Experience:
• Involved in project proposals, technical feasibility, budgeting and contractual agreements;
• Tasked in planning, coordinating and scheduling planned & preventive maintenance of mechanical & electrical systems, equipment, and instruments to
ensure planned and preventive maintenance is carried out for optimum functioning;
• Scheduling & implementation of quality management systems, as well as health and safety procedures and acceptable environmental standards;
• Preparation of technical specifications, Bills of quantities, cost estimates, tendering process, contracts administration and production of detailed engineering drawings designs in AutoCAD and Revit software;
• Reviewing CAD engineering drawings produced by others in accordance with Quality Management System, building trades & building codes;
• Carrying out site visits & inspections ensuring quality of material and workmanship are in accordance with the design specifications, set terms & conditions, codes and the engineering drawings and reporting on the same;
• Coordinating commissioning of mechanical engineering installations, periodic monitoring and testing all data equipment and suitable programming;
• Supervision of employees / students who may be placed under my guidance;
• Linking the consulting team, the client and the contractor;
• Periodically reporting on the progress of projects to the managers/supervisors;
• Negotiation with vendors during procurement of materials and services
Education:
The Technical University of Kenya, Diploma, Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option), 2005
University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Science, Microprocessor Technology and Instrumentation, 2018.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Bachelor of Science, Mechatronic Engineering, 2021 to date (Ongoing).
Skills:
Mechanical Engineering services including: design, Installation, repair and maintenance of steam power plant system; thermic and hot water/steam boilers; Waste incinerators; calorifier design, fabrication, installation and maintenance; design, Installation and maintenance of plant systems, power generators and air compressors; mechanical installation of air conditioning and ventilation systems, design, installation and maintenance of air conditioning system in Data rooms, server rooms and strong rooms; specialised mechanical & air conditioning systems incorporating air handling units, ducted air conditioning systems & Awadukt Rehau air conditioning systems; Refrigeration systems; LPG installation, compressed air piping and general fitting; Installation, repair and maintenance of fuel and water pumps; fabrication and servicing of heat exchangers, service tanks, duct grilles, chimneys, hoods, frame works and many more; Water Supply systems; Water Treatment & Storage facilities; Bore holes; plumbing; cold and hot water services; drainage works; internal and external drainage system; sanitary fittings; domestic and commercial; installation and maintenance of fire fighting systems; installation and maintenance of kitchen and laundry equipment, selection and layout;
Repair, modification, calibration, safety & performance inspection of biomedical equipment / instruments and systems; measurement and instrumentation; machine & fluid mechanics; industrial control and automation systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA; working knowledge on radio therapeutic & imaging techniques;
Additionally:
Strong working knowledge in Architectural facility plan: orientation, internal arrangement, adequacy of building envelope (windows, doors, roof), interior space allocation, landscaping and access adequacy.
Strong skills in Civil and Structural elements adequacy such as: foundations & slabs, columns & beams, staircases & lift shafts, storm water drainage & discharge, sewerage system & septic tanks, roads & parking infrastructure, bridges & culverts, irrigation & water structures and curbs & pavement.
Working knowledge in Electrical Engineering services including: Power systems design; Grid projects designs; Incoming mains electrical supply; standby power supplies; power factor correction equipment; Clean power supply; main L.V. switchboard; electrical distribution; control panels for fire pumps and air conditioning systems; structured power, voice and data cable network; Lighting installation and Power installation systems.
Competent in all building and construction management aspects; including project inception, budgeting, contractual agreements, statutory approvals, design process, tendering process, scheduling & quality management system procedures, building trades, construction material testing & approvals, construction techniques and compliance with local & international building codes.
Implementation of the Risk management policy by mitigating, identifying, measuring, controlling, monitoring and reporting risks with the aim of supporting the achievement of corporate objectives, protection of staff and business assets thus ensuring financial sustainability.
Working knowledge in health and safety at work – Previously worked as a departmental staff representative in My former company’s Health and Safety Committee.
Working knowledge in internal combustion engines, power transmission systems, gearbox & injector pumps assembly; heat and energy management.
Competent in CIBSE Criteria, ASHRAE standards, Kenya and UAE Standards & building codes and NFPA standards.
Competent working with the following Computer software; Ms Word, Ms Excel, Windows 2010, AutoCAD 14, 2000- 2024. Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor, Hevacomp Bently Autodesk VIZ-3D, MATLAB, IES, Dialux and Safira.
Voted as the best performing Mechanical Engineering staff at GIBB Africa (M&E Department) through
yearly company appraisals since 2009 to 2023.
