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Boiler technician, hands on experience in maintenance and machine oper

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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted:
May 23, 2022

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Of

Edwin Atinda Shikuku

C/O IBRAHIM ODHIAMBO SHIKUKU

P.O.BOX 55-50117 CELL: +254-***-***-***

KOYONZO, MUMIAS EMAIL: adq5ll@r.postjobfree.com

WORK PROFILE

A responsible and energetic utility technician having trained in boiler operations/ maintenance, scaffolding and considerable hands on experience in chiller, cooling tower, air compressor, generator, waste water management and other machines as stipulated in my job responsibilities at different firms. I ensure safety standards are adhered at all times and implementation of LOTO, GMP and HACCP Working in a highly competitive and busy organization, am a fast learner with minimum supervision, a true team player who influences others positively when opportunity arises as well as being computer literate.

I would like to apply for the position of Utility Technician, given that; I have many years of experience in this environment

WORK HISTORY

1. CBRE Outsourcing Company June 2018 To-date

This is an outsourcing organization that provides hard and soft services to organizations. I am attached at MARS/WRIGLEY to facilitate the operations, maintenance and servicing of the boiler and other utilities such as the chiller, compressor, waste water and fire oppression systems Main Responsibilities:- Utility Technician

- Support production operations by ensuring the required parameters of chilled water, steam, power, compressed air, fire oppression system, cold/hot water and waste water treatment

- Carry out maintenance activities either planned or during breakdown

- In charge of utility machines during the shift

- Perform startups and shutting down of the utility machines

- In charge of the boiler loaders

- Assist others contractors by permit preparation and ensuring they are adhering the safety

- Raw materials stocks control

- Assist fellow technicians

- Perform some plumbing and handy works

2. THE PANARI HOTEL January 2018 – May 2018

The experience the customer receives is the most important thing in hospitality sector. Steam is Key to bring comfort in the rooms, kitchens, baths, sauna, and the laundry. This process heat is used primarily for heating washing water and subsequent tasks such as pressing, mangling, ironing and finishing the laundry. Main Responsibility: - Boiler/ Machine Operator

- Ensure standard operating procedures for the boiler start up and boiler shut down are followed and adhered

-Ensuring proper operation of the boiler and supply of steam to the process plant

-Record and keep all the tasks performed in the boiler log book and data sheet - Prepare the boiler for statutory inspection

-Carry out routine boiler maintenance to maintain good efficiency

-Qualify assessment and receiving of boiler fuel OF heavy fuel oil -Maintain good house keeping

-Ensuring the boiler is in good safe working conditions ACHIEVEMENTS

Doing general maintenance in the rooms, kitchens, dining hall, stage setting during events i.e plumbing, painting and fittings of either windows, doors chairs etc 3. CPG ENGINEERING 2017 (NOVEMBER- DECEMBER)

This is an engineering firm that deals with servicing/ maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels including the supply of spares/ accessories for the boilers

Work Responsibility

- Asses/check the boilers that were for a long time not operational and replaced worn out parts

- Service the boilers

- Prepare the boilers for statutory inspection

- Do the pressure test with inspector

- Handover the operating boiler to the operator after satisfaction from the inspector ACHIEVEMENTS

- Able to work well with minimum supervision in a foreign country (Rwanda)

- Managed to complete the tasks in time

- Serviced three boilers at Mata tea factory and two at Gisakura tea factory both in Rwanda 4. SKY FOODS LIMITED 2015 - 2017

Is a Tree Top juice manufacturing company that has been known for its refreshing taste from time on and again, It produces the dilute to taste and ready to drink juices in different flavors and packs for a great taste and timeless.

Main Responsibility: - Boiler/ Machine Operator

- Ensure standard operating procedures for the boiler start up and boiler shut down are followed and adhered

-Ensuring proper operation of the boiler and supply of steam to the process plant

-Record and keep all the tasks performed in the boiler log book and data sheet

-Prepare the boiler for statutory inspection

-Carry out routine boiler maintenance to maintain good efficiency

-Qualify assessment and receiving of boiler fuel i.e firewood, briquettes, heavy fuel oil etc

-Maintain good house keeping

-Ensuring the boiler is in good safe working conditions ACHIEVEMENTS

-Part of the team during installation and commissioning of the plant

-Supervise the production operations and the casual operators.

