Onesmus Kioko
Technician
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
I am a dynamic job motivated. i believe in hard working atmosphere thus dedication to my assigned duties strive to achieve the goals out of resources allocated by observing punctuality and incurring the least cost possible to achieve my employers’ goals to the fullest. I always cherish team work working with where it exists and creating it doesn’t. Dedicated Engineering Technician skilled in employing lean principles to add value, remove waste and drive continuous improvement in engineering projects. Thorough Engineering Technician equipped with a strong attention to detail and ability to recognize potential issues before they start.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICAL INTERN
ALPHA KNITS LTD
01.2009
- Motor rewinding, Dismantling and termination of motors
- Electrical Installation
- Testing trouble shooting and repairing various control panels and machine
- Responsible for operating the plant tools and equipment
- Doing other duties regarding electrical technician position.
MAINTANANCE SUPERVISOR
ASL PACKAGING
05.2022 - Current
- Pioneered a predictive maintenance plan that reduced equipment downtime by 35%, increasing productivity.
- Directed a team of 9 for efficient preventive maintenance routines, reducing repair costs by 28%.
- Implemented 5S methodology to improve maintenance efficiency, reducing response time
- Conducted thorough commissioning of newly installed equipment guaranteeing a 0% failure rate upon production start.
- Deployed electrical maintenance strategies reducing electrical faults by 55% resulting in increased equipment up-time.
- Led maintenance-related project planning, ensuring timely equipment overhauls and reducing unexpected failures
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR /TECHNICIAN
ABYSSINIA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintaining of 66kv to 415v substation
- Perform maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of control centers de-energized high voltage equipment and 415volts motors
- Troubleshoot problems by gathering and analyzing power quality data.
- Ensure longer life of obsolete equipment and save funds by carrying out detailed troubleshooting down to component levels.
- Prepare reports; maintain records, and requisition supplies and parts.
- Inspect and supervise work done by external vendors.
- Inspect on a routine basis electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
- Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components, and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
- Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment and other components so that they remains at full functioning capacity.
- Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
- Review blueprints to understand the placement of wiring or to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs.
- Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
- Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
- Installation of cctv cameras
- Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
TONONOKA STEEL LTD
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Carry out condition based maintenance and planned scheduled maintenance to machines.
- Proficiently troubleshooting and carrying out basic repairs on production lines in the aim of reducing factory downtime thus ensuring the smooth running of the production line with minimal breakdowns through effective fault-finding and preventative and corrective maintenance
- Autonomous maintenance and Preventive maintenance PLC, trouble shooting and pneumatic system to ensure maximum availability of equipment and utilities
- Carrying out installation of panel for motor starter, e.g. direct on load, forward reverse and star delta starters
- Assembly of capacitor bank testing and connecting it the supply line.
- Carrying out daily electrical report and filing it out for future reference.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Apex steel ltd
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Carry out basis and corrective maintenance on electrical equipments and machines i.e.
- Autonomous maintenance and Preventive maintenance PLC ,trouble shooting and pneumatic system to ensure maximum availability of equipment and utilities
- Testing, troubleshooting and repairing various control panels in workshop before being installed in the factory like. Star Delta Starters and Direct on Line starters, motor control centre's, forward reverse starters, frequency drives and soft starter's
- Proficiently troubleshooting and carrying out basic repairs on production lines in the aim of reducing factory downtime thus ensuring the smooth running of the production line with minimal breakdowns through effective fault-finding and preventative and corrective maintenance
- Proper housing by ensuring 6K (6S) is adhered to at workshops, workplaces and its environment
- Propose and implementing innovations and ideas that would improve performance and productivity in consultation with leadership and management Kaizen practice handling and maintaining of tools and equipments, TFM,TQM
- Performing high-level electrical and mechanical work in support of maintenance staffs in the production floor of the company
- Performing electrical and electromechanical systems installation, including modification thereof Ensuring and improving availability and reliability of electrical plant and equipment at all times
- Performing root cause failure analyses and implementing sustainable solutions to engineering problems standards of engineering within the electrical section Maintaining and writing work procedures i.e. SOPs and OPLs.
- Collaborated with engineers at the new product introduction phase to develop and verify design changes.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
AD PACK LTD
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Carry out basis and corrective maintenance on electrical equipments and machines i.e. Autonomous maintenance and Preventive maintenance
- Testing, troubleshooting and repairing various control panels in workshop before being installed in the factory like. Star Delta Starters and Direct on Line starters, motor control centers, forward reverse starters, frequency drives and soft starters.
- Proficiently troubleshooting and carrying out basic repairs on production lines in the aim of reducing factory downtime thus ensuring the smooth running of the production line with minimal breakdowns through effective fault-finding and preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Propose and implementing innovations and ideas that would improve performance and productivity in consultation with leadership and management.
- Performing high-level electrical and electronic work in support of maintenance staffs in the production floor of the company
- Performing electrical and electronic systems installation, including modification thereof ensuring and improving availability and reliability of electrical plant and equipment at all time
- Performing root cause failure analyses and implementing sustainable solutions to engineering problems standards of engineering within the electrical section
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Specialized Power System
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Doing wiring on the following panels where I gained experience on Electrical Installation.
- Star Delta Starters and Direct on-Line starters, motor control center’s, forward reverse starters, frequency drives and soft starters Lighting Panels.
- Distribution Boards, meter boards and L.V switchboards.
- Power Factor Correction Units.
- Automatic and Manual Changeovers.
- Control Panels for Pumps, Generators and other Electrical works.
- Reading and understanding both Mains & Control drawings for various panels.
- Testing, troubleshooting and repairing various control panels in workshop and various sites.
- Drilling, Tapping and Fitting of Electrical Switchgear to Specification.
- Handling and maintaining of tools and equipments, doing other duties as assigned.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Followed up on manufacturing and field reports and resolved outstanding problems.
Education
Certificate - VFD and plc boot camp
CENTURION SYSTEM
01.2016
Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Machakos TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
11.2011
Certificate - COMPUTER APPLICATION
SHARMA I.T CENTRE
06.2008
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) - undefined
KITIE SECONDARY SCHOOL
11.2005
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (KCPE) - undefined
KITIE PRIMARY SCHOOL
11.2001
Skills
Operational analysis
Technical plan execution aptitude
Manufacturing process controls
Excellent communication techniques
Engineering operational functions
Mechanically-inclined
Plant Operations Support
Root cause analysis
MS Office pr
Troubleshooting
Automation
Sensors
Equipment Maintenance
Controls
References
- Stephen, Nyangweso, Electrical supervisor, 0720881085, Specialized Power System
- Elias, muthini, Electrical engineer, 0723642637, Alpha knits ltd
Timeline
MAINTANANCE SUPERVISOR
ASL PACKAGING
05.2022 - Current
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR /TECHNICIAN
ABYSSINIA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
03.2018 - 03.2021
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
TONONOKA STEEL LTD
09.2016 - 02.2018
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Apex steel ltd
01.2014 - 08.2016
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
AD PACK LTD
05.2013 - 05.2014
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Specialized Power System
12.2012 - 04.2013
ELECTRICAL INTERN
ALPHA KNITS LTD
01.2009
Certificate - VFD and plc boot camp
CENTURION SYSTEM
Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Machakos TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate - COMPUTER APPLICATION
SHARMA I.T CENTRE
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) - undefined
KITIE SECONDARY SCHOOL
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (KCPE) - undefined
KITIE PRIMARY SCHOOL