Mechanical Engineer Site

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Posted:

May 17, 2022

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CURRICULUM VITAE

I am a Mechanical Engineer (BSc. in Mechanical Engineering) with passion in practicing Engineering and being part of new solutions to technical challenges and operation procedures. I am registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (Reg. No B14919 – Graduate Engineer) and Institute of Engineers of Kenya and registerable with Kenya Engineering and Technology Registration Board and other engineering bodies. I am experienced and competent in using AutoCAD Engineering Software. I am passionate with designs, carrying out technical research and procedures to provide cost effective and reliable solutions within the engineering fields and able to relate with other disciplines to maintain harmony and achieve interdependence for smooth operations. I am good in coordination of work and working within the set program to bring the best results I have worked with consultancy firm and contractors with three (4) years of experience since my first employment in the year 2018. I have a reliable experience in the construction fields including mechanical and electrical services for buildings and different structures, etc. that may need such. I serve as a BOG Member (appointed by the cabinet secretary for the ministry of education) for Kaloleni Technical and Vocational Training College. I am proactive, ready to learn and fast in grasping knowledge and interpretation of any kind of information that relates to Engineering, be it on drawings, datasheets, etc. I love diversified exposure and encounters with confidence to face any challenge. I can also work in any factory, industry or plant with ability to troubleshoot and ensure proper maintenance and operations of machines while keeping optimum productivity for the intended purpose. I am good in managerial and company operations procedures for the benefit of the employer and improvement of such at any given time.

I’ve proved these qualities in my small past experience and I am motivated to find even more challenging and more rewarding experience.

My godliness and the fear of God established with deep knowledge of scripture and practice of sound doctrine makes me of the best character to be desired by all. 2 of 6

Personal Details

Name : Kiplangat Victor

Nationality : Kenyan

Gender : Male

Height : 167cm

Weight : 69kg

ID. No : 29740480

Contact : 072*******

Email : *******@*****.***

Date of birth. : 15/06/1993

Age : 28 years

Marital status : Married

Religion : Christian

Language : English, Kiswahili and Kalenjin

Educational Background

2012 - 2017: Technical University of Mombasa

Bsc. Mechanical Engineering - Graduated with Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

May-August 2011: Bomet School of Accountancy

Computer packages

2007-2010: Ndanai Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade B+ (71 points) 1999-2006: Chepkalwal Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, 291/500 marks Work Experience

November 2021 to Date: Plumbing Systems Limited

Site Engineer: Project 58 (Plumbing and Fire Services)

Liaising with Consultants and MC to acquire Technical/Design drawings for installations

In charge of all installations pertaining to plumbing and fire services as contracted by PSL on site

Coordinating between MC, Consultants and installations team on site as well as coordination between Site and office on all matters pertaining to materials, site progress, challenges etc.

Providing solutions to the installations team where they face challenges and guiding them on the standards and procedures of installation to ensure quality work is delivered and good workmanship maintained.

Ensuring that Pressure testing and other necessary tests are carried out on the systems during installations

In charge of material requisitions based on site requirements as per the working drawings and 3 of 6

approved variations to avoid losses due to unnecessary supplies.

Making shop drawings and As-Built drawings

Keeping records of materials delivered to site as well as installed materials to ensure material flow is well managed. The same records be submitted bi-monthly to the project manager

Making daily reports and sending the same to the project manager on daily basis.

Making site reports and submitting on weekly basis or whenever necessary (based on site arrangements with MC and Consultants)

Making RFAs (Request for Approvals), RFIs (Request for Information) and RFSIs (Request for Site Inspection)

Representing the company during scheduled and unscheduled site meetings.

Making work programs and ensuring that the same is adhered to by advising the team on site and addressing issues that may delay the implementations before time. (Being Proactive)

Doing valuations and tracking variations to ensure that they are captured.

Following up for site instructions and ensuring that they are implemented accordingly.

Overseeing works for Firetec International and assisting where necessary.

Keeping site documentations as well as commission documents and preparing testing and commissioning procedures.

June 2021 to October 2021: Kisii National Polytechnic Trainer:

Training students on core units in mechanical engineering

Ensuring that practicals are conducted in the proper manner that follows the procedures in mechanical engineering and that learners gain the necessary skills as per the course outline

Providing notes and revision materials to students on the units assigned to train

Making lesson plans and Course outlines

Making E-Content for online training, conducting online classes and uploading notes to the E- Learning platform

Assisting students in practical and revisions and also helping them to acquire revision materials

Examining students (CATs, Assignments and Internal End term Exams) to determine that quality knowledge is gained and preparing them for KNEC exams. January 2021 to Date: Bemaich Construction and General Supplies Limited Part time Project Engineer: Duties and responsibilities

Participating in tendering and filling Bills of Quantities

Ensuring that project implementation process is followed to the latter and those projects and works are done to the relevant standards and to the satisfaction of the engineer and clients.

