JOHN WANGUNGU CHEGE
Project Management Professional_Electrical Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
A result-oriented project management and electrical engineering professional with excellent skills in project management, contract management, contract negotiation, design, and maintenance of electrical systems. I have extensive experience in separately performing expert work in project design, project management, contract drafting, administration, and safe keeping of all project related documentation and correspondences. My goal is to secure a contract administration position in a busy organization that recognizes multiplicity and productivity while striving for business and personal growth
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Chief Technical Officer
Lake Turkana Wind Power
1 2024 - Current
- Support in developing operating strategies, plans, procedures, and budgets for the entire technical department to ensure sustainable operations
- Monitor KPIs to assess technical department performance
- Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
- Identify and support in recruitment, training, and management of the technical staff; Set and monitor KPIs for the Technical team
- Assist in appointment, supervision and management of technical service providers during the operation phase
- I.e WTG and DRPC service providers & others as need arises
- Supervise the primary technical interface with Kenya Power & Lighting Company and KETRACO in absence of CTO
- Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring technical projects and associated documentation
- Prepare and coordinate departmental information packs to external stake holders e.g
- Lender’s technical adviser, insurance information packs
- To support the behaviour of working as LTWP, sharing best practice, and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business
- To ensure full participation in the Performance Appraisal Review (PAR) process and maintain an up-to-date record of all training and development activities/programs
- To always act and behave in a way compliant with all LTWP company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to values and behaviours, environmental health and safety, ethics and codes of conduct, as it is through living our values that we strengthen the culture of our business and demonstrate our understanding of our Code of Conduct
- Perform any other delegated duties deemed necessary and relevant in the smooth running of the Wind Farm operations.
- Promoted a safe work environment by establishing comprehensive safety procedures and conducting routine inspections
- Championed diversity initiatives within the organization by promoting inclusive hiring practices
- Managed budgets, resources, and personnel to ensure optimal allocation of resources in alignment with organizational goals
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication and cross-functional initiatives
- Provided oversight and guidance on high-priority projects, ensuring their successful completion within budget and timeline constraints
- Developed strategic plans to address current challenges and future growth opportunities for the organization
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through employee training, development, and performance management
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing administrative burdens on staff members
- Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive positive outcomes
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures
- Facilitated cross-departmental cooperation to achieve shared objectives more efficiently than previously possible
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Kept high average of performance evaluations
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adoption of best practices within the department
Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Head of Projects
Lake Turkana Wind Power
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Take lead predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance work an all electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment at the power plant in accordance to the system’s technical description
- Promote O & M activities and expertise as directed while leading teams of subordinates’ staff assigned to work with him/her and ensure safety of staff and equipment
- Take lead role in Procurement of Technical Team good and services
- Provide leadership and be responsible for full technical operations of the plant in consultation with CTO
- Preparation of scheduled maintenance programs and timely monthly and annual report of operation and maintenance of the plant
- In consultation with CTO assist in development of a detailed operation and maintenance plan
- Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
- Direct all the maintenance and repair activities in consultation with CTO
- Liase with Dispatch/Operations Supervisor Keep the CTO properly informed of abnormal or critical situations and seek advice on matters outside the Power Plant Maintenance Engineer’s knowledge or authority
- Assist in recruitment of technical staff when need arises during operation/project phase
- Maintain the Power plant Work Order control system and print those due for scheduling
- Ensure to all safety and health procedures, policies and practices as stipulated by management
- Comply with work permit and Lock Out system before commencement of work and ensure proper permit close-out after work completion.
Electrical Engineer
Lake Turkana Wind Power
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Contract management between the client and various service providers
- Leading on project management activities for any upcoming projects within the windfarm
- Supervision of service contractors, maintenance technicians and dispatch technicians
- Optimization of revenues through maintenance planning
- Prepare scheduled maintenance programs for the power plant
- Attend planned and scheduled maintenance of substation equipment
- Maintenance of overhead lines for the power plant
- Carry out root cause analysis of the different faults on the system
- Preparation of timely maintenance and operation reports
- Ensure safety of staff and for the equipment’s installed at the plant
- Procurement planning and inventory management
- Managing external stake holders- KPLC & KETRACO.
Electrical Works Supervisor - Construction project management
Worley Parsons- Energy & Resources
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervise the electrical installation work performed by contractors on a 310MW large scale wind farm and ensure contractors perform as per project requirements, industry best practice and WorleyParsons standards while complying with safety procedures and the schedule constraints of the project
- Works to oversee include construction, installation and commissioning of a 33/400Kv substation, 33Kv overhead transmission lines and wind turbine generator connections.
