Electrical and instrumentation, maintenance, projects, automation

DUNCAN NJOKA MUCHIRA

Contact:***********@*****.*** Mobile +254********* notice period:1 month

ABOUT ME

Am self motivated, solution oriented, open minded, hands on, attention to detail, creative technical practitioner who ensures requirements are met. Have 13 years wealth of experience in busy confectionary (sweets and cakes), power generation, Roofing Sheets, Tile processing & Footwear manufacturing industry.Competent in technical services, Production management, Quality assurance, Energy management, inventory and KAIZEN skills. WORK EXPERIENCE .

Duntech Engineering Solutions

Senior level Technical Executive, Kenya 2020-04-02 Todate. Key roles Responsibilities

● Hv & Lv Electrical works both industrial and domestic installations.

● Service and maintenance of power generation equipment such as generators & Pv solar power systems

● Maintenance of factory machine's, and utilities such as reverse osmosis plants, sewage treatment plant, effluent treatment plant, surveillance security systems and fire fighting equipment..

● Mentoring, coaching,training on best engineering maintenance practices (A.M,Tpm,Tqm,5s, Sop's, safety, word class manufacturing, condition monitoring and visual management.

● Process improvement through KAIZEN approach and waste management.

● Energy management, auditing and energy conservation measures implementation.

● Servicing of HVAC equipment like chiller's, cooling towers, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers.

● Training on Data driven management like O.E.E, CMM, MTBF, MTTR, DMM, MRM & VSM

● New factory machine setups, upgrades, installation, commissioning and automation . Umoja Rubber products ltd & Mzuri sweets Ltd ( looking after both sister companies) Management level Chief Engineer, Mombasa, Kenya 2014-12-01 2020-04-01 Key roles Responsibilities

● Maintenance management-carrying out preventive, corrective, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring as per schedule on time in full to all factory equipment.

● Breakdowns management -Troubleshooting of factory machinery such as Extrusion, injections, Mixing and milling machines, kneading, cookers,packing-bunch wrappers, cutting, candy,gums and Toffees machines.

● Utilities management -Troubleshooting and maintenance of factory utilities such as compressors, boilers,Reverse osmosis plant, Effluence/sewage treatment plant, generators, Pumps, motors, Forklift, cranes & cooling systems, weighing scales and weigh bridge's.

● Project management- Designing, installation, commissioning and training of production lines.

● Inventory management and control- monitoring the spareparts levels & ensuring timely ordering.

● Collaborate with stakeholders,departments & machine suppliers to ensure maximum machine uptime.

● Facility and process layout improvement with other stakeholders inter-departments & directors

● Developing & review performance and efficiency metrics, identifying areas for improvement machine capacity and Utilization evaluation and improvement.

● Factory operations cost reduction through prudent energy utilization, lean production, waste management, maintenance cost monitoring, spare sourcing, and process management.

● Preparation of periodic section reports.

● Strategizing and continuously setting & reviewing goals for growth in line with the company's vision.

● Training -Assessing skills gap and arranging training in liaison with Hr. department.

● ISO internal auditor- QMS development of standard operating procedures (SOP) of new Equipment / process, work instructions, permit to work and other factory activities.

● Automation of factory machine's via Siemens, Delta,Omron PLC and HMI. 1

● Maintenance of elevated conveyors, level sensors and silo's control systems. Key products worked on.

● Lollipops processing (cooker,extruder,dies, coolers,bunch wrappers and packing machines.

● Toffees processing (cooker,extruder,dies, coolers,bunch wrappers and packing machines.)

● Hard candy lines-(cooker,extruder,dies, coolers,bunch wrappers and packing machines).

● Chewing Gums -(Milling,Mixing, Extrusion,dies, coolers and U'1s wrappers ).

● Cakes manufacturing

● Rubber and Eva slippers,pvc sandals, leather shoes, sports shoes, canvas & gumboots Achievement

● O..e.e improvement from 77-84%,71-79% at Mzuri Sweets & Umoja respectively.

● Energy saving of 40% with over 10 AWARDS from Kenya association of manufacturers.

