Stephen Odhiambo, PrTech Eng., PMP®

Experience

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  Kenya Bureau of Standards

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Calibration Technician

  Responsibilities:Met assignment deadlines and built technical capacity on:• Calibration of energy meters.• Calibration of oscilloscopes and frequency counters.• Calibration of industry ovens and torque wrenches.Achievements:Demonstrated diligence and achieved timely service delivery and customer satisfaction.

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  ARM Engineering

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Project/Commissioning Engineer

  Project -Triumph Power Generating Co. Ltd, 81 MW HFO Power Plant, Athi River KenyaResponsibilities:Specifically in charge of the substation with 11 Power transformers, CTs, VTs, CVTs, SF6 CBs, Disconnector switches and the outgoing 2-bay switch yard.• Actively participated in erection of structures, earthing of the plant, alignment of LV/HV switch gear in the power house and control room.• Performed primary injection tests on panels, primary tests on induction motors, power transformers, switch gear and Hyundai generators.• Worked as a team with the consultants and delivered desired quality of work.• Lead technicians in interpretation of design drawings, assisted project controls, coordination, trend tracking and general assistance to the Project Manager.• Identified HV/LV cables, pulled, dressed and terminated on control panels according to approved drawings.• Performed continuity and IR tests on HT cables for Power transformers,HV switch gear and generators before stripping and dressing.• Trained new technicians on cable dressing and termination resulting in desired quality of work.• I led a team in the installation of surge arresters at the terminal of Mombasa-Nairobi 400kV OHL at Embakasi 220/33/11kV substation.Achievements:• Designed and fabricated surge arrester counter plates and eliminated the need for outsourcing hence saving money for the company.• Worked overtime as a team and finished the project slightly under schedule.• Completed the project with less than 4 minor accidents.Other assignments:• Tested 45 MVA transformers at City Square GIS for Kenya Power.• Tested transformers,Vamp relays,Plant generators and associate breakers at Iberafrica 110 MW HFO Power Plant in Nairobi South.• Upgraded control panels and feeders at Nairobi North 132/33kV Substation for Kenya Power and NCC-Saudi Arabia. Show less

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  ARM Engineering

  Apr 2015 - May 2015

  Project - Sagana-Kutus (Central Kenya) 132 kV Transmission Line and 132/33kV Substation.I diligently;• Supervised and directly coordinated erection of structures at the switch yard with 2 power transformers and 6 no. 33/11kv outgoing bays.• Worked hand in hand with with SIEMENS staff and ARM’s technical team to achieve project targets.• Planned, scheduled,controlled and monitored project activities.• Pulled HT and LV cables, checked continuity, dressed and terminated on various electrical equipment namely DS, MKs, CBs, CTs, PTs, CVTs and protection panels.• Carried out equipment primary tests and equipment functional checks.• Together with the commissioning engineer we designed and modified CT terminals and line protection relays.Achievements:• Successfully carried out cable ringing and identified cables for proper termination.• Carried out design modifications on JBS, MKs, CB and CT terminal boxes resulting in ease of identification.• Recorded zero accidents during the entire period. Show less Project - Masinga Dam 40 MW Hydro Power Station (one week shutdown)Responsibilities:• Modified and installed Masinga-Kutus 132kV line protection panel.• Led a team of +20 personnel in cable pulling and termination.• Prepared reports and documented records for the assignment.• With a team of technicians, we installed various cables to meet set quality standards.• Installed and tested new SIEMENS SF6 circuit breakers, CTs and interfaced with the existing protection system.Achievements:• As a team we worked overtime and re-energized the power plant within schedule,resulting in a shorter power outage in the surrounding towns e.g Nanyuki. Show less

  • Project/Commissioning Engineer

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Commissioning Engineer

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
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  Coxabengoa

  May 2015 - Jul 2016

  OHTL Project Supervisor

  Project - (EPC) Interconnection of Electric Grids of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries (Lessos/Kenya-Tororo/Uganda 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line)Responsibilities: • Successfully managed 2 subcontractors with 4 teams and established quality targets. • Supervised and actively took part in erection of steel lattice towers. • I designed and maintained a work progress reporting and documentation system that was adopted for site monitoring. • Coordinated site activities, performed project reviews and advised on technical situations. • Actively conducted quality checks for compliance and achieved quality targets. • Advised the management on security issues and other technical decisions pertaining site selection and activity sequencing.Achievements:• Successfully managed the subcontractors leading to continuous flow of work and increased production.• Reorganized erection teams and reduced backlog of incomplete towers from 18 to nil in 1 month.• Despite rainy and stormy weather we achieved monthly targets with zero accidents from May, 2015 to June, 2016 by strictly enforcing site safety. Show less

