P.O BOX ** l Kola Makueni l KENYA

EMAIL: acr8tn@r.postjobfree.com (Personal) l acr8tn@r.postjobfree.com (Personal)

WORK CONTACT / Afghanistan – Kandahar Airfield: +937********

CONTACT IN KENYA: +254********* or +254********* (Mobile)

CURRICULUM VITAE OF

CHRISTOPHER MUTUA

GENDER: MALE DOB: 24 Sept 1967 PASSPORT NO: A2013175

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

CURRENT EMPLOYER

KBR UK Inc.- (Kandahar Airfield)

Ground Support Mechanic (GSE) – 2013 – to date.

Responsible for maintaining and performing preventive maintenance of tools and equipment

Handle responsibilities of inspecting and repairing ground service equipment

Perform the tasks of modifying and troubleshooting necessary equipment to support operation

Assigned responsibilities of modifying ground equipment, replacing bearings, and servicing compressed air systems

Responsible for testing and operating ground equipment to ensure smooth performance

Handle the tasks of servicing equipment by using hydraulic fluid and lubricating oil

Assigned the tasks of repairing and diagnosing ground equipment by using applicable testing equipment

Handled responsibilities of removing and replacing components like sensors, fuel pumps, and oil cleaners

Performed the tasks of adjusting coils, valves, springs, and clutches as required

Responsible for fabricating, assembling, and cleaning ground support equipment

Assigned the tasks of assisting staff in installing and adjusting ground equipment and machinery

Responsible for handling other essential work by following standard work procedures

Monte Auto Services;- (Kenya, Nairobi) – 2007 to 2013

Motor vehicle Mechanic.

Engine, gearbox & differential overhaul & assembly Engine diagnosing and troubleshooting Conducting preventive and periodic Maintenance Explain vehicles technical problem to the workshop foreman.

Generator / engine repair and maintenance Inspecting testing and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges Using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, jacks and hoists.

Inspecting brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.

Performing routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Repair and replacing parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.

Performing scheduled and unscheduled inspections and maintenance Performing for quality and conformance with approved procedures.

Installation of specified new or reconditioned parts and/or makes required adjustments Disassembling and assembling engines and mechanical Units to inspect parts and operation defects

Other Duties as a Driver

Transportation of expatriate staff and other personnel as may be assigned from one region to the other.

To distribute mails and parcels to different clients within the camp and its environs.

Maintaining fuel worksheets and to file them accordingly.

To perform diagnostic tests to ensure the car is in a perfect condition before undertaking any major assignment.

Ensure passenger and company car’s safety

To maintain logbook and vehicle forms.

Telkom Kenya- Kenya (Nairobi) – 1993 to 2006

Driver/Mechanic

As a Driver

To transport personnel and goods as assigned

To ensure that the vehicle is well maintained and serviced.

To ensure that all road transport documents are valid and up to date.

To monitor other junior drivers through reviewing of their work schedules and deploying them accordingly.

To handle any police matter or issue arising pertaining to the vehicles concerned.

As a Mechanic

Responsible for the engine shop carrying out fault diagnosis on engines, transmission units assembly and disassembly of the same and giving written reports to the workshop manager

Troubleshooting and repairing the company’s fleet of vehicles, dozers, excavators, cranes, forklift and tractors. Repair of tires and balancing; doing wheel alignment Performing all mechanic work in accordance with safety directives and procedures.

Operate and inspect equipment for defects Replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings or other engine parts Grinds and adjusts valves Rebuilding carburetors

Overhauling transmissions Repairing fuel injections, lighting and ignition systems Examining equipment parts for excessive wear.

Servicing and repairing brake systems and components Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems

DT Dobie Ltd.- (Kenya, Nairobi)

Mechanic – 1986 – 1993.

Employed initially as a Mechanic Assistant and promoted to full mechanic Acquired a working knowledge of workshop management relations, time management and financial rules and regulations pertaining to the running of small garages.

Providing maintenance to all vehicle wash rack systems, troubleshooting, and repair Bay lead documenting maintenance history, directing repairs, and submitting requests to management for needed parts Organizing and scheduling all teams for daily operations and delegating tasks Diagnosing of Engine mechanical problems

Overhauling of Diesel and Gas Engines Specialized in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine such as starters and fuel injection systems.

Rewiring ignition systems, lights and the parameter gauges. Diagnosing the problems and making sure the repairs are done as soon as possible.

Reclining and adjusting brakes, repair and replace worn-out brake pads, linings and solder leaks in radiators.

Repairing and adjusting headlights and install and repair accessories such as heaters, power windows and windshield wipers.

Diagnosing the problems and making sure the repairs are done as soon as possible.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PROFFESSIONAL

Institution: Automobile Association Kenya (1999)

Driving License

Institution: Directorate of Industrial Training (1996)

Government Trade test two

Institution: Machakos Technical Training (1988-1989)

Automotive Engineering

Institution: National College Thika (June 1985 – July 1986)

Government Trade test three

ACADEMIC

Kivani Secondary School (1981 – 1984)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Kivani Primary School (1974 – 1980)

Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E)

REFERENCES

Philip Mutua Kithi

Managing Director,

Liza Diesel Services Ltd.

Tel: +254-**-******/552959

John Ng’etich

Customer Relations Officer

Telkom Kenya Ltd.

Tel: +254 20 320 32525

Email. acr8tn@r.postjobfree.com

Moses Mutie

MD. Mutie Crafts

Tel: +254-***-******

Email. acr8tn@r.postjobfree.com

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