● 21% Inventory saving by application of world class manufacturing practices. Kaluworks Aluminum Rolling Mill Ltd

Management level Senior Engineer-Maintenance,Mombasa,Kenya 2011-06-01 2014-12-01 Key roles and responsibilities

● Developing, planning, reviewing, updating,electrical diagrams, project and work schedules.

● Troubleshooting on process machines and utilities such as generators, STP, ETP, Motors, electrical & electronics systems, incinerator, reverse osmosis plant and HVAC systems.

● Operation & maintenance of Low voltage and High voltage (415V to 132kv) substation.

● O.E.E management and improvement across the factory I.e performance, quality and availability of machineries and energy management across the factory's.

● Spare Parts inventory management and control and budgetary adherence.

● Assessing potential risks, technical challenges and relatively develop corrective action plans.

● Participating in training, mentorship, identifying the gap and recruitment of the right talent..

● Liaising with suppliers,OEM'S, contractors and interdepartmental to ensure projects are completed to specifications.

● Prepare electrical plans, technical specifications, line diagrams and other project documentations for management review.

● Maintenance management-Attending to electrical breakdowns, corrective, shutdown, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Key achievements

● 16% energy cost saving with recognition by KAM,EMA as new entrant winner in 2014.

● Implemented total productive management policies targeting lean manufacturing and competitive product availability in the market.

● Formulated factory OEE metrics rising from 62% 2012 to 79% in dec 2014.

● Coordinated revamping of metal casting line ;melting furnace, holding furnace, caster tip, shear and rewind units within 2 months period leading to 30% improved productivity. Flamingo Tiles Kenya

Senior level HOD-Electrical, Nairobi, Kenya 2009-01-01 2011-06-01 Key roles and responsibilities include:

● Maintenance of fully automated tiles processing industry which includes; 50T Ball mills, spray driers, hydraulic presses, HOR driers, glazing lines, rotary screen printers, laser guided trolleys, automatic compensators, polishing lines, packing machines, cooling tower systems, pump's and dust suppressors.

● Preparing electrical plans, technical specifications, line diagrams and other project documentations for review.

● Track project status on Ms project & ensure projects are executed within timelines & budget.

● Assess potential risks, technical challenges and accordingly develop corrective action plans.

● Handling of the operations of 6MVA, 33/11Kv substation and 600 Kva standby generators.

● Maintenance of PLC, updating & modification programs to improve safety and productivity 2

(Siemens,Delta Allen Bradley & Omron plcs).

● Design,Coordinate installation, commissioning and testing of electrical installation project.

● Troubleshooting and diagnosing faults in electrical and electronic system across factory..

● Service and maintenance of utilities like diesel-powered standby generators set 600 KVA with Ats, Main power distribution boards and Motor control centers, lighting system.

● Allocation of duties, coordinating the electrical team and verification of electrical works.

● Liaising with OEMs to aid in troubleshooting and improvement of machinery.

● Develop and update written purchasing policies, Spare Parts requisition procedure and operations,maintenance standard operating procedures. Kenya Electricity Generating company (Kengen)

Attachment Electrical Technician Nairobi, Kenya 2007-07-01 2007-12-01 Key roles and responsibilities include

● Repair of electrical lighting system, sockets and electrical equipment.

● Service of hydro-power generators 11kv/10 MW and above at seven folks ( kamburu, gitaru, kindaruma, kiambere)

● Maintenance of LT & HT transformers 11kv /132kv/ 400Kv. Automation of the plant control and monitoring.

● HT Switch operations. Maintenance of d.c battery pack Control of water level at dam gates Correction of power utilities.

EDUCATION

Breakthrough International Bible University Feb 2018 Dec 2021 Bachelor Degree in Leadership studies.