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  ISOLUX CORSAN

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  OHTL Project Supervisor

  Project -(EPC) Loiyangalani-Suswa 428 km, 400kV Overhead Transmission Line aimed at evacuating power from Africa’s largest wind farm to Suswa substation.Responsibilities:• I led various subcontractor teams, established quality targets and supported the stores.• I developed and maintained a system of progress reporting for the subcontractors.• Supervised and actively led teams in erection of steel lattice transmission towers.• Actively took part in site activity tracking and risk assessment together with EHS personnel.• Took an active role in progress meetings, project reviews and updates against numerous challenges. Show less

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  China Civil Engineering Construction

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Quality Engineer

  Project - (EPC) Eastern Electricity Highway, Ethiopia-Kenya Power Systems Interconnection ±500kV HVDC Converter Station (for SIEMENS AGResponsibilities:I took an active leading role in:• Developing project quality management systems by establishing inspection procedures, plans and work instructions.• Monitoring Project Quality Management System implementation through regular audits and reviews with Siemens AG personnel.• Closely monitoring execution and inspection of; -Erection of AC Switch yard structures (ac buses link with major reactive power compensation and temporary over voltage (TOV) suppression equipment) -Auto transformers-jumper gantry erection -Construction of Converter valve halls (pole 1 and pole 2) which house back-2-back converter valves/thyristors -Erection of DC Switch yard equipment structures• Development and maintaining of quality checklists and inspection punch lists.• Follow up on clearing of the snags & punch list commented through regular checks.• Participating and monitoring KPIs in different areas of work development and project phases.• Monitoring and reporting on compliance/non compliance and maintain relevant records.• Promoting Quality Awareness among subcontractor teams.• Monitoring the progress at site & ensuring any possible delays are dealt in time.• Quality inspections.• Follow up on action items and maintaining a register.• Tracking daily progress and weekly/monthly reporting.• Tests and documentation of HDG Zinc coating on steel material.• Ultrasonic weld tests. Show less

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  Siemens

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2021

  As Commissioning Engineer, I contributed immensely and delivered timely results through support roles on various AC systems at the complex 500kV HVDC Converter Station, the first of its kind in Kenya and the entire region. l satisfactorily performed the following:-Primary tests on power transformers, current transformers and other external switchgear.-Battery assembly, electrolyte filling, charging and discharging to maintain float charge.-ACDC distribution(auxiliary systems commissioning)-RMUs, relay houses and ACDC houses(including UPS for telecom and converter valve water cooling systems).-Annunciator configuration for the 220kV extension bay.-Auto transformer protection tests(Siprotec 5 on DIGSI).-400kV AC filter connection protection tests(Siprotec 5 on DIGSI).-Converter transformer connection protection tests(Siprotec 5 on DIGSI).-Fiber optic damping for the DC switchgearand Valve Base Electronics.-Commissioning of Disconnector Switches, Panthographs and Earth Switches.-System Stability tests.-Redesign of labels for various indoor and outdoor switchgear, printing and placement for ease of identification and operation. Show less Coming from the subcontractor as QAQC Engineer following a recommendation to replace a leaving resource, I performed beyond expectations under Building Services. I delivered on assignments that included but were not limited to quality supervision on: -Installation of earthing grid at substation and electrode station. -Grounding of outdoor electrical structures and equipment (across 500kV DC switch yard, 400kV AC switch yard, 220kV AC extension substation switch yard) -Grounding of electrical control and protection panels in Relay Houses, RMUs, Control Building, Switch gear House and Converter Valve Halls -Lighting systems (buildings and street lighting) -HVAC and fire fighting systems -Lighting across the switch yards -Pr-commissioning of HVAC Systems -Progress reporting -Preparing Lists of Open Points and clearing snags Show less

  • Commissioning Engineer

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • QAQC Engineer- Substation Building Services

    Dec 2019 - Oct 2020
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  Freelance

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Field Services Engineer

  I established and maintained business reIationships and strategies with clients, carried out electro-mechanical installations, commissioning and maintenance on distribution systems and client facilities, with a focus on quality and safety.I have installed smart energy meters, batteries and inverters, fuse cutouts, 11kV and 33kV lines, circuit breakers, air break switches, transformers, underground cables (new and replacements) and street lighting systems.

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  Tatu City

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  Electrical Team Lead

  Team Lead for the city's 66/11kV substation and 11kV distribution lines construction. Tasks include but are not limited to design of 11kV distribution lines, construction and maintenance of 11kV & 33kV distribution lines, installation and commissioning of RMUs, Siemens compact substations, transformers, LV/MV switchgear, attending equipment Factory Acceptance Tests, performing Site Acceptance Tests, reticulation of residential and industrial power connections, and smart meter integration for water and electricity.Quality supervision through the construction phases of a state of the art water treatment plant and sewerage lifting station, and installation and commissioning of the electromechanical systems.Nominated Safety Committee representative for Utilities (Power Department), to champion Safety Culture, issue work permits/PTW, perform JSA, LOTOTO, design SOPs, Work Method Statements, risk assessments, carry out incident investigations if any and draw recommendations that support the business. Show less

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  CSI Energy Group

  Apr 2024 - now

  Technical Engineering Manager