Simon Matu
Electrical Craftsman
Naivasha,P.O. Box
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Power Plant Operator
Oserian Development Company Limited
Naivasha, Kenya
03.2013 - Current
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Examined human machine interface (HMI) equipment and adjusted monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Assiatant Electrical Maintenance Technician
Oserian Development Company
Naivasha, Kenya
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
- Adhered to testing procedures while performing standard and specialized evaluations on energized and de-energized circuits.
- Checked supportive electrical equipment such as brackets and hangers, making repairs when necessary.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Controlled and monitored mechanical equipment using computer.
Education
Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation
Rift Valley Institute of Science And Technology
Nakuru 05.2009 - 04.2012
Secondary Education-KCSE
Rift Valley Adventist Secondary School
Nakuru 02.2005 - 11.2008
Primary School Education-KCPE
Gilgil DEB Primary School
Gilgil 01.1996 - 11.2004
Skills
Power plant operation
Power tool use
Power tool operation
Manpower coordination
Communication
Time management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Oserian plant operators team in the development of solar PV power plant S.O.P's
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for power production
Timeline
Assistant Power Plant Operator
Oserian Development Company Limited
03.2013 - Current
Assiatant Electrical Maintenance Technician
Oserian Development Company
03.2013 - 04.2014
Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation
Rift Valley Institute of Science And Technology
05.2009 - 04.2012
Secondary Education-KCSE
Rift Valley Adventist Secondary School
02.2005 - 11.2008
Primary School Education-KCPE
Gilgil DEB Primary School
01.1996 - 11.2004