Ian Kamau

Experience

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  Central Glass Industries

  May 2016 - Jan 2016

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Performed regular preventative maintenance and repair activities.• Created and repaired molds essential to the bottle-forming process.• Worked in the Printing, Packaging, and Quality Control stations.• Operated machinery according to standard operating procedures on the process floor.• Assisted in the planned replacement of the two burners serving the plant’s furnace.• Worked with engineering and monitoring systems, including SCADA infrastructure for the batch plant and process floor. Mostrar menos

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  Rural Electrification Authority

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Renewable Energy Engineering Intern

  • Conducted off-grid renewable energy and energy storage assessments, including biogas plants and Solar Mini-grids• Participated in the commissioning of two Solar PV mini-grids: Ashabito Solar Mini-grid and Kiliwaheri Solar Mini-grid.• Wrote reports evaluating the progress and feasibility of renewable energy projects in off-grid areas• Researched solutions to support electrification efforts in marginalized communities, including the Mangu High School Biogas Plant.

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  Molo Creek Farm Ltd

  Feb 2020 - now

  Project Assistant

  • Led the setup and fabrication of greenhouses to enhance livestock feed production, reducing feed cost by 30%.• Spearheaded the setup of the processing line for products including sausages, bacon, and prosciutto.• Supervised a team of 10 employees and machine operators, managing land preparation, planting, irrigation, and harvesting.• Ensured adherence to production schedules, meeting project deadlines consistently.• Performed minor accounting duties and served as the procurement officer for the farm.• Managed the director’s calendars, coordinating appointments and prioritizing critical tasks.• Conducted research to improve farm operations and processing line efficiency.• Undertook preventative maintenance on machinery. Mostrar menos