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Eng. Benedict Mutunga

Eng. Benedict Mutunga

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Chief Engineer Mechanical and Transport

  • Education

    • Kenya Institute of Management

      2024 - 2024
      Certificate Strategic Management and Leadership Course

    • Shibaura Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2018
      Master of Engineering - MEng Materials Science and Engineering

      The quality of any Engineering product is largely determined by the characteristics of the materials making it. This is the differentiating factor between competitively priced products with a reasonable economic life or cheap products with very short economic life. In engineering development of new products will largely be influenced by research in materials. For Africa to realize full potential of its mineral wealth there is need for capacity building in both human capital and technology… Show more The quality of any Engineering product is largely determined by the characteristics of the materials making it. This is the differentiating factor between competitively priced products with a reasonable economic life or cheap products with very short economic life. In engineering development of new products will largely be influenced by research in materials. For Africa to realize full potential of its mineral wealth there is need for capacity building in both human capital and technology transfer in the area of materials science and engineering, such that value addition after in-situ processing can be done in Africa. Show less

    • University of Nairobi

      1998 - 2003
      Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering Second class honours upper division

  • Experience

    • Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Nairobi.

      Mar 2005 - Dec 2006
      Assistant Engineer

      I was oriented to the operation of the ministry of transport and infrastructure. I was seconded to all companies that sell construction equipment and vehicles to the government of Kenya where I got a hands on experience on trouble shooting, repair and maintenance, including on board diagnosis, computerized diagnosis error codes. I was trained and licensed on operation of construction equipment at Kenya institute of Highways and building technology.

    • Ministry ot Tranansport and Infrastructure - Kakamega

      Jan 2007 - Nov 2014
      Deputy Regional Mechanical Engineer

      This position involved Deputizing the Regional Mechanical Engineer in the management of the Mechanical and Transport Fund (MTF) operations within Kakamega region covering the larger districts of Vihiga, Butere mumias, Kakamega and Lugari.The department is mandated, to hire out vehicle, plant and equipment to roads agencies, public and private sector and charge fees for other mechanical services. 1. To ensure that the hiring of MTF services is carried out efficiently and effectively.2. To ensure the regional fleet maintenance is done as per manufactures recommended schedule.3. Assist maintenance technicians in interpretation of technical drawing and understanding of maintenance literature.4. Carrying out of on board computerized diagnostic.5. Carrying out error codes scanning with a launch universal scanner and assisting maintenance technicians in interpreting error codes.6. Ensuring that maintenance technicians adhere to safety regulations and employ safe practices whenever carrying out repairs.7. To oversee and ensure procurement of spares is done just in time.8. Overseeing suitability and occupational tests for drivers and plant operators.9. Inducting students on attachment and drawing up a training schedule to ensure they get fully prepared for the industry.10. Valuation of motor cycles vehicle, plant and equipment.11. Verification of inspection reports carried out by district mechanical officers.In 2009 I had an opportunity to attend a one month training on operation and maintenance of construction equipment at Construction Technology Training Institute Islamabad Pakistan. Show less

    • Ministry of transport and Infrastructure Kericho

      Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
      Regional Mechanical Engineer

      Regional mechanical engineer in the management of Mechanical and Transport Fund (MTF) operations within Kericho Region covering Kericho and Bomet counties.The department is mandated to hire out its vehicles, plant and equipment to road agencies, public and private sector and charge fees for other mechanical services. The range of services and activities are:- Provision of road construction and maintenance equipment. Provision of transport services. Advice on procurement and disposal of vehicle plant and equipment. Inspection and certification of garages suitable for repairing of government vehicles, plant and equipment. Assessment of transport charges for government officers proceeding in transfer. Valuation of vehicles, plant and equipment for disposal, security in courts of law, insurance or resale value for loans. Suitability/ Occupation testing of drivers and plant operators. Inspection of government vehicles, plant and equipment for maintenance, repairs and disposal, post repairs inspection to check quality and conformity. Attachments to trainees from institutions on relevant trades. Show less

    • Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban development - Kenya.

      Mar 2018 - May 2018
      Mechanical Engineer.

    • Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works

      Apr 2018 - Feb 2022
      Regional Mechanical Engineer

    • State department for roads

      Nov 2021 - Nov 2024
      Senior principal Superintending Engineer

    • State department for roads

      Jul 2024 - now
      Senior principal superintending Engineer

      Deputizing the Chief Engineer Mechanical and Transport.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer

      Engineers Board of Kenya
      Jun 2015