Wayne Dwayne Dwallow

Experience

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  East African Packaging Industries Ltd

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Mechanical Engineer Trainee

  Through this training program I gained experience and knowledge on boiler systems driven by diesel and also learned more about employment of different gears to achieve a desired operation by a machine. I also learnt more about safety procedures in case of an emergency and how to prepare for both preventive and corrective maintenance.

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  Kenya Pipeline Company Limited

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Mechanical Engineer Trainee

  - Maintenance of fluid flow machinery i.e. Motors pumps through the guidance of the technical team- Operation of the SCADA system coordinating the flow of petroleum products from the port to the various destinations- Plotting on the Flow tracking sheet- Carrying out supervisory tasks on minor projects

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  Unga Group Ltd

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Mechanical Engineer Trainee

  - Proposed a design of the best dust evacuating system for the plant.- Recording of daily energy consumption and came up with energy-saving solutions through critical analysis.- Performed maintenance on different machines through the guidance of the technical team.- Performed hands-on skills such as welding, grinding, and many others.- Supervised small tasks/projects under the supervision of the Industry Engineer

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  Oxalis Consultancy Limited

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Mechanical Design Engineering Trainee

  - Designing and drawing the piping and drainage systems of buildings/houses drawings by an architect or contractors.- Field visit to supervise on the proper implementation of the piping and drainage system drawings during the construction of the buildings.

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  Kenya Pipeline Company Limited

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Mechanical Engineer Trainee

  - Maintenance of fluid flow machinery i.e. Motors pumps through the guidance of the technical team- Operation of the SCADA system coordinating the flow of petroleum products from the port to the various destinations- Plotting on the Flow tracking sheet- Carrying out supervisory tasks on minor projects

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Energizing Development Intern

  Design, Optimization, and fabrication of a biomass cook-stove.

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  Energy 4 Impact

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2022

  Energy Access Analyst

  - Support in providing engineering, business, or financial advice to early and later-stage SME companies, including solar home system distributors, mini-grid developers, stand-alone solar appliance suppliers, and other service providers.- Provide support to SME clients on their business models, partnership facilitation, project development, investment readiness, financial modeling, and capital raising.- Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure expected results for advisory activities are measured and evaluated.- Help E4I to develop internal processes and institutional knowledge of energy access financing, business models, regulatory issues, etc.- Executing data management, analysis, and presentation for external and internal knowledge management.- Conduct market studies and research for SME clients, donors, and internal knowledge generation, including desk research, primary and secondary research.- Staying up-to-date on market news, regulations, and trends in the field of energy access and productive use of electricity in Africa. Show less

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  Mercy Corps

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Field Technical Coordinator

  Project Jua - Ovo Foundation - Solar on/off-grid Electrification for 266 Schools and 54 Clinics in five off-grid and grid-under-served counties across Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Turkana, and Isiolo.• Coordinating field activities such as Corrective and Preventive maintenance of the solar systems, mentorship, capacity building, and handover including related logistics and communication• Coordinating all project-related subcontractors i.e. electricians and O&M partners to ensure adherence to the scope of works set out in signed contracts.• Monitoring and management of data from the remote monitoring systems• Monitoring the status of all sites on the online platforms to ensure sites are online and operational. • Monitoring and tracking field budgets for field activities related to Corrective and Preventive maintenance• Continuous engagement and management of stakeholders relations to ensure an effective flow of information between the project and beneficiaries. Show less

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  Differ Community Power

  Nov 2023 - now

  Solar Project Engineer

  • Undertake solar PV and electrical installation design and documentation, including preparation of Bills of Materials, Single Line Diagrams, Integration Plans and Site Layouts• Ensure the production of quality solar engineering designs and installation processes while ensuring compliance with the company standards and legislation in accordance with the Energy Act, 2019 by EPRA.• Perform technical site diligence, provide site-specific or customer-specific design, and validate design requirements to suit the client. • Establish and nurture long-term relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs and providing ongoing support throughout the sales process, including active projects.• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the growth of Differ Community Power.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and finance, to ensure accurate and timely project proposals and delivery. Show less