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Owaga Amos
Professional Electrical Engineer
Nairobi,Nairobi
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
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Summary
Results-oriented Electrical Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining power utility infrastructure including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Specialized in low, medium, and high voltage systems, with hands-on expertise in solar PV system design, implementation, and commissioning. Adept at preparing engineering specifications, performing system assessments, and managing tender processes for power projects. Strong background in managing teams and ensuring the safe, efficient operation of power systems.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
2
Language
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patronics Services Limited (PSL)Nairobi
Electrical Engineer
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and engineered substations and overhead lines, ensuring
compliance with industry standards. - Managed project implementation from initiation to completion,
overseeing scheduling, resources, and quality. - Conducted comprehensive testing and evaluation of LV, MV, and HV electrical systems to ensure reliability and safety.
- Oversaw maintenance and servicing of electrical substations and MV switchgears, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
- Estimated project costs accurately and allocated resources effectively to meet budgetary constraints and project objectives.
LED Power Technologies (EA)Nairobi
Maintenance Engineer
07.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Drafted comprehensive maintenance checklists to ensure thorough and
systematic equipment inspections and upkeep. - Reviewed and optimized maintenance programs to enhance efficiency
and effectiveness in equipment maintenance reducing the downtime of CCTV, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC by over 30% for TotalEnergies Kenya and Family Bank. - Developed detailed maintenance reports documenting findings, actions taken, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Provided work supervision and technical support to technicians, ensuring adherence to maintenance procedures and troubleshooting as needed.
- Planned and organized health and safety training sessions for technicians and supervisors, prioritizing a culture of safety and compliance within the workforce as per the requirements of OSHA Act.
Master Power Systems Limited (MPSL)Nairobi
Project Engineer
07.2017 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Designed low voltage electrical works, ensuring compliance with
specifications and standards to meet project requirements effectively. - Oversaw project implementation and provided supervision to ensure timely execution, quality assurance, and adherence to project objectives overseeing electrical installations projects to the tune of Ksh.230,000,000.
- Managed contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including
procurement, negotiation, and administration, to ensure contractual obligations were met. - Provided technical support to the project team, offering expertise and guidance to address challenges and optimize project outcomes.
- Conducted inspection, verification, testing, commissioning, and handover of low voltage electrical works, ensuring readiness for operational use and compliance with safety standards.
Education
EC-Council Learning (Distance Learning)Florida, USA
Associate of Science from Certification: Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)
02.2024 - Current
University of East London (UEL)London, UK. (Distance Learning)
Master of Science from Construction Engineering Management
08.2022 - Current
University Overview
- Continuing education in Module 4: Environmental Sustainable Engineering and Logistics.
Unicaf UniversityCyprus (Distance Learning)
Operations Management
05.2022 - 07.2022
University Overview
- Completed professional development in Operations Management
University of Nairobi(UoN)Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Science from Electrical & Electronic Engineering
09.2012 - 09.2017
University Overview
Awarded Second Class Honors – Lower Division
Maranda Boys High SchoolBondo, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
02.2007 - 11.2010
University Overview
Awarded Grade A (Plain)
Skills
Proficiency in electrical designs, LV, MV, HV and renewable energy sources
Project Management
Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD for electrical designs and 3D rendering
Proficiency in testing, servicing and maintenance of LV, MV and HV electrical equipment such as power transformers, instrument transformers, switchgears, among others
Proficiency in electrical installations, supervision and implementation for LV, MV and HV
General construction planning and management
Costing, estimation and evaluation of electrical works
Interpretation, implementation and modification of electrical drawings
Power Systems
Technical Support – LV, MV and HV electrical systems
Design Process Tool Methodology
System-level electrical design and integration
Accomplishments
- Testing and commissioning of IX Africa Data Center. July 2023 – Ongoing (Level 3 Testing)
- Power System Reticulation and Electrical Maintenance LV & HV at Tilisi Development Limited. March 2023 – Ongoing.
- Testing Engineer during the Annual Maintenance for 33kV - 220kV 100MW Kipeto Energy Wind Power Plant - June, 2024.
- Design and implementation of 66kV - 6.6kV, 17.5MVA Transformer bay complete with all the protection schemes for Mombasa Cement Athi River. March, 2022 - Nov, 2023.
