I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a MSc in Water Pollution Control Technology.

I joined Biwater Treatment in February 2005 as a Senior Process Engineer and worked on UK Asset Management Plan schemes and the design stage for Managua Wastewater Treatment Works for the capital city of Nicaragua in Central America.

In May 2006, since I had prior overseas experience and ability in Spanish, I was able to transfer to Biwater International to work in the Americas region. I spent the first 6 months responsible for the commissioning of two 1000 litres/second potable water treatment works in the Dominican Republic.

Currently I am based in Nicaragua where I am the Mechanical and Electrical Manager of the Managua wastewater treatment works supervising a team of 45 local personnel. I have been here since November 2006 and will probably stay until the end of installation and commissioning in 2008.

Education:
MSc in Water Pollution Control Technology

Time with Biwater:
Two years

Pastimes: 
Travelling, researching development issues and going to the gym

I’ve been working at Biwater for nearly 3 years, having worked in the water industry in my home country of New Zealand and abroad since graduating University in 1997.

My work involves me in various aspects of potable and wastewater treatment plant design through to the construction and commissioning stage of any particular project.

Whilst I’m based in the UK office in Dorking, the majority of projects I work on are actually international which requires good communication with our local staff in any particular country and often travelling to these locations to collect information and measure data relevant to the design and also to commission or optimise operation of the plants once constructed.

Many of the projects we work on have a significant positive effect on local infrastructure which is a very rewarding part of the job.

Working at Biwater gives me the opportunity to travel, meet and liaise with individuals in the business on a global scale. This international depth of experience provides great learning opportunities and a very enjoyable work environment.

Education:
M. Tech., Bioprocess Engineering
B. Tech., Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering

Time with Biwater:
Three years

Pastimes: 
Music, windsurfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, personal fitness, sailing, badminton and squash.

I have been working at Biwater for almost four years as a Receptionist, having joined from a large local insurance company.

My work involves numerous tasks, including the operation of a busy switchboard, booking meeting rooms and greeting visitors at our Head Offices in Dorking and a variety of administration duties,

Biwater is a company with operations around the world and this gives me the opportunity to meet and talk to people from many different countries and cultures. 

Education:
Drama, Social Studies, Child Care, City and Guilds IT 

Years in current job:
Almost four years

Pastimes:
Cooking, reading and badminton