Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
Roles And Responsibilities
References
Extracurricular Activities
Year Of Birth
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
Additional Information
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JAPHET KIRIKA

JAPHET KIRIKA

Thika,kenya

Summary

Am a highly resourceful and results driven electrical field service technician, with over 10 years of experience. Successful at applying electronics, electrical circuitry expertise to different practical issues. Skilled in investigating and diagnosing problems and completing root cause analysis. Understands technical information and devises forward-thinking effective solutions that help customers achieve operational and safety targets.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician

Sicpa Kenya Limited
09.2015 - Current

Duties Responsibilities

  • Provide first-level support for technical issues
  • Ensure resolution of incidents within specific time constraints
  • Perform routine system administration tasks
  • Respond to requests of other technical teams
  • Monitor equipment for quality of service, availability, and technical issues
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Investigate performance issues
  • Assist in testing of all new releases and upgrades
  • Install, configure, optimize & maintain production systems, and applications
  • Maintain accurate and updated logs and documentation; record all changes to production environment
  • Identify situations requiring urgent attention and escalate as appropriate
  • Coordinate deployments with other Field Operations Technicians and other teams
  • Provide feedback and contribute to improvement initiatives
  • Work outside business hours and availability for on call support depending on business requirements
  • Optimize energy usage by conducting thorough analyses of electrical systems and recommending appropriate upgrades.
  • Effectively managed budgets for assigned projects, adhering to financial constraints while still providing high-quality service and solutions.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures to ensure secure work environment.
  • Coordinated with other departments for efficient project execution, fostering collaborative work atmosphere.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices, contributing to overall increase in team efficiency and expertise.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design improvements, leading to increased system performance.

Technical Operator

Kevian Kenya Limited
02.2013 - 08.2015

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and keeping Machines records
  • Replacing filters for reverse osmosis
  • Servicing/maintaining juice filling machines (Krone's filler)
  • Servicing/maintaining Mixer (Krone's mixer)
  • Servicing/maintaining blow molder machine(Krone's pet blow moulder)
  • Servicing compressors
  • Servicing of lubrication machine
  • Attending to water pumps
  • Servicing of chillers
  • Working on machines breakdown
  • Attending to any electrical faults
  • Making orders for maintenance materials
  • Reduced downtime by swiftly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with machinery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow and meet deadlines for deliverables.
  • Trained machine operators in correct use, calibration procedures and basic repairs.
  • Optimized machine performance for increased output through regular maintenance and calibration.
  • Maintained high level of technical knowledge by attending industry seminars, workshops, and training sessions, staying current with latest advancements in technology relevant to role.
  • Provided training to new hires on operating procedures, ensuring skilled workforce capable of maintaining high levels of production.
  • Maintained safety standards within workplace by adhering to company policies and conducting regular inspections of equipment.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements, leading to reduced manufacturing costs and increased productivity.

Electrical Technician

Jamtech Electrical Services
11.2012 - 02.2013

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Installation of power in new buildings
  • Doing maintenance of existing buildings
  • Interpreting electrical diagrams
  • Making quotations
  • Filling in job cards
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
  • Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
  • Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
  • Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
  • Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
  • Maintained detailed records of all repairs, maintenance tasks, and inventory for accurate tracking purposes.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
  • Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
  • Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by performing routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.

Electrical Intern

Finlay Horticulture Kenya Limited
09.2011 - 10.2011

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attending to any faulty lightning
  • Setting of limit switches
  • Repair of sulphur burners
  • Established construction, manufacturing and installation requirements.
  • Completed functional analysis and root cause tests.
  • Ensured safety compliance during projects by adhering to industry standards and best practices throughout all stages of design and implementation.
  • Reduced equipment failure rates by performing regular maintenance checks on electrical devices as part of proactive preventive strategy.
  • Troubleshot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and understood and acted upon test results.

Electrical Intern

Power Plant Engineers
08.2010 - 09.2010

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Mains board installation
  • Motors installation
  • Mounting distribution board and cable grinding
  • Mounting meter boxes
  • Terminating phase failures
  • Connecting and terminating power controls

Education

Diploma in Project Management -

Kenya Institute Of Management
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya
06.2015

Certificate in AUTO CAD(distinction) -

Institute of Neo Technology
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya
03.2014

Diploma in Electrical Engineering(credit) -

Thika Technical Training Institute
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya
11.2012

Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education(B-) -

JoyTown Secondary School
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2008

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education(312/500 mks) -

Ngwataniro Primary School
Njoro, Nakuru District, Kenya
11.2004

High School Diploma -

Naivasha Computer Training Centre
Naivasha, 31
05.2009

Skills

  • Result oriented and Self-driven Individual
  • Passionate team player
  • Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple tasks and priorities responsibly
  • Very flexible, personable, and resourceful with high positive energy
  • High level self-confidence, organizational and analytical ability
  • Ability to work independently, comprehensively and compliantly to office policy
  • Excellent with paying attention to detail and following-through on incomplete tasks
  • Highly self-driven, self-directed and can quickly respond to rapidly changing demands
  • Outstanding communication skills and commitment to positive social change
  • Willing to take initiative as well as responding to diverse and concurrent requests

Accomplishments

  • Started rotaract club of Thika technical and mount Kenya university
  • Participated in amendment of students council constitution
  • Coordinated a rally for children from special schools within Thika

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 24122260
  • Marital Status: Married

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Thika technical –president rotaract club
  • Class representative
  • Election coordinator –electoral commission of Thika technical
  • Joytown sec – chairman wildlife club
  • Chairman science club
  • Assistant chairman catholic action
  • Discipline master scouting movement

References

  • Cyrus onchienku, technical manager Sicpa kenya limited ...tel:+254724156308
  • mr kimathi, technical manager kevian kenya limited...tel:+254722886460
  • RAMSHANKAR, Group Technical Manager Kevian kenya limited, +254727402564

Extracurricular Activities

Participated in athletics and music festivals up to nationals

Year Of Birth

1986

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to Music
  • Adventure
  • Volunteering

Volunteer Experience

  • Kenya Red Cross
  • Thika municipal council
  • Ministry of public health and sanitation
  • Kenya national outreach, counseling &training program
  • Kenya rotary clubs

Additional Information

community responsibilities

  • member of the board at thika high school for the blind 2020/2023
  • president rotary club of thika 2020/2021
  • parent class rep to the board ,kirwara boys high school 2023/to date
  • volunteership to:ministry of health,kenya red cross,municipal council of thika and rotary club

Timeline

Field Service Technician

Sicpa Kenya Limited
09.2015 - Current

Technical Operator

Kevian Kenya Limited
02.2013 - 08.2015

Electrical Technician

Jamtech Electrical Services
11.2012 - 02.2013

Electrical Intern

Finlay Horticulture Kenya Limited
09.2011 - 10.2011

Electrical Intern

Power Plant Engineers
08.2010 - 09.2010

Diploma in Project Management -

Kenya Institute Of Management

Certificate in AUTO CAD(distinction) -

Institute of Neo Technology

Diploma in Electrical Engineering(credit) -

Thika Technical Training Institute

Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education(B-) -

JoyTown Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education(312/500 mks) -

Ngwataniro Primary School

High School Diploma -

Naivasha Computer Training Centre
JAPHET KIRIKA