Hosea Mbai

Experience

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  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Intern

  Automotive maintenance.Electrical machine drives operations (motors and generators).Milling, welding, fabrication, metal casting and lathe operations.CAD/CAM operations.Electrical installations and basic electronics operations

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  KenGen Kenya

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Intern

  Operation and maintenance of: Hydro-turbine generators, spillways, intakes and cranes.Electrical installations Maintenance of transformers, chargers and battery systemsMaintenance of Air-conditioners and heat exchangers Water Treatment processes

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  British American Tobacco

  Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Intern

  Maintenance and production planning and implementation. Proposing, designing and supervising implementation of mini projects. Tracking: waste quantities, conformance to plan, line efficiency and spares. Self-Directed Work Teams (SDWT) tasks EHS (Environment Health and Safety) duties

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  Kapa Oil Refineries Limited.

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2020

  DUTIES:Maintenance planning and implementation.Plan and oversee soap,glycerin, liquid detergent and toilet cleaner production, packaging and warehousingInventory management (Spares, raw and packaging materials and finished goods)Plant revamping and improvement projectsISO internal AuditingACHIEVEMENTS: Reduced internal damages and recycled soap by over 60% and 45% respectivelyReduced maintenance and utilities cost by 14 and 20% respectivelyIncreased plant efficiency by 30%Used condensate water so as to eliminate hot water systems.Successful installation and commissioning of a new hotel finishing line. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Engineering Spares & Services Manager

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Utility Manager (Boiler and ETP)

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Deputy Soap Plant Manager

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
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  AfricanConsumer Products (Ghana) Limited

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Senior Project Consultant

   Oversee the erection of a new soap plant and tank farm Ensure the project is on course and within budget Guide and be in charge of the various contractors on site Organize the necessary procurement and marketing infrastructure Product recipe development  Commission and start up the fully erected plant

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  Farmer's Choice Limited

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

  Projects & Energy Engineer

   Responsible for conception and implementation of projects Budgeting, procuring, installation and commissioning of new equipment Developing utilization of alternative sources of energy such as solar and biogas Manage and optimize utility consumption Environmental compliance management Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules

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  KenGen Kenya

  Jul 2021 - now

  Mechanical Engineer

   Identification of potential renewable energy projects  Conduct feasibility studies and project planning for generation expansion and new projects  Sector stakeholder management while conducting feasibility studies Installation and maintenance of renewable energy resource gathering equipment  Collection and analysis of bankable renewable energy resource data  Electricity Generation planning and Preparation of Least Cost Power Development Plan Appraisal of Public Private Partnership (PPP) transactions Show less