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Work History
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Notable training
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Robert Ronoh

Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

Experienced Maintenance Technician with 5+ years of hands-on expertise in a wide range of maintenance and repair duties. Committed to optimizing equipment functionality by effectively managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong understanding of hand and power tool operation, with a deep commitment to adhering to safety measures.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Kentegra Biotechnology (EPZ) Holdings LLC
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi Province
11.2022 - Current
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on all skid equipment's as well as respond to unscheduled repairs in a safe and timely manner
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on all skid equipment's as well as respond to unscheduled repairs in a safe and timely manner.
  • Carry out regular maintenance and checks on pressure vessels; condensers', evaporators, FFE, ATFE, extractors, distillation columns, and chemical storage tank.
  • Carry out regular maintenance and checks on pressure vessels; condensers', evaporators, FFE, ATFE, extractors, distillation columns, and chemical storage tank
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly suggesting and implementing process enhancements.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.

Mechanical Technician

Kim-Fay (E.A) Limited
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi Province
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Periodic maintenance and over haul of tissue converting, packaging machines and Embossing, Rubber and Pattern generation of the same
  • Spearhead continuous improvement activities and 6K
  • Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, modifying, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment
  • Carry out Root cause Analysis (R.C.A) and resolve problems across a variety of plant machinery
  • Decide on temporary remedial measures and modification on Mechanical systems to sustain production while arrangements for permanent solution are being made
  • Recommend stocking of non-stock items while providing technical specifications for reorder purposes
  • Responsible for asset maintenance and recommendation on Improvements, replacement, modification and decommission
  • New installation and operation of plant equipment as per agreed commissioning and industrial standards
  • Optimized workflow, resulting in increased productivity, by streamlining processes and standardizing procedures.
  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.

Technical Machine Operator

Torrent (E. A) Limited
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi Province
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Carry out product and process changeovers/ink washouts to maintain quality standards' to manufacture closures that meet set targets, and of good quality.
  • Liaise with maintenance for major breakdowns and to ensure that machines are serviced on time and routinely to reduce plant down time.
  • Attends to equipment breakdown as they occur and ensures that machine is back in operation in shortest time possible for production to continue.
  • Carry out all scheduled preventative maintenance as per documented schedule, then document all work done for keeping MTTR and MTBF within set targets.
  • Observes all safety requirements while working and ensures that team and equipment operate within set safety guidelines.
  • Observes high standards of personal hygiene; Maintain machinery and work environment to prescribed ISO 22000 standards and levels of cleanliness.
  • Handover to incoming machine operator as per set procedures.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
  • Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.

Mechanical Technician

Mill Bakers Limited
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi Province
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Carrying out routine, autonomous and preventative plant maintenance procedures and give accurate Maintenance reports (records).
  • Install major components such as gearboxes, motors, and mechanical assemblies, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and secure parts according to specifications.
  • Attending to bakery production machines installations, operations, fabrication sand checking of mechanical systems.
  • Responsible or adherence, training and auditing of safety, Environment and Health, EMS and QMS.
  • Performing autonomous and conditioned based maintenance on machines and ensuring Overall Equipment efficiency is met.
  • Carrying out inspections to ensure efficient and quality production while focusing on key performance indicators.
  • Carrying out inspections to ensure efficient and quality production while focusing on key performance indicators.

Junior Mechanical Technician

Bidco Africa Limited
Nakuru, Kenya, Nakuru District
05.2017 - 09.2017

Repair, Maintenance and servicing of production machinery in oil seed preparation and Extraction plant.

  • Checking of Mechanical systems such as Elevators & Conveyors, Expander, pumps, Reverse Osmosis plant, compressor, generators, motors and gearboxes or a good working condition.
  • Carrying out routine, autonomous and preventive plant maintenance procedures.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
  • Conducted workshops on preventative maintenance techniques, significantly extending equipment lifespan.

Engineering Student Attaché

Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant (KenGen)
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi Province
09.2014 - 11.2014
  • Engaged in power plant, Rig workshop and Rig maintenance and operations department.
  • Attending to automobile machines and earthmover's while at Rig workshop e.g. Excavators, cranes, wheel loaders.
  • Attending to automobile machines and earthmover's while at Rig workshop e.g. Excavators, cranes, wheel loaders
  • Checking hydraulic oil & engine coolant levels, changing oil filters, fuel filters, oil coolers and purifiers., condensers and cooling towers..
  • Checking hydraulic oil & engine coolant levels, changing oil filters, fuel filters, oil coolers and purifiers
  • Maintenance of Rig and its components systems e.g. Draw-works, compressors, generators and auxiliary equipment's.
  • Maintenance of Rig and its components systems e.g. Draw-works, compressors, generators and auxiliary equipment's
  • Supported senior engineers in developing new products by conducting tests on prototypes and analyzing results for improvements.
  • Presented findings from engineering research at conferences and workshops, showcasing expertise and advancing knowledge within the field.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)

The Eldoret National Polytechnic, Kanya
01.2013 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Chemoiben Secondary School, Kenya
01.2008 - 11.2011

Skills

References

  • PATRICK KARANJA, Maintenance Supervisor, Kim-Fay (E.A) Limited, +254 716 864 808, maintenance@kimfay.com
  • JOHN NJAGI, Production Manager, Torrent E.A Limited, +254 783 775 256, john.n@torrentclosures.com
  • MARTIN KASAMBA, Production Manager, Bidco Africa Limited, +254 729 330 519, martin.kasamba@bidcoafrica.com

Notable training

  • LEAN MANUFACTURING, 02/01/22 to 04/30/22, D. Mann Ivan, RIB Consulting Pvt India.
  • KAIZEN, AM and SPEED LOSS, 02/01/22 to 05/31/22, Selina Lelei, Kaizen Manager, Kim-Fay EA Ltd.
  • FIRE MARSHAL (certificate awarded), 06/01/21 and 05/31/22, Trained by St. John Ambulance and Occupex Consultants.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) FUNDAMENTALS, 05/01/22, Webinar Facilitated by Anil Ahluwalia, EHS Expert and senior Faculty, Westford University (uniathena).
  • FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE Awareness Course (ISO 22000:2018), Walter Ondiek, Warisco Consulting Services.

Accomplishments

  • Saved company money in new costs by Diapragm modification using scrap plastic bottles and Rubber tires.
  • Improved Production efficiencies of Solvents recovery by modifying and installing new components.
  • Achieved a 100% efficiency on PRE final product through effectively helping with design and implementation of winterization project.

Work Availability

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Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Travelling

Music

Reading

Bike Riding

Timeline

Maintenance Technician - Kentegra Biotechnology (EPZ) Holdings LLC
11.2022 - Current
Mechanical Technician - Kim-Fay (E.A) Limited
02.2022 - 10.2022
Technical Machine Operator - Torrent (E. A) Limited
08.2020 - 02.2022
Mechanical Technician - Mill Bakers Limited
09.2017 - 01.2020
Junior Mechanical Technician - Bidco Africa Limited
05.2017 - 09.2017
Engineering Student Attaché - Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant (KenGen)
09.2014 - 11.2014
The Eldoret National Polytechnic - Some College (No Degree), Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Chemoiben Secondary School - High School Diploma,
01.2008 - 11.2011
Robert RonohMechanical Maintenance Technician