mechanical engineer

CURRICULLUM VITAE

NAME: JOHN THANDI NJOROGE

ADDRESS: BOX 708**-*****, NAIROBI KENYA MOBILE: 073*******/072*******

EMAIL ADDRESS:adnh22@r.postjobfree.com.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed engineer, registered as a graduate engineer with engineer’s board of Kenya (EBK), with eight years of proven track record of machine installation and maintenance, Facilities maintenance, Design and fabrication, construction and project management. Trained auditor in ISO 9001:2015&ISO 14001:2015: Integrated management system by SGS academy and in ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System by Kenya Bureau of standards. I am also well versed in the industry’s occupational health and safety (OSHA) expected practices as per 2007 ACT. I have strong technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. I am eager to be challenged in order to grow and expand on the skillset I have gained through my experience in the engineering sector.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Continuous improvement skills, 5s principles and kaizen

Planning, organizational and operational skills

Engineering maintenance

Training skills

Performing root cause analysis(RCA)

Possess excellent organizational, problem solving and managerial experience.

Goal oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Ability to work in a team to achieve objectives

Proficient in SAP enterprise resource planning software

Design and fabrication.

Read and Interpret Drawings and Specifications.

Proficient in basic operating systems like Microsoft Word Press, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and the Internet

Proficient in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing-Specializing in AutoCAD and AUTODESK Inventor.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Lean manufacturing and total productive maintenance skills

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MECHANICAL CONSULTANT ENGINEER, PAJOM ENGINEERING SERVICES.

April 2018-Present

Duties

oConstruction and civil works including electrical, HVAC and plumbing works

oInstallation of machines and maintenance planning of machines for our clients.

oCarrying out material estimation/quantity surveying and creation of precise bill of quantities on behalf of clients so that they can be able to get estimated project cost.

oExecution of Architectural design, drawings and structural drawings on civil projects.

oProduction optimisation through machine improvement and reduction of production bottlenecks.

oResponding to break downs

oEnsuring compliance to (health and safety legislation)

oCreating maintenance procedures for mechanical and electrical machines.

oImplementing and ensuring observance to safety rules, regulations and practices.

oImplementing continuous improvement programs e.g kaizen,six sigma in clients premises

PROJECTS ENGINEER, SAMEER AFRICA PLC

March 2017-Dec 2018

Duties

oProvided preliminary and detailed designs for of new proposed projects, facility modifications and upgrades

oGenerated detailed bill of quantities (B.O.Q), estimated project budget, daily work schedules, manpower requirements and supervision of the projects to completion.

oEnsured cost control by ensuring budget set and timelines set were met.

oCoordinated and prepared tender documents for tender documents. This also involved valuation of tenders and awarding to contractors.

oInspected works assigned to external contractors to ensure it meets expectations as indicated in the scope of works.

oAssigned and scheduled work to meet deadlines and ensured priority areas were first addressed.

oIdentified and deployed the relevant technical skills, resource levels, and systems to deliver project. This involved managing stock of supplies through timely material requisition, updating on daily material usage and keeping track of the material in the store.

oSupervised, guided and assessed a team of 52 skilled and semi-skilled workforces ensuring observance of safety rules, regulations and adherence to environmental policy.

oUndertook facilities maintenance for Sameer Africa head office, Sameer industrial park and Yana tyre centres effectively achieving high success rate in customer satisfaction and reduced complains

oCarried out routine and preventive maintenance on all facilities generators, water supply system, fire suppression system, compressors and fleet of forklifts.

oConducted ISO 9001:2015&ISO 14001:2015: Integrated management system Internal audits and coordinated compliance to legal, safety and health regulations

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Replaced old/worn out fire fighting system in Sameer industrial park.

Designed, constructed and commissioned a new 381 metres sewer line.

Achieved 96% conversion rate of former factory to commercial warehouses by 31st Dec 2018.A total of ten warehouses are now operational.

Successfully oversaw and delivered over ten major projects with over 5M shillings budget awarded to external contractors.

Increased overall work efficiency by 33% by introducing a system of remuneration based on skill set and time worked.

Assisted the company to save money by introducing casual labourers paid on a daily rate. This enabled reduction of total wage payable.

Maintained a high motivation rate among my labourers by ensuring that payment was discharged on time and rewards for exemplary performance were given.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, SAMEER AFRICA LTD

June 2012-March 2017

Duties

oKept machines operational by coordinating maintenance planning and repair service in line with set of instructions to keep machine reliability high.

oAnalyzed all machine failures and implemented corrective measures. Where re-occurrence occurred, root cause analysis (RCA) was undertaken and recommendations implemented.

oDeveloped, scheduled and assigned work on preventive maintenance programs for all machines and equipment to ensure continuous production process.

oPrepared, stored and updated mechanical equipment drawings using AUTOCAD software.

oProvided technical data relating to product and processes during machine acquisition and commissioning.

oSpearheaded the implementation of capital projects by preparing detailed work schedules and ensured that all materials and manpower met approved standards.

oPlanned, developed and implemented new standard of operations (S.O.P’s) for overall mechanical works strategy designed to improve operations and minimize costs.

oEnsured availability of both general and critical spares to ensure machine availability incase of breakdowns.

oSupervised, trained, motivated and reviewed activities of departmental staff to achieve the highest levels of performance and ensure observance of safety rules and regulations.

oInspected work performed by outside contractors undertaking projects and ensuring standards, scope and specifications were adhered to.

oUndertook all facilities maintenance within the factory and of existing tire center outlets.

oConstructed/participated in conjunction with contractors in construction and commissioning of new tire centers. A total of twelve tire centers were commissioned in this period.

oConducted ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Internal Audit and coordinated compliance to legal, safety and health regulations.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Initiated several energy saving projects that enabled saving Boiler fuel oil by 2-5%.

Facilitated the opening of 13 new Yana tire centers from 2013 to 2015.

Reduced maintenance budget by around 10M through sourcing for spare parts from alternative suppliers in China and India rather than original equipment manufacturer.

Through innovation I was able to keep several obsolete machines running even though original spares had long been out of production.

Exceed company’s requirement to train two workers per year. From 2013 to 2017 I was able to train more than 50 casuals on acceptable engineering practices.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (Second Class Lower), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2007-2011

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Final Grade A-, Alliance High School, 2002-2005

TRAININGS &: WORKSHOPS

Trained on ISO 9001:2015&ISO 14001:2015: Integrated management system Internal Auditor course conducted SGS academy

Did risk based thinking course conducted by SGS academy

Did ISO 9001:2015; QMS awareness course conducted by SGS academy

Did ISO 14001:2015; EMS Awareness Course conducted by SGS Academy

Attended Change Management Training workshop undertaken by Financial academy and technology ltd

Trained on ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Internal Audit – Course conducted by Kenya Bureau of Standards

Trained on Auto Desk AutoCAD 2015 and INVENTOR programs conducted by Centre for innovative Technology-CITECH

Attended a Supervisory Skills Training workshop presented by Human Assets Consultants Limited

Attended a Career and personal development skills workshop conducted by Working smart skills ltd

REFEERES:

Joseph Muchiri

Director,

Pajom Engineering services ltd

Cell phone: 073*******

Email:adnh22@r.postjobfree.com

John Kabare

Former General Manager manufacturing

Sameer Africa limited

Cell phone: 072*******

Email:adnh22@r.postjobfree.com

Grace Ireri

Head of human resources

Sameer Africa PLC

Cellphone: 073*******

Email:adnh22@r.postjobfree.com

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