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Ester Nakapipi
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Ester Nakapipi

Engineer
Oranjemund,Namibia

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Desired job title

Maintenance SupervisorReliability EngineerAssistant EngineerProject EngineerEngineering Supervisor

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Full timePart timeContract workGig workConsultingVolunteerSeasonal work

Location preference

On-siteRemoteHybrid
Location: AustraliaUnited KingdomUSAIrelandLithuania
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary range

70000/yr - 200000/yr

Important to me

Career advancementCompany culturePersonal development programmesWork-life balancePaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam building / company retreats

Summary

Driven engineer in training with strong foundation in problem-solving and analytical skills, complemented by hands-on project management experience. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Dedicated to applying engineering expertise to create innovative and impactful solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work history

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Namibia Diamond Corporation (NAMDEB)
Oranjemund, Namibia
2023.10 - Current
  • Completed structured rotational training across mining value chain, including Safety, Environment, Technical Training, Geology, Exploration, Mine Survey, Mine Planning, Metallurgy (1 year & 5 months within Treatment Plant), Engineering Workshops, Mining, and Earthmoving (in progress).
  • Led teams in maintenance, treatment operations and operational planning, ensuring efficiency and safety protocols were met.- Asset Management Officer/Maintenance Planning, Foreman (Metallurgy & Engineering Workshops), Assistant Engineer, Section Engineer, and Foremen & Engineer standbys.
  • Planned and coordinated plant routine maintenances (services), shutdowns and emergency breakdown.
  • Conducted incident investigations and managed risk assessments to improve workplace safety.
  • Developed and reviewed Job Risk Assessments (JRAs), SLAMs, Planned Task Observations (PTOs), and conducted Visible Felt Leadership (VFLs) to ensured compliance with safety standards and work competency.
  • Contributed to operational improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, productivity, and plant asset performance i.e. Air Cannon Installation to prevent plant chute blockages.
  • Promote, lead safety engagements, and provide guidance and support to employees and business partners.
  • Support departmental budgeting & compiling workshop level budget forecasts
  • Managed critical spare parts requirements and inventory.
  • Promote and drive cost saving initiatives. - Cost analysis
  • Data analytics for process improvement (Time Usage Model) to understand delay trends and improve downtime.
  • Prepared and compiled technical reports, Defect Elimination (Root Cause Analysis (Causal Tree) & jackknifes), project charters, scopes of work, schedules, and performance trackers.
  • Promote environmental compliance- Waste Management & Spillage Controls

Product Support Service Representative Trainee-EPG

Barloworld Equipment Namibia
Walvis Bay, Namibia
2021.01 - 2023.09
  • Conducted regular customer visits, building strong relationships with key decision makers.
  • Managed customer accounts, identified leads, and converted opportunities into sales.
  • Promoted dealership services and solutions tailored to customer needs.
  • Scheduled maintenance and conducted equipment inspection using CAT tools (CAT Inspect etc.).
  • Advised customers on repairs, warranties, lifecycle planning & cost saving strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records in CRM systems to track visits, opportunities, and sales pipeline.
  • Coordinated with Parts, Service, and Equipment Management teams to support customer requirements.
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and quote conversion.

Graduate Trainee

Barloworld Equipment Namibia
JOHANESSBURG, South Africa
2018.03 - 2022.12
  • Completed structured rotations across Rebuild Centres and Parts Warehouses, gaining hands-on experience in equipment rebuild processes, inventory management, and operational support while contributing to business improvement projects and underwent various technical training programmes at Barloworld Equipment PJB Learning Academy.
  • Extracted, analysed, and reported on KPIs for Namibian plants, identifying trends and supporting operational improvements.
  • Supported inventory management through cycle counts, bin audits, and warehouse operations (inbound/outbound logistics).
  • Led surplus inventory return projects, coordinating international shipments to Grimbergen, Belgium.
  • Planned & coordinated Oranjemund depot establishment (from Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund).
  • Collaborated with technical and operational teams to improve service delivery, inventory accuracy, and customer support functions.
  • Ensured compliance with standard processes & supported cross-functional operational tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Sustainable Energy Systems

Namibia University of Science & Technology
Namibia
2021.02 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power System)

University of Johanessburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
2016.01 - 2016.12

Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power System

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
2013.01 - 2014.12

Bachelor of Science - Power Systems

Namibia University of Science & Technology
Windhoek, Namibia
2010.01 - 2012.12

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis (RCAs)
  • Asset management KPI analysis
  • Shutdown & maintenance planning
  • Time Usage Model (TUM) analysis
  • Spare parts & inventory management
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Safety management & risk assessment
  • Standards, Procedures & Compliance
  • Team leadership
  • SafeSentry and Isometrix
  • Power BI, SAP, SCADA & ETAP
  • CAT Electronic Technician (ET)
  • SIS, HIS, TMI, AMT & COMPASS

Languages

Afrikaans
Elementary
A2

Interests

Personal Development

Reading

Health & Fine Dining

Travelling

Cultural Exchanges

REFERENCE(S)

GIFT KANDUKIRA

Namibia Diamond Corporation | Divisional Engineer (E&I)

Phone: +264 (81) 127 3273 | +264 (81) 208 8432 | +264 (63) 239292

Email: Gift.Kandukira@namdeb.com

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjijandjewa-gift-kandukira-330aaa278/

JOHAN FOURIE

Barloworld Equipment Namibia | Global Key Account Manager

Phone: +264 (81) 143 8049 | +264 (64) 285 301

Email: jofourie@bw-eq.com

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-fourie-82b398321/

PROF JAMES KATENDE

Namibia University of Science and Technology | Professor Renewable Energy Systems

Phone: +264 (81) 202 7628 | +264 (61) 207 2537

Email: jkatende@nust.na

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskatende/

https://febe.nust.na/prof-james-katende

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Affiliations

Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN)

Timeline

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Namibia Diamond Corporation (NAMDEB)
2023.10 - Current

Master of Science - Master of Sustainable Energy Systems

Namibia University of Science & Technology
2021.02 -

Product Support Service Representative Trainee-EPG

Barloworld Equipment Namibia
2021.01 - 2023.09

Graduate Trainee

Barloworld Equipment Namibia
2018.03 - 2022.12

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power System)

University of Johanessburg
2016.01 - 2016.12

Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power System

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2013.01 - 2014.12

Bachelor of Science - Power Systems

Namibia University of Science & Technology
2010.01 - 2012.12

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