PROFILE
ERICKOWINONGEDE
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Dedicated, service-oriented and creative mechanical engineer with strong knowledge of technologies, design tools, plant maintenance and best practices in mechanical design using AutoCADandengineeringdrawings.Provenabilitytocompleteprojectsontime. Abletodesign andfabricateequipmentandtestandimproveprototypes.Experienceworkingasateammember to accomplish engineering goals.
PROFESSIONALSKILLS
Excellenttechnicalskills,includingAutoCADexperience.
Stronganalyticalskills.
Interpersonaland teamworkingskills.
Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
Problemsolvingskills.
High levelof integrity
Flexibleand abletoworkunderminimalsupervision
WORKEXPERIENCE
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer : Wandi Packaging Limited January 2025-Current
Carry out maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment
Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments
Maintain the flow and drainage of water by assembling, installing and repairing pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures
Perform periodic inspections on plant, machinery and automated systems
Ensure that plant and equipment runs safely and efficiently at all times with the aim of minimising downtime
Schedule planned and preventative maintenance work, which may be outside normal working hours
Ensure that machinery and equipment are kept in good working order and meet all safety regulations
Attend to all breakdowns, failures or malfunctions swiftly and report to the M&E Manager
Repair or replace broken or defective components
Maintain an equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt and approving invoices
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
Document all maintenance works carried out in line with Company procedures
Contribute to the forward planning of shut downs and capital works within the operational site coconfin.
MechanicalEngineeringTrainerIntern: KakraoTechnicalandVocationalCollege January 2023-December 2024
Asa trainer:
Providingtutoringandacademiccounselingto students.
Maintainsclassrelatedrecords,andassessesthe students.
Developsanddesignscurriculumplanstofosterstudentlearning,stimulateclass discussions, and ensures student engagement.
Collaboratesandsupportscolleaguesregardingresearchinterestsandprojectproposals.
Carryingoutseveralmechanicalpracticalwiththestudents. As Industrial Linkages Officer:
Coordinatingtheindustrialactivitiesbefore,duringandafterattachmenttoensurethat the trainees are well placed, assessed and appraised appropriately
Developinglinkswithindustryontechnicaldevelopmentandparticipatinginareasof product innovation, design and construction.
Holdingsensitizationmeetingswithintheinstitutionasfarasindustrialactivitiesis concerned.
JuniorMechanicalEngineer:FarmersChoiceLimited December 2021-March 2022.
Involvedinmechanicalandelectricalworkshoppractices.
Ensuredefficientoperationoftheboiler.
Fabricatedequipmentwhichhelpedinthetransportationofproductswithinthecompany thus the production more efficient.
Involvedinroutinemaintenanceoftheproductionplantmachines.
Assistedinensuring effectiveandefficientworkingofthesteamsystem,aircompressors, calorifiers, dryers and heat exchangers.
Assistedinobtainingquotesanddevelopingscopesforengineeringwork.
Workedcloselywithseniorengineersthroughouteachdevelopmentcycletodevelop design ideas from conception to execution.
JuniorMechanicalEngineer:KibosSugarandAlliedIndustriesLimited. February 2021-April 2021.
Involvedworkshopoperationseg,lathemachine,drillingmachineoperationand servicing, and welding and fabrication of equipment.
Carriedoutpre-millsandmillhouseprocedures,operationsandmaintenanceofcane handling equipment, mills and juice pumping system.
Ensuredtheboilerisworkingeffectivelyandefficiently,includingwatertreatmentand its flow.
Involvedin pumpserving and maintenance.
ACHIEVEMENT
Assistedinimplantationofproactivemaintenanceproceduresthatledtoa10%increase in equipment durability and a 20% decrease in plant accidents. EDUCATIONHISTORY
SiayaInstituteofTechnology-Siaya,2019-2022;DiplomainMechanicalEngineering(plant option).
KisumuDayHighSchool-Kisumu,2015-2018;KenyaCertificateofSecondaryEducation. Omung’i Primary School-Kisumu, 2007-2014; Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. REFERENCES
NaomiOdira
KakraoTechnicalandVocationalCollege,DeputyPrincipal 072*******
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ChristopherJaramba
FarmersChoiceLimited,MechanicalEngineeringSupervisor 072*******
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Anthony Gachie
Bigcoldlimitedcompany,MechanicalEngineer 072******* Dismas Obago
Director Ribago services
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