ANDREW LOBATAN
Dandenong,VIC
Summary
Energy Engineer with extensive knowledge and experience executing energy assessments, control system analysis and project scope development to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of industrial facilities. Portfolio of accomplishments include support agreement development and energy calculations and assessments resulting in significant cost-savings. Strong understanding of energy systems, equipment controls and sustainable practices for optimal goal attainment. Enthusiastic individual, motivated to learn, grow and excel in sustainability engineering energy career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Engineer
Negawatt Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Performed cost analysis for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to determine financial benefit for potential client achieving up to 50% energy cost savings.
- Evaluated energy efficiency projects and programs and provided ongoing technical resource support.
- Developed standardized procedures and checklists for implementation across multiple worksites, streamlining repeatable project installations.
- Conducted on-site engineering audits for proposed projects to support costing and timeframe estimations.
Engineering Intern
Cocacola Bottlers Limited Company
Eldoret, Kenya
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- General system maintenance and mechanical parts repair including pumps, compressors, conveyer system among other machinery
- Maintenance of company vehicles in the company garage
- Performed troubleshooting duties on malfunctioning production line equipment including pumps, packing machine, compressors and conveyer system among other machinery to resolve issues and prevent production stoppage.
Engineering Intern
Freedom Airlines Express
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Servicing and routine maintenance of turboprop engine including complete overhaul, disassemble, servicing and defect trouble shooting of small aircraft engines
- Carrying out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Embraer 120 aircraft
- Participated in site visits, helping to survey ongoing and planned installations and retrofits.
Field Placement Student
University of Nairobi Workshops
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Undertaken various workshop trainings on welding, milling, lathing, grinding, shaping, disassemble and assemble of small and medium size internal combustion engines parts
- Design and fabrication of small machine parts
- Done over 10 Industrial visits to various companies to learn about engineering and production techniques.
- Writing daily reports on workshop activities, challenges and recommendations on activities
- Learnt work, health and safety practices and guidelines associated with production facilities.
Education
Master of Engineering - Sustainable Energy
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Manufacturing Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi09.2015
Certificate in AutoCAD (Distinction) - Computer Engineering Technology
Apogee Institute of Professional Studies
Nairobi08.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School -
Emining High School
Kenya2008
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Utility demand management
- Professional level MS Office
Hobbies
Playing tennis, travelling and reading books.
REFERENCES
Dr. Peter Stasinopoulos
Organization: RMIT University
Position: Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering
Contact: +61 403 233 817
Email: peter.stasinopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Mr. Herbert Kigen
Organization: Honeywell Limited (Former Negawatt Senior Manager)
Position: Technical Manager
Contact: +254 726 596 133
Email: herbert.kigen@honeywell.com
Timeline
Energy Engineer
Negawatt Limited
04.2015 - 05.2018
Engineering Intern
Cocacola Bottlers Limited Company
05.2014 - 07.2014
Engineering Intern
Freedom Airlines Express
07.2013 - 09.2013
Field Placement Student
University of Nairobi Workshops
04.2013 - 06.2013
Master of Engineering - Sustainable Energy
RMIT University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Manufacturing Engineering
University of Nairobi
Certificate in AutoCAD (Distinction) - Computer Engineering Technology
Apogee Institute of Professional Studies
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School -
Emining High School