Kipkoech Philemon
Sustainable Energy Enthusiast, Graduate Mechanical & Production Engineer, & Research
Nairobi
Summary
I am a Graduate Engineer with multidisciplinary exposure and passion for sustainable energy, innovation, mechanical systems, Automation, Six Sigma practices, and applied technical operations. I have experience spans geothermal power, manufacturing, maintenance, energy research, and energy performance support. I bring analytical thinking and a structured approach to delivering efficient engineering solutions.
Overview
3
3
Years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
Sledge Mentorship Program
Lagos
10.2026 - Current
- Research Project: Advancing Clean Mobility and Hydrogen Transition in Africa (ACMHO)
- Conducting desk-based research on hydrogen and e-mobility projects, policies and infrastructure.
- Supporting in data collection through surveys, interviews, and secondary sources.
- Contributing in drafting policy notes, briefing papers, and analytical reports.
- Supporting validation of datasets in collaboration with the data specialist and participating in team reviews.
Technical Support Officer
Better Cooking Company Ltd.
Nairobi
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Performed battery testing, stove troubleshooting, and PCB servicing while analyzing performance data to enhance product reliability.
- Provided technical support to customers and coordinated maintenance, repair, and recovery activities to ensure optimal stove performance and efficiency.
- Implemented Quality Assurance processes, managed spare parts inventory, trained team members, and maintained accurate service documentation and customer communication for continuous operational improvement.
- Provide technical support to customers, troubleshooting issues with EcoSafi cook stoves to ensure optimal performance.
- Manage inventory of spare parts and components, ensuring timely availability for maintenance and repairs.
Research Associate Intern
Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC)
Accra
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Sustainable E-Mobility Framework: Conducting research on electric vehicles and battery technologies, analyzing environmental impacts, and developing e-mobility frameworks to support sustainable transportation.
- Sustainable Oil and Gas Framework: Contributing to the development of sustainable practices within the oil and gas sector.
- Emerging Technologies: Researching innovative technologies for sustainable energy applications.
- Clean Cooking & Sustainable Coal Frameworks: Supporting framework development to promote clean cooking solutions and sustainable coal practices.
Energy Fellow
Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL)
Lagos
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed battery testing, stove troubleshooting, and PCB servicing while analyzing performance data to enhance product reliability.
- Gained exposure to renewable electricity policy schemes in Africa, grid connection principles, and power transformers and distribution systems.
- Trained in wind energy resource assessment, turbine power output, basic wind farm layout, and economic analysis of renewable energy projects.
- Acquired foundational knowledge in solar battery energy storage systems (BESS), hydraulics and hydrology, rotating machines, and biogas system fundamentals and financing.
- Manage inventory of spare parts and components, ensuring timely availability for maintenance and repairs.
- Completed structured training in renewable energy systems, covering wind, solar PV, hydropower, and biogas technologies.
Engineer Intern
Eenovators Limited
Nairobi
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed comprehensive training in energy management, covering energy auditing principles, renewable energy basics, and efficiency strategies.
- Developed foundational skills in measurement and verification, HVAC systems, motor and fan performance, solar sizing and installation, drives, and economic analysis within energy contexts.
- Engaged in interactive sessions with industry experts, gaining hands-on insights into best practices, data analysis, and report preparation for effective energy audits and management solutions.
Trainee
KenGen - Olkaria Geothermal Field
Nakuru
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assembled and disassembled journal and thrust bearings, inspected turbine blades to ensure operational integrity.
- Evaluated and recommended flow rate enhancements using hydraulic fracturing and acid treatment to improve reservoir flow paths.
- Conducted maintenance on turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems, including preventive maintenance on oil purifiers.
- Executed SKF shaft alignment on condensate reinjection pumps and maintained earthmoving machines, lifting equipment, trucks, trailers, generators, and compressors.
- Performed preventive maintenance on trailer-mounted cementing units and maintained power detection and firefighting systems.
- Undertook corrective maintenance of power plants, condensers, and gear reducers on cooling tower fans.
- Utilized well and reservoir surveillance data to assess and enhance reservoir management, recommending engineering interventions where needed.
- Collaborated with geoscientists, production, and reservoir engineers to interpret well-logging results and predict reservoir potential.
Trainee
Rivatex East Africa Limited
Eldoret
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted preventive, corrective, breakdown, and predictive maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in installation of thermo oil boiler, maintenance of air conditioning, and humidification systems.
- Oversaw pneumatic and hydraulic systems and maintained control systems, including PID and PLC controllers.
- Performed maintenance on air compressors, motors, and supported the installation of thermo oil boilers.
- Gained hands-on experience in the yarn preparation process, contributing to efficient production operations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical and Production Engineering
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Energy Systems and Renewable Technologies, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Design and Engineering, Project Management and Engineering Economics, Manufacturing Processes
- GPA: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
High School Diploma -
02.2013 - 12.2016
Skills
- Renewable Energy & Sustainability
- Mechanical Design & Optimization
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Air compressor audit
- Industrial Automation
- Energy Management & Auditing
- AutoCAD
- Geothermal systems & Wellhead Operations
- Electric Mobility & Clean Tech
- Manufacturing processes
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Clean cooking technologies
- Research & Technical Reporting
- Onshore Wind Engineering
- Technical Support
- HSE Compliance
- Field Service & Client Support
- Technical Documentation
- Communication
- Teamwork
Certification
- Green Masterclass - Crust EcoNetwork Initiative for Sustainable Environment, 2026-03-27
- Six Sigma White Belt, 2025-12-29
- PLC & SCADA level 1 training - ICEM Engineering Solutions and General Supplies, 2025-09-01
- General Automation Training - ICEM Engineering Solutions and General Supplies, 2025-08-18
- GoodWe Designer Software, 2025-07-03
- Energy Management - Eenovators Limited (Youth in Energy Empowerment Program - YEEP)
- Electrical Heat Tracing System - TILENGA Project, 2024-08-27
- BYD BatteryBox Training - BYD, 2024-07-31
- Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL), 2023-10-02
- Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK) - Student Member
Memberships And Affiliations
- Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), Graduate Engineer
- The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), S.7760
- Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK), Graduate Member, I-399
References
- Jesse Nyokabi
Company: Athi River II Power Plant
Contact: +254728339303
Email: nyokabijesse@gmail.com
- Prof. Zachary Siagi
Company: H.O.D Mechanical and Production Engineering
Moi University
Contact: +254711213776
Email: siagizach@gmail.com
- Amos Ruto
Company: Kipeto PLC
Contact: +254720074548
Email: Rutoamos7@gmail.com
Projects
- Thermodynamic analysis of hybrized wellhead geothermal power plant cooling system with vapor absorption refrigeration system - Fifth year project.
- Advancing Clean Mobility and Hydrogen Transition in Africa (ACMHO) - Research Project (Ongoing)
- Smart Kibanda Project - IEEE Moi University Student Branch
- Hydroponics project - IEEE Moi University Student Branch
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Research Assistant - Sledge Mentorship Program
10.2026 - Current
Technical Support Officer - Better Cooking Company Ltd.
03.2026 - 07.2026
Research Associate Intern - Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC)
11.2024 - 07.2025
Engineer Intern - Eenovators Limited
06.2024 - 01.2025
Energy Fellow - Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL)
10.2023 - 03.2024
Trainee - KenGen - Olkaria Geothermal Field
05.2022 - 08.2022
Trainee - Rivatex East Africa Limited
06.2021 - 08.2021
Moi University - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical and Production Engineering
08.2017 - 12.2023
Koibeiyon Secondary School - High School Diploma,
02.2013 - 12.2016