Mechanical Engineer Maintenance & Projects

ROBERT KIMUTAI KIPSANAI

Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance & Projects

Phone: +254-***-***-*** Email: **************@*****.*** Location: Nairobi, Kenya PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 5 years of combined experience in industrial plant maintenance, mechanical project supervision, and heavy equipment servicing. Proven ability to manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supervise site-based projects, and support continuous plant operations in manufacturing and processing industries. Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Industrial Plant & Process Equipment

• Mechanical Project Supervision

• Welding, Fabrication & Machining

• Gearboxes, Pumps, Compressors & Motors

• Installation, Alignment & Commissioning

• Breakdown Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Health, Safety & Risk Compliance

• CAD Drafting & 3D Modelling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Engineer (Mechanical & Maintenance) – Anrick Investments Current

- Lead and supervise mechanical and construction-related projects from planning through execution.

- Coordinate contractors, technicians, suppliers, and site personnel to meet project timelines.

- Oversee mechanical installations, maintenance works, and equipment deployment on-site.

- Track material usage, equipment allocation, and workforce productivity.

- Enforce health and safety compliance in line with statutory and company requirements.

- Prepare progress reports, work schedules, and technical documentation. Maintenance Engineer – Nandi Tea Estates Limited Oct 2018 – Aug 2019

- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on tea processing machinery and auxiliary systems.

- Conducted lathe machining, welding, and fabrication of replacement components.

- Maintained and sharpened CTC rollers to ensure consistent tea quality.

- Diagnosed mechanical faults and restored equipment to operation with minimal downtime.

- Supported continuous plant operations during peak production periods. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING & INTERNSHIPS

Mechanical Engineering Intern – Bamburi Cement Ltd, Mombasa Plant May – Aug 2016

- Serviced and repaired industrial equipment including gearboxes, compressors, pumps, and fluid couplings.

- Participated in kiln operations, ball mills, vertical mills, and separator systems.

- Performed equipment inspections and assisted in fault diagnosis during breakdowns.

- Supported installation, alignment, and recommissioning of motor drives.

- Took part in transport systems maintenance and systematic process surveys. Mechanical Engineering Trainee – Technical University of Mombasa May – Aug 2015

- Conducted destructive and non-destructive material testing.

- Gained hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, and machine shop operations.

- Operated lathe, milling, and CNC machines.

- Drafted plumbing and mechanical plans using CAD software. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Second Class Honors – Upper Division) Technical University of Mombasa 2013 – 2018

TECHNICAL & SOFTWARE SKILLS

AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Professional MS Word Excel PowerPoint MS Project Lathe & Milling Machines CNC Machining

TRAINING & SAFETY

Industrial Safety Training – Bamburi Cement Ltd

LafargeHolcim Health & Safety Standards

Risk Management & Toolbox Talks

Serious Event Reviews (SER)

REFEREES

Swalahuddini A. Mohamed – Technical University of Mombasa Email: **********@***.**.** Mobile: 072*-***-*** Ibrahim Ogot – Bamburi Cement Ltd

Mobile: 072*-***-*** Landline: 020-***-****

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