Customer Service Heavy Equipment
Resume:
SAMUEL NDUNGI GACHERU
Cell Phone: +254***-***-***
Email: *********@*****.***
LANGUAGES
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages: English, Swahili & Kikuyu
CORE SKILLS
- Safety management.
- Reliable & trustworthy.
- Friendly, positive attitude.
- Team building.
- Maintenance & repair.
- Customer service
-Problem-Solver
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Multitasking.
PERSONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished, reliable, results-oriented, team-driven and innovative Plant / Generator Mechanic with over 5 years of experience demonstrated expertise. Polished in enforcing health, safety standards and implementing machine maintenance standard operating procedures. Meticulous Plant Mechanic ensuring safe productive daily power plant operations through efficient maintenance inspection and repair work. Adept at identifying and resolving system performance issues. Committed to ensuring that all work is performed in accordance to state and federal safety regulations. WORK HISTORY
Dec2024 to Current: Zhejiang Chengjian Construction Africa Position: Senior Mechanic
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing the washing of the vehicles especially those that have been worked on.
Overseeing the cleaning of the working area and ensuring that it is clean at all times.
Adhering to safety, Health and Environmental policy of the Company
Performing any other related duties as may be assigned to you by supervisor Workshop/Management from time to time.
Recording all spares used in/on machines to complete repairs, preparing and submitting related report to the supervisor.
Assessing and testing working conditions of all machines.
Overseeing other mechanics in the actual repairs and troubleshooting of heavy and light machines independently.
Identifying faults in machines that were not mentioned in the job card and carrying out all the repairs according.
Assessing and testing working conditions of all machines.
Overseeing other mechanics in the actual repairs and troubleshooting of heavy and light machines independently.
Other duties as May assigned.
Jan2020 to Nov2024: Africa Star Railway Operation Company Ltd Position: Generator (100kw-1600kw) / Plant Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities
Perform regular maintenance on generators and related systems
Troubleshoot and repair generator issues
Install, test and commission new generators and related equipment
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and regulations
Maintain accurate records of work performed and inventory levels
Work collaboratively with team members and other departments as needed
Participate in on-call rotations and be available for emergency repairs
Monitor the performance of the generators and recommend improvements and upgrades
Train and mentor junior technicians
Undertaking routine inspections of engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, electrical systems, tyres and frames
Dismantling and repairing or replacing faulty components
Reassembling and testing components to ensure they’re working safely
Checking new equipment before it’s used on site
Using reports to diagnose and find faults
Keeping records of work done to machinery
Explaining faults to colleagues and managers
Feb2018 to Sept2019: Zhejiang Chengjian Construction Africa Position: Generator / Plant Mechanic
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks other precision based maintenance methods.
Responsible for operation, preventative maintenance and repair of plants equipment.
Completes maintenance records as required.
Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts, assemblies.
Complies with applicable Safety, Environment, Health, and Waste Management policies and procedures.
Use of diagnostic machine.
Monitor equipment for safe, efficient and compliant operation.
Assist with plant operations as needed.
Assist other personnel as required.
Investigate in the event of mechanical equipment failure
Perform all tasks related to generator installations in the compound and common area premises
Install new generators including allied works to complete power generating stations in the compound and offices
Carry out scheduled routine maintenance i.e. changing oil and filters as well as daily refueling of the generators.
Provide lists of spare parts for diesel engines, alternators and control panels as well as necessary tools and equipment, well in advance.
Monitor tools/equipment and spare parts inventory.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems and solutions to resolve generator operations issues.
Aug 2014-Jan2018: Motor Care Limited
Position: Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks other precision based maintenance methods.
Responsible for operation, preventative maintenance and repair of plants equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of pumps, valves, hydraulic piping systems and all auxiliary equipment as required
Completes maintenance records as required.
Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts, assemblies.
Works closely with and takes direction from the work shop supervisor and coordinates in ordering repair and/or spare parts, maintenance parts and assemblies.
Complies with applicable Safety, Environment, Health, and Waste Management policies and procedures.
Use of diagnostic machine.
Ensure that safety concerns are paramount.
Monitor equipment for safe, efficient and compliant operation.
Investigate in the event of mechanical equipment failure ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Jan 2013-Aug 2014 : NYS on Job Training School
Plant Mechanic Grade II and III
Jan 2011-Dec 2012 : NYS College Gilgil
Basic Paramilitary Training First Aid, Disaster Management Guidance and Counseling, Sociology and Discipline in General Jan 2006-Nov2009 : Kihara Secondary School
Attained Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Jan 1998-Nov 2005 : Lower Kihara Primary School
Attained Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
REFEREES
1. Mr.Samuel Maina,Electrical Engineer
Zhejiang Chengjian Construction Africa
Tel: 071*-******
Email: **************@*****.***
2. Mr.Jason Okene,Mechanical Engineer
Zhejiang Chengjian Construction Africa
Tel: 074*-******
Email:***********@*****.***
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