Service Engineer Customer

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Posted:

March 17, 2025

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HEZRON OTIENO OWITI

P.O BOX **, PAP-ONDITI

Tel: +254-***-***-***

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

PROFILE SUMMARY

Self-motivated and innovative Mechanical Maintenance engineer offering over 12 years progressive experience in People management, equipment reliability and plant availability by increasing efficiency and ensure that production timelines are adhered to, accurately minimizing downtime and ensuring that machine consumables are readily available when repairs are required to enable the machine operations to run smoothly. Committed to reducing risks/hazards and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Year of birth: 26th August, 1985.

Marital Status: Married.

Language : English, Kiswahili

Nationality: Kenyan

Gender : Male

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering ( Industrial plant and Energy Engineering option) Second class honours upper division- Technical University of Kenya:2018-2022.

Professional membership with IET with reg. No. 6945.

Professional membership with KETRB.

Occupational safety, Health and environmental training certification.

PLC level 1 training Certificate (Siemens, Mitsubishi,Allen Bradley).

Certificate in AutoCAD with distinction-Webb institute: January-March 2018.

Diploma in mechanical Engineering (Production option) Attained a Pass -The Kenya Polytechnic: 2006-2008.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Urudi Mixed High School Attained B-(Minus): 2000-2003.

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education-Konditi Primary School Atttained 483/700:1991-1998.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

Mechanical engineering skills: Experience in operating, managing and maintaining food packaging machines and injection moulding machines.

Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.

Strong decision- making and problem-solving skills.

Leadership and Supervision: Experienced in supervising technical operators and training them how to carry out preventive, predictive and routine maintenance and supervising what they do to ensure they comply with company regulations.

Inventory tracking: Handling finances of maintenance and processing data of maintenance and preparing documentation.

Communication: Suggested appropriate changes and provided feedback to employees and monitored the quality of performance.

Team management: Monitoring staff, facility and safe working of manufacturing equipment and following deadlines.

ICT Competence: (Computer Proficiency): Packages Covered (Microsoft Office) Ms Window, Ms Word, Ms excel, Ms Access, Ms PowerPoint, Ms outlook,Internet and E-Mails and Auto-CAD Application.

Have knowledge of reporting faults, execution and resolving.

Strong knowledge of mechanical trades, procedures, and maintenance best practices.

Well conversant with Good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Strong interpersonal skills, innovative and creative in solving emergency challenges.

Sound understanding of CMMS, engineering best practices Tools e.g Lean six sigma, fundamental principles of reliability centred maintenance (RCM) and it's applications.

WORK HISTORY

Engineering Manager- Dinlas Pharma Epz LTD: 2020- present

Duties and Responsibilities

•To monitor proper working of all the equipment, utilities viz. Water systems, HVAC

System, diesel generator set etc. So as to have minimum down time due to b/d.

• To monitor that preventive maintenance is carried out timely as per schedule.

• To liaison with outside agency to carry outsource of work related to Engineering dep.

• To provide Engineering/ Technical support during any qualification/ validation and

calibration studies.

• Ensuring the department strategic plan is adequate and implemented.

• To impart and arrange general training to all Engineering Team on topics such as

cGMP, hygiene, safety etc.

• To prepare the SOP's for all the Engineering activity and update it and when required.

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, including budget

and timeline management.

• Participate in DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ for new equipment and requalification equipment/

Instruments.

• Installing the equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and any applicable

regulatory requirements.

• Oversee maintenance, and proper utilization of mechanical tools, lathes, hydraulic

presses, and other equipment.

• Reviewing specifications and participating in inspections of purchase for

replenishment of engineering goods and services.

• To check qualification/ validation activity along with QA and external party/ vendors.

• Effectively procure and execute necessary equipment to meet demand.

• Own and lead implementation of the CAPEX plan in existing site.

• Ensuring adherence and compliance to OSHA requirements.

• Verifying that the equipment is received in good condition and free from damage.

• Troubleshooting and solving problems on all engineering and maintenance matters.

• Identifying and initiating procurement of required spares.

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures.

• Supervise and train maintenance staff.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct regular inspections, and

implement preventive maintenance strategies.

• Manage maintenance budget and resources.

• Monitor equipment performance and conduct regular inspections.

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules and oversee installation, overhaul,

and modification of machines.

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and collaborate with other departments to

enhance operational efficiency.

