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Position:
Open
Career Objectives:
Currently looking for a challenging position in farm mechanization including pressurized and drip
irrigation systems, incorporating new pressure management strategies and techniques, in order to
make best use of my knowledge and competencies, towards
 establishing sustainable, environmental friendly and controlled farm mechanization and
irrigation systems,
 maximizing water resource utilization in agriculture,
 minimizing energy utilization through pressure management techniques, and
 harnessing renewable energy (wind and solar) for lifting and distribution of water for
agriculture as well as industrial application
CV – Herath Nimal Jayantha
Contact Detail:
E-mail
Telephone
herathmnj@gmail.com Land: +94 11 2933319
Mobile: +94 77 3429801
Permanent Address
H.M. Nimal Jayantha
31/7, Alwis Town
Hendala,
Wattala, Sri Lanka
Name
Fiest Name
Herath
Personnel Detail:
Sex: Male
Middle Name
Mudiyanselage
Date of Birth: 25.6.1952
Name
Nimal Jayantha
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Marital Status: Married
Note: I am still younger than 50 year old man. I am still managing to climb 15 m height tower on which my present wind rotor is being operated.
Carrier Profile:
 A versatile and results-oriented professional engineer who specializes project management and,
designing and installing variety of electromechanical systems/solutions in the fields of water supply
and distribution systems of irrigation and potable water, incorporating harnessing renewable energy
and ecofriendly waste disposal mechanisms, and processes of activated carbon and cement
production.
 Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and
challenging working environments
 Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate concisely, and
articulately at all levels
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Key Achievements:
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Design and installation of testing laboratory at Katugastota of Greater Kandy Water Supply
Project for testing of water meters and valves in complying with international standards,
Design and installation of testing laboratory at factory of Solex Engineering Enterprise for testing
of water pumps according to international standards,
Design and development of a axial flow pump powered by two wheel tractors at farm
Mechanization Research Centre, Mahailluppallama,
Developed theory of steering and penetration characteristic of single pointed plough
through extensive research programme at Silsoe College, UK and Farm Mechanization
Research Centre, Sri Lanka,
Designed and developed and, installed a wind pump which eliminates dynamic lateral
forces in cranking unit and imbalance pressure forces exerted on the pump, during up
and down strokes
Innovation of two machines-
 Small scale pulse processing machine – disseminated to Asian countries (India),
African countries (Kenya) and Latin America (Ecuador)
 Manual operated paddy seedling trans-planter disseminated to Asian countries
(India and Philippines) and African countries (Kenya)
Designed and installed small scale rice flour production plants starting from paddy
cleaning at Palugasdamane Co-Operative Society, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Skills:
Languages:
English
Sinhala
Reading
Fluent
Native
Writing
Fluent
Native
Understanding
Fluent
Native
Computer Skills:
MS Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Pro-Engineering, CAD/CAM, SAP
Release 4.6 for plant maintenance
Technical:
Competent engineer in the field of electromechanical engineering
Training:
Professional trainer in delivering competency based training
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Academic Qualifications:
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M.Sc. Agric. Engineering (Machinery)
Silsoe College, Cranfield Institute, England
September 1992
B.Sc. Engineering (Mechanical)
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
December 1980
Diploma in Production-oriented Design of Farm Machinery
International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training (ILO)
Italy &Ludhiyana Agricultural Engineering University, India
December, 1983
General Certificate of Education –Advance Level December 1975
Professional Qualifications:
Charted Engineer (Mechanical)
Institution of Engineers – Sri Lanka
Specialized Training Recieved:
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Alternative Fuels: Bio-gas production and application
Chengdu Bio-gas Training Centre, Chengdu, China
2 months
Design of Drying and Milling Equipments
College of Engineering and Industrial Technology
University of Philippines, Los Banos
Computer-Aided Design
CAD/CAM Centre, Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Professional Experience:
Management:
I was the deputy director of Farm Mechanization Research Centre, Department of Agriculture,
Mahailluppallama for the period of three years. Latter part of this period I worked as the acting
director of the centre. During this period
 Established goals and objectives in order to run the institutions smoothly and efficiently,
 Planed and implemented institutional work programmes optimizing all resources,
 Developed and formulated various types of projects implemented in agricultural and industrial
sectors through government and private institutions and NGOs’ under various donor agencies,
 Led all staff of the institution toward achieving institutional goals and objectives
Technical:
In water sector:
Greater Kandy Water Supply Project, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Katugastota, Sri
Lanka as consultant (Present assignment)
 Design, fabrication and installation of test apparatus for testing of water meters and
valves
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 Design and installation, and rehabilitation of potable water supply and distribution
systems in urban water supply schemes using pressure management techniques
 Develop Sri Lankan standard for water fittings and equipment, and working on
establishment of quality assurance mechanism in manufacturing as well as importing
water fittings and equipment
In farm mechanization, post harvest technology and food processing, as an Engineer, Deputy Director
and Acting Director of Farm Mechanization Research Centre (FMRC):
FMRC is the national institute of Sri Lanka to deal with farm mechanization in the country.
