BRIGHT MWAMBA

**** ****** ***** ****, ************. NC. 28078.

980-***-**** adb1vc@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished geologist with more than 6 years of experience

Conducted bidding and supervision of projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $10 m

Managed government, AfDB,KfW,UNICEF, USAID and World Vision funded projects

Conducted sampling and water quality analysis in different hydrogeological formations

Supervised drilling projects in different geological settings (metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary)

Demonstrated record of experience in completing projects within timelines and use the budgeted for money efficiently

Promoted and complied with healthy and safety regulations during project implementation

Training and mentoring of local communities to enhance sustainable management of projects

SKILLS

Experienced in the development and presentation of geologic maps with correlations and interpretations

Borehole logging and interpretation of geophysical survey

Site supervision

Project management

Ability to work in different geological settings

Geological mapping

Ability to present results and analysis clearly both in written reports and meeting presentations

Drilling supervision

Analysis of geological, geophysical and geochemical data

Environmental site characterization

Remote sensing and aerial photo interpretation

Training and mentoring

Tender preparation and bidding

Strategic social engagement

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,Word,Powerpoint)

Skilled in ArcGIS,ENVI

WORK EXPERIENCE

Deputy Project Manager /Hydrogeologist

May 2019 to January 2020

Water Resources Consultants (WRC), Lusaka, Zambia

Responsibilities

Supervised contractors and subcontractors

Reviewed geophysical siting reports for production boreholes

Conducted borehole logging for 47 boreholes

Conducted borehole logging in basement and Karoo environments

Supervised constant rate and variable (step-wise) pumping test

Supervised installation water pumps

Water quality sampling and analysis

Trained and mentored local communities

Prepared progress,monthly and final reports

Environmental Scientist

January 2018 to May 2019

Greenfield Consult, Lusaka, Zambia

Responsibilities

Held stakeholders engagement meeting during EIA process

Analyzed physical, socio-economic and biophysical baseline environment

Conducted soil and water quality sampling and analysis

Chaired scoping meeting for the EIA process

Prepared a scoping report and ToRs for the project

Conducted environment impact identification and mitigations measures

Prepared GIS maps for the project area

Preparation of Environmental Project Brief (EPB) reports

Prepared the environmental impact statement and submission to Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA)

Hydrogeologist

November 2016 to December 2017

Water Resources Consultants (WRC), Lusaka, Zambia

Responsibilities

Supervised contractors for drilling, pumping tests, civil works and installation of 103 boreholes and rehabilitation assessment for 225 water points

Reviewed geophysical siting reports

Liaison with the client and contractor; and local authorities (district councils)

Conducted community sensitization and capacity building

Preparation of hydrogeological database for 9 districts in Eastern Province

Lithological logs for hydro stratigraphic units- mud rotary and air percussion drilling

Groundwater quality sampling and analysis

Preparation of hydrogeological maps

Preparation of progress and final reports

Project Manager

June 2014 to July 2016

Water Resources Consultants (WRC), Lusaka, Zambia

Responsibilities

Supervised contractors for the drilling, pump tests, civil works and installation of handpumps for 149 boreholes

Liaison with the client and contactor; and local authorities

Preparation of hydrogeological database for the two districts

Lithological or boring logs for hydrostratigraphic units- mud rotary and air percussion rigs,

Groundwater quality sampling and analysis

Preparation of progress and final reports

Geologist Intern

October 2012 to January 2013

Lumwana Mining Company (Barrick Gold)

Responsibilities

Data collection for my final year project in geology

Chip (RC drill- cuttings) logging for grade control samples,

Participated in post-blast mark ups in the open pits

Prepared and dispatched grade control samples to the lab for assaying

Intern inspector

2010

Zambia Environmental Management Agency, Ndola Zambia

Responsibilities

Participated in site verification inspection, preparation of licenses, license inspections, and

Participated Environmental Project Brief (EPB) evaluation

Participated in the preparation of profiles of environmental compliance monitoring reports, emergence response and public awareness campaigns/workshops

Attended Public hearing for new project development as per Zambia Environmental Management Agency requirement

Participated in compliance inspection for the copper mines in the Copperbelt province of Zambia

Participated in environmental site characterization for remediation of acid spills

OTHER TRAINING

Certificate of Proficiency – “Transforming Development: The Science and Practice of Resilience Thinking” offered by SDG Academy, July 2018

Certificate of participation - Smart Start-Up Programme in Sanitation, Water and Resource Management carried out by CEWAS (the international center for water management services) and WASAZA, 2016

Certificate of participation – CEWAS Atelier Business Model Development in Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management carried out by CEWAS (the international center for water management services) and WASAZA, 2015

Environment for Visualizing Images (ENVI) Remote Sensing Training by the Geological Survey of Finland and the Department of Geology, School of Mines, UNZA (2012

EDUCATON

2013

Bachelors of Mineral Sciences ( Geology)

University of Zambia, Zambia

2016

Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2017

Master of Philosophy (in progress) specializing in Sustainable Mineral Resource Development

University of Cape Town, South Africa

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