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MARTIN MURUNGA ILONDANGA

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
Nairobi
MARTIN MURUNGA ILONDANGA

Summary

Resourceful professional with 10+ years of HVAC experience, excelling in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project management. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills ensure success in fast-paced environments. Eager to utilize existing mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety to provide exceptional service to customers.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Amentum
Baghdad

HVACR Lead Technician
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead a team of technicians, assigning tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and meeting deadlines
  • Liaised with other departments to plan and execute preventative maintenance and repairs
  • Verified compliance of installed systems with specifications and conducted inspections
  • Initiated repairs based on customer requests and maintenance schedules
  • Conduct scheduled inspections to identify and initiate repairs required throughout the camp

PAE Government Services Inc.
Baghdad

HVACR Technician
11.2018 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with fan coil units and air handling systems
  • Assisting in running service calls during regular and emergency after hours
  • Follow up periodically with service desk and supervisor on all pending maintenance requests
  • Analysed blueprints to determine configurations of heating and cooling systems, including variable air volume systems
  • Troubleshooting inoperative equipment locating the source of faults repairing repairs on water chillers, air handling and fan coil units
  • Performed maintenance tasks like changing filters, compressors, and fan motors on split units and direct expansion units
  • Conducted Inspecting units to correct any malfunction or detect future failure
  • Installing wired safety devices following manufacture specifications

PAE Government Services Inc.
Basrah

HVACR Lead Technician
08.2015 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Reviewed and maintained service order records for HVAC and refrigeration systems, including water chillers, chilled water pump units, and fan coil units
  • Attending various online HVAC classes to further my education and knowledge in a constantly changing industry
  • Adjusting and system control to manufacturer-recommended settings to balance system
  • Operation
  • Coordinating preventive maintenances and repairs with the customers and our Service desk
  • Installing servicing and repairing of HVAC and refrigeration systems like water chillers, chilled water pumps package units, and fan coil units
  • Identifying repairing, updating, and modifying aging HVAC control systems with outdated components

PAE Government Services Inc.
Basrah

HVACR Technician
11.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Initiating repairs to HVAC systems and equipment like air conditioning units, exhaust fans and water-cooled chillers from customer requests or preventive maintenance schedules
  • Changing filters, Compressors, Fan Motors, and cleaning fan coils as needed on Air handling Units, Split
  • Units, and Direct expansion Units
  • Installing, maintaining, repairing, and testing equipment heating and air conditioning systems
  • Implementing energy-efficient solutions for heating and air that saved company costs on maintaining and heating/cooling annually
  • Completing all service tickets and making recommendations to customers and management based on system performance
  • Performing other duties as assigned

PAE Government Services Inc.
Baghdad

HVACR Technician
02.2008 - 11.2012

Job overview

  • Performing preventive maintenance troubleshooting breakdowns on split systems, Package Units, window units, exhaust fans, makeup air fans, unit heaters, ductless split systems, Reefer units, small and large tonnage Rooftop units
  • Installing walk-in coolers and conducting all necessary repairs
  • Installing and repairing exhaust hoods and fans
  • Keeping the service truck and work area clean and organized to work more efficiently
  • Providing repair/replacement solutions to HVAC issues to reduce downtime to equipment
  • Repairing and servicing HVAC systems to improve efficiency by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants

Serena Electricals and Refrigeration Services
Nairobi

Field Technician
11.2006 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • Testing electrical circuits or component using electrical test equipment
  • Repair or replace defective equipment components or wiring
  • Installing, connecting, and adjusting thermostats, humidistats and timers using hand tools
  • Performing preventive or general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters

Equator Bottlers Limited and Hotpoint Appliances Limited
Kisumu and Nairobi

Internship
06.2005 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Performing proper start-up procedures following multiple manufacturer's guidelines when installing new Refrigeration systems
  • Skillfully reading and understanding blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to aid in repairing and installation of HVAC systems
  • Keeping accurate records of installed inventory (make/model/serial numbers)

Education

Railways Training institute
Kenya

Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from Mechanical Engineering plant option
11.2006

University Overview

  • Coursework: Basic Construction, Electrical Installation and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Awards: Pass with Higher Grade

Railways Training institute
Kenya

Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from Mechanical Engineering plant option
11.2005

University Overview

  • Coursework: Electrical Engineering Principles, Science and Calculations, Technical Drawing, Workshop Technology, Refrigeration Theory and Practice
  • Awards: PASS

Skills

  • Computer Applications/Operations: Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Brazing: oxyacetylene brazing, and Map gas brazing
  • Mechanical skills: assembling, disassembling, repairing, and programming a wide range of HVAC systems, controls, and installation methods
  • Safety Compliance
  • Reading blueprints and schematics: adhere to design specifications when installing the HVAC system
  • Effective communication: interact with their customers and colleagues effectively
  • Customer service should positively represent the company
  • System Testing
  • System Maintenance
  • Schematic Interpretation
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Team scheduling

Certification

  • Basic BAS Technician
  • Redvector.com Online College (USA Online)
  • Project management
  • Alison Online Courses (USA Online)
  • Hazardous Material Awareness
  • Total Force Virtual Learning Center
  • EPA certified

Awards

Awards

CPR and First Aid

References

References
  • Dominique, Hammond-Pinnock, Operations Manager, dominique.Hammond.Pinnock@amentum.com, +964-773-156-9481, OMSS Amentum, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Daryl, Wright, HVAC Supervisor, daryl. Wright@amentum.com, + 964-781-621-8643, Amentum, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Clay, Tompkins, HVAC Foreman, clay.tompkins@Imco.com, +93-785-340-9272, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Afghanistan
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leavePersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balance

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Led a team of operators to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.
  • Supervised team of 16 staff members.

Software

Maximo

AMRO

Websites

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Interests

Adventures

Sports

Quote

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.
Henry Ford

Timeline

HVACR Lead Technician
Amentum
03.2021 - Current
HVACR Technician
PAE Government Services Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2021
HVACR Lead Technician
PAE Government Services Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2018
HVACR Technician
PAE Government Services Inc.
11.2012 - 08.2015
HVACR Technician
PAE Government Services Inc.
02.2008 - 11.2012
Field Technician
Serena Electricals and Refrigeration Services
11.2006 - 12.2007
Internship
Equator Bottlers Limited and Hotpoint Appliances Limited
06.2005 - 09.2006
Railways Training institute
Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from Mechanical Engineering plant option
Railways Training institute
Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from Mechanical Engineering plant option

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