Emmanuel Mchau

Role dimension: In charge of the maintenance and projects activities for the plant with an average monthly throughput of 1,300 metric tons.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) from data collection to monitoring. Increased preventive maintenance efficiency and plant availability from 70 to 92%.
• Full installation and commissioning of solar plant to offset plant electricity consumption by 50% during the day.
• Close monitoring of safety equipment and tracking their maintenance records yearly.
• Initiated leak detection campaign to detect, mark and repair leaks at the plant (air, oil, fuel, water).
• Managed numerous projects with over 2 million USD in total value in the past two years, focusing on productivity improvement, performance upkeep, and safety upgrades.

Other Responsibilities:

• Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
• Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
• Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
• Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.

Key Achievements:

• Coordinated both preventive and curative maintenance for over 70 bulk consumer sites aiming at reducing maintenance cost and maximizing equipment availability.
• Successfully reduced the maintenance cost by nearly 30% by introducing Annual Maintenance Contracts and close follow-up of agreed KPIs.
• Conducted trainings to the site manager on safe operation of equipment through work instructions.
• In charge of calibration and certification of fuel equipment as per statutory requirements.
• Developed layouts as proposal to construct fuel facilities depending on site conditions.
• Successfully installed over 20 new sites with a total storage capacity of over 1,400 m3 for diesel and heavy fuel oil: from design, budgeting, planning and execution, to full commissioning.

• Prepared preliminary engineering design drawings for over 30 service stations and 2 LPG bulk consumer sites using AutoCAD software.
• Supervised construction and renovation of 3 service stations within and outside Kampala, ensuring that safety, quality and project timelines are respected.
• Developed design concepts with consideration of safety, cost and environmental impact.
• Contributed to the development of project plans, specifications and reports related to engineering projects.
• Participated in risk assessments for various engineering projects by identifying hazards and developing mitigation strategies.
• Provided technical support for engineers during the implementation phase of projects.
• Prepared presentations on progress updates for senior management team.

• Developed a master file for quick analysis framework agreement tenders for construction projects. This has cut down tender analysis time by more than 50 percent.
• Developed design concepts with consideration of safety, cost and environmental impact.
• Contributed to the development of project plans, specifications and reports related to engineering projects.
• Provided technical support for engineers during the implementation phase of projects.
• Interpreted drawings, schematics, diagrams and blueprints effectively.