Eng. Michael Kariuki
Manager Technology, Development and Operations at Kenya Petroleum Refinery Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Salim M.
Michael is a goal-oriented manager who expects foresight from his team. He leads by setting high standards of professionalism and creates opportunities for growth and development. He is compassionate and understanding, basically a friend to everyone. I am very honored to have worked under him and will forever be in his debt.
Salim M.
Michael is a goal-oriented manager who expects foresight from his team. He leads by setting high standards of professionalism and creates opportunities for growth and development. He is compassionate and understanding, basically a friend to everyone. I am very honored to have worked under him and will forever be in his debt.
Salim M.
Michael is a goal-oriented manager who expects foresight from his team. He leads by setting high standards of professionalism and creates opportunities for growth and development. He is compassionate and understanding, basically a friend to everyone. I am very honored to have worked under him and will forever be in his debt.
Salim M.
Michael is a goal-oriented manager who expects foresight from his team. He leads by setting high standards of professionalism and creates opportunities for growth and development. He is compassionate and understanding, basically a friend to everyone. I am very honored to have worked under him and will forever be in his debt.
Credentials
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteDec, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kenya Petroleum Refinery Ltd.
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Kenya
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager Technology, Development and Operations
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Oct 2019 - Present
Senior Management Role Business development Strategy and Operations Senior Management Role Business development Strategy and Operations
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Process Manager (Manager Technology)
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Feb 2010 - Sep 2019
Leading the Process Engineering team at Kenya Petroleum Refineries. Leading a team that offers technical solutions in the Operation, Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Optimisation of the refining process and hydrocarbon tankage and movement systems Technical incharge by provision of technical solution to operate the refinery in a safe and efficient way, maintaining high plant integrity. I drive the implementation of proposals for improvement and cost saving measures, energy efficient systems, Health, safety and environmental considerations and being key at reviewing and adoption of new technologies at the refinery.Focal person between KPRL and manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, service providers and new technologies. Show less
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Process Engineer
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Jul 2005 - Jan 2010
Process Technologist for the Distillation, reforming, hydrotreating, Oil Movement and utilities units. Roles included:*Process Monitoring, Process optimization and troubleshooting. *Generation and review of new projects and modifications proposals in line with applicable engineering codes and standards.*Initiating, coordinating and controlling test runs to identify bottlenecks and set limits for efficient and safe plant operation* Planning, coordination and execution of capacity test runs, catalysts regeneration activities and process improvements operations. * Equipment and Process Design, liaising with relevant vendors, licensors and technical support teams. Procurement, construction and commissioning support* Quality, Health, Safety and environment auditor. * Regular review of Standard Operating Procedures, guiding and training of plant operators Show less
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Production Supervisor
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May 2004 - Jun 2005
A company that manufactures sulphuric acid and associated chemicals. A company that manufactures sulphuric acid and associated chemicals.
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Production Supervisor
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Jun 2002 - Apr 2004
Chandaria Industries Limited deals with recycling of used paper to produce sanitary tissues and towels. My roles included overseeing the recycling and conversion processes, planning for labor and material and assisting the factory manager for efficient operation of the plant including maintenance activities. I provided support in the construction, commissioning and operation of the de-inking plant, being the pioneer operator. Chandaria Industries Limited deals with recycling of used paper to produce sanitary tissues and towels. My roles included overseeing the recycling and conversion processes, planning for labor and material and assisting the factory manager for efficient operation of the plant including maintenance activities. I provided support in the construction, commissioning and operation of the de-inking plant, being the pioneer operator.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
University of Nairobi
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1997 - 2002
Moi University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical and Process Engineering
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