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CHRIS SIONI

Port Moresby,NCD

Summary

Accomplished Engineering Advisor with a proven track record at PROVINCIAL & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, specializing in hydraulic & drainage design and effective project management. Excelled in delivering rural infrastructure projects, showcasing strong analytical skills and a commitment to enhancing water and wastewater treatment systems. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and technical proficiency, driving projects to successful completion.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

ENGINEERING ADVISOR

PROVINCIAL & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
03.2021 - Current

Inform the Project Management Unit on engineering matters regarding the Rural Service Delivery Project involving rural infrastructure like, Water Supply & Sanitation, Building projects such as Classrooms, Health Posts and Community Halls.


Assist target rural communities with the engineering designs of their project type and also compile the Bills of Quantities for the procurement of the project material

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

JGBBE CONSULTING ENGINEERS
04.2010 - 02.2020

Conducted feasibility studies, engineering designs and third party engineering design reviews involving Water Supplies & Sewerage for Water PNG Ltd.

- Mt Hagen 4 Lane Road Water pipe line relocation Design (2018)

- Bumayong to Malahang proposed main feasibility (2018)

- Kokopo Town Sewerage Design Review(2017)

- Kokopo Town Sewage Treatment Pond Review & Design (2017).


Conducted various civil works maintenance and building construction works for private clients (2010 to 2015)


WATER SUPPLY OPERATIONS MANAGER

EDA RANU
01.2009 - 02.2010

Managed the operations of the 184 MLD water supply system for Port Moresby City's production, distribution, maintenance and capital works.

SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER

HEALTH DEPARTMENT (HSIP) - AUS AID
08.2008 - 01.2009

Managed the contracts, prepared scope of works compiled bid documents and over seen procurement through National Procurement Corporation (then CSTB) and conducted site supervision of contractors for Urban Clinics in Port Moresby's Tokara, Gerehu, Morata and PMGH Maternity Wards.

PROJECT MANAGER

WATER BOARD
01.2006 - 07.2008

Project Manager for ADB project Loan 1812 for Wabag Water Supply and Madang Sewerage System. Manged the Project Consultant though the design stages, checking and verifying the consultants designs, Managed the Project through its International Competitive Bidding according to ADB Guidelines.


Upon the construction awards over seen both the contractor and the project consultant and also conducted site supervision and commissioning of the Madang Sewerage and Wabag Water Supply projects.


conducted or compiled quarterly progress reports for the Bank.

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - DESIGNS & CONSTRUCTION

WATER BOARD
01.2000 - 02.2005

Was involved in conducting capital works feasibility studies, engineering designs, Bid documentations, Contract Management and Construction supervision of the Water Supply and Sewerage Capital Works Projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING

PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
LAE, MOROBE PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
11.1987

Skills

-MICROSOFT OFFICE

-HYDRAULIC & DRAINAGE DESIGN

-WATER & WASTE WATER TREATMENT DESIGN

-MATERIAL & BILL OF QUANTITIES TAKE OFFS

-SUB SOIL IMPROVEMENT

-PUMPING & PUMP STATION DESIGNS

-ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & CONTROLS

Affiliations

  • MEMBER IEPNG, REGISTERED ENGINEER # 076

Timeline

ENGINEERING ADVISOR

PROVINCIAL & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
03.2021 - Current

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

JGBBE CONSULTING ENGINEERS
04.2010 - 02.2020

WATER SUPPLY OPERATIONS MANAGER

EDA RANU
01.2009 - 02.2010

SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER

HEALTH DEPARTMENT (HSIP) - AUS AID
08.2008 - 01.2009

PROJECT MANAGER

WATER BOARD
01.2006 - 07.2008

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - DESIGNS & CONSTRUCTION

WATER BOARD
01.2000 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING

PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
CHRIS SIONI