Nixon Kimutai Kemei
Carlisle,WA
Summary
A dynamic and result-oriented individual with a strong motivation to achieve set goals, utilizing available resources effectively. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills fostering teamwork to accomplish duties and responsibilities. Aiming to leverage experiences and academic qualifications to drive innovations and support project development and implementation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Attachee
Kenya Power And Lighting Company, KPLC
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Repair of distribution transformers in the workshop: Untacking, rewinding, assembly, oven drying, tanking and testing
- Transformer testing techniques: Vector group verification, Transformer turn and voltage ratio, Insulation resistance, No load and load loss measurement, Induced and applied overvoltage dielectric withstand tests, Transformer oil dielectric breakdown voltage test
- Substation equipment, outdoor circuit breaker, switches, surge, on-load tap changer.
- Business development: Insertion of customer details in the system, processing of customer application for new supply
- Design-approval of meter separation, coasting proposed lines at 33KV 11KV,433V and 0.250KV voltage levels
- Drawing: Digitization of maps, facility database (FDB) picking of customers schemes
- Survey: pegging of proposed power lines
- Way leaves: acquisition of way leaves on paid up, last mile and reinvestment scheme, generation crop damage report
- Construction: generation of materials issue noted, hole digging and pole erection, construction of lines and transformer substation at 33KV, 11KV and 0.250KV voltage levels
- Updating of jobs from business development to construction data
Attachee
Kenya Energy Generating Company PLC, KenGen
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintenance of electrical systems
- Maintenance of turbine generator and auxiliaries
- Corrective maintenance of power plants
- Maintenance of protection relays
- Control panel wiring and motor connection for rigs and water supply
- Maintenance of the pressure boosters and the compressors
- Maintenance of motors and generators
- Use of PLC and SCR in motor controls
- Maintenance of main stop valve, MSVs and servo-motors
- Measurement of insulation using MEGGER device (MIT525)
- Routine inspection of the air conditioning system
- Servicing of turbine supervisory instruments
Education
Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Edith Cowan University
Kenya07.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering -
Moi University
08.2021
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Electrical Engineering Internship (Kenya Power and Lighting Company), 01/2021 - 04/2021, Repaired distribution transformers: untacking, rewinding, assembly, testing, Transformer testing techniques: vector group verification, turn and voltage ratio, insulation resistance, load loss measurement, dielectric withstand tests, Substation equipment, DC circuit maintenance, business development, meter separation design-approval, digitization of maps, customer schemes, survey, way leaves acquisition, construction supervision
- Industrial Attachment at Kenya Generating Electricity Company Ltd (KENGEN), 05/2019 - 07/2019, Maintenance of electrical systems, turbine-generators, and auxiliaries, Corrective maintenance of power plants, protection relays, control panel wiring, motors connection, pressure boosters, compressors, PLC, and SCR used in motor controls, Maintenance of motors, generators, drilling operations, measurement of insulation, routine inspections
- Industrial Workshop Practice - Moi University, 04/2017 - 08/2017, Electrical Circuit Design and Analysis: Developed and analysed electrical circuits focusing on different components and their functionalities. Emphasized practical application and troubleshooting techniques., Electronic Devices Construction: Constructed and assembled various electronic devices, gaining hands-on experience in soldering, component identification, and circuit board design., Telecommunication Systems Development: Participated in the development and testing of telecommunication systems. Learned about signal modulation, transmission, and reception techniques., Digital Signal Processing: Engaged in practical sessions involving digital signal processing techniques, filtering methods, and signal analysis using software tools., Microcontroller Programming: Acquired skills in programming microcontrollers for various applications, including interfacing sensors, motors, and communication modules.
Hobbies and Interests
Networking, Programming and coding, DIY Projects, Tech Blogging, Volunteering and Group Projects, Continuous Learning and Sports.
Timeline
Attachee
Kenya Power And Lighting Company, KPLC
01.2021 - 04.2021
Attachee
Kenya Energy Generating Company PLC, KenGen
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering -
Moi University
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