Key responsibilities include:Maintenance - Routine Inspections and Diagnostics: Conducted regular inspections and diagnostics on electrical systems, including generators, inverters, and batteries, to identify potential issues before they escalated into major problems. - Preventive Maintenance: Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment, including periodic testing and calibration. - Troubleshooting and Repairs: Led troubleshooting efforts to resolve electrical faults in a timely manner, including issues related to wiring, circuit breakers, and control systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Commissioning - System Commissioning: Managed the commissioning of various electrical systems, including solar streetlights, backup generators, and power distribution panels, ensuring that all installations met operational and safety standards. - Performance Testing: Conducted thorough performance testing of commissioned systems to verify their functionality under different load conditions, ensuring reliability and efficiency.Installation - Electrical Wiring: Managed residential and commercial wiring projects, including the installation of distribution boards, circuit breakers, and electrical outlets, ensuring compliance with local electrical codes. - Generator and Inverter Systems: Led the installation of backup power solutions, including sizing and installing generators, inverters, and battery systems to provide reliable power during outages.Project Management - Project Planning and Coordination: Led project planning efforts, coordinating with clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery and successful completion of projects within budget. - Client Consultation and Support: Provided technical consultation and support to clients, helping them select the most appropriate solutions for their needs

I played a critical role in the successful commissioning of the Suswa 2000MW Substation. Key duties included:220/400kV Autotransformers. - Inspection and Testing: Conducted insulation resistance tests, ratio tests, and dielectric withstand tests ensuring their readiness for energization. - Functional Checks: Verified proper tap changer operation and cooling system functionality, ensuring efficient voltage regulation and transformer cooling.Pantographs, Earth Switches, and Disconnectors - Operational Testing: Conducted mechanical and electrical tests to ensure they operated correctly under various load conditions. - Safety Interlocks: Verified interlock systems to prevent unsafe operations, ensuring personnel safety and equipment protection.Marshalling Kiosks and Ring Main Units (RMUs) - Wiring and Signal Checks: Verified wiring integrity and signal continuity ensuring accurate control and monitoring of substation equipment. - Functional Tests: Performed functional tests on RMUs to verify the correct operation of the distribution network.Current Transformers (CTs) and Voltage Transformers (VTs) - Calibration and Testing: Conducted ratio and polarity tests ensuring accurate current and voltage measurement for protection and metering purposes. - Installation Verification: Verified the correct installation and wiring ensuring their proper integration into the system.AC/DC Rooms and Battery Rooms - Power Supply Systems: Verified the functionality of rectifiers, inverters, and power distribution units, ensuring reliable power conversion and distribution. - Battery Backup Systems: Tested battery rooms, ensuring backup systems were fully operational to provide power during outages or emergencies.DC Switchyard - DC Equipment Testing: Conducted insulation resistance tests and DC high voltage tests on the switchyard components, including DC breakers and disconnectors, ensuring reliable operation under HVDC conditions.

My responsibilities were focused on ensuring the successful electrical integration and functionality. Key responsibilities included:Electrical Design Review and Implementation - Design Analysis: Assisted in reviewing electrical design plans, including schematics for pump stations, control systems, and auxiliary power supply units, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards. - Coordination with Civil Works: Collaborated closely with civil engineers to integrate electrical systems into the overall pipeline infrastructure, ensuring seamless alignment between electrical installations and civil structures.Installation of Electrical Systems - Pump Stations: Supported the installation of electrical systems in pump stations ensuring proper wiring, grounding, and connection of electrical equipment. - Power Distribution: Assisted in the installation and testing of power distribution systems, including switchgear, and distribution boards, to ensure reliable power supply to the pipeline's operational components.Control and Automation Systems - Instrumentation and Control: Assisted in the installation and calibration of instrumentation, such as flow meters, pressure sensors, and level transmitters, to ensure accurate monitoring and control of water flow within the pipeline.Testing and Commissioning - Electrical Testing: Conducted insulation resistance tests, continuity checks, and functional tests on installed electrical systems, verifying their readiness for operation. - System Commissioning: Assisted in the commissioning of pump stations and other electrical installations, ensuring that all systems operated according to design specifications and performance criteria.Maintenance Planning - Preventive Maintenance Schedules: Contributed to the development of preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment, aimed at minimizing downtime and extending the operational life of critical infrastructure.

