Edwin Mburu
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Results-driven heavy equipment operator with 14+ years of experience in construction, mining, and high-security logistics (UN/US military). Expert in operating excavators, bulldozers, 3T-16T forklifts, loaders, water trucks, and dump trucks for airfield repairs, cargo handling, and quarry operations. Proven track record in preventive maintenance, safety compliance (OSHA, UN, military standards), and team leadership. Adept in loading/offloading aircraft, sea container logistics, and camp road maintenance under demanding conditions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ra International United Nation Mission
Somalia
03.2019 - 10.2025
- Safety & Compliance: Followed strict UN and military protocols for hazardous material handling and equipment safety checks.
- Pre and Post Inspection: Performed pre- and post-shift equipment inspections, ensuring safety compliance and operational readiness.
- UN Cargo Logistics: Loading/offloading aircraft and sea containers using 3T-16T forklifts, ensuring timely supply delivery for UN missions.
- Camp Infrastructure: Maintaining access roads, drainage systems, and storage areas under strict UN safety protocols.
- Preventive Maintenance: Reduced equipment downtime by 25% through proactive inspections and log keeping.
- US Military Airfield Repairs: Operated Loaders, compactors, and excavators to repair runways/taxiways in a high-security military environment.
- Sea Container Handling: Managed logistics storage and transport of sea containers using heavy forklifts and loaders with attachments.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Al Jaber Group LLC
Doha
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Successfully completing project on time and within budget by effectively operating various heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders and forklifts
- Performed routine checks and maintenance tasks on all assigned heavy equipment, ensuring longevity and reliability of machinery.
- Operated 40-ton excavators and D8 bulldozers for the Lusail Expressway construction, moving 500+ cubic meters daily.
- Performed precision excavation for underground utilities across 5+ urban sites.
- Conducted quarry operations, material transport, and site preparation in extreme desert conditions.
- Maintaining and inspecting equipment regularly to ensure safe and reliable performance, resulting to zero accidents or breakdowns during operations.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing vegetation and debris
- Safely changed attachments and made adjustments on excavators, bobcat and backhoe loader.
- Located underground services such as wires and pipes prior beginning work.
- Demonstrating agility and adaptability in working in different job sites and terrain types from construction sites to crushing pit
Heavy Equipment Operator
Karsan Ramji& sons limited
Kenya
09.2011 - 02.2016
- Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed removal of overburden, open-pit drilling, rock removal, and material transport with dump trucks/wheel loader.
- Ensured efficient aggregate processing while meeting strict production deadlines.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools in the crushing plant.
- Led a 3-machine team producing 3,500 tons/day of aggregate for Mombasa port expansion.
- Improving efficiency and productivity through continuous training and learning on new equipment and techniques, resulting in cost saving and improved productivity.
- Saved company huge amount of money per year on maintenance cost by training junior operators on safe equipment operation on open pit quarry.
- Demonstrating good teamwork and communication skills by coordinating with other operators, supervisors and contractors to achieve project goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Equipment Operation
Institute Of Applied Technology
Kenya, KenyaSkills
- Aircraft and sea container handling
- Preventive maintenance and repairs
- Safety and compliance
- Material handling and movement
- Attention to detail
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe equipment operation
- Rigging knowledge
- Multitasking proficiency
- Utility location
- Excavation
Personal Information
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ra International United Nation Mission
03.2019 - 10.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Al Jaber Group LLC
04.2016 - 12.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Karsan Ramji& sons limited
09.2011 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Equipment Operation
Institute Of Applied Technology