NEWTON OTIENO

Phone: +254*********, Email: adqljg@r.postjobfree.com, NAIROBI-KENYA,

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newton-otieno-a89b68182/ Personal Statement

Experienced Production, Design and Project Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Mechanical, Civil and structural engineering industry. I have Extensive knowledge of the manufacturing process and the development of equipment and production lines. Outstanding design and conceptual skills with the motivational abilities to lead a team. Dedicated to producing the best work, following safety measures, and meeting and exceeding project requirements and standards with BSc. Mechanical engineering from The Technical University of Kenya.

Core Strengths

Analytical thinker

with strong problem

solving skills

Ability to work under

pressure and meet

tight deadlines

Ability to liaise with

professionals from

other disciplines

CAD modelling

Solid-Works

Ability to work

independently and as

part of a team

Excellent

communication, IT

skills and strong

relational intelligence

AutoCAD 2D & 3D Autodesk Plant 3D Inventor software

Quality control and

assurance

Productivity

Improvements

Making Quotations:

Bill of materials.

Superb organizational

skills

Analytical & Problem

Solving

Machining: CNC

Lathe and Milling.

Smart manufacturing

and industrial

automation

Health and Safety

Compliance

Microsoft excel and

Word

Fitting and Welding

Professional Experience

Draughtsman (Mechanical) - H Young & CO (E.A) Ltd – August 2021 to January. H Young & Co (EA) is one of East Africa’s leading construction groups. For over 50 years H Young & Co (EA) Ltd has been building East Africa’s infrastructure in partnership with various international partners making it the contractor of choice in East Africa. With very wide expertise and experience in Civil, Mechanical & Structural Engineering, H. Young has a track record in operating in all industries. The company applies its innovative and practical approach to both big and small projects.

NEWTON OTIENO

Phone: +254*********, Email: adqljg@r.postjobfree.com, NAIROBI-KENYA, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newton-otieno-a89b68182/

Produced Structural Steel, P&ID drawings, civil foundations detail and Mechanical Layout drawings used for both Fabrication and Site for Olkaria 1 Steam field Project using AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D plant.

Prepared steel bar reinforcement bending schedule for foundations.

Revised and generated sheet metal development profiles and pipe cutting profiles for fabrication Using AutoCAD.

Prepared detailed drawing for structural steel members and connections.

Performed calculations for materials and weight limitations.

Ensured final designs comply with building regulations.

Identifying and communicating potential design problems to the rest of the team.

Created structural steel plans of commercial buildings including, floor plan layouts, elevations, and part details.

Describing production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used).

Prepared technical design drawings for Manufacturing Tooling (Jigs and Fixtures). Project Coordinator/Draughtsman, Magnum engineering and general contractors ltd April 2021 to August. Provide all types of high quality mechanical work, including mild steel and stainless steel equipment production, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, structural construction, system trouble shooting and maintenance, machining and fabrication works including storage tanks, pressure vessels and all types of gear cutting and factory installations.

Worked closely with our Project Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects.

Monitored project running by providing updates on the ongoing projects proceedings to the managing director.

Liaised with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives.

Performed detailed diagnoses on repair and replacement of components of a bottle washing machine including piping changing to stainless steel, conveyor fabrication and modification of machine to increase its performance by proper timing for Kenya Breweries Limited.

Managed planning, supervision, assigning of tasks to individuals in fabrication of Steel structure chemical house and pump house for Kengen.

Managed planning, supervision, assigning of tasks to individuals in fabrication of Guard house for Kenya Breweries Limited.

Provided 3-D design for an exhaust duct for a packaging company machine using solid-works software, including coordinating and supervision of fabrication and installation.

Provided 3-D and 2-D modelled designs for a septic tank, water storage stand and generator house including BOQs with construction procedures using solid-works software.

NEWTON OTIENO

Phone: +254*********, Email: adqljg@r.postjobfree.com, NAIROBI-KENYA, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newton-otieno-a89b68182/

Describing production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used).

Ensured that final designs complied with regulations and quality standards.

Analyse breakdown data in order to improve the efficiency and performance the various lines and machines.

Assist in planning maintenance activities, including weekend work and plant shutdowns.

Workshop Manager, Priya Engineering limited- July 2020 to May2021.

Managed to plan, supervise and control all the activities of the company including coordinating work, meeting and discussing with clients, ordering materials for production and keeping company records.

Manged to allocate job and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day to day operations.

Managed design, planning and supervision of fabrication of a mask making machine step by step to completion and testing.

Regularly reported progress on each job and quickly communicated delays or concerns with the Director. Report on manpower overruns or shortfalls.

Prepared technical design drawings for Manufacturing Tooling (Jigs and Fixtures).

Estimated material costs and projects cost by preparing bill of material lists.

Controlled quality by checking and testing product quality.

Identified staff that require on-going training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved. Worked with apprentices and semi-skilled staff to role model appropriate technical skills.

Managed inward goods, checking quantities, dispatching goods and receipting invoices.

Ensured supplies were made for each job.

Worked with the Director to respond to client’s requests for updates on the status of their jobs and kept the communication channels open to ensure information was accurate.

Developed and implemented systems to record, file and store information pertaining to client enquiries.

Worked with the Director to investigate customer complaints and concerns arising from products and suggested appropriate solutions. Discussed with team to identify appropriate course of action.

Production Engineer, Richfield Engineering Limited – January 2019 to June 2020. Specialized in all types of construction, mild steel & stainless steel, machining & fabrication works including storage tanks, LPG vessels & all types of gear cutting & factory installations as well as machine maintenance, boiler servicing, refrigeration and air conditioning.

Designed and developed new systems, processes, and equipment to ensure manufacturing is efficient and effective.

NEWTON OTIENO

Phone: +254*********, Email: adqljg@r.postjobfree.com, NAIROBI-KENYA, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newton-otieno-a89b68182/

Prepared technical designs drawings for Manufacturing Tooling (Jigs and Fixtures).

Managed to design, prepare materials, plan and supervise the fabrication of 5- 40feet oil storage tanks for Burhani Company including bill of material.

Managed to repair and service 3 oil fired boilers which included dismantling, cleaning of the furnace, change of worn out parts, scaling and cleaning of steam chamber, unblocking of burner piping and testing.

Collaborated with internal and external operators, field supervisors and technical professional teams on problem management and resolution.

Provided engineering technical guidance by training, mentoring and coaching new hires and operator employees on specific job tasks and computer software.

Manage budgets and ensure project deadlines are adequately met according to standards and requirements.

Simulated and tested designs before production to obtain the best quality products.

Designed and supervised the fabrication of an electricity post chemical treatment tank

(Autoclave tank).

Performed overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, and personnel’s performance) and reported regularly on project status.

Earned a reputation as a talented machinist fitter and welder. Developed excellent fabrication and machining skills, completing all projects on time and to specifications.

Graduate trainee, The Technical University of Kenya – May 2018 to December 2018.

Prepared and operated CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling and turning.

Translated instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function such as generating G-Codes for CNC Machines.

Prepared and loaded raw materials and parts onto the machines for operation.

Taught students on CNC programming, design and operations by showing them G- code generation and machine safety.

Checked and maintained machinery daily to ensure functionality.

Supervised the machines while they executed tasks and made any necessary adjustments to produce better results.

Inspected and measured finished products and compared them with requirements to determine if the process had been completed properly. Education and Training

Degree, The Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi-Kenya, 2019. Certifications

Bachelor of engineering (Mechanical engineering).

Certificate No: BEME.0003838. Year 2019.

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