DAVID GAITHO

• Designing, reviewing and Installing solar pumping projects in Makueni and Kajiando County
• Installed more than 800 Submersible DC and AC Solar pumps for shallow wells In Makueni and Kajiando County
• Designed and Installed 40 solar Mega Watts pumping systems for boreholes in Makueni, Kajiando, Machakos, and Mombasa counties
• Conducting Aftersales and field supervision to evaluate progress of different water supply project, confirm proper use of Solar and Pumping systems
• Conduct Hydrological and Drip irrigation Design and Installation for more than 200 clients in Makueni and Kajiando
• Generate Solar Pumping quotation for Boreholes and Shallow wells water systems
• Undertaking Site visit for pre-feasibility and Feasibility site information collection and analysis
• Clients mobilisation training and sensitization of proper use of water resource, pump and solar energy
• Proper time management to ensure all projects assigned are achieved within the timelines set
• Conduct pump and DC controller diagnosing, maintenance and repair Incase of faliure
• Conduct pump selection and solar pumping designs for clients with boreholes and Shallow wells
• Carrying out technical surveys and submitting monthly and quarterly reports
• Mentoring and in-field training of new engineers
• Managing and scheduling tasks for new field engineers assigned in Makueni, and Kajiando county
• Coordinating NGO and County government funded projects for clients in Makueni and Kajiando County.

1. Selling of water and power related equipment and services.
2. Attending to customer inquiries, carrying out site visits and making proposals.
3. Customer development and retention.
4. Business development: Look for business opportunities to increase revenue and maintaining a positive annual growth.
5. Research & analysis of market conditions & opportunities.
6. Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining products or services to customers and prospective customers.
7. Preparing Weekly and Monthly sales reports.

• Involved in Desk and Field Appraisal of 352 Civil works project proposals and recommended 103 project proposals for funding
• Preparation of tender documents for 7No boreholes and 1 rock catchment in Murang'a County and 12,000M3 water pan in Nyeri County
• Involved in reviewing the submitted bill of quantities from the Community Based Organizations (CBOs)/Water Users Associations (WUAs) to be in tandem with the water use requirements
• Involved in technical and financial evaluation of tenders for 7No boreholes and a rock catchment in Murang'a County and 12,000M3 water pan in Nyeri County
• Member of Supervising Committee on implementation of Makoka Earth dam in Kirinyaga County, 12,000M3 water pan in Mukurwe-ini Technical Training Institute in Nyeri County and construction of Kune, Kavaari and Ngurungu Earth dams in Embu County
• Preparation of progress report on the implementation of civil works projects
• Backstopping of farmers training on Operation and Maintenance and on-farm water management
• Design of Irrigation and domestic water projects in Meru county
• Backstopping on technical and financial evaluation of bidders for 13No shallow wells in Tharaka Nithi County and 11No civil works projects in Murang'a County (3 boreholes, 4 shallow wells and 4 springs)
• Member of coordinating team on project interventions and impacts with relevant County departments
• Monitoring and analyzing progress made on project implementation; identifying problems and issues to be addressed for effective program
• Training of 4th call civil works groups on governance and implementation modalities.

• Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networks
• Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
• Designing new Sewage systems in Kiambu county
• Sewer Project Supervision in Kimbu county
• Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
• Writing reports
• Managing project budgets
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts
• Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers
• Monitoring flood levels
• Supervising staff and site workers
• Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
• Ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales
• Maintaining an awareness of current environmental issues.

• Repair and maintenance of Centrifugal Pumps in the Oil refinery section
• Replacing mechanical seals and controlling leakages of pumps in the refinery section
• Pump selection and testing in the packaging and refinery section Designed and fabricated various engineering machine and machine part
• Repair and maintenance of packaging machinery
• Repair and maintenance of Boilers and steam channels
• Repair and maintenance of compressors and pneumatic systems in the packing section
• Installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems in the packing and warehouse section.