
Salim Samson Mbati
Survey Chainman & Field Survey Technician
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About
Dedicated and detail-oriented Survey Chainman with over 5 years of hands-on experience supporting road and bridge construction surveys for large-scale infrastructure projects in Kenya. Proven track record working alongside professional surveyors in demanding field environments, with practical expertise in setting out works, height level control, and the handling and care of precision survey instruments. Committed to accuracy, safety, and delivering quality results on time.
Experience
Survey Chainman - Fujita Corporation - Mombasa, Kenya
(2019-07)
- Assist the project surveyor in conducting detailed topographic, setting-out, and control surveys for road and bridge construction works.
- Set out alignment, chainage pegs, and slope stakes in accordance with engineering drawings and design specifications.
- Control and verify height levels using automatic levels and digital levels, ensuring construction meets design tolerances.
- Operate and maintain survey instruments including total stations, GPS receivers, and levelling equipment; ensure all instruments are properly calibrated and stored.
- Hold and position survey rods, prisms, and staffs at specified points to facilitate accurate readings.
- Record field measurements, booking level runs, and maintaining accurate field books for reference and quality assurance.
- Assist in marking out cross-sections, cut-and-fill slopes, and drainage structures along road alignments.
- Liaise with site engineers and contractors to communicate survey data and ensure works are carried out to specification.
- Adhere to site health and safety regulations and promote safe working practices among site crew.
Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) - Tsunza Secondary School (2011 - 2015)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.) - Tsunza Primary School (2003 - 2011)
