Senior Technical Crew: 80+ Yrs Exp Operating Base: Likuni, Lilongwe, Malawi
80+ Years
Combined Field Expertise
B.Sc. Level
Water Resources Engineering Leadership
100% In-House
Dedicated Rig & Compressor Crew

Technical Leadership Profiles

Our permanent technical personnel manage every facet of field survey, rig operations, compressor dynamics, pump testing, and civil headworks.

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Mr. Dalitso Mandanda

Lead Engineer & Hydrogeologist
B.Sc. in Water Resources Management & Development | 12+ Years Experience

Specializes in scientific hydrogeological assessments, geophysical resistivity inversion modeling, water distribution system design, environmental compliance, and overall project management. Leads all exploratory siting and engineering certifications.

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Mr. Sebastien Njerengo

Drilling Supervisor & Pump Testing Specialist
25 Years Field Experience

A 25-year industry veteran with unrivaled technical expertise in multi-formation drilling supervision, technical compliance, hydrodynamic yield testing, and step-drawdown logging according to Ministry of Water standards.

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Mr. Gabriel Banda

Chief Rig Operator (Driller)
15 Years Field Experience

Highly proficient in heavy rig operations across crystalline basement and sedimentary formations, specialized DTH hammer handling, mud circulation management, site safety protocols, and precision well construction.

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Mr. Gerald Kadewere

Compressor Operator & Crew Lead
15 Years Field Experience

Specialist in high-pressure air compressor management, pneumatic system maintenance, site crew logistics, high-volume air surging, and well development operations.

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Mr. Christopher Smoke

Civil Works Lead Technician
15 Years Field Experience

Expert in reinforced concrete apron construction, headworks structural integrity, sanitary soak-away drainage pits, elevated water tower foundations, and water distribution network civil works.

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Mr. Joseph Daka

Drilling Technical Assistant
15 Years Field Experience

Handles essential site setup, drill string handling, casing and gravel pack placement, geological sample collection, and operational workflow management on active drilling sites.

Site Safety, Quality Assurance & Compliance

Our field operations adhere strictly to the guidelines set forth by the Malawian Ministry of Water and Sanitation, the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA), and international occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.

  • Rig Rigor & Maintenance: Routine pre-drilling inspections and preventative maintenance on all hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Aquifer Protection: Sanitary sealing of upper unconsolidated formations using pure bentonite and cement grout to prevent surface contamination.
  • Lithological Logging: Detailed sampling every 2 meters for stratigraphical and geological archiving.

In-House Crew Advantage

Unlike intermediaries who broker drilling contracts and subcontract to third-party operators, Freshwater Drilling Contractors deploys its own permanent, bonded engineering staff.

Direct Line to Lead Engineer:
Mr. Dalitso Mandanda personally inspects geophysical data and supervises critical drilling milestones.