Experience

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  KI ENERGYTECH

  • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Solar and Electrical Engineer (Business Development Engineer)

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • Nairobi County, Kenya

    1. Lead the Business Development team in improving business performance within Eastern Africa by preparing effective proposals, presentations, demonstrations and sales tools on business development opportunities.2. Establish and maintain a customer relations management database in the Eastern African Market. 3. I design, install and commissioning C&I, Residential and Water pumping solar systems based on data received input from the surveys done.4. Perform relevant software simulations on PVsyst, Homer, Etap and other relevant software to support solar designs and technical recommendations.5. Providing technical specifications for purchasing equipment and materials.6. Preparing BOMs, technical and financial proposals and drawings for various projects.7. Coordinate with the Installation team to ensure successful implementation of all projects.8.Support in as-built BOMs and drawings for various contractor sites.9. Performing analytical work in such is a way that is communicable to your clients and colleagues.10. Conducting site surveys, reporting, inspection and commissioning of solar systems around Kenya.

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  PowerGen Renewable Energy

  • Kenya
  • Utilities
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Design Engineer

    • Jan 2020 - Sep 2023

    ● Support in designing solar systems and distribution networks based on data received input from the Project Execution team, Project Managers or Commercial & Industrial solar team● Designs and implement Medium and Low Voltage power distribution systems● Perform relevant software simulations to support designs and technical recommendations● Provide technical specifications for purchasing equipment and materials.● Support in preparing BOMs and drawings for various projects.● Coordinate with the Installation team to ensure successful implementation of all projects.● Support in as-built BOMs and drawings for various contractor sites.● Support in analytical work in such is a way that is communicable to your clients and colleagues.● Support Project Execution in site surveys, reporting, inspection and commissioning of solar systemsaround Africa.● Ensure that mini-grids are designed and deployed in adherence to applicable mini-grid standards.

  • Engineering Associate Trainee

    • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

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  China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)

  • Voi - Taita Taveta, Kenya

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer

    • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
    • Voi - Taita Taveta, Kenya

    • Layout of sub-station • Knowledge on High Voltage, Low Voltage lines and Switch gear operation • Operation and Maintenance of Substation Equipment (i.e. CT, VT, Reactors, CBs, Capacitor banks, Relays, Bus bars and Isolators) • Operation and Maintenance of Transformers (i.e. Oil tests, Transformer configuration)• Operation and Maintenance of generators • Knowledge on battery systems and chargers• Knowledge on SCADA system. • Knowledge on Standby generators and UPS system. • Knowledge on motors• Knowledge on earthing and lighting systems• Fault diagnosis and repairs including broken conductor fuses and cutouts

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  Matrix Vision Systems Ltd

  • Nairobi

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer

    • Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Nairobi

    • Providing solar powered solutions.• Providing design, installation, inspection, and service/maintenance of special hazard fire protection systems.• Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as controllers• Providing design, installation, inspection, and service/maintenance of for structured cabling, fiber optics, server rooms & building systems.• Designs and implements power distribution systems to suit the clients buildingenvironment.• Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as controllers• Design and installation of “wireless systems”.• Design and planning services for the delivery of IP networks. These include layer 2/3 switched and router designs.• installation, inspection, and service/maintenance of a variety of Access Control solutions such as ZkTeco, Impro, Rosslare, Anviz Controllers and Software.• designs and implements a variety of CCTV and IP Surveillance Systems.

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  KickStart International

  • NAIROBI

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer

    • Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
    • NAIROBI

    1.To performs routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systemsequipment.2. To install active solar systems, including pumps.3. Assemble solar arrays, panels, or support structures, as specified.4. To activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.5. Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.6. Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.7. Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as controllers8. Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.9. Determine photo-voltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations and site conditions10. Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.11. Supervise practical tests giving key results which feed into design iteration.

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  KenGen Kenya

  • NAIROBI

  • Electrical Engineering Trainee

    • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
    • NAIROBI

    1.Motor tests and Rewinding i.e Insulation resistance tests, bearing tests2.Operation and Maintenance of Transformers( i.e Oil tests, Transformer configuration)3.Operation and Maintenance of generators4. Operation and Maintenance of Motors i.e bearing replacement, dirt removal, phase current, lubrication5.Knowledge on Standby generators6. Occupational Health and safety7.Knowledge on lighting systems8.Knowledge on control circuits9.Knowledge on electrical tests10. operation of Gas turbine Plant11. Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems

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  Kenya Power

  • nairobi

  • Electrical Engineering Trainee

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
    • nairobi

    1. Construction of High and low overhead lines (11kv and 33kv)2. installation of underground and overhead service cables, phasing out of 11kv repaired cables and trace maintenance.3.installing and repairing of air break switches4.capturing hot spots by means of thermo cameras and correction of hotspots5. measurements of Earthing, voltage level of transformers6.Fault diagnosis and repairs includingbroken conductors fuses and cutouts7. wayleasves clearance along feeders and fuse changing and installation of carriers8. safety procedures/precautions undertaking during outages9. line inspection of rotten poles and replacement10. erection of poles, meter reading and installation

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  KenGen Kenya

  • KINDARUMA POWER STATION

  • Electrical Engineering Trainee

    • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
    • KINDARUMA POWER STATION

    1.Layout of Power Stations2.Operation and Maintenance of Transformers3.Operation and Maintenance of generators4.Knowledge on battery systems and chargers5.Knowledge on Standby generators6.Knowledge on motors7.Knowledge on lighting systems8.Knowledge on control circuits9.Knowledge on electrical tests