Martin Kamau Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

-> Manages the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Africa portfolio of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and mini-grid solar PV projects in Kenya, Eritrea (approx. 10 MW) and more under construction and development across Africa-> Commissioning of hybrid solar PV projects (mini-grids, rooftop, ground-mount (including tracker systems), carports)-> Technical asset management: Reporting to asset owners PV plant performance, O&M performance, incidents-> Warranty management including equipment warranty, workmanship warranty and performance warranty-> Development of utility Solar PV projects, both as an owner-developer and as an EPC company-> Assists in the preparation of technical documentation, studies and proposals for the development of utility and C&I solar PV projects-> Learns, reports and records on policy and legislation developments in the region-> Represents the company in industry-related workshops, seminars and marketing events where required

Kenya

 Supported the technical development of wind farms and solar PV projects in Kenya Obtained, managed and formatted geographical and other technical information to produce reports, maps and infrastructure drawings in support of the development of wind and solar energy projects Obtained, interpreted and collated information in support of the permitting and grid connection processes of the projects Provided technical support for obtaining the relevant rights and authorizations for the projects (Expressions of Interest, Environmental Approvals, Building Permits, etc.) Supported in the installation of on-site wind and solar radiation measurement masts Collected and analyzed meteorological mast data to determine viability of a wind or solar project Sourced and organized technical information required for the connection to the distribution or transmission grid of the wind and solar PV farms Sourced and organized technical information required for the economic assessment of projects, including capital expenditure and operating and running costs of the wind farms Participated in and, where required, coordinated external consultants in the preparation of third party technical reports (wind speed studies, wind farm layouts, infrastructure drawings, ESIA reports, local government approvals, etc.)Projects Involved In:i. Development of three 50 MW utility wind power projects at EOI approval stageii. Development of two 40 MW utility solar PV power projects at EOI approval stageiii. Installation and commissioning of a 42m wind measurement mast in Narok Countyiv. Development of a 7 MW industrial solar PV power project

Kipevu Ii, Mombasa

 Acting Shift Supervisor leading a team of 17 highly-skilled engineers and technicians Responsible for the safe and economic operation and maintenance of a 74MW HFO-fired base load power plant during the designated shift Maintained plant power production at the output designated by management. Operated plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility Inspected, monitored and evaluated the general condition of the plant, i.e. Diesel generating sets, Auxiliary equipment and High Voltage Switch Yard Assisted in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems Enforced all safety regulations including isolation, lock out and tag out (LOTO) Participated in performance tests: Plant Capacity Test, Plant Heat Rate Test, Specific Lube Oil Consumption (SLOC); Daily/ Weekly/ Monthly/ Annual consumption reports Tracked plant statistical performance, production, root cause analysis and made recommendations to senior management for improvement Implemented the Maintenance Management System (MAMA) in order to track parts and materials consumption and supply Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of senior management Certified ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 internal auditor Acted as the Health and Safety Officer in the absence of the Safety Officer

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operations Management

Bsc., Electrical And Electronic Engineering

High School