Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Industrial And Work Experience
Seminars And Trainings Attended
Contact Address
Personal Information
Languages
References
Projects
Academic And Professional Qualifications
Roles And Responsibilities
Timeline
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PETER OMOLLO OKUMU

ELDORET

Summary

Dynamic Senior Laboratory Technologist with a proven track record at Kenya Pipeline Company Limited, showcasing expertise in biochemical assay development and exceptional team leadership. Excelled in enhancing product quality, driving research initiatives, and mentoring teams. Skilled in PCR/qPCR techniques, achieving significant project milestones with keen attention to detail and innovation.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Laboratory Technologists

Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
Eldoret
05.1994 - Current
  • Maintaining the quality of products received in the pipeline system, through monitoring separation (interface cutting) and testing
  • Issuing recertification certificates
  • Keeping accurate records and reports
  • Jet A1 trucks inspection report
  • Preparing Jet A -1 tanks release documents
  • Participating in the ship pre-discharge and off shore tank joint sampling testing and release
  • Providing product density measurements for business transaction
  • Supervising staff under the position
  • Operating within agreed testing guidelines of the jointly operated system and the joint Inspection Group (JIG), ISO 9001:2008 requirements, ASTM / IP and the national quality standards (KEBS)
  • Offering QC guidance in the event of product contaminations when on shift
  • Working safely and protecting the environment

Technologist

University of Nairobi
02.1994 - 05.1994
  • Handled both graduate and undergraduate students in chemistry practicals
  • Involved in research activities in the Department
  • Supervision of staff under the position

Technician

Egerton University
10.1990 - 02.1994
  • Carrying out practical classes for Diploma, BSc and MSc students in the Department
  • Actively involved in research activities in the Department
  • Supervision of staff under the position

Technician

Oshwal Academy (Mombasa)
Mombasa
05.1989 - 10.1990
  • Carrying out practical classes for both 'O' and 'A' level students
  • Supervision and training of the junior staff

Trainee Technologist

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited
Mombasa
09.1987 - 12.1987
  • Analysis of all refined petroleum products
  • Analysis of crude petroleum
  • Analysis of boiler feed and condensate water
  • Grease analysis
  • Supervision and training of the junior staff

Education

Higher Diploma - Applied Chemistry (Analytical)

KENYA POLYTECHNIC
11.1997

Ordinary Diploma - Applied Sciences (Science Laboratory Technology Part II)

MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC
07.1988

Ordinary Diploma - Applied Sciences (Sciences Laboratory Technology Part I)

MOMBASA POLYTECHIC
07.1987

Certificate - KCE (DIVISION II)

UASIN GISHU HIGH SCHOOL
ELDORET
11.1984

Skills

  • Biochemical assay development
  • PCR and qpcr expertise
  • Microscopy techniques mastery
  • Team leadership experience
  • Method development expertise
  • Project management

Industrial And Work Experience

  • Senior Laboratory Technologist, Kenya Pipeline Company Limited, 05/01/94, Present, Maintaining the quality of products received in the pipeline system, through monitoring separation (interface cutting) and testing., Issuing recertification certificates., Keeping accurate records and reports., Jet A1 trucks inspection report., Preparing Jet A-1 tanks release documents., Participating in the ship pre-discharge and offshore tank joint sampling testing and release., Providing product density measurements for business transactions., Supervising staff under the position., Operating within agreed testing guidelines of the jointly operated system and the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), ISO 9001:2008 requirements, ASTM/IP and the national quality standards (KEBS)., Offering QC guidance in the event of product contaminations when on shift., Working safely and protecting the environment.
  • Technologist, University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Biological and Physical Sciences, Dept. of Chemistry, 02/01/94, 05/31/94, Handled both graduate and undergraduate students in chemistry practicals., Involved in research activities in the Department., Supervision of staff under the position.
  • Technician, Egerton University, Department of Animal Science, 10/01/90, 02/28/94, Carrying out practical classes for Diploma, BSc and MSc students in the Department., Actively involved in research activities in the Department., Supervision of staff under the position.
  • Technician, Oshwal Academy (Mombasa), Chemistry Department, 05/01/89, 10/31/90, Carrying out practical classes for both 'O' and 'A' level students., Supervision and training of the junior staff.
  • Trainee Technologist, Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (Mombasa), Technology Department, 09/01/87, 12/31/87, Analysis of all refined petroleum products., Analysis of crude petroleum., Analysis of boiler feed and condensate water., Grease analysis., Supervision and training of the junior staff.

