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Vilano Gitonga Kanake
P.O. Box 63- 60215 Marimanti
Cell Phone: +254 072*-******
*******************@*****.***
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 14th June, 1977
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christian
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Skilled and knowledgeable tradesman with experience, skills and knowledge in plumbing, masonry, carpentry and as well as administrative responsibilities, seeking employment in a career where I can excel in the field of plumbing and construction with no/minimal supervision and administrative responsibilities
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
JAN., 2007 TO DEC., 2008: DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Government Trade Test Grade I, Plumbing, masonry & carpentry
Government Trade Test Grade II Plumbing, masonry & carpentry
JAN., 2001 TO DEC., 2002: DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Studied plumbing Carpentry, Masonry grade III
JAN., 1995 TO NOV., 1998: THARAKA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C
JAN., 1985 TO NOV., 1994: RWATHA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 1ST 2024 TO DATE Plumber/Pipe fitter (facilities investment Annex 1502) with KBR at British Indian Ocean Territory Diego Garcia/UK
Responsibilities and Tasks
Supporting maintenance and repair efforts.
Laying out work and measuring to locate position of pipe from drawings or other written specifications; cutting various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with chisel and hammer, oxyacetylene torch or pipe-cutting machines; threading pipe with stocks and dies, bending pipe by hand-driven or power-driven machines; assembling pipe with couplings and fastening pipe to hangers; making standard shop computations relating to pressures, flow and size of pipe required; and making standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications.
Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes, studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, and sequence of installations.
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe and locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
Routine maintenance of piping, valves, meters, gauges, backflow preventers and other plumbing appurtenances at wells, water and sewer pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants and collection and distribution systems
Maintains, assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of water, sewer, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Repairing and replacing, chipping, priming, sanding and painting of steel floors, steps, walkways, bullheads, installing door locks, hatch covers, replacing broken windowpanes, performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery and equipment.
Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools
Cut and thread pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand
Assemble and install valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools Join pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calks joints
Join pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calks joints
Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
JULY 1ST 2022 TO DEC 31ST 2023 Master plumber/Pipe fitter at Piece Winds Japan Dadaab Refugee camp
Responsibilities and Tasks
Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools, cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine, bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine, or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
Laying out work and measuring to locate position of pipe from drawings or other written specifications; cutting various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with chisel and hammer, oxyacetylene torch or pipe-cutting machines; threading pipe with stocks and dies, bending pipe by hand-driven or power-driven machines; assembling pipe with couplings and fastening pipe to hangers; making standard shop computations relating to pressures, flow and size of pipe required; and making standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications.
Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
Installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipe such as PVC, HDPE, CPVC, GI, PEX, copper, concrete and black pipes.
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Prepares all work permits and safety documentation for assigned projects.
Reading and interpreting technical documents including drawing layouts as-built drawings, (plans and blue prints) riser diagrams, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other manufactures literature.
Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Inspect structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening the structure resulting from pipe installation.
Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob.
lacing washers in leaky faucets, mending bursts in pipes and opening clogged drains.
Assisted in review of contractors’ performance as per contract awarded and issue certificate of completion as well as generate GRN.
Distinguishes frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to trouble shoot for repairs.
Carry out technical assessment of all the water points fitted with pumping equipment and record their conditions including the state of the reticulation and storage systems and the state of the borehole protection.
To draw a comprehensive list of spare parts, fitting, construction materials and new equipment required for the procurement.
Cut and thread pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
Assemble and install valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.
Join pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calks joints.
Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
ead pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
In close liaison with logistics and administration, ensure coordinated delivery of parts and whole pumps and all materials necessary for the planned tasks.
To prepare weekly and monthly technical plans and progress reports of the project and assisting the Engineer to carry out assessment and generate reports as and when requested by the project coordinator or supervisor.
Solving the issues that arise on program implementation.
Keeping records of all materials and working tools.
Ensuring the proper flow up of activities and monitoring the ongoing work.
JAN 2022 TO 31st June 2022 Maintenance Technician (Plumbing, carpentry and masonry) Base Camp Explorers Maasai Mara Conservancy.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Performs installation and repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs water heaters, dishwashers, wash hand basins, toilets, hot and cold-water systems and other plumbing systems and appliances.
Installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipes such as PVC, HDPE, UPVC, GI, copper, concrete and black pipes.
Repair and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending bursts in pipes and opening clogged drains.
Supervised the construction and installation of a new and modern waste and soil water management plant at staff quota’s
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of materials.
