Energy Manager Electrical Engineer
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
KIPRUTO SHADRACK
Cell phone +254 (0-722******
E-mail: *******.********@*****.***
A. PROFILE.
I am a determined, goal oriented and hardworking professional. I possess the ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas. I have results oriented project management models, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in team environments with persons of different disciplines. Good leadership, analytical and communication skills both oral and written are my strengths. I believe in practicing and upholding professionalism.
B. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Names: KIPRUTO SHADRACK.
Date of Birth: 24thSept, 1988.
I. D. Number: 25508801.
Passport Number: A2577598.
Marital Status: Married.
Language Fluency: English, Kiswahili
Religion: Christian.
C. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION.
1.Master of Science Project Management
Institution; Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Period 2017-2019
2. Bachelor of Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(Power option)
Institution: The Technical University of Kenya
Period: From 2009 -2013
Achievements: First class honors
5th year Grade: A (75.42)
4th year Grade: A (71.26)
3rd year Grade: A (72.65)
2nd year Grade: A (73.83)
1st year Grade: B (67.54
3. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
Institution: Makongi High School
Period: 2003-2006
Mean grade: B+ (70) plus
4. Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
Institution: Mutei Primary School.
Period: 1995-2002
Marks Scored: 326/500.
D. CAREER OBJECTIVES.
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my knowledge, and skills.
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
To use my professional competence adequately in executing my tasks and work towards helping organizations achieve both their mission and vision statements, with minimum supervision.
Result-oriented, intelligent, organized, and motivated individual is seeking an available management position to utilize my experience to fulfill the company's strategic requirements.
To achieve excellence and solutions Renewable energy sector and become a global champion in fighting greenhouse emissions.
E. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
1. Certified Energy Manager- Association of energy engineers-USA.
Licence number-96177
2. Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
a) Licensed electrician
Class: A1
License number: A006330
b) Licensed solar water heating technician
Class: SWHST
License number: ERC/SWHST/000102
c) Licensed Solar PV Technician
Class: T3
License number: ERC/SPVT/00369.
3. Proficiency in standard computer software including:
MICROSOFT Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, C++, and Visual Basic
4. Electrical and solar PV software and tools.
AUTOCAD electrical computer design.
PLC automation and programming.
SMA sunny Design.
Helioscope solar PV design.
5. Project management Tools.
MS PROJECT.
Earned value Method.
Gantt Charts.
CPM
F. WORKING EXPERIENCE.
OCTOBER 2019 TO DATE; CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT POWERHIVE EAST AFRICA LTD.
Modeling new projects for the company and potential clients in support of Renewable energy and Minigrid business development efforts
Supporting the business development team with research, writing and data presentation.
Design solar PV mini grids for both domestic and industrial and commercial development projects.
Reviewing project plans, feasibility studies, community engagements, and stakeholder specifications.
Complete project management process; design, project charter, initiation, execution, monitoring, control and closing.
Ensuring adherence to established best practices from the Project Management Office
Participating in the preparation of project budgets, monitoring project progress and site safety.
Setting and implementing strategies towards the successful completion of new and ongoing projects to be delivered on time, budget and on scope
Communicating with various levels of management regarding the status of specific projects.
Keeping records of all information related to project for documentation, clarification and, preparing reports on project status and presentation to management.
Providing technical support to solve problems encountered in domestic installations and troubleshooting the field problems.
Supporting in monitoring expenditure on project works to ensure adherence to budget estimates.
Assisting in safety and quality management during project works
Completing sub – valuations/comparisons of bids, scope review and other project tasks upon request.
Monitoring materials usage during construction.
PROJECTS COMPLETED.
As a construction manager, I have successfully completed several projects. Just to mention;
2MW solar PV project in Congo, powering over 7,500 residents.
2.5MW private solar PV farm in Machakos.
18 Minigrids (Each has 60KW plant) powering over 9,000 homes in Kisii County.
Design of 800Kw project in Zanziber.
Several domestic solar projects in Kenya.
NOVEMBER 2016 OCTOBER 2019; ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AT CAROGA DIAGNOSTICS LTD.
As Electrical engineer, I was tasked with the following roles;
Conduct energy audit tendering; participate in client negotiations regarding upcoming energy audit.
Gathers information to determine energy use, energy loss, and potential energy savings in complex commercial/industrial facilities.
Design, simulations, installation, testing and commissioning of solar PV power in stand-alone, mini-grid, grid-tied and hybrid systems.
Design, installation, testing and commissioning of all electrical systems for all voltage levels, transmission lines, UPS, inverters, Generators and sub-stations.
Creates computer simulations of building systems; researches energy conservation opportunities for individual firms; determines cost-benefit elements of implementation plans; prepares written energy audit reports; presents findings and proposed energy management program to business executives.
Reviews plans for new construction and recommends energy-efficient methods; conducts seminars on energy management practices and procedures for the business community; may serve as a technical resource to code committees or other technical working groups as appropriate.
