Wilson Karanja

Experience

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  British American Tobacco

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2006

  MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

   Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Show less

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  TECHPAK INDUSTRIES

  Jan 2007 - May 2009

  MACHINE OPERATOR / MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

   Extrusion machine operator Installation, servicing & maintenance of plant machinery and equipments. Observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction. Disassemble equipment to remove parts and make repairs. Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. Repair, replace, adjust, and align components of equipment. Clean and lubricate parts and equipment. Test-run repaired equipment to verify adequacy of repairs. Show less

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  ARAIBIAN WATERPROOFING COMPANY

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

   Ensure all regulatory obligations relating to carrying out operational duties are completed in consultation with the environmental manager as required by the relevant certificate, regulation or permit. Minimize severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel through risk identification process. Review weekly maintenance schedule. Address concerns with the maintenance coordinator. Review and assign work to maintenance employees. Maintain schedule compliance and priority. Complete maintenance jobs in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency. Streamline associated repair costs and job execution. Ensure prompt repairs by responding to emergency breakdowns. Supply reporting to the maintenance coordinator on repair jobs including consumption of tools, materials, man hours and skills. Review equipment history files. Ensure accurate recorded histories in work order completions. Report maintenance performance during major overhauls. Develop and execute training plan for maintenance workers. Provide grievance counseling when required. Assign and reassign work as per emergencies and plant priorities. Make sure that maintenance jobs are in accordance with all corporate policies and legislated regulations. Promote communication as well as good relations between the production and the maintenance departments. Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained, most especially within the mechanical maintenance department. Aim and strive to achieve 98% reliability on all maintenance jobs. Achieve departmental, as well as personal goals. Investigate, provide and implement corrective measures for near misses and all safety incidents. Responsible for the reliability cum maintenance of all plant equipment. Show less

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  WEATHERFORD DRILLING INTERNATIONAL

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2016

  ASSISTANT RIG MECHANIC

   Maintains pneumatic and hydraulic systems. · To ensure that all operation of machinery and mechanical equipment is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications. Maintain all machinery and mechanical equipment on the rig and camp in accordance with company planned maintenance system and to manufacturers' specifications Carry out unscheduled repairs to machinery and mechanical equipment at the rig site and camp Liaise with the Rig Manager, Driller and Electrician to schedule major overhauls of rig equipments. Ensure the availability of adequate spare parts for mechanical equipment through the inventory system, both for routine maintenance and to cover unscheduled maintenance or replacements. Ensure that all fuels, lubricants, gases, paints and any hazardous materials are properly stored and handled at rig site and campsite. Installation, servicing & maintenance of plant machinery and equipment’s. Observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction as well as take necessary action. Adhere to the Group Health and Safety Policy as well as ensure adherence of OSHA Act in all the operations. Show less

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  Marriott Drilling Group

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Rig mechanic

  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.• Provide preventive, routine and non-routine maintenance and for the repair of internal • combustion engines, pumps, compressors and drilling related equipment of the rig; • Ensure that all reporting routines are followed and that all equipment related paperwork are carried out within his area of responsibility, such as maintenance records, updating of service and instruction manuals, instructing procedures, etc.; 3) Be familiar with reporting routines regarding the EDP based maintenance system on board; • Keep the stock of spare parts and consumables at the appropriate level by verifying the stock levels and reporting to my superiors the deficiencies taking in consideration future maintenance requirements and delivery time; • Monitors the reliability of spare parts utilized; • Supervise the disassembly, loading, unloading and assembly of the power plant and drilling equipment during land rig transfer activities; • Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to; • Be safety conscious in all his work and use compulsory protective equipment; • Ensure that before any maintenance activity is started, a proper investigation is carried out, precautions have been taken and the “work permit” has been signed; • Instruct all personnel assigned to me for assistance of their duties and responsibilities and of any special safety precautions to be taken prior to start-up of any work; • Ensure that personnel working under my supervision as well as him/herself carry life vests and safety lines when working in exposed area or in around the moonpool; • Promptly report all accidents, near-miss accidents, Non-Conformances and safety hazards to my immediate superior; • Participate in safety meetings and safety drills held on board; • Ensure good housekeeping in his/her working areas; Show less

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  SUN DRILLING

  Feb 2018 - now

  Senior rig mechanic

  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.• Provide preventive, routine and non-routine maintenance and for the repair of internal • combustion engines, pumps, compressors and drilling related equipment of the rig; • Ensure that all reporting routines are followed and that all equipment related paperwork are carried out within his area of responsibility, such as maintenance records, updating of service and instruction manuals, instructing procedures, etc.; 3) Be familiar with reporting routines regarding the EDP based maintenance system on board; • Keep the stock of spare parts and consumables at the appropriate level by verifying the stock levels and reporting to my superiors the deficiencies taking in consideration future maintenance requirements and delivery time; • Monitors the reliability of spare parts utilized; • Supervise the disassembly, loading, unloading and assembly of the power plant and drilling equipment during land rig transfer activities; • Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to; • Be safety conscious in all his work and use compulsory protective equipment; • Ensure that before any maintenance activity is started, a proper investigation is carried out, precautions have been taken and the “work permit” has been signed; • Instruct all personnel assigned to me for assistance of their duties and responsibilities and of any special safety precautions to be taken prior to start-up of any work; • Ensure that personnel working under my supervision as well as him/herself carry life vests and safety lines when working in exposed area or in around the moonpool; • Promptly report all accidents, near-miss accidents, Non-Conformances and safety hazards to my immediate superior; • Participate in safety meetings and safety drills held on board; • Ensure good housekeeping in his/her working areas; Show less