• Supervise and support corrective maintenance, ensuring optimal machine

performance and process efficiency.

Senior Maintenance Technician-B.Braun pharmaceutical (k) ltd(Multinational):2019- 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensured that all work is undertaken in compliance with the operating procedures, legislation and the codes of practice.

Undertook a variety of mechanical fitting duties, maintain production machineries, fit/ assembly of mechanical components making use of appropriate machinery /hand tools and.

Maintained, diagnoses and repairs a variety of equipment including; high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, conveyor systems, air compressors, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems,, pressure equipment, gearboxes, generators

Carried out routine/preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical components of the plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Performed preventive/predictive maintenance procedures e.g. daily checklists and advise the company on areas of improvement to maximize output and reduce breakdowns

Fostering collaboration within the team and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Oversee mechanical devices while in operation and listen for complications using accurate testing and measuring instruments.

Implemented predictive, corrective, preventive and inspection maintenance.

Developed and managed planned preventive maintenance process to support excellent equipment availability.

Oversee daily workflow, schedule, and performance evaluation.

Mechanical maintenance technician

Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL-Nairobi): 2018 -2019

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performed maintenance of pumps, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation/air conditioning facilities and equipment..

Reported breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.

Prepared and implement machinery maintenance schedule for all machinery within the factory.

Attended breakdown, identify fault and solve problems with minimal downtime to production.

Ensured machine KPIs such as availability, reliability and efficiency through scheduled, preventive and corrective maintenance.

Ensured that maintenance records are kept in hard and/ soft copies in accordance with the set standards e.g FSSC 22000/QSA/FSA/GMP/hygiene practices.

Ensured completion of preventative maintenance prerequisites on production machines, motors, engines, conveyor systems, and pneumatic tools.

Maintenance Manager

Patiala Distillers (K) Ltd: February 2012 -2018

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managed the timely and cost-effective procurement of spare parts to support equipment availability.

Established and delivered the maintenance functional KPI's.

Established preventive maintenance metrics such as Mttr, mtbf and mttf, to track the planned preventive maintenance effectiveness.

Managed assets management system to improve plant reliability and availability.

Formulated and established maintenance budget, estimates and monitoring controls.

Tracked key plant equipment performance indicators and technical dates e.g water usage, energy/fuel consumption.

Participated in the preparation and administration of the plant maintenance program budget; submit budget recommendations;monitor expenditures.

Collaborated with internal departments such as production and maintenance as well as external stakeholders including maintenance service contractors and suppliers.

Ensured overall equipment efficiency by monitoring usage of utilities, implementing initiatives, and reducing maintenance and production costs.

Ensured plant compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, KEBS and other codes.

Developed and documented standard operating procedure for site operations.

Set team KPIs and conducted performance appraisals.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Friendship Containers Manufacturers Ltd: 2009-2012

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise work of staff responsible for maintenance of production plant.

Diagnosed Root cause of breakdown using 5 whys techniques.

Prepared and followed strict preventive maintenance plan and reported any deviation to management.

Continuously focus on 5s.

Developed maintenance schedules and enforce them among maintenance staffs.

Physically fit and carry heavy pieces of loads around.

Tracking and prepared MTTR and MTBF to improve the machines efficiency of injection molding, crab tree printing, cane line, press work machines and seamers.

Performed activities such as preventive maintenance in line with standard operating procedures.

Preformed wide range of task including maintenance of plumbing, electrical, ventilation/air-conditioning facilities and equipment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced equipment repairing and maintenance cost by 50% by setting up an in-house maintenance unit.

Decreased maintenance cost by 55% by employing preventative maintenance activities on monthly basis.

Introduced a safety system that monitors equipment dynamically to prevent damage to utility lines.

Reduced workers compensation costs by 40% (2,000,000 annually) by improving safety plans and implementing employees training, management, accountability and equipment security.

Utilized extensive knowledge and skills of maintenance logistics to significantly improve work team's efficiency by 49%

INTERESTS

I love the outdoors and enjoy football and reading novels.

I'm very active in community service where I give back by volunteering to teach engineering workshops to underprivileged youths.

I also help organise drives and fundraisers for our local food bank.

REFEREES

1.Eng. Ryan Khaoya

Shift Manager,

Kenya Breweries ltd,

P.o. Box 301**-*****, Nrb.

Tel. 072*-******.

2.Mr. Peter Abonyo Dwasi,