 formulated farm mechanization strategies and policies and advised the department of
Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture on implementing farm mechanization programmes,
 developed national standards for agricultural machinery and equipment,
 launched research and development on farm mechanization including irrigation, postharvest
processing and food processing,
 researched and selected farm mechanization and irrigation technologies to suite the country,
 tested and evaluated farm machinery and equipment on their performance and durability and
produced test reports,
 disseminated technologies to manufacturers, traders and farmers,
 dealt with integrated-farming systems, based on bio diversification and harnessing of
renewable energy such as bio gas, solar and wind power, (These systems are
incorporated with appropriate farm machinery and implements, irrigation systems and
postharvest processing machinery and equipment.)
I am with handful experiences in
 evaluation of project proposals on sustainable agriculture development and potable water
supply and distribution systems in Sri Lanka against their economics and technical feasibility,
 testing and evaluation and, selection of different types of water pumps and their accessories
such as pressure control valves, flow control valves, pressure sustaining valves, water hammer
surge arresters, air release valves, flow meters, different types of water filters etc, and
 procurement of material and equipment in relating to water supply and distribution systems,
food and seed processing plants and their equipments, farm machinery and, irrigation systems
and their equipment in relating domestic and commercial agriculture.
In cement production as a mechanical engineer – Sri Lanka Cement Corporation:
 Worked as active member of the team for modifying the kilns to replace diesel firing system by
coal powder firing system and, installation of electrostatic precipitator for removing dust from
exhaust gas of grinding mills (The coal conversion system involved coal grinding, powder feeding
and firing. The electrostatic precipitator was German design and was fabricated locally.),
 Involved in plant maintenance in order to keep mechanical and electrical equipment and
instruments in smooth running/operating condition,
 Designed and modified granular conveying systems and powder handing systems
In activated carbon production as Engineering Manager of Haycarb (Pvt) Ltd:
 I was totally responsible for plant modification in order to improve production process, towards
improving product quality, minimum energy consumed and, industry sustainability on
environmental pollution and supply of raw material (charcoal made out of coconut shells). My
outcomes were, always based on the concept of total solution.
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 Directly engaged in designing and installation of dust extraction systems and screening systems
of granular and powder carbon and, modification of crushing and grinding system of carbon.
In pump manufacturing as Chief Engineer of Solex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd:
 I was in top of the hierarchy to deal with all technical issues starting from casting to end up with
finish product. (Solex is one of two pump manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. Foundry is
having modern technologies in moulding, furnace and material testing. Some manufacturing
machining lines are automated with CNC machines.)
 Led technical staff to design and establish production lines including jigs and fixtures
 Directly dealt with design and testing of water pumps and their accessories and waste
management of foundry and factory.
 Designed and installed irrigation systems (automated drip and trickle irrigation systems and
sprinkler systems with variable speed pumps) and water supply systems for high rise buildings
and communal drinking water projects,
 Designed and installed waste water disposal systems, water treatment and filtering systems and
water recirculation systems in industries, hotels and domestic use,
 Procurement of water pumps and their relating equipment and, sewage machinery and
equipment
In consultancy as Managing Director of JB Agric Engineering (Pvt) Ltd:
I am now doing consultancies on project formulation and, design and installation of various types of
Elctro-Mechanical engineering projects involved in fields of
 water supply and distribution systems incorporated with waste water recycling and
disposal systems in domestic, hotels and industries, (All designs are based on the
concept of total water solutions with strategy of pressure management.)