Technical University of Kenya Jan 2011 Dec 2012 Bachelor Degree in Electrical & electronics, control & instrumentations option. Technical University of Kenya Jan 2006 Dec 2008

HND Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronics,power option. Technical University of Kenya May 2002 Dec 2005

DIP Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering Kiriani Boys High school : KCSE C-

Professional Education

SEMAC Jan 2019 : Certificate Occupational Health and Safety Training Dolphins Consultant May 2018 : Certificate Excellent Project Management Training Kenya Association of Manufacturers Sept 2016 : Certificate Solar Technology Training Kenya Association of Manufacturers July 2016:Certificate Energy Auditing Training Tienkang Ltd-(Taiwan) Dec 2015 :Certificate Certified Manufacturing Technology Bureau veritas Nov 2014 : Certificate Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 Tecknocrats Academy of Automation & Technology - (India) Dec 2013 Certificate Industrial Automation

Essential management consultancy service Jan 2013 :Certificate Supervisory Skills management

Technocom Computer College Aug 2005 : Certificate Microsoft Office Training JoJo Agency Jan 2004 :Certificate Sales and marketing skills JOB SKILLS

Analytical, problem solving, leadership & organization skill, lean production, software’s (Ms project, Auto-cad), Plc &Hmi programming, Troubleshooting, Projects management, Energy management, Quality assurance, ERP-(SAP,Tally, & MMS), Occupational Health and safety

(OHS), inventory management, capacity building, Production & KAIZEN, ISO and KAIZEN. LANGUAGE SKILLS

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Competent in English and Kiswahili written, spoken and presentation. CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

● KAM-Winner Renewable Energy management Awards-: Award 2021

● KAM-Runners Overall Energy management Awards: Award 2020

● KAM-Winner Overall Energy management Awards-Umoja Rubber: Award 2020

● KAM -Energy management Award best in Electricity saving: Award 2020

● KAM -Energy management Award, Winner in Fuel saving: Award 2020

● KAM-Most improved in EMA -Umoja Rubber: Award 2020

● KAM-EMA-Thermal saving winner medium category: Award 2020

● KAM-Most improved in energy management Awards: Award 2020

● KAM-EMA-Thermal saving winner medium category: Award 2020

● KAM- Overall Energy management Awards-Mzuri Sweets Ltd: Award 2015 PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO

Mzuri sweets Ltd and umoja Rubber Products Ltd.

● Erection of 2T/H capacity Hansel lollipop and candy line.

● Commissioning of 1TPH Hansel Toffee Production line.

● Coordination & commissioning of 550KVA x 10 units Cummins generators with ATS

● New mzuri Sweets II Confectionery plant erection: Design, coordination, procurement and installation of 100MT confectionery -cake machinery.

● Erection and commissioning of gum Manufacturing lines U1’s (WHD2, U1DCW, U1-lll) from theegarten pactec (U1's and, nagema) and bunch wrappers.

● Installation of packing machines: bunch wrapper’s, Novema, krone's, Siat.

● Design, construction, equipment procurement, installation, coordination & commission of Hawaii chappal, Rubber and Eva foaming factory with 150,000 pairs/day output

● Erection of Desma machinery-Safety Boot machine leather line 120p/h

● Energy conservation measure implementation.

● Installation & commissioning of 1500P.E sewage treatment plant.

● Design, procurement,Installation & commissioning of 1000P.E Effluent treatment plant.

● Design procurement installation and commissioning of 4000T cooling tower.

● Upgrading of fire fighting systems (400M,4.0 bar operating pressure automated functions)

● Design, procurement, installation,coordination and commissioning of a 1250kw and 400kw solar plant monocrystalline rooftop solar plant.

● Management of Hawaii Rubber & Eva factory from design, procurement to commissioning.

● Management and delivery of leather factory from invention to commissioning.

● Delivered from design to commissioning heavy fuel oil Bosch boiler project and Biomass boiler 2017 and 2019.

● Design, procurement, installation of 3 MVA and 1.5MA substation 2019 respectively. kaluworks Ltd

● Project management and delivery of roofing sheet factory comprising of tension leveler, color coating,embossing and corrugators from invention to commissioning.

● Coordination, upgrade and commissioning of 6.0Mva 132/11kv transformer.

● Automation of 980kw cold rolling mill 4Hi and auxiliaries leading to 25% energy saving. Referees

Mwalenga Mwangore

Production Manager

Mzuri Sweets Ltd

Phone:072*******.

********@*****.***

Amit Tyagi.

Chief Operation Officer

Kaluworks Ltd.

Phone:071*******

*************@*****.***

Ahmed Mohammed

HR.Manager

Umoja Rubber Products Ltd

Phone.+254*********

**@***********.***

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