Hi, I’m
Edwin Opondo
Nairobi
Summary
Water & Environmental Engineering Specialist with 7+ years’ experience operating and optimizing industrial and commercial water, wastewater (ETP/STP) and membrane systems (UF/RO). Strong hands-on background in utilities management—electricity, potable/process water, steam, compressed air and cooling—plus regulatory compliance, water quality monitoring and troubleshooting. Known for a detail-oriented approach, safe operations and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kimfay East Africa
Utility Manager
10.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Deliver reliable utilities to production by managing electricity, potable/process water, steam, compressed air and cooling systems.
- Track and control electricity consumption and cost; optimize major energy users (especially ETP aeration/blowers) through scheduling and operational controls.
- Manage potable and process water supply (quality, storage and distribution), reduce losses/leaks and support water-use efficiency initiatives.
- Lead ETP performance and compliance across the full treatment train; stabilize influent loading, optimize chemical dosing and aeration, manage sludge and ensure effluent meets discharge requirements (colour, COD, BOD, TSS, pH and flow).
- Run monitoring and reporting programs: sampling, lab testing, data trending, permits/logbooks, calibration records and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Plan maintenance activities, manage spares and contractors, enforce HSE standards and supervise/train operators.
Village Market, Tribe Hotel & Trademark Hotel
Environmental Engineer
01.2020 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Coordinate collection, storage and transport with licensed waste handler.
- Monitor/ mitigate odour, smoke and dust.
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan environmental laws and licence conditions.
- Maintain approvals and coordinate inspection with regulator and service provider.
- Managed end-to-end water treatment operations from intake to distribution, ensuring consistent quality and supply.
- Ensured compliance with applicable water and wastewater standards; supported audits and regulator/stakeholder engagement.
- Identified process-improvement opportunities, implemented optimizations and supported technology upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.
- Supervised operators/technicians and coordinated daily operations to maintain stable performance and uptime.
- Collected and interpreted water quality and operational data; produced routine reports and guided corrective actions.
- Supported maintenance planning and troubleshooting to prevent disruptions; provided system design input to engineering teams.
Village Market, Tribe Hotel & Trademark Hotel
STP/ETP/RO Operator
04.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Operated treatment equipment including pumps, valves, aerators and blowers; maintained stable process conditions.
- Conducted sampling and testing to verify treated sewage, potable water and ETP effluent met required standards.
- Performed routine checks and preventive maintenance; responded to faults and supported repairs.
- Handled chemical dosing for neutralization, coagulation and flocculation while following safety procedures.
- Performed RO membrane cleaning and took measures to prevent fouling/scaling; maintained operational documentation.
Kenchic Limited
ETP/UF/RO Plant Operator
01.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Monitored and operated water treatment equipment (pumps, filters and chemical feed systems) to ensure reliable performance.
- Performed water quality testing (including BOD, TSS, pH and temperature) and documented results.
- Completed routine maintenance including cleaning, calibration and minor repairs to maintain optimal operation.
- Managed safe chemical handling and dosing; complied with water quality and effluent discharge requirements.
- Operated and chemically cleaned UF/RO systems and supported ETP operations.
Education
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
MSc from Environmental Engineering & Environmental Management
04-2026
University Overview
Technical University of Kenya
BSc from Environmental Science
01-2024
University Overview
Kenya Water Institute
Diploma in Water Engineering
01-2015
University Overview
St Benedict Budalangi High School
KCSE
01-2010
University Overview
Skills
- ETP/STP operations
- Utilities management
- Process optimization
- Water quality monitoring
- Maintenance & reliability
- HSE & compliance
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Clear communication and teamwork
- Technical reporting
- Record-keeping
- Data management
- Knowledge of local environmental laws
- Regulatory compliance requirements
- GIS
- Remote sensing
References
References
Available on request.Timeline
Utility Manager
Kimfay East Africa
10.2025 - Current
Environmental Engineer
Village Market, Tribe Hotel & Trademark Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2025
STP/ETP/RO Operator
Village Market, Tribe Hotel & Trademark Hotel
04.2018 - 01.2020
ETP/UF/RO Plant Operator
Kenchic Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
MSc from Environmental Engineering & Environmental Management
Technical University of Kenya
BSc from Environmental Science
Kenya Water Institute
Diploma in Water Engineering
St Benedict Budalangi High School
KCSE