VINRA WAMPAI
Vanimo
Summary
A graduate Civil Engineer at Papua New Guinea University of Technology, studying elective courses in Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, Timber & Masonry Design, and Bridge Engineering. Gained practical experience through a 2-month industrial training with New Britain Palm Oil Limited in earthworks and road maintenance. A highly organized and detail-oriented individual, skilled in multitasking, time management, and teamwork. Enthusiastic about learning, facing challenges, and contributing to both personal and organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
School of Civil Engineering – Geotech Laboratory
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with performing different soil tests
- Observed and assisted with other concrete tests
Student Trainee
School of Civil Engineering – Lae Microzonation (Geoscience Australia & Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management)
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Deployed earthquake sensors
- Organized sensor data for analysis
PNGOUT Team Participant
PNG Road Transportation Management System (RoTIMS)
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted PNG RoTIMS National Team to Conduct Road Inventory for the Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Trainee Civil Engineer
Earthworks and Road Maintenance Section, New Britain Palm Oil Limited
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Project planning and scoping
- Progress work reports
- Assisted with administrative operations
Designer’s Assistant
NGBC Paradise Runway, Port Moresby
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported the head designer in the creation and design development
- Preparation of the Runway show by organizing and managing wardrobe logistics
- Problem solving skills
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honors) - Civil Engineering (Honors)
PNG University of Technology
Lae04-2025
High School - undefined
Passam National High School
01.2019
Secondary School - undefined
Don Bosco (Vanimo) Secondary School
01.2017
Primary School - undefined
Vanimo Primary School
01.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD software
- Sketch Up software
- Solid works software
- Microsoft Office software
- Computer literate
- Team Collaboration
- Independent worker
- Self-motivated
Certification
- PNGOUT RoTIMS Certificate of Participation
- IEPNG Membership Certificate
- Grade 10 and 12 Certificates
- Bachelors of Civil Engineering (Honors) degree
LANGUAGES
English Language
Tok Pisin
Chinese language proficiency: HSK 2 level
References
Miriz Betasolo, Head of School of Civil Engineering Department, miriz.betasolo@pnguot.ac.pg, +675 70508254, Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Jesmah Kepou, Lab Supervisor of School of Civil Engineering Soils Laboratory, jesmah.kepou@pnguot.ac.pg, +675 81738506, Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Paschal Koska, Earthworks and Road Maintenance Manager, NBPOL, paschal.koska.simdarbyplantation.com, +6757057628, New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL)
Koim Wilson, Project Superintendent, Earthworks and Road Maintenance NBPOL, koimtemal.gmail.com, +675 73167469, New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL)
Affiliations
Miss Vinra Wampai is a Financial Member of IEPNG admitted as Student of the Institution of Engineers Papua New Guinea Inc. and is entitled to the privileges of the grade in accordance with the Constitution, Regulations and Rules of the Institution until 17 July 2026.
Timeline
Lab Assistant
School of Civil Engineering – Geotech Laboratory
11.2024 - 11.2024
Student Trainee
School of Civil Engineering – Lae Microzonation (Geoscience Australia & Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management)
11.2024 - 11.2024
PNGOUT Team Participant
PNG Road Transportation Management System (RoTIMS)
06.2024 - 06.2024
Trainee Civil Engineer
Earthworks and Road Maintenance Section, New Britain Palm Oil Limited
12.2023 - 12.2023
Designer’s Assistant
NGBC Paradise Runway, Port Moresby
09.2023 - 09.2023
High School - undefined
Passam National High School
Secondary School - undefined
Don Bosco (Vanimo) Secondary School
Primary School - undefined
Vanimo Primary School
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honors) - Civil Engineering (Honors)
PNG University of Technology
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