Analysis
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Environmental Compliance
- Construction Oversight
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Data Analysis
- AutoCAD
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Project management proficiency
- Cost Estimates
- Workflow Development
- Advanced Mathematics
- Process Management
- Construction management
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Construction Administration
- Environmental Impact Reports
Ongoing Certifications
- PMP Certification (Final exam in May 2024)
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA, APEGs and PEO.
Membership In Professional Associations
- Professional Member of Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE)
- Corporate member of Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE)
- Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist in Utility/Infrastructure Asset Management.
Specialized Training
- Results – Based Management and Performance Measurements.
- Executive Training Programme in Global Business Today, The Global Financial Crisis, Strategic Planning, Managing Strategic Innovation & Change, Risk Management, Strategic Marketing.
- Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA): Methodology for Cost-Benefit Assessments of Regulations;
- Project Officer Management skills Development.
- Tariff Rates Strategies and Cost Recovery Requirements:
- Utility Regulation and Strategy (Energy, Communication and Water).
- Regulating the quality of service (Water, Energy and Communication Sectors).
- Managing Reform and Regulation in Energy and Water Sectors.
- Commercial Mediation and Arbitration course (Alternative Dispute Resolution).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist Training , Institute of Public - Private Partnership (ip3)
- PMP certification in progress (Exam on 21st May 2024
- P.Eng - In progress ( with PEO, APEGA, APEGS)
Timeline
Senior Environmental/ Regulation Engineer
Ministry of Water and Environment
08.2016 - 12.2022
Wireline Field Engineer
11.2014 - 07.2016
Wellsite Drilling Engineer
Target Engineering Uganda
11.2012 - 10.2014
Project Engineer
Ministry of Water and Environment
02.2002 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering And Project Management
University of Leeds
Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Makerere University
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