Experience

• 

  Centurion Systems Ltd

  • New Rehema House, Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi

  • Sales and Customer Support Engineer

    • Dec 2022 - Present
    • New Rehema House, Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi

    Configure estimates and quotations for each projects and client requestsLead a team in field visits to customers and providing solutions to customer issues Conduct site surveys of cabling, power and equipment for various projectsResponding to customer requests for information and quotations including completion of any RFP, orders, deliveries and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• 

  Highlands Drinks Limited

  • Nyeri, Kenya

  • Plant Engineer

    • Dec 2019 - Nov 2022
    • Nyeri, Kenya

    Maintained job plans, work schedules and specifications and understanding equipment/material lead times and interdependence of various departments. Led a team in troubleshooting and repair on equipment and machinery failure.Provided quality assurance checks and also coached department staff as required.Represented the interests of the company in a professional manner and ensured quality work while maintaining good relationship with contractors and suppliers.Maintained maintenance records related to maintenance activities including work orders and maintenance history. Coordinated the procurement of materials, supplies and services and controlled timely delivery to job site.Worked with other maintenance members to ensure improved turnaround on breakdowns and improved equipment availabilityLed a team in design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and machineryFollowed up on tasks and maintenance requests to completionCoordinated daily, weekly and annual employee schedules and breaks.Coordinated safety rules observance and adherence by the staff.Inspected of equipment components to verify their quality and safety.

• 

  United Bottlers Company, Coca-Cola

  • Mogadishu, Somalia

  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer

    • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
    • Mogadishu, Somalia

    Troubleshooting Electrical problems and putting effective solutions in place Ensured resolution of problems and breakdowns in motor control centers, variables frequency drives, PLC controls, equipment and machine installationsFollowed up on tasks and maintenance requests to completion Installed and commissioned Ozone generating facility for the Coca-Cola bottled water production line.Installed and commissioned a new KHS product mixing unit for Coca-Cola products

• 

  Compact Poles & services Ltd

  • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Factory Manager/Electrical Engineer

    • Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
    • Nairobi County, Kenya

    Provided day-to-day leadership on operation and maintenance teamsPrepared monthly and quarterly reports for top management on product specifications and plant capabilities Followed up on employee performance, employee training and developments. Contributed to team effort and team work within the production areas and the factoryRecognized and identified business needs in relation to staff performance, scheduling and training. Led team in installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systemsCoordinated and communicated tasks and project requirements to external contractors.Coordinated daily, weekly and monthly employee schedules and breaks.Ensured adherence to safety procedures by all staff and visitors.

• 

  Richfield Engineering Limited- Kenya

  • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Electrical Engineer

    • Oct 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Nairobi County, Kenya

    Led the engineering team in the installations, testing and commissioning of new equipment and machinery to the satisfaction of the customer.Carried site preparation for the engineering requirements for the installations, inspections and commissioning to client specificationsRead blue prints and electrical drawings, prepared electrical drawings, drawings interpretations and installation reviews to meet client requirementsCarried out electrical installation works for 30 million liters capacity oil terminal tank farm for Lerexcom Petroleum Ltd at Matadi inland port DR Congo

• 

  Del Monte Kenya Ltd

  • Thika, Kiambu, Kenya

  • Senior Departmental Head, Engineering

    • Jul 2009 - Sep 2015
    • Thika, Kiambu, Kenya

    Led the electrical team day to day electrical support services to ensure timely scheduled and preventative maintenance and technical support to the manufacturing and plantation operationsCoordinated with various departments to schedule planned maintenance activities to minimize production breakdown times. Maintained records related to maintenance activities including work orders and maintenance history. Supervised the electrical team in troubleshooting of equipment and machinery breakdowns to ensure timely resolutions for the factory and plantationsLed the maintenance team in ensuring timely response, troubleshooting and resolution of reported equipment breakdowns.Managed electrical power utilities and stand-by generators within the manufacturing facility and plantationsManaged electrical requirements for maintenance of utility services, installations, inspections and repairs of all electrical installations and machinery.Reviewed maintenance schedules and coordinated daily, weekly and annual employee schedules and breaks to ensure operational support at optimal levels

• 

  East African Breweries Ltd

  • Ruaraka, Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Technical Team Leader

    • Nov 2005 - Jun 2008
    • Ruaraka, Nairobi County, Kenya

    Led team in carrying out troubleshooting and ensured resolution of reported equipment breakdown and failuresWorked with other team members on scheduled maintenance activities to minimize plant down times. Participated in the installation and commissioning of a new KHS bottling line for alcohol spirit.Kept detailed records of all works activities done and works history.

• 

  Tata Chemicals Magadi Soda Company Ltd

  • Magadi, Kajiado County, Kenya

  • Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

    • May 2003 - Oct 2005
    • Magadi, Kajiado County, Kenya

    Supported the day-to-day operations by efficiently responding to breakdowns and carrying out troubleshooting to ensure minimal plant stoppagesPlanned and undertook corrective and preventive maintenance activities for better productivity, safety, efficiency to plantPrepared daily, weekly and monthly detailed records of all maintenance doneAdhered to all safety rules and laws

• 

  Firestorm East Africa (1969) Ltd

  • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Electrical Engineer

    • Feb 1998 - Apr 2003
    • Nairobi County, Kenya

    Installed, maintained and repaired electrical equipment and systems. Troubleshooted electrical problems and put effective solutions in place. Read blue prints, technical drawings and electrical specifications for equipment Installed wiring fixtures and control systems for equipment and buildings

• 

  Switchgear and Controls Ltd

  • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Workshop Engineer

    • Feb 1997 - Jan 1998
    • Nairobi County, Kenya

    Read blue prints, electrical drawings and interpreted electrical code specifications Electrical Panel Design, layout and drawing preparations Kept detailed records of all tasks done on day-to-day basisPreparation of the bill of material and costing on customer projects