Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Mr. Joseph Kipkirui Kitur
Contacts
1. Postal Address: P. O. Box 1579 – 20200, KERICHO, Kenya 2. Phone Numbers: +254-***-***-***, +254-***-***-*** 3. Email: *******@*****.***
Date of Birth: 15th August, 1981
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages: English and Swahili (both fluently spoken and written) CAREER OBJECTIVE
To engage my technical and professional knowledge, skills and abilities in becoming an excellent team leader in a dynamic and challenging engineering/industrial operations, projects and production management and also in business environments for technical and economic developments. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2001 – 2012: Egerton University, Njoro – B. Sc. in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Attained: Second Class Honours
1995 – 1999: Kericho High School – K. C. S. E. Attained: B (Plain) 1987 – 1994: Cheptuiyet Primary School – K. C. P. E. Attained: 536 Marks out of 700 Marks OTHER COURSES
May – July, 2007: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Egerton University Skills acquired: AutoCAD
June – July, 2007: Faculty of Science, Egerton University Skills acquired: Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) August, 2006: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Egerton University Skills acquired: Certificate in Computer Application Packages WORKING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2nd June, 2016 to 30th June, 2020: Site Manager,
Springs Engineering Limited, Nairobi.
Projects/Sites:
1. Project Nafasi (East Africa Breweries), Kisumu – October, 2017 to October, 2019. 2. Wrigley East Africa Limited, Athi River – June, 2016 to September 2017. Main Duties Performed:
1. Carried out supervision and performance management of all the designing, fabrication, installation/erection, operation and maintenance works, alongside the Design and Sales Teams. 2. Implemented strategies to achieve excellent planning, supervision, coordination and controlling various site activities on designing, fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance of Generator Sets, Pumps, Valves, HVAC Systems, Fire Fighting Systems, Overhead Cranes, construction of both Mild and Stainless Steel Storage Tanks and erection of Steel Structures. Page 2 of 4
3. Carried out job evaluation on installation/erection, operation and maintenance works to establish the personnel, tools, machines and materials required for various tasks and allocated them accordingly for such tasks.
4. Executed capacity planning and job allocation to the relevant team members (site supervisors and contractors) and coordinated with them on how to incorporate the information they have as far as designing, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance and safety/welfare is concerned. 5. Prepared and interpreted Pipes Isometric Drawings and P&ID’s. 6. Supervised fabrication and installation of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel and Copper Pipes and erection of Steel Pipe Supports.
7. Managed the inventory of materials and tools/machines through planning, controlling and accounting for and coordinated with store keepers on maintaining sufficient stocking and making requisitions of what may be required to be sourced either locally or internationally. 8. Supervised Quality Control and Assurance (QC/QA) Teams. 9. Supervised Testing and Commissioning Team and executed handing over process after every testing and commissioning stage.
10. Took charge of the compliance of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Legislations and Policies and followed up on the deficiencies pointed out by external HSE auditors. 11. Chaired the site meetings such as project schedule review meetings, project progress meetings, coordination meetings and safety meetings.
12. Updated the clients on daily, weekly and monthly basis on the installation, operation and maintenance progress and proposing the necessary improvements during project evaluation and review meetings. Also, prepared and updated weekly and monthly look-ahead schedule. 5th January 2015 – 29th February, 2016: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical (EM Toyo) Division,
Toyo Construction Company Limited, Mombasa.
Project/Site: KPA Mombasa Ports Development Project (MPDP), Berth Number 20 and 21. Main Duties Performed:
1. Supervised site activities on installation of HVAC Systems, Pipe Systems, Fire Fighting Systems, Generator Sets, Elevated Galvanized Steel Water Tanks, Pumps and Valves. 2. Carried out material planning, controlling and accounting on site. 3. Coordinated with site engineers and store keepers on requisition of materials, tools and machines/equipments required on site and executed the procurement processes of the same. 4. Supervised Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) Teams and undertook quality inspections and documentations according to the relevant standards. 5. Prepared the Testing and Commissioning Packages and supervised the testing, commissioning and handing over processes.
6. Participated in project meetings such as project schedule review meetings, project progress meetings, project coordination meetings and project safety meetings. 7. Prepared and updated daily, weekly and monthly look-ahead work schedules. 8. Recorded and prepared daily, weekly and monthly Site Progress Reports on electrical and mechanical works and made the necessary proposals on improvements during project evaluation and review meetings.
1st October, 2008 – 31st December, 2014: Project Engineer, Abe-Tec (E.A.) Limited, Nairobi.
Projects/Sites:
1. Triumph Power Generating Plant, Athi River (Hyundai Engines and Turbine, 81MW) – September, 2013 to December, 2014.
2. Gulf Power Generating Plant, Athi River (Wartsila Engines, 80MW) – March, 2014 to October, 2014.
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3. Thika Thermal Power Plant (MAN Diesel and Turbo Engines and Turbine, 87MW) –November, 2011 to August, 2013.
