TOM MBOGO
ROLLINGSTOCK TECHNICIAN
Nairobi,
Summary
I am a self motivated Kenyan,technical professional with background in Wagons maintenance and repair, ready to contribute to dynamic team. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and deliver reliable results. Highly skilled in technical diagnostics and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rolling Stock Technician
Kenya Railways
01.2020 - Current
- Routine inspection of incoming and outgoing trains to ensure safety.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance services of wagons and coaches in workshops.
- Assembly, detection and rectification of faulty parts.
- Verify dimensions, clearances of wagon parts to confirm specifications, using measuring equipments.
- Maintenance of wagons and rolling stock equipments.
- Pneumatic Air brake testing and hydraulic inspection.
- Attend any derailment or en route repairs and recovery.
- Team leader in any appointed time.
- Prepare records of periodical maintenance, interpretation of diagrams to determine dismantle and assembling.
- Work on shifts if required.
Rolling Stock Technician
Magadi Rail
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Wagons Examiner
African Minerals Limited
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
Wagons Technician
Kenya Railways
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Electrical Technician
Kenya Railways
01.1992 - 01.1998
Education
Railway Training Institute - undefined
Railway Training Institute
01.1998 - 01.2002
Buru Buru High School - undefined
Buru Buru High School
01.1980 - 01.1983
Skills
- Repairing pneumatic airbrake systems
- Proficient in using tools and equipment
- Delivers precise communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical problem resolution
- Proficient in computer applications
- Safety protocol development
- Workplace safety management
- Regulatory adherence
- Compliance oversight
Interests
Sports
Environmental conservation
Personal Information
- Age: 55
- Nationality: Kenyan
Accomplishments
- Led a team of Rollingstock technicians to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.
- Documented and resolved wagons periodical maintenance which led to reduction of accidents and control of expensive spares.
Timeline
Rolling Stock Technician
Kenya Railways
01.2020 - Current
Rolling Stock Technician
Magadi Rail
01.2014 - 01.2017
Wagons Examiner
African Minerals Limited
01.2011 - 01.2014
Wagons Technician
Kenya Railways
01.2002 - 01.2011
Railway Training Institute - undefined
Railway Training Institute
01.1998 - 01.2002
Electrical Technician
Kenya Railways
01.1992 - 01.1998
Buru Buru High School - undefined
Buru Buru High School
01.1980 - 01.1983
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