Melvin Marangu

Power Solutions Analyst at ATC Africa
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, KE

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Credentials

  • Licensed Solar Photovoltaic Technician-T3 -EPRA/SPVT/00869
    EPRA
    Mar, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Electrical Worker -C1-EPRA/EW/07110
    EPRA
    Mar, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • South Africa
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Power Solutions Analyst
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Kenya
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Power Analyst
      • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

      ATC provides infrastructure for wireless and broadcast communications .Providing customized solutions through in-building systems, outdoor distributed antenna systems and other right-of-way options, managed rooftops and services that speed network deployment. Key Roles. -Strategic power planning . -Ensuring power systems operate efficiently and reliably. -Ensuring power margins as required for growth of PaaS(Power as a Service). -Site level and Network performance monitoring and reporting. -Research and development. -Testing of new technologies ,configurations and solutions. -Developing power plans. -Support of field operations. -Power projects support. Show less

    • Kenya
    • Telecommunications
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Power Support Engineer
      • Aug 2019 - Feb 2021

      Adrian is a Power and ICT Company based in Nairobi Kenya. Providing build and maintenance works to service companies ;Safaricom PLC,Kenya Power and Lighting Company(KPLC),Kenya Generating Power Company(kenGen),Kenya Electricity Transmission Company(Ketraco),Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Authority(REREC). Design ,procurement ,construction and maintenance of solar power plants for commercial and industrial power users.Installed projects at over 2.5MW. Key Roles: -Technical support on Rectification,inversion,stabilisation ,Aircon ,energy storage and switchgear systems. - Commercial support on energy management,energy storage,power optimization and stabilization,electrical building services,renewable energy generation and utilisation ,power plant operations and maintenance. -Collecting market data , trends then preparing status reports after analyzing. -Understanding policies within the power and energy sector then preparing status reports. -Assist sales team in leads qualification process. -Participate in developing proposals ,brochures and attending clients meetings. -Provide technical product support to sales team. -Prepare response to quotations and proposals on power and energy business. Show less

    • New Zealand
    • Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Junior Engineer
      • Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

      Enatel is a DC Power Systems company based in Christchurch, Newzealand. With key markets across continents serving: Telecommunications, Utilities, Transport, Mining and Gas industries. Key Roles; -Design of Telecom 48V systems (Hybrid,Non-Hybrid) for both indoor and outdoor applications. -Industrial (110V) DC power systems mainly used in power utilities. -Technical Response to Request for Quotations & Proposals on DC Systems for Telcos across Africa. -Preparing status report on industry trends. -System Presentations to clients. -Doing Proof of Concept for Various Systems. -Remote training of system users. -Developing Training Manuals. -Technical Support to field technicians. -Fault analysis and documentation. Show less

    • Kenya
    • Telecommunications
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Graduate Trainee
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

      Gained skills and knowledge in -Generator preventive and corrective maintenance.Perkins Engine,Lister Engine,Stamford & Leroy somer alternators winding configurations. -Assembly of electrical switchgear in panel boards and cabinets -Rollout of Base tranceiver stations - Energy storage systems used in critical network infrastructure Secondary batteries (Lead-Acid,Nickel-Cadmium,Nickel Chloride,Lithium types),Flow batteries,supercapacitors. -Power Conversion systems (Rectification,Inversion,Stabilization,Regulation) -Solar photovoltaic systems -Operations and Maintenance. Show less

    • Electrician
      • May 2017 - Sep 2017

      Coming up with bill of quantities for various power installations. Residential and commercial premises Electrical Wiring upto four storey. Follow up on applicants utility connections. Commisioning tests to installations (Continuity,polarity,earth fault loop impedance,insulation) Coming up with bill of quantities for various power installations. Residential and commercial premises Electrical Wiring upto four storey. Follow up on applicants utility connections. Commisioning tests to installations (Continuity,polarity,earth fault loop impedance,insulation)

    • Kenya
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Apprentice
      • Feb 2017 - May 2017

      -Recording of daily kVA,kW and PF parameters -Monitoring power usage trends to determine peak demand and trends. -Electrical installations around factory on need basis (Power Distribution Centres,Motor Control Centres,Lighting Distribution) -Powering (star delta) of different motors (geared,brake,worm type) from the motor control panels using contactors,phase failures,timers,relays,cam switches,limit switches -Routine Replacement of blown capacitors in the PFC Bank. -3 phase Generator(2*500kVA) preventive maintainance & monitoring -Rewinding of three phase induction motors and post rewind tests. -Repair of electronic scales -Alignment to preventive maintainance schedules to increase plant uptime,efficiency and overall productivity Show less

    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Industrial Trainee
      • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

      -Applicants Site visits . -Producing civil work administration drawings -Creation of applicants in database Management System -Use of google map and Autocad to develop cadestal maps -Route survey Using GPS machine then pegging -Drawing of service lines ,cables and substation -Wayleaves(visiting site for approving or disapproving) -Construction of service lines and installation of service cables to customers -Phasing out 11kV repaired cables -Joints and termination for 11kV and 415V -Occupational health and safety when dealing with high voltages -Replacement of rotten poles(11,33,66kV) -Repair,maintainance and replacement of faulty Air break switches and isolators -System and equipment earthing -Inspection of distribution lines and transformers -Re-tension of loose conductors application of densyl tape, overhaul of corroded joints -Fault location on lines (open or short circuit) -Replacement of burn out lv fuses and cut-outs -Repair of worn out transformer lugs,fuse carriers and PME -Load balancing,fuse grading -Oil filtration at isiolo road workshop -Fabrication and wiring of low voltage distribution boards -Battery charger and battery sets installation and maintainance -Maintainance and inspection of distribution transformers -Maintainance of OCBS,SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers -Fault diagnosis in power electronic devices Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Industrial Trainee
      • Feb 2015 - May 2015

      Recording and monitoring of daily power usage kVA,kW and PF . Maintainance of switchgear MCCBs,isolators,busbar. Wiring and termination in medium voltage switch boards. Operation and control of three phase motors using contactors,Relays. Re-wind of three phase motors and testing them before commissioning. Modifying existing power controls. Laying and termination of MV underground armoured cables . Electrical installation around factory. Maintaining motors,furnaces in serviceable and maintainable states. Show less

Education

  • DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DeKUT)
    Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    2011 - 2016
  • Strathmore University
    CPA, Accounting
    2010 - 2011

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