Geoffrey Nyandega
Nairobi
Summary
I am a seasoned Mechatronic Engineer with over twelve years of experience in the manufacturing industry. My expertise lies in efficiently designing and implementing intricate mechatronic systems, drawing from my extensive knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. With a proven track record of contributing to the development of cutting-edge manufacturing systems and machinery, I bring a passion for innovation, technical proficiency, and robust project management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MECHATRONIC ENGINEER
Beyond Precision Engineering Ltd
07.2020 - Current
- Conduct energy audit programs for improvement and savings
- Contribute to the company's budget-making team.
- Led team of engineers to design and program robotic control systems for applications.
- Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
- Established best practices and innovative solutions to enhance production rates and output quality.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Savannah Cement Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Created electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical Toolset
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Performed gap analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimize implementation.
- Led the design of a state-of-the-art 145TPH VRM grinding plant and a 66/10.5kV smart substation
- Managed a lean staff to achieve departmental scorecard objectives
- Pioneered the implementation of a balanced scorecard, enhancing productivity
- Designed and implemented projects such as an integrated bulk loading weighbridge and an upgraded cement packaging machine
- Trained and implemented ISO standards, leading to certification
- Conducted energy audits and implemented measures for savings
- Led the tender evaluation committee for technical tenders
- Formulated short- and long-term strategic plans for Electrical and Automation
- Designed and modeled relay protection systems.
TECHNICAL FIELD ENGINEER
Centurion Systems Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Computed emissions calculations and analyzed site air emission permit, providing necessary support to meet requirements
- Computed emissions calculations and analyzed site air emission permit, providing necessary support to meet requirements.
- Determined root cause and provided corrective action to prevent future failures through investigation and analysis.
- Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
- Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Prepared and evaluated client needs and prepared customized programs for corrective and preventive measures
- Trained customer's staffs on the new technologies for instance, PLC programming, design of Mechatronics systems, best approaches to maintenance strategies
- Offered technical advice to customers especially to perennial breakdown
- Offered solution to East African cables to extrusion line and Mabati rolling mill on their metal gauge machine
- Prepared abstracts for technical sales of parts
- Prepared and updated files for projects accomplished with their respective cost benefit analysis
- Designed projects on behalf of customers
- Did project scheduling considering all parties and updating milestones of projects
- Ensured projects meets required functional and safety standards.
GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mombasa Cement ltd
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Performed quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant, and cost-effective design criteria
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Modified existing operations procedures to incorporate new requirements while complying with regulatory concerns and business process alterations
- Provided mechanical design analysis and prototype development for servos and electromechanical components
- Designed and oversaw installation of conveyors, overhead cranes, and robotic systems
- Secured capital equipment for facility by developing RFPs and purchase requisitions
- Proposed and designed mechanical modifications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, for instance I designed motor less diverter, product discharge chute, cyclones and bag filter lagging, mill vent duct medication to increase natura, draught and modification of truck gearbox
- Forecasted on cost, materials, labor, and tools required in project for decision making purpose in management
- Supervised fabrications of Jumbo silos
- Conducted predictive maintenance
- Published Engineering reports and Updated Engineering documents appropriately
- Carried root cause analysis for all failures which lasted for more than 30 minutes and documents it.
GRADUATE MECHATRONICS ENGINEER
Orbit Chemical Industries ltd
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Carried inspection & measured data of various equipment like current, temperature and pressure and carried out analysis to detect any anomalies
- Proposed and implemented automation of chemical packaging process
- Operator at control room at sulfonation plant
- Updated engineering files and document
- Carried corrective measures to broken or failed machine/equipment
- Participate in installation of new equipment for instance is participated in installation of powdered detergent machine
- Carried out root causes analysis of equipment failure and documented the results.
Education
Master of Arts, Business Administration -
JKUAT
01.2024
Bachelor of Science, Mechatronics Engineering -
JKUAT
07.2011
Associate of Science, Certificate in Computer Programming (C++, C) -
Zetech College
07.2011
KCSE -
Kisii School
12.2005
KCPE -
St. Mary's Mosocho
12.2000
Certificate in Mechatronic Systems -
Centurion Systems
11.0201
Skills
- Project management and supervision, ideally with APM
- Energy Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Materials Selection
- Automation
- Continuous Improvement
- Hydraulic Systems
- Project Planning
- Pneumatic Systems
- Fault Analysis
- Industrial Automation
Accomplishments
- Committee Member at IEK- Events and conference committee
- Vice chairperson Young Engineers chapter at IEK 9
- Upgraded packaging machines from electro-mechanical to pneumatic operation at Mombasa Cement
- Core ISO member (2014-2015)-Set and Maintained the ISO standards
- ISO Internal Auditor
- Energy Auditor Member (2014-2015) (Lead to successful implementation) at Mombasa Cement
- SAP implementation core team member (2015) at Mombasa Cement
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Professional Affiliation
B7458, True, G5660, True
References
- MR. OIIVER KIRUBAI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, EAST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT (EAPC), NAIROBI, 00100, KENYA, +254 724471904
- DR. ENG. KARANJA KABINI, MECHATRONIC DEPARTMENT, JKUAT, NAIROBI, 00200, KENYA, +254720980179, kkabini@eng.jkuat.ac.ke
- MR RONALD NDEGWA, FORMER MD, SAVANNAH CEMENT LTD, +254722849419
Timeline
MECHATRONIC ENGINEER
Beyond Precision Engineering Ltd
07.2020 - Current
ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Savannah Cement Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2020
TECHNICAL FIELD ENGINEER
Centurion Systems Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2016
GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mombasa Cement ltd
07.2013 - 07.2015
GRADUATE MECHATRONICS ENGINEER
Orbit Chemical Industries ltd
03.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Arts, Business Administration -
JKUAT
Bachelor of Science, Mechatronics Engineering -
JKUAT
Associate of Science, Certificate in Computer Programming (C++, C) -
Zetech College
KCSE -
Kisii School
KCPE -
St. Mary's Mosocho
Certificate in Mechatronic Systems -
Centurion Systems
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