Solid Control Engineer - Upstream Oil & Gas drilling
MI-SWACO, A Schlumberger Company
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Determine operation parameters for equipment and systems
- Clean, maintain, and run unit equipment to optimize operating parameters
- Inspect, test, service and repair equipment to ensure working condition
- Assemble and install equipment for operation
- Monitor, operate and control equipment
- Manage spare parts and equipment inventory
- Document equipment operations for future use and traceability purposes through daily reporting procedures common to the area
- Converse with operator and contractor personnel about routine operating procedures and service related to equipment operation
- Prepare equipment maintenance reports
- Evaluate equipment installation to determine if equipment has been misapplied
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to complete equipment repairs
- Gather operating information to make necessary changes to optimize equipment performance
- Review reports to detect changes in system parameters
- Explain product function and tips on troubleshooting to customer and rig personnel.
Project Engineer - Design & Consultancy office
Petrotrack Engineering Services Ltd (Oil & Gas Electrical Consulting Firm)
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Designing of Motor Control Centres (MCC) and cable sizing
- Preparation of detailed technical engineering design specifications, overall project design and material specifications especially for oil & gas industry
- Conducting energy and safety audits, verifying &commissioning of electrical systems
- Incident investigation and analysis and reporting
- Attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for power cabinets
- Assisting in coordination of field work, vetting of Sub-contractors
- Ensuring all materials supplied for installation are tested to the specified standards
- Assisting the Director in tracking and monitoring program of works
- Vetting “As Built” drawings to the satisfaction of the Director
- Data collection and analysis through specialized instruments
- Ensuring project reports are produced on schedule and reflect actual status of work
- Serving as a lead to staff, included assigning and monitoring work and provided direction
- Operating, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing components, electrical systems and electrical equipment to include
- Locating source of problems, determined courses of action and, coordinating repairs
- Performing inspections and confirmed on various electrical system repairs and installation
- Coordinating and monitoring the work of consultants and vendors including planning, scheduling and assigning work
- Designing, fabricating and installing electrical systems and components, ensured code compliance and installed wiring and electrical equipment
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 09.2010 - 09.2010
Environmental solution basic certification -
European Learning Centre
Melun, France 10.2014 - 10.2014
Project Management (PMP) training -
Peak Consulting
Nairobi 08.2019 - 08.2019
GWO certification and trainings in First aid and firefighting -
Ekstrem İŞLER
Nairobi 05.2024 - 05.2024
Wind farm operations KPIs -
Lake Turkana Wind Power
Marsabit 08.2018 - 09.2024
Power equipment operation and maintenance training -
Lake Turkana Wind Power
Marsabit 01.2018 - 09.2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Murang’a High School
Murang'a 02.1999 - 12.2002
Skills
Organizational Leadership
Construction, contracts & project management and supervision of contractors
Operation and maintenance of wind power plant equipment
Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes
Responsibilities in Health & Safety site related safety competency at the work place
Ability to conceptualize and convert ideas into solutions
Oil and gas drilling, refining, storage and downstream distribution
Ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment, and function as an effective team member
Excellent analytical skills and keen attention to detail
In-depth knowledge of electrical equipment modules, technologies of electrical equipment
Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and procedures of testing and evaluating the application parameters of electrical equipment
Skilled in communicating professionally with customers with sound problem solving skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1984
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Eng. Wellington Otieno, Chief Technical Officer, Lake Turkana Wind power Ltd, +254 727205611, wellington.otieno@ltwp.co.ke
- Eng. James M. Mwaniki, Director, Petrotrack Engineering Services Ltd, +254 722 521777, jmwaniki@petrotrack.co.ke
- Arch. Simon G. Kagwi, Project Manager, Belgravia Services Limited, +254 722 817 585 / +254 735 522 367, kagwi@belgraviaservices.com
Timeline
GWO certification and trainings in First aid and firefighting -
Ekstrem İŞLER
05.2024 - 05.2024
Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Head of Projects
Lake Turkana Wind Power
01.2021 - 12.2023
Project Management (PMP) training -
Peak Consulting
08.2019 - 08.2019
Wind farm operations KPIs -
Lake Turkana Wind Power
08.2018 - 09.2024
Power equipment operation and maintenance training -
Lake Turkana Wind Power
01.2018 - 09.2024
Electrical Engineer
Lake Turkana Wind Power
01.2018 - 12.2020
Electrical Works Supervisor - Construction project management
Worley Parsons- Energy & Resources
05.2016 - 12.2017
Environmental solution basic certification -
European Learning Centre
10.2014 - 10.2014
Solid Control Engineer - Upstream Oil & Gas drilling
MI-SWACO, A Schlumberger Company
09.2013 - 11.2015
Project Engineer - Design & Consultancy office
Petrotrack Engineering Services Ltd (Oil & Gas Electrical Consulting Firm)
11.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
University of Nairobi
09.2010 - 09.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Murang’a High School
02.1999 - 12.2002
Deputy Chief Technical Officer
Lake Turkana Wind Power
1 2024 - Current
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