KENNEDY NJUGUNA

• As a Mechanical Technician in the beverage industry, I focus on ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of production lines and equipment. My responsibilities include:
• 1. Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues on various beverage production equipment to minimize downtime.
• 2. Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance: Performing preventive and autonomous maintenance on PET and RGB equipment, ensuring machine longevity and smooth operation.
• 3. Component Replacement: Replacing worn-out mechanical components such as bearings and mechanical seals on motors, pumps, and other critical machinery.
• 4. Inspection: Carrying out weekly, monthly, and annual inspections on fillers and blow-molding machines to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• 5. Efficiency Improvement: Assisting in increasing line utilization and overall equipment efficiency, contributing to improved production output and reduced downtime.
• Conducted routine maintenance on bottling machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
• Collaborated with production teams to streamline processes and improve workflow efficiency.
• Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reduce failures.
• Trained new technicians on machinery operation and safety protocols for compliance.

• In my role as a Mechatronics Engineer, I was responsible for the following duties:

Maintenance and Repair: Ensured the upkeep of all bottling machines, factory utilities (generators, chillers, boilers), and overall production equipment.

• Contributed to intellectual property development through patent submissions related to innovative mechatronics technologies.
• 2. Annual Maintenance Planning: Developed SMI and EKTAM maintenance schedules, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• 3. Technical Documentation: Provided detailed documentation for technicians on maintenance, repair, and operational procedures.
• 4. Record Keeping: Maintained comprehensive records of all maintenance activities, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• 5. Safety Audits: Conducted safety audits, generating reports on potential hazards and recommending solutions to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance.
• 6. Preventive Maintenance: Managed preventive and autonomous maintenance to reduce downtime and extend the lifecycle of production machinery.
• 7. Operational Excellence: Actively participated in OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) improvement programs, suggesting strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Designed and implemented automated systems to enhance production efficiency.
• Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues.
• Developed and maintained documentation for engineering processes and procedures.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product design and manufacturing.

• In this capacity, I honed my engineering and troubleshooting skills, including:
• 1. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Identified and resolved mechanical issues with bottling and production equipment.
• 2. Utility Maintenance: Performed general maintenance on utilities such as boilers, pumps, compressors, and generators.
• 3. Krones Equipment Maintenance: Managed the maintenance and repair of Krones equipment, including the blow-molder (Contiform) and bottle filler (Contifill), ensuring minimal production disruptions.
• 4. Overhaul Planning: Developed machine overhaul plans to maximize efficiency and longevity.
• 5. Auditing: Participated in internal and external audits, ensuring all systems adhered to regulatory standards.

• As an intern, I contributed to several key maintenance and technical functions:
• 1. Refrigeration Systems: Serviced and repaired refrigeration systems, including chillers and ice banks.
• 2. SCADA Monitoring: Monitored SCADA systems to track plant performance and ensure efficient operations.
• 3. Data Collection and Machine Maintenance: Collected data from machines and performed automated packaging system maintenance.
• 4. PLC Debugging: Assisted in debugging PLC programs for automated packaging machines.

• During my internship at Kenya Airways, I gained exposure to aircraft maintenance and management processes:
• 1. Aircraft Maintenance Files: Prepared maintenance files for various aircraft, ensuring all records were current.
• 2. Work Orders and Job Cards: Created and organized work orders, job cards, and production schedules.
• 3. Calibration and Testing: Calibrated pressure gauges and conducted diagnostics on aircraft infotainment systems.
• 4. Oxygen Tank Maintenance: Performed maintenance on oxygen tanks and fire safety equipment onboard aircraft.