-Operating the labeler, cartobol filler machine, shrink rapper/ tunnel and the date coding machine 5. SEVEN-UP BOTTLING COMPANY KENYA LIMITED 2012 –2015 Is a manufacturing bottling company that produces and distributes the favorite brands of soft drinks: Pepsi, Mirinda brands, Seven-up and Mountain Dew these brands of great taste and refreshment are popular and widely consumed across the length and breadth of Kenya and the entire world Main Responsibility: - Boiler/ Machine Operator

-Ensure standard operating procedures for the boiler start up and boiler shut down are followed and adhered

-Ensuring proper operation of the boiler and supply of steam to the process plant

-Record and keep all the tasks performed in the boiler log book and data sheet

-Prepare the boiler for statutory inspection

-Carry out routine boiler maintenance to maintain good efficiency

-Qualify assessment and receiving of boiler fuel i.e firewood, briquettes, heavy fuel oil etc

-Maintain good house keeping

-Ensuring the boiler is in good safe working conditions ACHIEVEMENTS

Privileged to install most and new machines with experts and also a pioneer of the boiler machine thus being in a good position when discharging my services to the company

A reliever at the Chiller/ Compressor, Bottle Washer and Caser/ Un-Caser machines 6. CORN PRODUCTS KENYA LIMITED 1996 – 2012

Corn Products Kenya is a wholly owned subsidiary of Corn Products International who are manufacturers and suppliers of essential Starch Ingredients to manufacturers in the following industries :-

Beverages, Bakery, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Nutrition, Processed Foods, Dairy & Confectionery. Main Responsibilities:- Boiler/ Machine Operator

To oversee boiler operations and all boiler personnel reporting to boiler operator

Adhere to Environment Health & Safety in the work place

Maintain, service and analyze, treat and chemical dosing of water

Train new Boiler Attendants, casuals, contractors and attaches on the boiler operations

Involved in most of the adjustments and modification made on the boiler.

Record boiler data, write all report and documenting them on the computer

Performing daily routines i.e. housekeeping, analyzing treatment/ chemical dosing of water for boiler, feed, softened and cooling tower as well as those for weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi and annually for break down, stock take, shut downs and inspections respectively ACHIEVEMENTS

Going beyond prescribed duties by fixing mechanical faults when mechanics are not available to reduce production downtime

Came up with idea to the electrical personnel to modulate the continuous running of screw feeder motors which were heaping woodchips in the furnace and was done successfully thus lowering consumption from a record of 90 to 80 tons per day.

Attained accident free incident during my shift operations to all personnel working under my supervision.

Main Responsibilities :-( Boiler Attendant)

Ensure good boiler operations in accordance with Environment Health & Safety Acts.

Collecting water samples to be analyzed by the Boiler Operator

Assist the Boiler Operator in the Boiler Operations and stock counts reconciliations

House keeping

ACHIEVEMENTS

I took the responsibility of the Boiler Operator on acting capacity in his absence Main Responsibilities :-( Machine Oiler/ Greaser)

Ensure enough oil /grease on sight and all machines/moving parts are running smoothly

Housekeeping on pumps, gear boxes, bearings and rotating parts free from leaks

Documenting as per schedule that lubrication is performed on all equipment

Sealing leaks by replacing the seal, if not, report to the relevant authorities PERSONAL DETAILS

FULL NAME: Edwin Atinda Shikuku

EDUCATION: Completed ‘O’ levels at Kapsoya Secondary School Proficiency in Boiler Operations – Kisumu Industrial Training Centre Computer Operations - Kisumu Industrial Training Centre COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Participated in the World’s Environment Day on 25th June, 2000, in cleaning Huruma Estate, Uasin Gishu County

Occasionally have been involved in Painting of Zebra Crossing and Planting of Trees during the World’s Environment Day

An active Safety Committee Member and Fire Fighting Subcommittee

Took part in the Safety Activities when marking the Safety Month for Corn Products in the year 2011

First Aider (trained by Kenya Red cross) 2013

Referees:

1. Joseph Olubwa Retired Maintenance

Engineer Corn Products

Kenya Limited

P.O Box 7070-30100 Eldoret,

Kenya Email:

adq5ll@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +254-***-***-***

2. Benard Omollo General Manager

Vivek Investment

P.O Box 386**-*****, Nairobi,

Kenya Email: adq5ll@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +254-***-***-***

3. REUBEN LENJO TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

CBRE / GLOBAL WORKPLACE

SOLUTION MARS WRIGLEY

CONFECTIONERY

P.O BOX 84050- 80100, MOMBASA,

KENYA Email: adq5ll@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +254-***-***-***



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