Inspect structures to ascertain obstruction to be avoided to prevent weakening of structures resulting from installations.
Review of materials to be used prior to the start of work.
Inspect in progress and completed work for quality workmanship and safety.
Perform site visit during each phase of construction or installation (initial through final) to conduct inspection.
Supervision all the contractors contracted to build houses and water reticulation systems.
Locates and marks positions of pipe and pipe connection and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob.
Cuts opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
Keeping the records of all construction and plumbing tools and materials.
Uses the computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to truck and update work done and orders as needed
Designing and the production of précised technical plans, blue prints, drawing and other models.
JAN, 2017 TO 31st DEC 2021; Master plumber and Repair and Maintenance Technician Care international at Dadaab refugee camp.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Performs installations and repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, chilled water system, dishwashers, wash hand basin, water softeners, steam, heat, gas sewage, filtration systems, water pumps, hot and cold-water systems, and other plumbing systems
Supervised all construction activities for Care in Hagadera Ifo, DOM and Dagahaley and repair and maintenance of all staff houses, offices, kitchen, manholes and toilets.
Assisted in identifying the right contractors for construction work.
Installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipes such as PVC, HDPE, CPVC, GI, copper concrete and black pipes.
Supervised the repair and maintenance team (incentive staff) both for water reticulation system and construction.
Testing potable water systems components, testing FRCs of water both from the source and at household levels, monitoring of chemical and salt injection systems, and taking equipment’s readings with various meters.
Assisted in review of contractors’ performance as per contract awarded and issue certificate of completion as well as generate GRN
Reading and interpreting technical documents including drawing layouts as-built drawings, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other manufactures literature.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending bursts in pipes and opening clogged drains.
Distinguishes frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to trouble shoot for repairs.
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of materials.
Inspect structures to ascertain obstruction to be avoided to prevent weakening of structures resulting from installation.
Reviews materials and tools to be used prior to the start of work
Inspect in progress and completed work for quality workmanship and safety.
Uses “As Built” plans blue prints and schematics in the performance of inspection.
Perform site visit during each phase of construction or installation (initial through final) to conduct inspection.
Supervision of all the contractors contracted to build houses and water reticulation systems
Locates and marks positions of pipe and pipe connection and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob
Cuts opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
In collaboration with other team members give technical extension information to the tap stand monitors on areas of facilities proper/prudent management for sustainability.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
Keeping the records of all construction and plumbing tools and materials.
Uses the computer maintenance management system (CMMS)to truck and update work orders as needed
Designing and the production of précised technical plans, blue prints, drawing and the models.
JAN., 2012 TO DEC., 2016: Master Plumber Norwegian Refugee Council at Dadaab refugee camp
Responsibilities and Tasks
Performs installations and repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, chilled water system, dishwashers, wash hand basin, water softeners, steam, heat, gas sewage, filtration systems, water pumps, hot and cold-water systems, and other plumbing systems
Cuts opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
Supervised all construction activities for NRC in Hagadera eg tap stand aprons and renovation of all staff houses, offices, kitchen, manholes and toilets.
Supervised the construction of bunker at Hagadera camp.
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipe in walls and floors using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob.
Testing potable water systems components, testing FRCs of water both from the source and at household levels, monitoring of chemical and salt injection systems, and taking equipment’s readings with various meters.
Installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipe such as PVC, HDPE, CPVC, GI, PEX, copper, concrete and black pipes.
To draw a comprehensive list of spare parts, fitting, construction materials and new equipment required for the procurement
Assisting in cutting and threading of pipes using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipi threading machines.
Assisted in review of contractors’ performance as per contract awarded and issue certificate of completion as well as generate GRN
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fitting and pipe composed of metals such as iron, steel brass and lead and nonmetals such as glass vitrified clay and plastic using hand and power tools.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking.
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot and cold-water cisterns, dishwashers and water softeners.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets mending busts in pipes and opening clogged drains
Joins pipes by the use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent and calks joints.
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, lead and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, plastic
Reading and interpreting technical documents including drawing layouts as-built drawings, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other manufactures literature.
JAN 2011 TO DEC., 2011: Master plumber with Care International at Dadaab refugee camp
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Performs installations and repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, chilled water system, dishwashers, wash hand basin, water softeners, steam, heat, gas sewage, filtration systems, water pumps, hot and cold water systems, and other plumbing systems
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation.
Assemble and installs valves pipe fittings and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass and lead and nonmetals such as glass vitrified clay and plastic using hand and power tools.