Prepares specifications for installation of energy conservation measures.
Inspects installation of energy conservation measures in complex commercial/industrial facilities for compliance with engineering standards, technical requirements, and specifications.
Determines eligibility to participate in conservation programs.
Preparation of energy audit reports for general audits and investment grade audits and submission of the reports to Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authorithy for issuance of compliance certificate.
Coaches less experienced energy staff in preparing Energy Auditing Reports.
Conduct energy audit by checking the following;
Compressors-Power demand measurements, Operation controls (Cut in and cut out pressure), leakages on the network and review of efficiency.
Boilers-Flue gas analysis, Review of fuel quality, Insulation of the vessel and steam metering.
Chillers- Operation controls (cut in and Cut out), power demand measurement, Review of insulation and set point temperatures.
Lighting system-Review of lighting inventory, quantity and Efficacy.
Cooling tower Assessment- Review of water reticulation system and fans power consumption.
The projects completed are; Intercontinental hotel, sarova white sands, Sagret hotel, mater hospital, Kevian Kenya ltd, KWFT building, Kenya clay products ltd, royal orchid hotel.
JANUARY 2016 TO NOV 2016; ELECTRICAL PROJECTS ENGINEER AT EGYPRO EAST AFRICA.
•Interpreting client requirements and producing design drawings and specifications from the project.
•Evaluation of tender and quotes submittals and award of tenders and contracts to electrical contractors.
•Approvals of materials and systems to be used in the installation.
•Design working drawings and give contractors to use in the installation.
•Supervise the work done by all electrical contractors to check for quality and systems functionalities are to optimum performance.
•Testing and commissioning of installed generator, HVAC systems, lightening arresters, fire alarm systems, surveillance cameras, pollard parking system, switch boards, lighting systems, and power supply system.
•Design and procuring of switch boards, generators, air conditioners, transformers and all other electrical equipment.
•Design and develop electrical equipment, including electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, and wiring in buildings, radar and navigation systems, communications systems; and power generation, control, and transmission devices used by electric utilities.
•Project management, supervision and reporting.
•Energy audits and metering.
•Perform the IEEE electrical installations tests;
Polarity test.
Earth electrode resistance test.
Earth loop impedance test.
RCD operation test.
Insulation resistance test.
Ring continuity test.
Phase sequence test.
Soil resistivity tests.
Conducts energy audits;
Perform energy audits on multi units.
Test hearing system for efficiency, CO2 levels and proper draft. Determine age and condition of unit. Inspect the distribution system.
Inspect water heating system, determine age and condition and draft levels
Inspect the entire dwelling for the presence of gas leaks, note the location.
Perform a health and safety inspection and sage operation
Completes required paperwork for energy audit
Completes check list and forwards paper all paperwork to assigned operations coordinator.
The completed audits include; Hacco industries, Karen hospital, Wadi degla club, Aziz tennery.
Completed electrical installation works include; Safaricom generators installations, airtel base station and the Wadi degla club Runda.
AUGUST 2013 TO JANUARY 2016; POWERWARE SYSTEMS LIMITED
POSITION; ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
•Installation, testing, commissioning, calibration, repair and maintenance of UPS, generator, voltage stabilizers, inverters, air conditioners, switch boards and motors.
•Electrical installation both single and three phase for domestic, construction and industrial set ups.
•Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), sizing, installation, commissioning, fault diagnosis, repair, maintenance and service. The UPS brands are EATON, APC, DIGITAL ENERGY, AEC, POWERWARE and SOCOMEC.
•Power audit using power analyzer meter and simulation software.
•AutoCAD designs of engineering projects.
•Sizing, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of ; solar photovoltaic power plants and solar street lightings.
•Installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of ; Generator, voltage stabilizers, inverters, and air conditioners.
•Design and assembly of three phase changeover connection for automatic switching between mains and generator power
•Electric motor installation, connection with timer relays for; Direct-on-line, star-delta, and Auto-transformer starting techniques.
•Carry out site survey(s) and produce bill of quantities.
•Design electrical installations and related switchgear in accordance with relevant IEEE regulation.
•Site inspection to monitor and manage the ongoing installation.
•Client Training and handover of completed installations.
PROJECTS DONE
Installation backup inverters in Thirty four buildings around Nairobi. I was tasked with the following;
Designing of the inverter system to be used and the number of batteries to be used to achieve the desired backup time considering the building total load.
Designing and procure materials and switchgear to be used in each inverter system.
Coordinating with the government engineer for approval of designed systems.
Project management to achieve the best from the technicians within set budgets and timelines.
Job allocation to technicians and inspection of done work for production and quality check.
Programming of inverter systems to produce synchronized 3- phase power and all other performance system parameters.
Configuration of inverters system to L.A.N networks by assigning I.P address for monitoring over the internet.