- Design, survey and pegging of 33kV Overhead Line (OHL) and High Voltage Underground cabling works passing across the airstrip for Lake Turkana Wind Power Plant. Aug 2023.
- Testing Engineer during the Annual Maintenance for 33kV - 220kV 310MW Lake Turkana Wind Power Plant - Dec, 2022 and Dec, 2023
- Testing Engineer Annual Electrical Maintenance for 220KV Substation of capacity 80MVA at Eldosol/Radiant Solar Plant - Oct, 2022 and Oct, 2023
- Implementation of General Electrical Works for Proposed Mitchell Cotts Freight Cargo Terminal Kenya, JKIA, Nairobi - Sep, 2017 -Oct, 2018
- Implementation of General Electrical Works for Proposed Arboretum Hotel Suites, Along Arboretum Lane - Aug, 2017 - Oct, 2019
- Implementation of General Electrical Works for Proposed Kiambu Civil Servants Housing Scheme, Kiambaa in Kiambu - Nov, 2017 - Feb, 2021
- Implementation of General Electrical Works Proposed Bliss Hospital Migori County - March, 2020 - Feb, 2021
Interests
Cybersecurity
Sports
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Timeline
EC-Council Learning (Distance Learning)
Associate of Science from Certification: Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)
02.2024 - Current
University of East London (UEL)
Master of Science from Construction Engineering Management
08.2022 - Current
Unicaf University
Operations Management
05.2022 - 07.2022
Electrical Engineer
Patronics Services Limited (PSL)
12.2021 - Current
Maintenance Engineer
LED Power Technologies (EA)
07.2021 - 11.2021
Project Engineer
Master Power Systems Limited (MPSL)
07.2017 - 04.2021
University of Nairobi(UoN)
Bachelor of Science from Electrical & Electronic Engineering
09.2012 - 09.2017
Maranda Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
02.2007 - 11.2010
Seminars Research Papers And Training
- Wrote a research proposal, programmed and fabricated an Electronic Hotel Ordering System Using RF Waves (Final Year Project Electrical and Electronic Engineering).
Professional Skills And Key Qualification
- Proficiency in electrical installation works - LV, MV and HV.
- Proficiency in electrical design of up to 66kV substations.
- Proficiency in testing, verification, servicing and maintenance of LV, MV and HV electrical equipment such as power and distribution transformers, instrument transformers, disconnector/earth switches, surge arrestors, CRP panels, battery racks, switchgears, SM6, RMUs, solar plants, Voltage Stabilizers among others.
- General construction planning and management
- Costing, estimation and evaluation of electrical works
- Fault finding, testing, commissioning and certification of electrical installations.
- Interpretation, implementation and modification of electrical drawings.
- Knowledge of CAD in designing (Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, SketchUp, pCon Planner, PVSOL, PVsyst, P6 Primavera, Dialux and Ecodial)
- Proficient in use of Linux Operating Systems, Windows Operating System and Microsoft Packages.
Accreditations/Membership of Professional Bodies
- Registered European Engineer (EUR ING) by Engineers Europe (formerly FEANI) - Reg. No. 00037253
- Registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) by Engineering Council of United Kingdom - Reg. No. 702146
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) by Engineering Board of Kenya - Reg. No. A4568
- Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) – United Kingdom - Reg. No. 1100907893
- Associate Member of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (ACIBSE) – United Kingdom - Reg. No. 066848
- Member of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) - Reg. No. 620220695
- Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (MIEK) - Reg. No. M.8933
- Registered Class T3 Grid Tied Solar Technician by the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) - Reg. No. EPRA/SPVT/00902
- Registered Class A1 Electrical Installations Technician by the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) - Reg. No. EPRA/EW/08970
Extra Mural Activities
- Volunteer International Professional Registration Advisor (IPRA) for the Institution of Engineering and Technology – United Kingdom
- Volunteer International Technician Assessor for the Institution of Engineering and Technology – United Kingdom
References
- CEng Harish Patel, Managing Director, Patronics Services Limited (PSL), 0733620220, harish@patronicsservices.com
- Mr. Keval Bhanderi, Technical Director, Master Power Systems Limited (MPSL), 0722345484, Klb2806@gmail.com
- Eng. Vincent R. Achongo, Protection Engineer, Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC), 0723604479, vinselectrical@gmail.com