Power generation technician

Resume posted by kahonge in Utilities.
Desired salary: $40,000.00
Desired position type: Contract

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Summary

Am a Registered Mechanical technologist by KETRB with 6+ years of experience having graduated with Bachelors of industrial technology from Egerton University. I have a strong background in the basic principles of engineering, methods and practices in mechanical system operation, testing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment. In addition I’m registered member of IET NO.991, a certified CAT D3500series and C175 mechanic, certified on F200 Schneider switchgear, PLC programming basics, Reliability condition monitoring trainings and completed OSA 30HOURS construction safety course.

My professional work experience as a generator mechanic at US Embassy Baghdad has given me not only strong technical knowledge but also domain knowledge and exposure to different work sites. My key strengths include effective communication, strong troubleshooting skills, Quick problem solving ability and passionate to learn and adopt new technologies and skills.

As you review my resume, you will see that I have steadily progressed in my engineering career. From June 2014 I have worked for PAE at US Embassy Baghdad having held different position from power plant operator, to lead generator mechanic and as RCM technician and even acting as power plant supervisor.

Also worked as Generator mechanic/ Gen Yard supervisor at Baghdad Diplomatic support center.

Currently im working as a Mechanical Engineer at Fortum 70MW peat fired power plant in Rwanda.

As my years of education and experience make me feel confident that I can excel and live up to the expectations in performing the duties assigned. My enclosed resume provides more details on my qualifications, skills and work experience.

Education

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2011-2013 May: Egerton University.

 

  • • Program; Bachelors of Industrial Technology (Manufacturing option)
  • • Course work: Manufacturing and design, Machining operation, jigs and fixtures, project management, human resource management, AutoCAD design and project research skills.

Jan 2007- Nov 2009: Sagana Technical Training institute

 

    • • Program: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (production option). 
    •  Course work: Production technology, machining operations, human resources management, materials and metallurgy and trade and entrepreneurship project.

 

Experience

WORKING EXPERIENCE

HQ SERVICES UNDER FORTUM

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

01/2020 TO DATE

  • • Responsible for planning of routine maintenance and spare parts.
  • • Responsible for the planning of overhauls and unscheduled maintenance.
  • • Responsible for performing routine preventive, corrective mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant facilities and equipment.
  • • Manage statutory inspections ensuring all documentations completed and up to date.
  • • Responsible for condition monitoring/reliability and performance evaluation aspects of the critical rotating machinery.
  • • Regularly reviewing of vibration data for equipment and generating reports. Take administrative responsibility of plant CMMS. Managing a team of mechanical technicians and mechanical workshop activities

PAE Government Services (BAGHDAD DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT CENTER)

Generator Mechanic.

07/2019 TO 12/2019

  • • Maintaining both 50Hz and 60HZ power plant
  • • Repair and Maintenance of Perkins, Cat, Cummins generators.
  • • Documentation and record keeping of power plant operations and projects.
  • • Power plant Materials and Tools purchase and inventory.

PAE Government Services (US EMBASSY BAGHDAD)

Reliability Centered Maintenance TECHNICIAN

05/2017 TO 06/2019

  • • Responsible to achieve the objectives of improved asset reliability and reduced overall maintenance costs.
  • • Facilitate RCM studies for all critical system within the terminal facilities in reference to the criticality assessment or as recommended by root cause analysis.
  • • Determine which major systems and components will be maintained on a predictive basis and which will be maintained on an interval-based PM or run-to-failure basis.
  • • Create risk mitigation strategies for critical assets
  • • Develops reliability targets, selects & plans reliability assurance tasks, implements proper reliability tools, Reliability block diagrams etc. to assure reliability targets are met.
  • • Participate in facilities condition assessments (or a similar program), resulting in a Facilities Condition Index (or a comparable metric) to enable the development of project plans and maintenance optimization programs
  • • Provide guidance for tactical execution of predictive maintenance technologies as appropriate, including but not limited to: Vibration analysis, Infrared thermography, Lube oil analysis, Motor circuit analysis measure data, Ultrasonic testing, Parts or component quality testing, Power quality testing, and instrument calibrations.
  • • Perform maintenance and life cycle costing analysis.
  • • Perform root cause evaluation for underperforming critical systems and failed critical components. Track and prioritize resolution of these failures.
  • • Evaluate current preventive maintenance (PM) program and transition to more effective, robust PM program.
  • • Identify and implement best practices.
  • • Recommend changes in equipment operating procedures, design or configurations as necessary

PAE Government Services (US EMBASSY BAGHDAD)

LEAD GENERATOR MECHANIC

12/2016 TO 05/2017.

Supports US mission in Iraq.

PAE is a US company which undertakes global projects and also diplomatic missions.

  • • Repair and maintenance of diesel engines. Mitsubishi, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, FG Wilson.
  • • Team leader during engine service, repair and maintenance.
  • • Supervising generator mechanics and local National Laborers.
  • • Acting Lead Reliability condition monitoring department.

PAE Government Services (US EMBASSY BAGHDAD)

POWER PLANT OPERATOR /ADMINSTARTOR.

06/2014 TO 11/2016

Key task include.

  • • Operation of the Thermal power plant.
  • • Repair and maintenance of Schneider switchgear.
  • • Senior Technician Reliability condition monitoring program.
  • • Supervising Local National Laborers.
  • • Record keeping of each engine and materials.
  • • Assigning Mechanics scheduled services.
  • • Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports and also generator availability report.
  • • Requesting all work orders and closing them.
  • • Spare parts requisition and inventory management.

ORPOWER 4 INC (OLKARIA III GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT-132MW)

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

02/2013 – 05/2014.

Orpower 4 Inc. is a subsidiary company of Ormat technologies inc.it deals with renewable energy power plant across the world.it uses binary system(rankine cycle) to produce power.

  • • Steam turbines overhaul and assembly.
  • • Geothermal resources wells testing (well logging).
  • • Supervising contractors on site.
  • • Mechanical seals overhaul and pumps assembly.
  • • Compressors and boilers maintenance.
  • • Record keeping.

Specialties

    property management, supervisorly skills

Groups & Associations

    KETRB

Spoken Languages

    English