Power Plant Mechanical Technician

CAREER SUMMARY

Service-oriented Technician with *0 years of experience in mechanical power plant environment. Core competencies include troubleshooting, fabrication, generator maintenance, customer service, excellent communication skills, time management skills, accuracy and efficiency.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Generator maintenance and service, welding experience, generator installation, plumbing, mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, operation and control, coordination, proficiency in computers, and English and Swahili languages.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.2017 - Present: Mechanical Technician, Kenya Power Station, Kiunga off grid Power Station (180KVA and 80KVA Perkins Generators)

2.2012- 2017: Mechanical Technician, Kenya Power Lokichogio off grid Power Station (TWO 500 KVA Cummins Generators)

3.2007 - 2012: Mechanical Technician, Kenya Power Hola off grid Power Station (TWO 500 KVA Perkins Generators and 80 kw Solar Power plant)

Responsibilities:

Carried out scheduled, planned and preventive maintenance on generators, compressors, fuel separator machines and fuel pumps.

Supervised the operations of a complete 415V AC indoor metal clad switchgear panel for 3 DG (diesel generators) Auto synchronizing and load sharing and 2 outgoing feeders.

Managed 100km, 20km and 5km, 33KV power distribution lines.

Troubleshoot, diagnosed and repaired generator parts.

Replaced surge diverters, transformers, High Voltage fuse links and reconductoring.

Replaced rotten poles.

Recorded and compiled operational data, forms, logs and reports.

Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.

Responded to outage calls and call-in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies.

Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracked system, and generated daily reports.

Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.

Monitored critical indicators of generators and other machines to determine evidence of mechanical problems.

Supervised and observed personal safety, equipment and staff safety under my management.

Reported all forms of accidents as per the company’s procedure.

Keenly observed OSHA rules and regulations.

Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Participated in 500KVA Perkins’s generator overhaul.

Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

INDUSTRIAL INTERNISHIP EXPERIENCE

2005 (3 months period): Pan African Paper Mills (Webuye)

Responsibilities: Milling, grinding, arc welding, machining, machine maintenance, participating in plant shutdown maintenance.

2004 (3 months period): Cook N Lite (Mombasa)

Responsibilities: Maintenance of compressors, welding and fabrication, maintenance of double and single acting pressers, various lubrication techniques, machine installation, maintenance of pumps, gear boxes and conveyor systems, plumbing work.

EDUCATION

2004 – 2006: Technology Development Center - Athi River

Kenya National Examination Council - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

1997 – 2002: Machakos Technical Training Institute

Kenya National Examination Council – Craft in mechanical Engineering.

1993 – 1996: Sokoke High School

Kenya National Examination Council – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

1994 – 1992: Zowerani Primary School

Kenya National Examination Council – Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.

CERTIFICATIONS

2009: Safety Awareness – Kenya Power

2010: Fire Prevention and Protection – MICAS LIMITED. Unlocking your Personal Potential - SBO

2012: Supervisory Skills Development – Total Quality Training Consultants.

Power Plant Management – Wartsila Land and Sea Academy.

2014: Supervisory Skills Development – Total Quality Training Consultants: Solar Installation and Maintenance – Kenya Power

2015: Team Building – Peak Performance International.

2019: Customer Service Excellence – East Africa Customer Care Center Limited.

COMPETENCIES ACHIEVED

2020: Electrical Class 16 and 15

Safety clearances and the ability to apply them.

Received clearing permit

Ability to take charge of a team and supervise.

HOBBIES

Soccer, reading technical journals, keeping fit, and travelling.

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