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JANET PRETTY DUBE

Gaborone

Summary

Mechanical engineering professional with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in design, simulation, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to dynamic project requirements. Expertise in CAD software, material science, and thermodynamics, combined with results-driven mindset.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Climate Control
Gaborone
04.2021 - Current
  • As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, I contributed towards guaranteeing the company's day-to-day operations are carried out efficiently.
  • Formulating initial cost estimates for projects and continually updating them to reflect changes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assisting engineers and project staff with accurate estimations and assessed modifications to ensure effective project development.
  • Developing and executing detailed pilot plans, working with various departments from procurement to delivery, and collaborated with architects to produce integrated construction plans.
  • Analyzing blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to ensure they met specifications and industry standards.
  • Coordinating with engineers from other disciplines and architects to assess technical drawings and datasheets to ensure smooth information flow and project alignment.
  • Gathering requirements from customers, developed project concepts, and presented details in a clear and understandable manner to clients and team members.
  • Conducted field surveys to gather data on existing systems and provided recommendations for system upgrades or replacements.
  • Supported in performing system simulations and analyses to evaluate thermal loads and airflow distribution within the building.
  • Responsively addressed Requests for Information (RFI) and queries from stakeholders ensuring clear and accurate communication.
  • Supervised the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Diagnosed and investigated equipment failures, implemented proactive design changes, and verified that mechanical services adhered to approved drawings.
  • Approved operation and maintenance manuals for clients upon project completion, ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation.
  • Commissioned mechanical building services, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), to meet agreed specifications.
  • Prepared Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) documents, and compiled technical documentation to support design and build teams.
  • Providing technical support to operations teams during the project implementation phase, ensuring smooth execution and resolution of any technical issues.

Facilities Manager

The Creative
Gaborone
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated the scheduling of routine inspections and emergency repairs with external vendors, ensuring timely and effective maintenance interventions.
  • Managed the daily operations of facilities, including the assignment and execution of maintenance orders to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Generated comprehensive reports on maintenance activities, repairs, safety incidents, and other relevant occurrences for review by supervisors and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with building owners and senior management to design and oversee budgets for facility operations, aligning financial resources with engineering requirements.
  • Administered and critically evaluated service contracts to ensure they meet technical and performance standards.
  • Conducted systematic and thorough inspections of facilities, documenting findings to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.
  • Provided technical recommendations for improvements in maintenance protocols, mechanical and electrical systems, and facility design to optimize performance and efficiency.

Industrial Trainee

Energy Systems Group
Gaborone
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Planned and maintained project schedules to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Design, maintain and monitor solar energy systems.
  • Created technical drawings and design documents for solar energy systems.
  • Design residential, commercial and small utility scale PV systems.
  • Ensure solar energy systems are compliant with relevant legislation.
  • Performing site specific engineering analysis to assist in creating and revising production drawings.
  • Presenting proposals and providing clarifications to develop a comfort level with the customer regarding our capacity to manage projects and to bring to completion.
  • Provided consistent customer contact and communication throughout projects to ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction with the final projects.
  • Assist the sales and operations teams in the development of proposals and pricing.
  • Identifying energy savings opportunities resulting in energy cost savings and/or energy consumption reduction.
  • Creating plans for developing, monitoring and evaluating a solar electrical system.
  • Tested and analyzed solar energy systems for performance, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Collected system performance data from previous weeks and worked with project team to demonstrate preventive maintenance in action for plant components.

Education

BEng - Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2019

Energy Economics - Environment, and Policy

Sol Training
01.2020

Skills

  • Budget Control
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Resource Management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Preventative Maintenance Planning
  • Tender Administration
  • AutoCAD Mechanical
  • DVM 20 (Auto-CAD & Sales)
  • LATS HVAC (CAD and Sales)
  • Hourly Analysis Program
  • Photovoltaic Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Projects)

Languages

English
Setswana
Ndebele

Engineering Softwares

  • AutoCAD Mechanical
  • DVM 2.0 (Auto-CAD & Sales)
  • LATS HVAC (CAD and Sales)
  • Hourly Analysis Program
  • Photovoltaic Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Projects)

Professional Affiliates

Engineers Registration Board (ERB), Registered Member, 2020-01-01

Personal Development

  • Energy Economics, Environment, and Policy, 2020-01-01
  • Samsung training, 2022-01-01
  • LG Training, 2024-01-01
  • HAP Training, 2024-01-01

Additional Information - Driver License

Class B

Personal Information

Driving License: Class B Driver's license

Timeline

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Climate Control
04.2021 - Current

Facilities Manager

The Creative
01.2020 - 03.2021

Industrial Trainee

Energy Systems Group
05.2018 - 11.2018

BEng - Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Energy Economics - Environment, and Policy

Sol Training

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