During my internship at the KenGen workshop along Mombasa Road, I gained hands-on experience in the maintenance and refurbishment of critical electrical equipment. Key responsibilities included:Motor Rewinding - Inspection and Diagnosis: Assisted in the disassembly and inspection of electric motors to diagnose faults such as insulation failure, winding shorts, and bearing wear. - Winding Removal and Replacement: Learned and practiced the removal of old windings, followed by the precise application of new windings, ensuring correct coil placement and insulation. - Testing and Balancing: Participated in post-rewinding tests, including insulation resistance tests and dynamic balancing, to ensure that motors met operational standards and were ready for reinstallation.Transformer Maintenance and Rewinding - Core and Coil Inspection: Assisted in the inspection of transformer cores and coils to identify signs of overheating, insulation degradation, and physical damage. - Winding Replacement: Supported the process of rewinding transformer coils, focusing on maintaining the correct turns ratio and insulation integrity to ensure efficient voltage regulation. - Oil Testing and Filtration: Engaged in transformer oil testing and filtration processes, ensuring the dielectric strength and purity of the insulating oil were within specified limits.Generator Overhaul and Rewinding - Disassembly and Inspection: Assisted in the disassembly of generators to inspect the stator, rotor, and bearings for wear, corrosion, and electrical faults. - Stator and Rotor Rewinding: Participated in the rewinding of stator and rotor windings, ensuring accurate coil placement and proper insulation to restore generator functionality. - Reassembly and Testing: Contributed to the reassembly of generators and conducted electrical tests, such as insulation resistance and megger tests, to verify their readiness for operational use.

Key responsibilities included:Rig Electrical System Maintenance - Inspection and Diagnostics: Conducted routine inspections of the rig's electrical systems, including motors, generators, and control panels, to identify potential issues such as wear, insulation breakdown, or electrical faults. - Preventive Maintenance: Assisted in the execution of preventive maintenance schedules, which included tasks like lubricating motors, replacing worn-out components, and tightening electrical connections to ensure the reliability of the rig’s operations. - Troubleshooting: Supported the troubleshooting of electrical problems that arose during drilling operations, such as motor failures or control system malfunctions, to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.Power Supply and Distribution - Generator Operation and Maintenance: Participated in the operation and maintenance of diesel generators used to power the rigs, including conducting load tests, fuel management, and monitoring generator performance to ensure a steady power supply. - Power Distribution Systems: Assisted in maintaining and troubleshooting the power distribution network that supplies electricity to various rig components, including transformers, switchgear, and distribution boards.Control and Automation Systems - Instrumentation Calibration: Supported the calibration and maintenance of rig instrumentation, such as pressure sensors, temperature gauges, and flow meters, to ensure accurate monitoring and control of drilling parameters.Rig Commissioning and Decommissioning - Electrical Commissioning: Assisted in the commissioning of rigs, including verifying the correct installation and functionality of electrical systems before the start of drilling operations. - Decommissioning Support: Participated in the decommissioning process, ensuring that all electrical systems were safely powered down and secured after the completion of drilling activities.

Key responsibilities included:Reconnaissance Surveys - Load Center Identification: Conducted reconnaissance surveys to identify and assess potential load centers in rural areas, determining the optimal locations for substations and power distribution lines. - Line Capacity Assessment: Evaluated existing and proposed line capacities to ensure they could meet the anticipated electrical load demands.Budgetary Estimates (BEs) - Cost Estimation: Prepared Budgetary Estimates (BEs) for proposed power supply projects, calculating the financial requirements for equipment, materials and labor to inform project budgeting.Design Calculations - Fault Level Analysis: Performed fault level calculations to determine the maximum current that could flow during a short circuit, ensuring that protective devices were adequately rated. - Voltage Level Calculations: Calculated voltage drops across power lines to ensure that voltage levels remained within acceptable limits. - Sag and Tension Calculations: Conducted sag and tension calculations for overhead power lines, ensuring the structural integrity of the lines under various loading conditions.Design of Overhead Power Lines - High & Low Voltage Reticulation Network Design: Assisted in the design of overhead high and low voltage reticulation networks, focusing on optimizing the layout for efficiency and reliability.Preparation of Material Schedules - Bill of Quantities (BQs): Compiled Bills of Quantities (BQs) detailing the materials and equipment required for each project, ensuring accurate procurement planning and cost management. - Pole Schedules and Summaries: Created comprehensive pole schedules and summaries, documenting the types, quantities, and specifications of poles needed.Project Cost Estimates - Design Project Proposals: Developed cost estimates for design project proposals, integrating the costs of materials, labor, and overheads to provide a comprehensive financial overview.