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Jacob Sitemo

Berkeley,USA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Projects & Maintenance Engineer

Puma Energy
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams of over 20 members, ensuring timely delivery of projects within budget constraints.
  • Improved operational efficiency through optimized mechanical systems for the depots and retail sites.

Focus Areas:
Engineering - Projects Management, Construction and Maintenance.
Operations - Depot Operation (Oil and Gas Receiving, Storage, Distribution, and Management).
Dar es Salaam Terminal Operations (Tanzania) - HSSE, Dispatch, Stock and Stock Management, Loading and Truck Inspections, Tank Farm, and Terminal Maintenance.

Service Station Operations - Customer Service and Stock Management.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Identified root causes of technical issues, enhancing system reliability and performance significantly.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

B2Gold Namibia
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Improved operational efficiency and minimized equipment downtime, ensuring 99% availability.

Education

Master of Engineering - Advanced Energy Technology

University of California
Berkeley, CA, USA
12.2024

Fulbright Pre-Academic Program English Certificate -

Syracuse University
New York
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Namibia
12.2022

Skills

  • SolidWorks & Python
  • Project management
  • Energy systems optimization

Projects

  • Transportation Constraints on Namibia's Transition to Cleaner Energy (07/2024 - 08/2024)
    Researched short- and long-term strategies for energy sector decarbonization to advance emission reduction goals.
  • Machine Learning Tools for Modeling Energy Transport and Conversion Processes (08/2024 – 12/2024)
    Simulated a solar and gas turbine power system, optimizing energy transport and conversion efficiency.
  • Design and Fabrication of a Portable Air Conditioner (01/2022 – 12/2022)
    Achieved a 6.5°C reduction in room temperature.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Climate Change Research: Investigating carbon dioxide capture technologies.
  • Coding and Programming: Applying programming skills to project-based tasks.
  • Networking Development: Actively building professional networks for collaboration.

Timeline

Projects & Maintenance Engineer

Puma Energy
07.2023 - 07.2024

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb
01.2023 - 04.2023

Mechanical Engineering Intern

B2Gold Namibia
07.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Engineering - Advanced Energy Technology

University of California

Fulbright Pre-Academic Program English Certificate -

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Namibia
Jacob Sitemo