 drainage and flood prevention systems,
 ecofriendly industrial waste disposal systems into air and surface water,
 wind energy harnessing (Wind turbines and water pumps with their structures),
 hydro power generation (Penstock, radial and sluice gates for water reservoirs/rivers in
hydro power and irrigation projects)
 farm mechanization including irrigation in domestic, commercial and national level
 postharvest technology
 food processing industries
 hydro power generation (Penstock, radial and sluice gates for water reservoirs/rivers in
hydro power and irrigation projects)
 dust extraction systems, and powder and granular material handling systems (specially
conveying and screening systems, I was one of member of SAP maintenance team of
Holcim Cement, Puttalama factory.),
Employment Record:
Place:
Greater Kandy Water Supply Project, Pahalakondadeniya, Katugastota, Sri
Lanka
Occupation:
Consultant
Period:
From July 2012 to date
Nature of work:
Supply and distribution of potable water
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Place:
JB Agric Engineering (pvt) Ltd, No.31/7, Alwis Town, Hendala, Wattala, Sri
Lanka
Occupation:
Managing Director
Period:
From August, 2005 to June, 2012
Nature of work:
Consultancies
Present Working Place:
NJS- Greater Kandy Water Supply Project- Sri Lanka
Place:
Solex Engineering (pvt) Ltd, No. 39, New Nuge Road, Peliyagoda, Colombo, Sri
Lanka
Occupation:
Period:
Nature of work:
Chief Engineer
From October, 2003 to September, 2005
Manufacture of water pumps and installation of water supply systems
Place:
Occupation:
Period:
Nature of work:
Haycarb (pvt) Ltd, No.400, Deans Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Engineering Manager
From September, 2000 to October, 2003
Production of activated carbon
Place:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation, Household Food
Security Project, UNDP-Food and Nutrition Unit, State Department of
Agriculture, The Gambia
UNV Specialist
From August, 1998 to December, 2000
Occupation:
Period:
Nature of work:
Food processing
Place:
Farm Mechanization Research Centre (FMRC), Department of Agriculture,
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Occupation:
Period:
Nature of work:
Engineer, Deputy Director and finally Director
From September, 1981 to July, 1998
Farm Mechanization
Place:
Occupation:
Period:
Nature of work:
Lanka Cement Ltd, Kankasanturai, Sri Lanka
Mechanical Engineer
From January, 1981 to September, 1981
Cement production
International Consultancies:
i. Three month-assignment at Agricultural Tool Factory, Ministry of Agriculture, Nepal, Under
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the project of Regional Network for Agricultural Machinery – Economic and Social Commission
for Asia and the Pacific – UNDP as an expert in Farm Mechanization,
Three month-assignment at the College of Engineering, UPLB, The Philippines, Under the
project of Regional Network for Agricultural Machinery (RNAM) –Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Agricultural Mechanization Development Program – UNDP
as an expert in Farm Mechanization,
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27 month-assignment at the Food and Nutrition Unit, State Department of Agriculture, The
Gambia, West Africa, under the project of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nation, UNDP, as a food processing engineer,
Five year collaborative work program of the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka and
International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropic (ICRISAT), India on pulse processing,
under funding of Asian Development Bank,
One Year-assignment at the Ministry of Vocational and Technical Training, Colombo under the
project of GOPA Consultants, Hindenburgring, Bad Homburg & MG Consultants, Colombo, Sri
Lanka as a curriculum development specialist (ADB funding Project).
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief,
these data correctly describe me, my qualification, and my experience.
H. M. Nimal Jayantha
Date:
April 10, 2015
Publications:
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Articles:
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A new small scale processor for pulses, Published at ICRISAT, India information bulletin No.
54 in 1998
Steering and penetration characteristics of single pointed plough, Research paper at Silsoe
college, England in 1992
Name:
A new small scale processor for pulses, Published at ICRISAT, India- SAT News
Issue No. 18 in 1995
Name:
A new small scale processor for pulses, Published in Crop to Pacessetter under
heading of Pigeonpea improvement at ICRISAT produced by ICRISAT for CGIAR King
Baudouin Award 1998 (It was the winner)
Paddy Trans Planter, RNAM News Letter-UNDP, No.36, December, 1998
Refries:
1. Dr. Julian Nanayakkara, Senior Lecturer, Kelaniya University
Telephone – 011 2236537 …. Available between 7 pm to 10 pm
2. Mr. Bimal Mudalige, Executive Director, Ceylinco Consumer Electronics Ltd
284/1, Godagama Road, Atturugiriya
E-mail: bimal673@gmail.com
Telephone – 077 7272003 …. Busy person
3. Mr. Sharm de Alwis, MD, Onesh Trading (Pvt) Ltd,
No. 100, Kent Road, Colombo 9
Telephone – 011 2687873 …. Can’t contact through mobile phone