Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Availability
Specialattributes
Personal Information
Telephone
References
Hobbies and Interests
Other Certifications
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Amos Maina

Nakuru,Naivasha
Amos Maina

Summary

Proven skills in coordinating operations, maintaining records and completing daily logs and reports. Experienced in accurately and efficiently managing schedules, inspections and corrective actions. Plant Operator adept at operating turbine generators and monitoring and adjusting central plant equipment and controls.

Highly skilled at using trade equipment as well as monitoring operations by reading charts, meters and gauges. Expert at identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting technical problems to resolve quickly. Also proficient in using SCADA systems to balance loads and orchestrate successful facility operations. Strong maintenance, repair and inspection skills combined with hardworking nature and team collaboration skills. Vigilant maintainer of safety protocols. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Safety-conscious and skilled in operation and maintenance of central power plant machinery and equipment.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed and hardworking with strong background monitoring, operating and controlling equipment in production setting.


Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language

Work History

Orpower4 INC

Power Plant Operator (Plant Operator 1)
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitor the performance and condition of the plant and ensure that it meets its generation requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner
  • Assist with the creation and monitoring of safe work permits
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks
  • Review routine operation data, troubleshoot abnormal indication and take corrective actions
  • Maintain proficiency in the plant operations and respond to plant recovery following upsets
  • Review routine operation data, troubleshoot abnormal indication and take corrective actions
  • Conducting shut down and startup procedures.
  • Improving safety standards by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary modifications to the power plant layout.
  • Documenting plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
  • Examining of equipments and adjusting monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
  • Achieving consistent regulatory compliance with thorough documentation and reporting of operational activities.
  • Monitoring control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing workplace hazards.
  • Collaborating with engineering teams on projects to upgrade existing systems or install new components, enhancing overall plant capabilities.
  • Participating actively in emergency response drills ensuring preparedness for any potential incidents at the facility.

Achievements:

  • Managed to actively participate in the plant upgrade projects over the years.
  • Reduced number of safety incidents in the work place due to adherence to the safety procedures and implementation.
  • Reduced downtime due to failures by managing and planning for plant maintenance.

Orpower 4 INC

Power Plant Operator (Reliever)
02.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Monitor the performance and condition of the plant and ensure that it meets its generation requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner
  • Assist with the creation and monitoring of safe work permits
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks
  • Review routine operation data, troubleshoot abnormal indication and take corrective actions
  • Maintain proficiency in the plant operations and respond to plant recovery following upsets
  • Review routine operation data, troubleshoot abnormal indication and take corrective actions
  • Conducting shut down and startup procedures.

Mr.Njihia Private Contractor Naivasha

Internship
09.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Electrical installations of both single phase and three phase meters
  • Engaged in electrical installation, trouble shooting and circuits' generation.

Penibrah Electrical Kenya Limited

Technician
02.2015 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Engaged in electrical installation, trouble shooting and circuits' generation.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.

Or-Power 4 Inc.

Internship
09.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Plant control, data collection and monitoring using SCADA system
  • General maintenance in both preventive and corrective tasks including valves and steam lines
  • General fault finding and maintenance of motor control centers, motors and transformer
  • Routine maintenance and calibration of process instruments and related equipment.

Education

AA Driving School - Naivasha
Naivasha Kenya

Classes B, C, & E
04.2013

The University of Nairobi
Nairobi Kenya

Bachelor of Arts from Project Planning And MAnagement
09.2024

Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Electrical And Electronics Engineering
08.2015

University Overview

Grade: PASS


A.I.C Naivasha Training Institute
Naivasha Kenya

Computer packages, Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, database
04.2013

University Overview

Grade: Credit

MaaiMahiu Boys Secondary School
Naivasha Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
11.2012

Naivasha Central Primary School
Naivasha Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
12.2007

Skills

  • Routine Maintenance
  • Outage Planning
  • Performance Analysis
  • Turbine Operations
  • Plant Efficiency
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety reporting
  • Controls Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Control room operations
  • Safety Procedures
  • Plant Safety
  • System monitoring
  • Electrical Systems
  • Environmental Monitoring

Certification

  • Energy management essential training
  • First Aid certification
  • Fire marshal's certification
  • Basic SCADA development certification

Availability

Open to both part-time and full-time positions with a flexible schedule

Specialattributes

A self motivated, independent minded and flexible personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Enthusiastic and motivated in a team and as an individual and can work under pressure and with minimum or no supervision.

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 30939239
  • Date of Birth: 08/31/93
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christian

Telephone

0723 - 068992

References

  • Fredrick Kimani, Shift supervisor Orpower 4 Inc., P.O Box 1566-20117, Naivasha, 0723800147
  • Hillary Abulwa Wesa, ORPOWER PLANT ENGINEER, P.O Box 1566-20117, Naivasha, 0723060555
  • Nahashon Karanja, Manager Penibrah Electrical Kenya Limited, 0729758225

Hobbies and Interests

Swimming, reading novels, listening to music and playing table tennis.

Other Certifications


1. Energy management essential training.

2. First Aid certification.

3. Fire marshal’s certification

4. Basic SCADA development certification

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved long machine downtime which led to less failures and increased machine availability
  • Achieved team effectiveness through effectively helping with helping in creation of the workplace mental wellness program.

Timeline

Power Plant Operator (Plant Operator 1)

Orpower4 INC
08.2018 - Current

Power Plant Operator (Reliever)

Orpower 4 INC
02.2016 - 07.2018

Internship

Mr.Njihia Private Contractor Naivasha
09.2015 - 12.2015

Technician

Penibrah Electrical Kenya Limited
02.2015 - 09.2015

Internship

Or-Power 4 Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2014

AA Driving School - Naivasha

Classes B, C, & E

The University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts from Project Planning And MAnagement

Technical University of Mombasa

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Electrical And Electronics Engineering

A.I.C Naivasha Training Institute

Computer packages, Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, database

MaaiMahiu Boys Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Naivasha Central Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Amos Maina