Liaising with consultants, engineers, clients, contractors and any other relevant person/authority to ensure smooth operations at site.

Making AutoCAD drawings, Gant charts, commissioning documents, method statements, job safety analyses etc.

In charge of site personnel to ensure safety is prioritized and that works proceed harmoniously without hindering other people's activities.

In charge of designing Mechanical/Electrical works and site installations of systems/components etc.

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April 2018 to December 2020: Firefox Kenya Limited Duties and Responsibilities:

Head of Technical Department (Mechanical/ Electrical) and reporting to the General Manager.

In charge of designing and installation of plumbing systems, fire hydrant systems, sprinkler systems, hose reel systems, and integrating with fire alarm systems for automatic suppression of fire.

Design and installation of automatic fire suppression systems for Kitchens and Server Rooms.

Planning for execution of works for various sites by preparing Gant charts and ensuring that materials and man power are available on time to ensure the same is obeyed to the satisfaction of clients.

Liaising with Consultant Engineers and clients to ensure the works are performed to their expectations.

Liaising with other contractors to ensure efficiency in site operations.

Doing quotations for mechanical/electrical works and filling the Bills of Quantities for contracts.

Making requisitions for materials as per the site requirements and ensuring that the right quality is delivered.

Making AutoCAD drawings and keeping technical records for various sites including the contract documents, catalogues, drawings, documents of approvals of materials and works as per consultant’s recommendations.

Making method statements for installation procedures and for testing and commissioning of Mechanical/Electrical systems.

Assigning duties and ensuring effective distribution of personnel/technicians to various sites.

Site supervision of all Mechanical/Electrical works

Attending site meetings

While in Firefox, the following projects (among others) were executed under my supervision;

Commissioning of Plumbing and Fire Works for Mrima Hospital–Likoni

Supply, installations, testing and commissioning of fire alarm system, hydrant system, sprinkler system, hose reel system, portable fire extinguishers and Fire signage for Jaffery Club Complex under The Registered Trustees of Khoja Shia Ithna Jamaat Mombasa.

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Automatic Fire Suppression System for Chai Trading Limited-server room

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Automatic Fire Suppression System for Kwale County-server room

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Fire Alarm System and Fire Suppression System for KPA-Ras Serani Control Tower.

Expansion and reconnection of Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose reel System for Kenya Civil Aviation Authority-Nairobi(The Kenya School of Aviation)

Service contracts for Fire Fighting Systems for various clients e.g. KPA, KenGen, KNEC, Kenya Railways, Kenya Power and other private companies etc. 5 of 6

January 2018 to March 2018: Aldis Engineering Consultants Internship and my duties were:

Making AutoCAD drawings

Approval of items before, and after purchase

Inspection of items and mechanical and electrical works at site

Witnessing mechanical and electrical testing of items and/or systems at site

Attending site meetings.

While in Aldis, I was able to acquire the following skills;

Attentiveness to detail on designs and ability to understand the operation of systems ahead of installations.

Keenness on the materials, performance, area of use and the financial implications.

Ability to make AutoCAD Drawings within the shortest times possible, reading and interpretation of drawings

Parameters to consider when designing mechanical/electrical works. May-August 2016: Kaluworks Company Limited

Industrial attachment

Knowledge gained during this period of attachment;

Types of maintenance practises and their importance to machine life i.e. preventive, corrective etc.

Troubleshootingprocedureforvariousmachineswheneverthereisabreakdown.

Operation of various machines such as, aluminium casting machine, milling machine, annealing machine, corrugating machine, slitting machine, blanking/punching machine etc.

The entire production process for aluminium products ranging from sufurias, kettles, plates, gallons, aluminium sheets etc.

Safety measures at work place before, during and after the execution of work.

Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, blowers, pumps etc.

Operations and importance of sewage treatment plant, effluent treatment plant and incinerators May-August 2015: Mwandodo Secondary School

Teacher on contract by B. O. G

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May-July2014: Kapchebet Tea FactoryLimited

Industrial attachment

Knowledge gained during this period of attachment;

The entire production process for processed tea.

Operation of lathe machines

Maintenance of all the machines in a tea factory

Workshop processes and practices.

Flow of spare parts materials and work shop tools and equipment. Vision

I am looking forward to working in a challenging environment that will help me develop my skills and experience while being productive to my employer. Alongside this, I will always work in a manner that will motivate teamwork and enhance personal and team discipline. Hobbies

1. Passion for practising engineering and career development. 2. Reading the Bible, praising and worshipping.

3. Reading other documents

Referees

1. Wesley Tonui

Head of Mechanical Department

Kisii National Polytechnic

072*******

2. Janet Jepngetich Bett

Director

Bemaich Construction and General Supplies Limited

P.O Box 16802–80100, Mombasa

Email: **********@*****.***