Seminars And Trainings Attended

  • Certificate in Analytical Techniques and Measurements, Chrome Africa, 09/17/12, 09/21/12
  • Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Committee, Dataline International Limited, 06/04/12, 06/08/12
  • Certificate in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook, KCA University, 08/20/07, 08/31/07
  • Certificate in Quality and ISO 9001:2000 Awareness Training, The Environment Cost Management Centre, 04/18/06, 04/18/06
  • Certificate in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Internet, Moi University, 02/01/02, 05/02/02
  • Certificate in Effective Supervision, Vimok Investment Consultants, 06/10/02, 06/14/02
  • Certificate in Supervisory Management Skills Development, TRU-KNOW Management and Human Resources Consultants (Nairobi), 06/19/00, 06/23/00
  • Certificate in Microsoft Office, Institute of Advanced Technology (I^T), 07/24/99, 08/27/99
  • Certificate in Basic Firefighting, Airports Fire and Rescue Services Training School, 08/03/98, 08/28/98
  • Certificate in Safety and Health in Industry, Central Management Services Limited (Nairobi), 03/20/95, 03/24/95

Contact Address

P.O. BOX 4338-30100, ELDORET, KENYA, 30100

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/01/65
  • Marital Status: MARRIED

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Swahili, Fluent

References

  • Prof. Alexander Kahi, Egerton University, P.O. BOX 536, Njoro, KENYA, 0727850007
  • Kibirok Leting', Kenya Pipeline Co. Ltd, Area Manager (Western), P.O. BOX 4338-30100, Eldoret, KENYA, 30100, 072277190
  • Amos Mugira, Kenya Pipeline Co. Ltd, Senior Chemist (Western), P.O. BOX 4338-30100, Eldoret, KENYA, 30100, 0722245835

Projects

Analysis of Illuminating Kerosene marketed by sources other than the filling station in Eldoret, Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of Higher Diploma in Applied Chemistry (Analytical)

Academic And Professional Qualifications

  • KENYA POLYTECHNIC, Higher Diploma in Applied Chemistry (Analytical), 01/01/96, 11/30/97
  • MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC, Ordinary Diploma in Applied Sciences (Science Laboratory Technology Part II), 09/01/85, 07/31/88
  • MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC, Ordinary Diploma in Applied Sciences (Science Laboratory Technology Part I), 09/01/85, 07/31/87
  • UASIN GISHU HIGH SCHOOL (ELDORET), Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E), 01/01/81, 11/30/84

Roles And Responsibilities

In charge of all quality control documents and records related to Jet A-1 receipt, sampling release, and loading at Kenya Pipeline Company Ps 27 (ELDORET DEPOT).

Timeline

Senior Laboratory Technologists

Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
05.1994 - Current

Technologist

University of Nairobi
02.1994 - 05.1994

Technician

Egerton University
10.1990 - 02.1994

Technician

Oshwal Academy (Mombasa)
05.1989 - 10.1990

Trainee Technologist

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited
09.1987 - 12.1987

Higher Diploma - Applied Chemistry (Analytical)

KENYA POLYTECHNIC

Ordinary Diploma - Applied Sciences (Science Laboratory Technology Part II)

MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC

Ordinary Diploma - Applied Sciences (Sciences Laboratory Technology Part I)

MOMBASA POLYTECHIC

Certificate - KCE (DIVISION II)

UASIN GISHU HIGH SCHOOL
PETER OMOLLO OKUMU