Ruth Nzioka
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Athi River
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than ten years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in High voltage system operation and maintenance and Solar Photovoltaic system installation ,operation and maintenance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Energy Transmission Technician
Kenya Power and Lighting Company
6 2013 - Current
- Conduct both preventative and corrective maintenance on energy transmission lines and substations
- Competent in performing switching operations for High and Extra High Voltage switchgear during maintenance works
- Proficient financial budgeting and resource allocation for various projects, ensuring a structured plan that leads to goal achievements
- Skilled supervision of project contractors to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
- Respond to transmission network system faults promptly and effectively
- Successful in leading and coordinating teams to achieve tasks efficiently within the set timelines.
- Maintain a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintain a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Train new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Observe equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Cultivate productive working relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering effective teamwork within the organization.
- Enhance equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks utilizing infrared thermography.
Part time Solar PV Training Instructor
Strathmore university Energy Research Center
2021.04 - Current
- Proficient designing and delivering training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients
- Facilitating training workshops and programs at all levels according to client needs
- Analyzing clients' requirements to identify gaps in training needs
- preparing comprehensive training materials for various courses and workshops
- Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees during and after training programs
- Delivering statutory training requirements to clients
- Facilitating consultations with client training managers to identify priority specialized training needs for their organizations
- Assess skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Evaluate success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Adhered to outlined syllabus covering topics like Basics of electricity, Solar Pv Systems design and sizing.
Seasonal Course Instructor
Remote Energy
2021.02 - Current
- Conceptualizing and creating training materials for the Moodle online platform
- Developing schedules and methods to assess training needs
- Conduct trainee surveys and interviews to gain valuable feedback and insights into the effectiveness of training programs
- Grading assignments and test exercises on an ongoing basis to assess the effectiveness of training delivery.
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Technician
Women in Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship (WISEe) Cooperative
2016.12 - Current
- Proficient in assessing locations to determine their suitability for solar panel installation
- Experienced in installing and maintaining solar panels on schools and children's homes
- Capable of performing maintenance checks and fixing solar panels when issues arise
- Served as a team leader in the installation of We Share Solar suitcases
- Accomplished in the installation of Solar Photovoltaic grid-tied systems
- Freelance Installation Technician with expertise in electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings
- Skilled in testing electrical systems to verify proper installation and operation
- Proficient in reading and following blueprints, diagrams, electrical, and mechanical schematics
- Accomplished in achieving Solar Photovoltaic power installation
- Successfully connected households to the electrical grid.
- Maintain high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
- Assist in training new technicians, sharing best practices for efficient installations and high-quality results.
- Install and configure new equipment and systems according to country standards.
- Schedule and perform maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
- Contributed to cooperative growth by identifying potential upselling opportunities during site visits, generating additional revenue streams.
Freelance Installation Technician
2005.01 - 2016.11
- Proficient in the installation and repair of electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings
- Skilled in testing electrical systems to verify proper installation and operation
- Capable of reading and following blueprints, diagrams, electrical, and mechanical schematics
- Accomplished in achieving Solar Photovoltaic power installation
- Successfully connected households to the electrical grid.
Energy Transmission Technician
Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2008.06 - 2013.05
- Conducting both preventative and corrective maintenance on high voltage transmission lines and substations
- Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the energy transmission system, minimizing unplanned interruptions
- Using infrared thermography for transmission substations to detect potential electrical faults
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate teams efficiently, resulting in the timely and successful accomplishment of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) -
The Technical University of Kenya
2013.01 - 2015.05
Ordinary (KNEC) Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option) - undefined
Machakos Technical Training Institute
2001.09 - 2004.05
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
The Kenya High School
1994.01 - 1997.05
Solar Photovoltaic ToT - undefined
National Industrial Training Authority Kenya (NITA) / RENAC
2017.11 - 2017.05
Solar PV Technician T3- Grid Tie & Hybrid - undefined
Strathmore University Energy Training Center
2017.06 - 2017.05
Solar Photovoltaic Technician T1/T2 - undefined
2015.12 - 2015.05
Infrared Thermography Level 1 - undefined
Infrared Training Center
2011.06 - 2011.05
Skills
Leadership
Certification
Solar Photovoltaic Technician Class T3, Nairobi, 07/2017
Affiliations
- Institute of Engineering Technologist (IET) Kenya, 05/2024
- Kenya Engineering Technologist and Technicians Registration Board (KETREB), 06/2024
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Eng. Wachira Kahoro, Kenya Power and Lighting Company, WKahoro@kplc.co.ke, 0721658811
- Rose Wanjiru Murage, Kenya Power and Lighting Company, rowamu@gmail.co.ke, 0735474259
Timeline
Part time Solar PV Training Instructor
Strathmore university Energy Research Center
2021.04 - Current
Seasonal Course Instructor
Remote Energy
2021.02 - Current
Solar Photovoltaic ToT - undefined
National Industrial Training Authority Kenya (NITA) / RENAC
2017.11 - 2017.05
Solar PV Technician T3- Grid Tie & Hybrid - undefined
Strathmore University Energy Training Center
2017.06 - 2017.05
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Technician
Women in Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship (WISEe) Cooperative
2016.12 - Current
Solar Photovoltaic Technician T1/T2 - undefined
2015.12 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) -
The Technical University of Kenya
2013.01 - 2015.05
Infrared Thermography Level 1 - undefined
Infrared Training Center
2011.06 - 2011.05
Energy Transmission Technician
Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2008.06 - 2013.05
Freelance Installation Technician
2005.01 - 2016.11
Ordinary (KNEC) Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option) - undefined
Machakos Technical Training Institute
2001.09 - 2004.05
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
The Kenya High School
1994.01 - 1997.05
Senior Energy Transmission Technician
Kenya Power and Lighting Company
6 2013 - Current
Solar Photovoltaic Technician Class T3, Nairobi, 07/2017
Electrician License Class C1, 03/2006
Infrared Thermography Level 1, Infrared Thermography Training Center (ITC), 07/2011
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