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ELECTRICAL

Nicodemus Simiyu Wanjala

Mini Group of Companies (Supa Loaf)
Kitale,RIFT VALLEY
Nicodemus Simiyu Wanjala
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
Years of experience

Professional with strong expertise in electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing project needs, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams, adhering to safety protocols, and utilizing problem-solving skills to ensure operational efficiency. Dependable and goal-oriented, ensuring reliability in all tasks.

Work History

Machine electrician

1 Year 2 Months
Mini Group of Companies (Supa Loaf) | 06.2025 - Current
  • Undertaking electrical installations as per the drawings and design
  • Hands-on experience working on Machines through diagnosing, troubleshooting, update and repair of malfunctioning equipment in a manufacturing setup.
  • Proactively carrying out routine and planned maintenance work as per the safety standards and regulations.
  • Presenting and keeping regular accurate reports concerning the maintenance undertaken, tasks and projects handled.
  • Collaborating with the production teams to ensure minimal operational time.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and electrical codes

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

8 Months
Power Plant DWA Estates LTD | 05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Implementing electrical and instrumentation systems for Biomass power plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary as per the given blueprints and drawings.
  • Installation, commissioning, and testing of a new equipment and systems ensuring compliance with the design specifications, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation faults, and implement corrective actions to restore functionality.
  • Working on PLC, DCS and SCADA systems
  • Perform routine inspections, testing, and calibration of instrument devices, control systems, and electrical components to ensure accurate and reliable operation.
  • Maintain accurate record of equipment specifications, maintenance activities, and performance data to support regulatory compliance and operational analysis.
  • Record production data, including quantities cut, material used, and any issue encountered, to contribute to process improvement and inventory management.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work done, including inspection and repairs
  • Installation of the PLC as per the documentation and drawing.
  • Ensure smooth synchronizing of the turbine power with the DG / Grid and offloading the turbine as conditions warrants.
  • Constant watch on the steam control panel which includes pressure gauges, temperature gauges, oil system (lube oil and control oil), turbine and turbine casing vibrations among others
  • Termination of HT and LT cables as per the standards.
  • Installation of transducers (speed, temperature)
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved team productivity and morale.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure optimal plant operations.

Electrical Technician

3 Years 11 Months
Play equipment industries | 01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Site supervision and management.
  • Ensure all electrical works installed comply with safety regulations and standards
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems including wiring, circuit breakers and lighting systems.
  • Coordinate with the management to schedule maintenance activities in designated sites.
  • Participation in the preparation of bidding documents and contract negotiations.
  • Replacing and upgrading electrical systems to meet the changing needs of the clients.
  • Design of projects and implementations
  • Recruitment of technicians
  • Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipments in residential and industrial sites.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications that improved product functionality.
  • Trained junior technicians on electrical troubleshooting techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
  • Managed inventory of electrical components, ensuring availability for timely project execution and minimal delays.

Electrical technician

1 Year 3 Months
Diadem Limited | 10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Electrical installation and associated works
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work done, including inspection and repairs
  • Smart home operations
  • Select and recruit qualified site workers
  • Supervise electrical works to ensure they are done to the required standards by the employer.

Electrical Technician

1 Year 1 Month
Contemporary Electrical Enterprises Limited | 02.2017 - 03.2018
  • General Electrical installation both domestic and industrial, fire alarm installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance in accordance to the blueprints and electrical drawings.
  • Solving on-site technical problems and optimizing the construction plan
  • Ensuring Safety operation at workplace
  • Machine installations, testing and commissioning.
  • Site management

2 Months
Biashara Masters Saw mills Ltd | 06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Attached in the areas of assembly, installation maintenance and repair of timber production machines, General Safety
  • Maintain records of maintenance and repair.
  • Install, test and maintain electric motors, variable drive alarms and control systems.
  • Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operation.
  • Installation of machines both mechanical and electrically.
  • Company management, administration and operation.
  • Electrical installation process control and automation, power systems and related equipment.
  • Carrying out measurements and readings using electrical and mechanical testing instruments including digital multimeters, meggers and clamp meters

2 Months
Egerton University | 06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Attached in the areas of safe operation and maintenance
  • General electrical installation, welding, and lathe machines operations.
  • Power systems, electronics, electrical installation, measurement system, process control and automation.
  • Use, maintenance and repair of machines, implements and related equipment.
  • Processing, computer, water supply and distribution, water sewerage and irrigation systems and related test.

Teacher

1 Year
Kwanza Friends Secondary | 01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Worked as teacher student motivation.
  • Preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work.
  • Preparing, invigilating and marking of examinations and assignments under guidance by senior teacher.

Education

Bsc(Eng) - Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Egerton University | NAKURU COUNTY | 12-2016

Graduated on 9th December 2016

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Kwanza Friends High School | TRANS NZOIA COUNTY | 11-2009

GPA: Mean Grade B+ (Plus)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Nasianda Primary School | TRANS NZOIA COUNTY | 11-2004

GPA: 309/500 marks

MUSIC CLUB

Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Installation
Maintenance and repair electrical equipments.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Interpreting mechanical and electrical schematic and diagrams.
Calibration and Testing.
Industrial automation
Familiarity with PLC programming
HMI systems
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Technical documentation and reporting
Safety management
procedures and regulations
Instrumentation Systems Knowledge
Contract and project management.

Certification

  • Health and safety management course.
  • Must solar products professional installation
  • Certificate in Maintenance and Control of Electric Motors
  • Certificate of achievement in Understanding Evolving Knowledge and skills “Gaps” in engineering-International Professional knowledge(IPK 360).
  • Certificate in maintenance and troubleshooting of electronics and electrical devices under the category Engineering and Construction.
  • Certificate in introduction to basic electrical drawing and test equipment under the category Engineering and Construction.
  • Solar energy installation online study at James Okorie Technical Institute in Nigeria Lagos stat
  • EBK-Engineering Board of Kenya B21319

Languages

English
Swahili

Timeline

Machine electrician

Mini Group of Companies (Supa Loaf)
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Power Plant DWA Estates LTD
05.2024 - 01.2025Read More

Electrical Technician

Play equipment industries
01.2020 - 12.2023Read More

Electrical technician

Diadem Limited
10.2018 - 01.2020Read More

Electrical Technician

Contemporary Electrical Enterprises Limited
02.2017 - 03.2018Read More

Biashara Masters Saw mills Ltd
06.2015 - 08.2015Read More

Egerton University
06.2014 - 08.2014Read More

Teacher

Kwanza Friends Secondary
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More

Egerton University

Bsc(Eng) from Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Read More

Kwanza Friends High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Read More

Nasianda Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Read More

References

  • Manene, Dr., +25472262097, Egerton University, Chairman Electrical and Control Engineering Department, Njoro, P.O Box 536 Njoro
  • Vincent, Kimathi, Engineer, vknzyuko30@gmail.com, +254720680886, Spenomatics (K) Ltd
  • Alex, Kuria, alex@playindustries.co.ke, +254722516113, Play equipment industries

HOBBIES

Reading, Ministering, Watching Soccer, Listening To Gospel Music, Making New Friends.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2010-2012 Young farmers club of kenya September 2008 –November 2009: Member guiding and counselling, 2005—2009: Member of scout 2010-2012 Young farmers club of kenya September 2008 –November 2009: Member guiding and counselling, 2005—2009: Member of scout

Certificates link

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:95bf7635-98b8-4a81-920d-a3df2783ae44

Nicodemus Simiyu WanjalaELECTRICAL