John O.

Experience

• Industrial Services Specialist Nestle Kenya Limited · Full-time May 2011 – Oct 2023 12 yrs 5 mos Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya *Inspected, operated, and maintained MEP systems, including steam boilers, chillers, AHUs, compressors,
  generators, pumps, and water treatment systems
  *Managed fire protection systems (diesel/electric pumps, jockey pumps)
  *Coordinated contractor activities and ensured compliance with safety procedures (PTW system)
  *Conducted system testing, commissioning support, and troubleshooting
  *Maintained operational records and supported SAP-based work order systems
  *Coordinated machinery safety audits, served as Fire Marshal and First Aider
  *Reduced unplanned stoppages and improved operational efficiency through DMAIC projects
  *Contributed to the successful operational improvement project -OIT at Nestlé Babelegi, South Africa
  *Enhanced system reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist Wrigley Company (E.A.) Limited · Full-time Sep 2007 – May 2011 3 yrs 8 mos Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya *Installed and maintained industrial equipment and utilities systems
  *Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance
  *Performed hydraulic and pneumatic system servicing
  *Led troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis
  *Technical line support to the production team, service and maintenance of machinery, and improvement of
  production lines’ OEE from below 60% to above 80%
• Maintenance Technician Morris & Company (2004) Ltd for Steel · Contract Feb 2007 – Sep 2007 7 mos Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya *Led and coordinated project works on the redesign and installation of the storm water drainage system at the
  factory
  *Supervised and scheduled the daily routine maintenance of the seasonal water drainage system
  *Made necessary requisitions of spare parts and related items to maintain the plant and machinery
  *Performed mechanical skills, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting,
  repair, and service of water pumps, rolling mill gearboxes, oil pumps, and ingot fire boiler
  *Performed Plumbing works and installation of new piping/fittings
  *Maintained and serviced the mill water reservoir tanks, hot steel metal cooling bed, metal guide rollers, and metal
  cutting and straightening machines
• Maintenance Technician Cosmos Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Limited · Contract Dec 2003 – Mar 2006 2 yrs 3 mos Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya *Maintained production equipment and utilities
  *Supported installation of water treatment plant
  *Conducted welding and fabrication works
  *Production line support and other functions through maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.