4. Kipevu III Power Plant, Mombasa (Wartsila Engines, 117MW) – November, 2010 to October, 2011.
5. Iberafrica Power Plant Extension II, Nairobi (Wartsila Engines, 56MW) – October, 2008 to October, 2010.
Main Duties Performed:
1. Carried out job evaluation on installation and shut-downs for maintenance to establish the personnel, tools, machines and materials that are needed for various tasks. 2. Carried out job allocation, supervision and coordination with the employees, multiple contractors/sub-contractors and incorporated the information gathered from them into the overall installation and maintenance master schedule.
3. Supervised various activities on installation and maintenance of Thermal Power Generating Engines, Steam Turbines, Air Compressors, Condensers, Radiators, Heat Exchangers, Modules, Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and Lube Oil Separators, Pumps, Valves, Overhead Cranes, Exhaust Gas Boilers, Exhaust Gas Stacks and Chimneys, HVAC Systems, Fire Fighting Systems and erection of Steel Structures among other thermal power plant equipment. 4. Prepared and interpreted Pipe Isometric Drawings and P&ID’s, supervised fabrication and installation of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel and Copper Pipes, erection of Steel Pipe Supports and replacements during shut-downs.
5. Supervised the construction of Mild Steel and Stainless Steel Storage Tanks for heavy fuel oil
(HFO), diesel, lube oil, sludge and water storage. 6. Supervised the inventory of Project Materials, Tools and Machines/Equipment and also coordinated with the store keepers on placing orders/requisition of materials, tools and machines. 7. Coordinated with the Quality Control and Assurance (QC/QA) Team on preparation of quality control documents, quality inspections and documentations according to the relevant standards. 8. Prepared Testing and Commissioning Packages, supervised Commissioning Support Teams and executed handing-over process after every testing and commissioning stage. 9. Took oversight the compliance of Health, Safety and Environmental Legislations and Policies. 10. Participated in the site meetings such as project schedule and review meetings, project progress meetings, coordination meetings and safety meetings. 1st September, 2007 – 30th August, 2008: Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, Momul KTDA Tea Factory Company Limited, Kericho.
Main Duties Performed:
1. Coordinated with the Factory Management and Maintenance Contractors on routine maintenance and shut- down schedules.
2. Supervised engineering and technical maintenance teams. 3. Created maintenance procedures.
4. Planned and undertook scheduled maintenance of Tea Processing Machines and Equipment (on Withering, CTC, Fermenting, Drying, Sorting and Packaging Sections), Steam Boilers, Pumps and Workshop Machines.
5. Planned and undertook scheduled maintenance and servicing of various tea handling machines/equipment such as Trucks, Tractors, Forklifts, Monorail Conveyors and Overhead Cranes.
6. Responded to breakdowns and diagnosed faults.
7. Carried out Drawing and Designing work during maintenance for details on modifications to be done on the systems that are already existing.
8. Managed budgets, supply of materials and equipment, as well as maintaining statistical and financial records.
9. Ensured compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Legislations and Policies. Page 4 of 4
2nd May, 2000 – 31st August, 2001: Sales and Marketing Representative – Kericho County. East African Educational Publishers Limited.
Main Duties Performed:
1. Accomplished sales and marketing objectives by planning, developing, implementing and evaluating advertising, merchandising and trade promotion programs. 2. Scheduled appointments and meetings as necessary. 3. Developed field sales action plans.
4. Demonstrated the products and services as deemed necessary by customers/clients. 5. Answered questions from customers/clients.
6. Sold various textbooks and other publications to various schools within Kericho County. 7. Kept track of inventory.
EXTRACURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
Egerton University
1. Attended a Workshop Forum on Leadership and Governance conducted by Peace Unit Program
(PUP) – Kenya.
2. Chairman, Kericho Egerton University Students’ Association (KEUSA). 3. Participated in the annual tree planting exercise and athletics competitions. 4. Participated in the UNEP World Environment Day by cleaning and planting trees along Nairobi River.
Kericho High School
1. Secretary General, Kericho High School Mathematics and Science Club. 2. Participated in secondary schools’ athletics, football and hockey competitions. Cheptuiyet Primary School
1. School Head Prefect for one year (Standard eight). 2. Class Prefect for three years (Standard five, six and seven). HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
1. Socializing/meeting new people, travelling, drawing and designing, reading newspapers, engineering/technical and business journals.
2. Participating in athletics, football, volleyball and hockey. 3. Participating and taking leadership roles on voluntary activities and community projects and services.
REFEREES
1. Paul Njuguna,
Abe-Tec East Africa Limited,
P. O. Box 1444 – 00606, NAIROBI, Kenya.
Phone No. +254-***-***-***
Email: ********@*******.***
2. Mr. Bernard Maranga,
Total Kenya Limited,
P. O. Box 30370 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya.
Phone No. +254-***-***-***
E-mail: ******.*******@*****.***
3. Mr. Hezron Kikwai Bett,
University of Kabianga,
P. O. Box 2030 – 20200, KERICHO, Kenya.
Phone No. +254-***-***-***
Email: ******.******@*****.***
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