Technicians Team Lead - Control & Instrumentation (140Mw Olkaria 4 Kengen Geothermal Project)
Polyphase Systems Ltd.
Hell'S Gate Naivasha
Started as an instrumentation technician, calibrating and installing field and steam turbine instruments which included pressure transmitters, gauges, pressure, and level switches, motor-operated valves, and RTDs. During my first 2 months, I worked my way up to Team Lead Technician, managing a crew of 8 technicians and 10 helpers. My responsibilities included planning, coordinating, and implementing work assigned to the C & I department during the Olkaria 1V 140MW GPP project.Developed mini-plans as necessary including the pre-commissioning schedules.Provided technical support and quality assurance on control system and field Instruments installations by ensuring proper DCS field connectivity.Carried out control room operations during the pre-commission and running of the plant.Ensured process control-related best practices, guidelines, and specifications are followed in the project efforts.Assisted the commissioning engineers in preparing detailed regular reports on pre-commissioning execution & progress.Liaised with the commissioning & start-up team to monitor and confirm the necessary preparatory works are in place.Finalized pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and verification against installed instruments/lineups and configuration.Ensured proper and accurate documentation of reports is updated for continuity, insulation resistance, and loop tests.Signed inspection and test reports (ITRs) on behalf of the sub-contractor.Reported activities monitoring and progress on daily toolbox meetings.