Inspect structure to ascertain obstruction to be avoided to prevent weakening of structures resulting from installation of pipes.
Testing potable water systems components, testing FRCs of water both from the source and at household levels, monitoring of chemical and salt injection systems, and taking equipment’s readings with various meters.
Installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipe such as PVC, HDPE, CPVC, GI, PEX, copper, concrete and black pipes.
Reading and interpreting technical documents including drawing layouts as-built drawings, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other manufactures literature.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending bursts in pipes and opening clogged drains.
Distinguishes frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to trouble shoot for repairs.
Keeping records of all materials and working tools
Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending the busts and opening clogged drains.
AUG., 2009 TO DEC., 2010: Plumbing foreman Repair and Maintenance (plumbing, carpentry and masonry) with DynCorp International Afghanistan (United States Marines Corps at Kandahar, Leatherneck and FOB Geronimo Camps)
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Performs installations and repairs on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, chilled water system, dishwashers, wash hand basin, water softeners, steam, heat, gas sewage, filtration systems, water pumps, hot and cold water systems, and other plumbing systems
Assisted in construction of many structures in Forward Operating Base camps across Afghanistan with USA Marine Cops eg offices, erection of tents timber floors DFACs, Bunkers.
Assisted in construction and installation of waste and soil water appliances in many camps in Afghanistan
Testing potable water systems components, testing FRCs of water both from the source and at household levels, monitoring of chemical and salt injection systems, and taking equipment’s readings with various meters.
Installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipe such as PVC, HDPE, CPVC, GI, PEX, copper, concrete and black pipes.
Reading and interpreting technical documents including drawing layouts as-built drawings, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other manufactures literature.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending bursts in pipes and opening clogged drains.
Distinguishes frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to trouble shoot for repairs.
Carry out technical assessment of all the water points fitted with pumping equipment and record their conditions including the state of the reticulation and storage systems and the state of the borehole protection.
To draw a comprehensive list of spare parts and fitting or new equipment required for the procurement.
In close liaison with logistics and administration, ensure coordinated delivery of parts and whole pumps and all materials necessary for the planned tasks.
To prepare weekly and monthly technical plans and progress reports of the project and assisting the Engineer to carry out assessment and generate reports as and when requested by the project coordinator or supervisor.
Solving the issues that arise on program implementation.
Ensuring the proper flow up of activities and monitoring the ongoing work.
SIMINARS TRAININGS ATTENDED
First-Aid/CPR Training held at B.I.O.T Diego Garcia.
Ladder Safety held at B.I.O.T Diego Garcia
Fall Protection held at B.I.O.T Diego Garcia
Facility Response Team member held at B.I.O.T Diego Garcia
Respirator training held at B.I.O.T Diego Garcia
Scaffold Training held at B.I.O.T Diego Garcia.
Training on Earing Protection at BIOT Diego Garcia.
Working in confined space held at BIOT Diego Garcia.
Basic Security in The Field II (BSITF II) by United Nations Department of Safety and security held at Dadaab refugee camp
Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) held at Dadaab refugee camp
Safety and security training Redr UK Kenya held at Dadaab refugee camp
Community based Organizations Training, Rural Training Center, Marimanti
Project Management, Rural Training Center, Marimanti
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Rural Tavern Hotel, Meru.
Guidance Counseling and Youth Drug Abuse, Don Bosco Youth Education Center, Karen
Leadership Training, Rural Training Center, Marimanti.
Gender and development at Gatunga catholic mission
The Rights of a child at Gatunga catholic mission
Extra-Curricular Activities:
2007: Chairperson, Association of Tharaka – Nairobi Kiserian Youth for Development.
2006-2007: Chairperson, the Association of Gatunga Youth for Development
2003-2005: Assistant Secretary, Gatunga CBO
2000-2006: Organization Secretary, St. Peter’s Football Club.
Hobbies
Watching TV, Playing Soccer, and listening to music
Summary:
I am an experienced, professional person with a variety of work experience in construction industry, community services, and international organizations and with education. I have excellent behavioral history and I perform with confidence, fair treatment and respect for others.
References:
1. Faustin Muchui
P.O. Box 61 – 60215, Marimanti
Cell Phone: 072*******
Email: ***********@*****.***
2. Samuel Kimani
P.O. Box 526 - 00605, Uthiru
Cell Phone: 072*******
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3. Karen Achieng Ochieng
P.O. Box 24876 – 00502, Karen
Cell Phone: 072*******
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