Overall quality and safety checks of the installation.
Client training on use of equipment and handing over of the commissioned sites.
Energy audit in all the 34 government buildings.
Electrical installation at white rhino hotel- Nyeri, with the scope of;
Electrical drawings interpretations as drawn by architect, making working drawings and as-installed drawings.
Conduit work, cabling and installation of power, data, smoke detectors and cctv camera circuits.Cabling in all the L.V boards, distribution panels, consumer units, rooms,corridors, garden lights, loundry,boilers and boiler house.
Installation testing and commissioning of 750KVA automatic voltage regulator to stabilize the power for the hotel.
Installation testing and commissioning of main switch board and setting the motorized changeover for generator start synchronization. Setting the 500KVAR power factor correction machine.
Installation, testing, calibration and commissioning of 715kva standby generator.
Design and automation of lighting systems, air conditioners and alarm systems.
Testing the entire installation work, filling of completion certificates, commissioning the site, training client before handover.
Electrical installation, power and energy audit for KCB bank branches countrywide.
Inspection and assessment of power intake point –the switch room giving detailed reports on the current condition of the power metering, switching, control, protection, isolation, and correction equipment’s.
Inspection and assessment of the electrical installation inside each of the electrical power consumer and drawing a technical report in respect to the electrical installation compliance to the relevant laws governing buildings electrical wiring installations
Forming a technical opinion of the electrical power distribution, electrical earth and lighting protection, guided by the provision of the relevant laws.
Production of technical report for the audit done at each branch containing; findings, conclusions, recommendations and bill of quantities for installations to be done.
Kenya Airports Authority projects for Eldoret and Kisumu airports;
Installation, testing and commissioning of new runway lights controlled remotely from airport watch tower.
Installation, testing and commissioning of 750KVA Stabilizer (AVR).
Installation, testing and commissioning of new complete LV SWITCHBOARD with kplc meter, cut-outs, AVR bypass switch, sub-board MCCBs and 2 kplc transformer inputs.
Installation, testing and commissioning of 250KVAR digital power factor correction device.
Installation of digital ATS mains-generator changeover and synchronizing with the main switch board.
JANUARY 2012 TO APRIL2012: INTERNAL ATTACHMENT AT KENYA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY.
Tasks involved include:
•Electrical installation of single and 3-phase power
•PLC programming using SIEMENS.
•Starting, speed control and servicing of D.C machines
•Starting and running synchronous motors
•Parallel operation of synchronous generators
•Synchronization of power by using dark lamps, synchroscope and 3-lamps methods
•Starting maintenance and operation of induction motors that is single and 3-phase.
•Energy audit of the university usage
JANUARY 2011 TO APRIL 2011;
INDUSTRIAL- BASED LEARNING -AT KENYA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY.
Tasks involved include:
•Programming in C++ and C
•Sequential circuits and controls
•Design of www protocol
•Running and analyzing of a 3-phase thermal power generator
•Welding using electric and gas welders
•Analysis of various types of electric cables.
G. STRENGTS.
•Project management and leadership
•Ability in taking up responsibilities.
•Ability to work under pressure with no supervision.
•Ambitious and goal oriented.
•Hardworking.
•Keen on details.
•Ability to learn new systems and ideas faster.
•Analytical and critical thinking.
•Problem solving abilities.
•Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
H. ACHIEVEMENTS AND POSITIONS HELD.
2019; Certified Energy Manager.
2019; Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Commission licensed CLASS A1 Electrician.
Oct 2019 to date; Construction manager at Powerhive E.A ltd
Nov 2016 to Oct 2019; electrical engineer Caroga diagnostics
2016 –Nov 2016; Electrical engineer at EGYPRO E.A ltd.
2016; Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Licensed T3 Solar PV technician.
2015- 2016; Project Engineer at powerware systems ltd.
2013-2014; Electrical engineer at powerware systems ltd
2009–2013; Active Member of the Athletics club
2009-2010; Coordinator Kenya polytechnic University Engineering students Association.
2009 –2011; Secretary of the Y.C.S Catholic association.
2007 ; BCE driving license from BUDGET driving school
2005 –2006; Laboratory prefect at Makongi boys high school’
2000– 2002 Class prefect Mutei primary school.
I. REFEREES.
1. ENG. Mawira
Technical engineer Powerhive E.A ltd
P.O. Box 4553-00200 Nairobi
Phone: 071*******
2. Laban Mithamo
Technical supervisor,
Caroga diagnostics ltd
P.O Box 515**-*****
Nairobi.
Phone: 078*******
3. Eng Erick mwendwa.
Project Engineer
Egypro East Africa ltd
P.O.Box 419**-*****
Nairobi
Phone: 072*******
4. Eng. ohola oketch
Technical director powerware systems ltd
P.O Box 448-00600
Nairobi
Phone: 072*******
Contact this candidate