Experienced electrical engineer with a passion for power systems and a background in linesman work.
Power line design and Construction of 66KV, 33KV, 11KV, 415V and 240V.
Power plants
Erection of 132kv, 66kv and 33kv substations
Installation, testing and commissioning OPGW fiber.
Installation and commissioning of Off-grid solar photovoltaic.
Inspection of electrical & instruments installation as per the given details.
Detailed Engineering, Erection, Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance of electrical equipments
Team and sub-contractors administration.
Site survey, BOQs preparation and Supervision.
Report writing and presentation.
Work Experience
Electrical Shift Engineer Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited -KENGEN
Location: Olkaria – Geothermal Division
Period: July 2020 – Date
Initiate, supervise, monitor, and provide technical guidance on repairs and maintenance of plant machinery
Develop technical specifications and terms of reference for the procurement of spares and/ or services for the repair of equipment
Support timely installation and commissioning of new machines and electrotechnical systems in line with LOTO and maintenance of high voltage (HV)& low voltage (LV) switch gears and automatic systems in the Engineering room/ main substation
Prepare a sectional monthly schedule for the manpower
Plan, supervise, and prepare regular reports on preventive maintenance as per the schedule to the maintenance manager
Supervise contractors on various electrical assignments, by providing technical assistance
Directly responsible for the installation and commissioning of transformers and substations
Ensure staff training and staff development is carried out in accordance with the training calendar.
Ensures that there is focus, direction, and control of QMS audits with proper planning of internal audit & management and addressing of non-conformities and corrective actions.
Ensuring that the Quality Policy and Quality objectives are established and are compatible with the strategic direction and the framework of the organization.
Ensure mandatory PPEs are properly and effectively used by all your Team members while at the workplace.
Ensure that all your Team members adhere to safety policies and work instructions.
Assess the risk of identified hazards in the context of the organization’s OHS management system.
Ensure that all reported job safety observations by the Team members are followed up and closed out.
Construction Engineer Lukenya Greens Ltd & Shailee
Project Name: Kenya Electricity Modernization Project (KEMP); LOT 3
Client: Kenya power
Financier: World Bank
Project duration January 2020 to May 2020
Coordinating subcontractors (teams) in ten counties in western Kenya and Nyanza Regions.
Liaising with Kenya Power engineers for shutdown, inspection, and other related activities.
Preparation of weekly schedules and share them with the consultant.
Overseeing all the construction works and allocation of work to the sub-constructors.
Senior Electrical Engineer Meru Supreme Industries Limited
Project Name: Kenya Electricity Modernization Project (KEMP); Phase 2 LOT 11
Client: Kenya Power and lighting co. Ltd
Financier: African Development Bank (AFDB)
Project duration: December 2018 to Sept 2019
Responsibilities
Head design and construction sections
Coordinating all electrical teams, both in the last-mile connectivity project and production departments.
Inspection of lines and picking as built coordinates using MapIt App
Re-designing of power lines where there are wayleaves problems
Construction of 33KV, 11KV, 415V and 240v Power lines.
Liaising with Kenya Power engineers for shutdown, inspection, and other related activities.
Electrical Engineer Foto Energy Systems L.L.C (U.A.E)
Project Name: 100MW HFO Ezra Power Plant -18V32 Wartsila Engines
Client: Government of South Sudan
EPC contractor: Foto Energy Systems L.L.C
Duration: March 2018 to October 2018.
Responsibilities.
Fully comprehend and interpret the project electrical engineering construction, control system & instrumentation drawings and all other project-related electrical & electronics documents.
Regularly inspect and confirm that all project’s electrical construction & installation work is being performed as per drawings and specifications as described in the electrical engineering project documents.
Ensure that “Quality Assurance & Quality Control” activities as described in the project’s electrical documents are being performed and all the prescribed standards & specifications are being adhered to.
Ensure that the project’s “electrical installation schedule” is implemented as per the client expectation.
Confirm the integration of the Panel Room, Power Transformers, Switchyard; Substation Panel room and Power evacuation lines is as per electrical design & drawings.
- Building electronic circuits
- Programming microcontrollers
- Designing and testing power systems
- Experimenting with different electronic components
- Troubleshooting and repairing electronic devices
- Creating and improving automation systems
- Researching and staying up-to-date with new technologies in the field
- Developing software for controlling electrical systems
- Collaborating with other engineers to design and develop new products or systems