Polycarp Orinde

Experienced Sales Engineer with a strong background in leading technical teams and managing field operations for water and energy sector. Proficient in designing and developing water treatment solutions, wastewater management, pump systems design, pool systems design, solar PV design and power systems design. Adept at overseeing project implementation, coordinating installations, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Excellent project management, technical drawing, and troubleshooting abilities, combined with a collaborative approach to achieving project goals.

• Leadership & Oversight: Lead the technical team and manage field operations, ensuring effective project planning, materials management, and execution across multiple sites.
• Water Treatment Solutions: Designed and developed sewage and effluent treatment plants for domestic and industrial use using advanced technologies like biorock media, sequential batch reactors, and moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR).
• Pump System Design: Specialized in sizing and designing various pumping systems (surface, submersible, booster sets, fire sets) and was involved in their installation and maintenance.
• Project Management: Designed and oversaw the construction and commissioning of over 50 water treatment plants (including Reverse Osmosis and Ultrafiltration plants) with capacities ranging from 250 to 10,000 litres/hr.
• Technical Documentation: Collaborated with the support team to produce detailed technical drawings and managed project documentation, ensuring timely reporting.
• Electrical System Coordination: Coordinated the design, development, and troubleshooting of electrical panels for water treatment systems.
• Budget Management: Developed and managed project BOQs and cost estimates, ensuring compliance with budgets.
• Technical Support: Worked with operations staff to resolve mechanical and electrical issues in installed systems and provided ongoing technical support.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of water treatment equipment, pumps, and electrical motors.
• Training & Capacity Building: Organized training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and communicated new product developments to stakeholders.
• Technology Adoption: Focused on integrating new technologies to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.
• Borehole Systems & Solar PV Design: Analyzed borehole completion and pump testing reports for pump selection; designed solar PV systems, including load calculations and battery sizing for residential and corporate clients.
• Swimming Pool Systems: Managed the design and maintenance of pool systems, including technical drawings and chemical management.
• Irrigation Design: Developed irrigation solutions for both farms and landscaping, focusing on drip and sprinkler systems.
• Power Products Management: Sized, supplied, installed, and maintained generators and induction motors for both domestic and industrial applications

achelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering

University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

October 2010 - May 2015

• Graduated with Class Honors (Upper Division).
• Relevant Coursework: Solid and Structural Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, Infrastructure Design.

St. Mary's School - Yala, Kenya

February 2005 - October 2008

• Achieved Grade A- (minus).

Rangwe Junior Academy

January 2002 - January 2004

• Achieved Grade A (plain).