Experienced Technician with an Adventurous Spirit

Some of his interests and hobbies include reading books on technology and current affairs, staying updated with the latest advancements in the field of electrical engineering, and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking and playing sports. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and trying out different cuisines.

AUGUST 2017 – TO DATE \r\nTRANSMISSION LINE TECHNICIAN, KETRACO\r\n Installation and Testing of Tower Earthing,\r\n Replacement of spacers on the bundled conductors\r\n Perform installation and retrofitting of Vandalized Tower Members\r\n Tower erections and stringing using Pullers and Tensioners\r\n Repair of Broken Conductors and Jumpers\r\n Replacement of Compromised Insulators\r\n Construction of Emergency Restoration Towers and Stringing\r\n Commissioning new substations, power equipment, fiber optic, CVTs, CBs, VTs, Transformers, Capacitor Banks, Dis-connectors, Earth switch, controls and communications equipment’s\r\n Tower Top inspection of 400kV 220 kV and 132kV grid Network\r\n Provide technical support to the O&M department Engineer’s\r\n Quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of Substation equipment Ground inspection of Transmission lines 400 kV, 220 kV and 132kV\r\n Designated Driver\r\n \r\n \r\nJAN 2014 – JULY 2017 SERVICE SHIFT TECHNICIAN, THIKA POWER LTD \r\n Provide steam Turbine operation and maintenance services that sustain reliable generation of quality steam, such as water levels\r\n Worked in the Operation department as a Control room Operator, Engine room, and Auxiliary (DCC) on job rotation\r\n Maintenance of MAN 48/60 DIESEL Engines\r\n Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports\r\n Making safe and secure all equipment due for maintenance by lockout and tag out procedure and implementing Permit to work systems.\r\n Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, Turbine, pumps, and Compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration\r\n Servicing and Maintenance of Fuel oil Separators (HEAVY FUEL OIL and lube OIL)  Troubleshooting UPS/Inverter, rectifying faults related to UPS doing preventive maintenance\r\n \r\nJAN 2013 TO SEP 2013 TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR, MATELEC KENYA LTD \r\n Construction of substation 66/11KV and associated 11KV feeder lines\r\n Installation of Control and Protection Panels, Cable Terminations, and Ferrule Checking.  Installation and Cable Termination of Primary Substation Equipment, Ct’s, CB’s CVT’s, Disconnectors, and Marshalling Kiosks.\r\n Site meeting coordination with the client\r\n Compiling daily and monthly reports\r\n\r\nMAY 2011 TO JAN 2013 KENYA POWER COUNTERPART STAFF, SUPERVISING CROMPTON GREAVES \r\n Construction of 132/66/33 KV substations and associated 132kv incomer Transmission line\r\n Testing and Commissioning work in all primary equipment’s and secondary equipment\r\n Cable laying and Termination in the Panels installation of primary and secondary Equipment in the Substation, and Commissioning Support to Commissioning Teams