Raphael Mwaitete

Water resource engineer

About Candidate

Water Resources and Irrigation Engineer with strong academic and practical experience in hydrology,
hydraulics, groundwater investigation, borehole drilling and development, water supply systems, irrigation
engineering, geophysical surveying, and wastewater management. Experienced in conducting field
investigations, borehole inventories, groundwater exploration using Horizontal Profiling (HP) and Vertical
Electrical Sounding (VES), river discharge measurements, pumping tests, submersible pump selection,
HDPE pipe testing, and site inspections. Skilled in field data collection and interpretation, GIS and
engineering modelling, technical reporting, and the application of engineering methods to water-resource
and hydraulic infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability to combine practical field experience with
analytical, technical, and research skills to support the planning, assessment, and implementation of water
related engineering projects

Location

Education

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Bachelor Degree in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering 2023
Water Institute

Water Resources and Irrigation Engineer with strong academic and practical experience in hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater investigation, borehole drilling and development, water supply systems, irrigation engineering, geophysical surveying, and wastewater management. Experienced in conducting field investigations, borehole inventories, groundwater exploration using Horizontal Profiling (HP) and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), river discharge measurements, pumping tests, submersible pump selection, HDPE pipe testing, and site inspections. Skilled in field data collection and interpretation, GIS and engineering modelling, technical reporting, and the application of engineering methods to water-resource and hydraulic infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability to combine practical field experience with analytical, technical, and research skills to support the planning, assessment, and implementation of waterrelated engineering projects.

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Diploma in Hydrogeology and Water Well Drilling 2019
Water Institute

Hydrogeology and Water Well Drilling professional with practical experience in groundwater investigation, borehole drilling and development, water supply systems, geophysical surveying, and field-based waterresource projects. Experienced in borehole inventory, groundwater exploration using Horizontal Profiling (HP) and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), Magnetic Profiling, borehole drilling using the Air Rotary Method, casing installation, pumping tests, submersible pump selection, river discharge measurements, and HDPE pipe strength testing. Skilled in field data collection, technical data interpretation, site inspection, technical documentation, and report writing, with the ability to apply practical engineering methods to support groundwater development and water-supply projects.

Work & Experience

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Hydrogeologist July 2018 - September 2018
Pangani Basin Water Board

• Conducted river discharge measurements and interpreted river discharge data. • Performed Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and magnetic profiling. • Conducted borehole inventory activities. • Prepared technical reports on discharge, VES, magnetic profiling, and borehole inventory.

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Water Resource Engineer August 2021 - October 2022
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Dar es Salaam

• Prepared and set out sites prior to borehole drilling. • Supported borehole drilling using the air rotary method. • Selected appropriate submersible pumps for well installation. • Conducted 24-hour pumping tests to determine well yield. • Supported casing-pipe installation and prepared technical documentation and reports