CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: KENNEDY GITONGA NJUE
DATE OF BIRTH: 30TH MAY 1988
NATIONALITY: KENYAN
GENDER: MALE
MARITALSTATUS: SINGLE
RELIGION: CHRISTIAN
POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 27-60102
CONTACT: 071*******
EMAIL: *******@*****.***
LANGUAGES: English, Swahili and Kimbeere
CAREER PROSPECTS AND AMBITIONS
To become a leading resource person in the engineering world
To drive growth and excellence in an organization as well as pursue further professional education in order to acquire more skills and exposure that will allow me deliver result to the organization
KEY QUALITIES
Honest
Able work under minimum or no supervision
Responsible
Hardworking
Fast learner
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Jan 2020 to present,
GORGE FARM ENERGY PARK
PO Box 1612 – 00502, Karen, Kenya.
Tel: + 254 (0-716-***-***
Email: *****@*************.***
Tropical power commissioned a 2.8MW capacity biomass power plant at Gorge Farm, Kenya. The plant is the largest of its size and type in Africa, and a first in terms of renewable energy development in the East Africa. .
Responsibilities
Oversee and check power plant equipment to determine operating problems evidence.
Monitoring SCADA system to ensure smooth flow of power plant.
Interact with systems operations to coordinate transmission loads, frequencies and line voltages.
Check and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment with testing devices.
Document and compile operational data, complete and maintain forms, logs and report
Control a variety of power-generation equipment and machinery during normal operation, scheduled maintenance and emergency repair procedures.
Monitor meters, gauges and control boards to verify operational parameters, and make adjustments to distribution, generator output, voltage and electricity flow rates according to standard protocols and power grid requirements.
Utilize a variety of analog and digital informational displays to understand operational performance variables, such as electricity flow and voltage, and record information accurately into manual logs and computer databases
Oversee machinery indicators to determine existence of malfunctions or suboptimal performance, and initiate appropriate repair procedures when necessary
Start and stop power-generation equipment as necessary to maintain safe operation, allow for repair work and meet changing supply and demand variables
Follow all relevant safety protocols and legal codes to ensure proper operation of equipment and minimize risk of damage to property and personnel
August 2015 to Dec 2019 worked at;
Sketchers design promoter’s ltd
Bondo Road, Off Dunga Road
P. O. Box 12383 - 00400 Nairobi
+254 20 - 2153690/1,
2396096/7
****@***************.**.**
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring
Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components
Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards
Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning
Complete required documentation of repairs and service information
Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts
Calibrate equipment to provided specifications
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs
Doing plumbing works and assisting the IT department in cabling, camera installations
Jan 2012 to July 2015, worked at;
Kens Metal Industries Ltd
Off Enterprise Road
Industrial Area
P.O.Box 18583 – 00500
Nairobi, Kenya.
****@*********.**.**
Responsibilities
Inspect on a routine basis electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components, and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment and other components so that they remains at full functioning capacity.
Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
Review blueprints to understand the placement of wiring or to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs.
Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
September – November 2010.Attachment at Laboratory and Allied Ltd
PO BOX 42875 Nairobi,
****@*********.***
Responsibilities
Repair and maintenance of machine,
Testing and troubleshooting the refrigeration systems
Participated in electrical connections including three phase supplies, single phase supply.
Undergone the steam pipe structure during the steam distribution to various supply points
September –November 2009 –attached at power technic ltd
(Schneider electric Kenya)
PO BOX 491**-*****
****@*************.***
Responsibilities
Assembling and wiring of control panel
Assembly and wiring of LV switch boards
Assembling of consumer units and Distribution Boards
Testing and troubleshooting the refrigeration systems
Participated in electrical connections including three phase supplies, single phase supply.
Undergone the steam pipe structure during the steam distribution to various supply points
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
2008- 2011: Kenya Polytechnic University College
Diploma in Technology (Electrical Power Engineering)
2003-2006: Karangare Secondary school,
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Attained Grade B- (Minus)
1994- 2002: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Ciangera Primary School
Total marks 303 out of 500
COMMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Microsoft office word, excel, PowerPoint, A*- AutoCAD and circuit maker
HOBBIES
Doing research
Reading inspirational books
Meeting new friends
REFEREES
1.Edwin Odera
Kansai plascon ltd
Jirore Road, off Enterprise Road
Industrial Area
E-mail: ****@*************.**.**
Tel: +254-***-******
2.James Kariuki Mathu
Head of IT department
Sketchers design promoter’s ltd
Tel: 072*-******
3.Edwin wamai kanja
Wire products ltd
Tel: 071*******