Peter Waihenya, PMP®, AMEI

Experience

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  Iberafrica Power (EA) Ltd.

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern

  -Preventive maintenance of transformers and generators, which involved daily and weekly checks.-Programmed maintenance of generators through the 3000/4000/9000 hour maintenance service which included dismantling and cleaning of the generators. -Corrective maintenance which included repair of motors and purifiers-Monitoring and recording of the power plant systems' performance through the SCADA software.

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  OFGEN

  Apr 2017 - May 2017

  Solar technical trainee

  - Installation of a 100 kW solar PV system for a client in Nairobi.

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  CREFF Energy Solutions Ltd.

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2020

  Founder

  We offer energy and carbon management advisory services to organisations to help them reduce on their energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.Our services include- Design and installation of solar PV and solar water heating projects - Staff training on energy management- Sustainability reporting- Design and implementation of sustainability campaigns

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  KenGen Kenya

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Electrical engineer apprentice

  - Operation and control protection of a hydroelectric power plant. - Maintenance of transformers, generators, switchgear, battery systems and chargers.- General electrical wiring and installation of electrical equipment.- Upgrading of redline drawings of the plant's systems using AutoCAD. - Instrument calibration.- Safety training in the working environment.

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  Voltalia

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Project Analyst

  - Assisting in review of potential wind and solar projects in East Africa by analysing site characteristics like irradiation, wind speeds, grid connection, as well as their technical and financial viability.- Designing and simulation of solar photovoltaic projects for commercial and industrial clients in East Africa.- Conducting meetings with government and private sector stakeholders on matters relating to project proposals, data collection, and approvals.- Researching and reporting on the regional energy market trends and opportunities. Show less

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  Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  Engineer

  - Developing strategies for the Operation and Management of solar, windand other renewable energy sources implemented and managed byREREC.- Ensuring the management of the facilities, generation plants & networks,and installation of substations is undertaken according to industry bestpractices.- Developing and implementing Directorate plans, policies, norms andprocedures in accordance with the REREC Mandate.- Providing advisory to management on all matters relating to theoperation and maintenance of renewable energy projects in operation.- Coordinating the Operation and Management of renewable energyprojects implemented by REREC as per the strategic Plan.- Scheduling and implementing of preventive maintenance and plannedmaintenance for the renewable energy generation plants and networks. Show less

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  Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority

  Oct 2023 - now

  Renewable Energy Officer

  - Formulating and implementing codes of practice, standards and regulatory instruments for the Kenya renewable energy sub-sector;- Carrying out research on renewable energy resources, technology and its application in the Kenya renewable energy sub-sector;- Conducting renewable energy technical audits;- Providing input in the development of renewable energy master plans/strategies and research work;- Monitoring compliance with renewable energy regulatory instruments.