Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Kenya

Salary:

70000

Posted:

May 07, 2021

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Resume:

WYCLIFFE OCHIENG’ OKETCH

ABOUT ME:

A graduate Mechanical Engineer with five years combined experience as Plant Mechanical Supervisor, Project Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor in sugar processing plants and Mechanical building services (HVAC) respectively. Self-motivated team player with dedication to deliver excellent results in challenging and dynamic environments.

Career Objective

Seeking to be a more skilled Mechanical Engineer in a more challenging organization which recognizes and utilizes my true potential while building my career.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

1.Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (2010-2015)- 2nd class Honors Upper Division

oMasinde Muliro University of science and Technology- Kenya.

2.Certificate in Sugar Engineering (Jan 2016- April 2016)

oNational Sugar Institute NSI, Kanpur India

3.Certificate in Computer packages. (September, 2009 to December 2009) – Distinction

oAfrican Institute of Research and Development Studies- Kisumu city campus, Kenya

4.Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Grade A-

oOriwo Boys High School, Homa-Bay County- (2005-2008)

5.Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

oOmollo Agar Primary School, Homabay County, Kenya.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.Plant Supervisor

2021 January, Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd.

Responsibilities.

Supervise repair and maintenance of plants machineries; steam boilers, power plant engines, compressors and other rotating equipment.

Monitoring contractors in relation to the site, contractual and statutory requirements and ensure contractors are aware of their subsequent responsibilities.

Inspection of work performed by outside contractors to ensure it meets management expectations as per scope of work assigned.

Timely ordering of spare parts and materials, maintenance of records on acquisition and utilization of materials.

Management of workshop safety and cleanliness, keeping a safe custody of workshop resources.

Ensure observance to safety rules and regulations by ensuring all maintenance work done after obtaining work permit and clearance.

2.Plant Supervisor

January 2017 to April 2020, West Kenya Sugar Company

Responsibilities

●Diagnosing mechanical faults and ensuring timely repairs of machinery and equipment for optimum plant production to be achieved.

●Requisitioning and verifying quality of spares for machine maintenance.

●Maintaining comprehensive plant maintenance schedule for TPM, PPMs, and any arising corrective and emergency maintenance.

●Allocating duties and supervising both mechanical maintenance and mechanical project teams.

●Writing and maintaining technical reports on mechanical plant maintenance and repairs.

●Installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Achievements

●Reduced maintenance downtime through timely scheduling and offering appropriate technical support during the maintenance.

●Identified potential areas of design improvements and recommended modification.

●Timely coordinated complete overhaul and assembly of various machinery during annual maintenance and installation of new system.

●Minimized major breakdown reoccurrences by championing diagnostic root cause analysis (RCA).

3.Graduate Technical Trainee

1stJanuary 2016 to 31stDecember 2016, West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd

Responsibilities

Coordinating requisition of spares, tools and consumable items during annual maintenance.

Ensuring work place safety and formulating machine standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance to OSHA for plant operations and maintenance.

Coordinating condition monitoring and Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) of machinery and equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and mill rollers.

4.Project/Maintenance Supervisor

June 2015 to December 2015, Hall Equatorial Ltd Company, Nairobi Kenya

Achievements

Timely executed preventive maintenance plan for all HVAC installed equipment.

Improved Management of new ACs installation Project works.

Developed and modified drawings for AC units, ducts and pipes work for installation.

Interpreted and Revised drawings and layouts to accommodate changes and enhancements.

Provided cost estimates and prepared technical documents.

Scheduled maintenance of contracted installed ACs and made follow ups and site visits for timely completion.

Made site surveys for new installation tenders and cost estimates.

5.Mechanical Engineering intern

June 2013- September 2013, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) - JKIA, Nairobi,

Responsibilities:

●Supporting in drafting of new HVAC drawings layout using AutoCAD.

●Inspecting installation of new Air Conditioning units and scheduled checks and service

●Condition monitoring of pumps, luggage conveyors and generators and organized the periodic maintenance.

6.Student engineer

June 2014 to October 2014, SONY Sugar company Ltd.

Supported in design and drawing of new Mechanical process equipment.

Demonstrated advanced skills in operation of equipment and machines including CNC machine, cutting machine and hydraulic press for fabrication and machining components.

Ensured compliance with health and safety procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer Aided Design/ Engineering: -Auto CAD, ArchiCAD,

Mechanical maintenance.

Project management

Decision making

Air conditioner maintenance

Team leadership.

Occupational Health Safety skills

OTHERS:

Marital Status: Married

Year of Birth: 12th Sep 1990