Plant Operations Instrumentation Engineer

CURRICULUM VITAE

NYAOKE OPIYO ALEX

P.O. BOX **-*0100, KISUMU, Kenya

Tel 071*******

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PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am a forward-thinking result-oriented Instrumentation Engineer with practical Industrial solutions. I possess hands-on skills and solid knowledge of practical application of engineering technology with expertise in plant operations, maintenance, automation and process control. I am looking for a suitable position with a well-established organization that fosters growth and can offer me a platform to improve my skills in the field of electrical engineering.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledgeable in Kaizen, LEAN manufacturing, SIX sigma

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work under minimum supervision

• Excellent teamwork and co-ordination capability

• Fast learner and able to grasp new concepts quickly

• Fast to adapt in both career and environmental changes EDUCATION

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science Control and instrumentation Nairobi, Kenya 2014 – 2018

ORERO BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL Homabay, Kenya

Kenya certificate of secondary education

(Score- A-)

2010 - 2013

RABUOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Kisumu, Kenya

Kenya certificate of primary education

(Score - B) 2002-2009

EXPERIENCE

ENI BV-KENYA (WTS ENERGY INTERNATIONAL) Makueni, Kenya Feb 2022– Till date

KEY MACHIINE OPERATOR Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant. Purpose:

Operate the plant and maintain system parameters to ensure product quality is maintained and ensure zero undetectable deviation.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Leading a team follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of oil extraction machines.

• Ensure pre-start up, start up, operational and shut down checklists are completed before plant operations commence

• Ensure cleanliness of the working area.

• Maintains various operational records and logs and produces operational reports.

• Oversees the flow of information and reports, coordinates actions when necessary, and ensures response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.

• Interfaces closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated and documented.

• Maintains a log of operations to reflect any/all system concerns, and operational actions taken.

• Follows standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.

• Ensure smooth transition of position during shift operations.

• Complies with all HSE safety regulations and adheres to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.

• Handle any other duties assigned by management from time to time NATIONAL CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Kilifi, Kenya

Feb 2022–Jan 2023

Control and instrumentation Engineer.

Achievements:

• Took an active role in installation and commissioning of clinkerization plant’s instrumentation docket.

Responsibilities:

• Carryout machine settings and machine breakdown resolution & preventive maintenance.

• Check all machine detectors and interlocks by simulation to ensure their proper functioning.

• Monitor and control waste from the machines by making proper machine settings to minimize waste.

• Junction box termination loop testing.

• Termination of instruments to Input/Output panel.

• Interpretating electrical diagrams and doing wiring of motor controls for star, delta, forward reverse, star delta.

• Installation of field instruments: temperature sensors, level sensors, dampers and actuators, loadcells, level switches, weighing equipment’s, vibration sensors

• Machine troubleshooting and repair.

• Instruments calibration: Transmitters, Level sensors, Belt weighers, Bin weighers, dampers and actuators and setting parameters. Vibration sensor termination and delay time setting.

• Gas analyzer operations and troubleshooting.

• load cell troubleshooting, installation and calibration

• Motorized damper installation, calibration and troubleshooting.

• Bag filter operations and control.

• Siemens VFD parameters setting.

• Weigh feeder Operations and troubleshooting.

• Siemens S7 Plc module assembling and terminations.

• Belt weigher operations, calibration and maintenance.

• Metal detector installation, operation and maintenance.

• Optical camera installation, operation and maintenance. MOMBASA CEMENT LTD Kilifi, Kenya

Instrumentation Technician & Operator Dec 2018– Jan 2022 Achievements

• Supervising project work by ensuring proper instrument installation, issuing out required material and highlighting pending jobs.

• Took an active role in installation and commissioning of clinkerization plant’s crushers, stackers and reclaimers instrumentation docket.

Duties

• Carryout basic machine settings and machine breakdown resolution & preventive maintenance.

• Check all machine detectors and interlocks by simulation to ensure their proper functioning.

• Monitor and control waste from the machines by making proper machine settings to minimize.

• Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S

• Confirm production plan balances at the beginning of the shift and co-ordinate with colleagues/team mates to ensure efficient brand changing and schedule attainment.

• Monitor and control waste from the machines by making proper machine settings to minimize waste.

• Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S

• Confirm production plan balances at the beginning of the shift and co-ordinate with colleagues/team mates to ensure efficient brand changing and schedule attainment.

• Ensure optimum usage of running spares and consumables.

• Testing and commissioning of all instruments, timer cards, level sensors, pressure transmitters, vibration sensors and their controllers.

• Troubleshooting and repair of all electronic cards and controllers. E g sequential timer cards, temperature controllers, level sensor controllers, zero speed switch controllers, weighbridge indicator and summers.

• Calibration of weigh feeder, belt cut and drop test of trans weigh feeders and replacing of faulty weigh feeder instruments (tachometer, tie rod, load cell).

• Installation of temperature measuring device: thermocouple, RTD, pyrometer.

• Installation and maintenance of pull cord, belts way, limit switch, zero speed sensor, automatic drain valves ADV and vibration sensor.

• Installation of level sensor, transmitters, pressures switch, proximity sensors.

• Calibration of linear dampers and setting of limits.

• Bag filter sand bag house checkup and maintenance of sequential timer card, SOV, pressure switch and air regulators.

• Did setting for various transducers namely: Pressure and temperature.

• Industrial automation by connection of sensors, maintenance of PLCs and DCS.

• Carrying out preventive, routine based and condition-based maintenance. COCA-COLA BEVERAGE AFRICA (KISUMU BOTTLERS) Kisumu, Kenya Electrical and Instrumentation Intern March – June 2017

• Management and monitoring of Programmable Logic Control systems.

• Company power system monitoring.

• Management and monitoring of electrical sensors, Transducers and variable speed drives (VSD).

• Workshop safety and electrical procedures.

• Electronic repair and maintenance of stand-by generator.

• Trouble-shooting and servicing of motors and other electrical appliances.

• Weekly maintenance of electrical panel Board.

• Robotics and Machine control systems (Pneumatic machines).

• Illumination and power system management, installation and repairs.

• AC/DC Motors repair, connections, installation.

• Operation of production equipment (crate washer, bottler washer, KSH filler). KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Nairobi, Kenya

Metrology department (Engineering/ Electrical Section) intern April – June 2016

Duties

• Calibration of Dimensional instruments, transformers, water meters and tanks.

• Insulation testing and high voltage equipment’s.

• Repair and service of laboratory equipment’s.

• Analysis of calibration results.

• Preparation of calibration reports and certificates.

• General laboratory housekeeping.

ADDITIONAL

• Applications: windows, XP and MS Word, MS- Excel, MS- Access, Email and Internet.

• Adaptable, strong analytical skills and quick to learn new skills.

• Uphold high standards of integrity.

• Strong organizational skills in a variety of situations to achieve deadlines.

• Committed team worker.

• Doing engineering inventions.

• Basic plc programming.

• Proteus and Multism software (For circuit design and simulation)

• Interpersonal skills.

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