Mustapha Umar

Project-management-certified professional with hands-on experience coordinating field operations, inspections and technical reporting across utility, agricultural and manufacturing settings. Diploma-qualified in Project Management, with a track record of managing schedules, logistics and cross-functional teams to keep operations compliant and on time. Comfortable working on-site, solving problems under pressure, and communicating clearly with staff, supervisors and external stakeholders.

Drawn to Ritzman Smarthomes and Automations' mission of making sustainable, energy-efficient living accessible, and keen to bring a project coordination and compliance-driven mindset to smart home and solar inverter installations.

Water Quality Officer (SIWES / Internship) - FCT Water Board - Abuja, Nigeria

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated sample collection schedules across multiple distribution points, ensuring timely testing and adherence to quality standards
• Carried out inspections of supply infrastructure and sampling locations to confirm compliance with technical and safety requirements
• Prepared technical reports and progress updates summarising test results for internal review and decision-making
• Worked closely with laboratory and field teams to keep testing activities on schedule

Waste Management Officer - LB Hazam Farms

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Coordinated day-to-day project activities across waste collection and segregation operations, managing timelines and task delivery
• Collaborated with the farm manager, veterinary staff and recycling officers to align logistics and ensure smooth handover of materials
• Introduced a tracking system for waste generated and recycled, identifying process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Supervised farm staff and resolved operational issues to reduce disease and cross-contamination risk

HSE Intern - African Textile Manufacturers

(2020-02 - 2020-08)

• Coordinated staff training exercises and emergency response drills, managing logistics and scheduling for multiple sessions
• Conducted toolbox talks and inspections to reinforce workplace safety and quality compliance
• Documented and reviewed workplace incidents, developing and reporting on prevention measures to reduce recurrence

B.Sc. - Environmental Science and Resource Management - National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)