Dalmas Okoth

A passionate Mechanical Technician, with meticulous attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. My engineering experience has given me a solid foundation to work in any Company. I am certain that my resume will give you a greater understanding of my qualifications and I am able to exercise responsibility and creativity in a highly competitive environment. 

Summary Skills                                                             

• Installation, servicing and maintenance of pumps (Centrifugal Rotor Dynamic), Boilers, Air conditioning plants, catering equipment, Compressor, Motors, Generators and Refrigeration Systems.
• Installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis and correction of both single and three-phase circuits
• Fault diagnosis and rectification of lighting circuits. 
• Carrying out repairs and modifications of Hydraulic systems.                                                              
• Installation and maintenance of both single and three-phase motors. 
• Operation and maintenance of generators.
• Generator fault analysis.
• Strong team player, reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, creative and dynamic.
• Training plan for Operators.
• Routine/Planned/breakdown maintenance.
• Ensuring execution of preventive maintenance schedule accordingly
• Implementation of product quality, and customer service.
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned work floor and equipment.

Working experience

State Department for Roads

Position: Inspector (Electrical-Motor vehicle & Plant)

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing vehicles and equipment before and after repairs
• Conducting proficiency tests for drivers
• Repair and maintenance  of Motor vehicles and plant
• Servicing and carrying out minor repairs on electrical components such as alternators, generators, starter motors, small battery charging units and condensers
• Carrying outfitting of electrical components and electrical wiring
• Examining vehicles for damage and driving vehicles to detect the malfunctions
• Testing vehicle components for wear, damage or improper adjustment using mechanical or electrical devices
• Preparing report on each vehicle for follow-up action by owner or police
• Preparing and keeping record of vehicles delivered
• Notifying authorities of owners having illegal equipment installed on recordsthe vehicle

Afristar Railway Operation Limited (SGR)

Position: Shunting Technician 9th Sep 2019-9th Sep 2022

Key Responsibilities

• Moving of railway vehicles (Wagons) in shunting operations using radio remote to steer the traction units from outside.
• Train inspections
• Production of wagon list and break dockets.
• Operation of rail sidings as well as contact with other railway operatives and end customers
• Ensuring Operational safety and roadworthiness of the wagons and the entire train
• Carrying out pure site checks as well as technical inspections
• Coupling and uncoupling wagons
• Direct train drivers when coupling carriages and engines

Containers Ltd

COVID19 PERIOD

Position: Maintenance Technician - 3rd Feb 2020-10th Feb2021

Key Responsibilities

• Performing PMs, cleaning and lubricating injection mouldings machines and equipment.
• Modifying, repairing and rebuilding plant machinery and equipment
• Performing mechanic skills including but not limited to Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair
• Visually inspect and solve problems with machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunction(s)
• Measuring parts to detect wear, misalignment or improper operation
• Documenting repairs and maintenance of manufacturing machinery
• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Potential duties include fabrication and installation of related trades, performing building maintenance and general plumbing
• Participating in the implementation of various improvement projects
• Installing new equipment and or relocation of new equipment 

Africa Star Railway Operation Limited (SGR)

Position: Coupler worker (shunting Technician) Sep 2019-Jan 2020                                                                                     

Key Responsibilities

• I am moving of railway vehicles (Wagons) in shunting operations using radio remote to steer the traction units from outside.
• Train inspections
• Production of wagon list and break dockets.
• Operation of rail sidings as well as contact with other railway operatives and end customers
• Ensuring Operational safety and roadworthiness of the wagons and  the entire train
• Carrying out pure site checks as well as technical inspections
• Coupling and uncoupling wagons
• Direct train drivers when coupling carriages and engines

The Big Five Breweries Ltd -2018-2019

 Position: Maintenance Technician

 Key Responsibilities   

• Monitor, Servicing and maintenance of pumps and the water treatment units
• Ensuring the maintenance of the brewing pumps and motors is of the best standard.
• Inspecting and servicing  of D.C motors
• Repair and installations of Electric solenoids
• Performing overall electrical installation both in the brewery and restaurant
• Repair and maintenance of flow meters
• Inspection and maintenance of 3-Phase and Single-phase Electric motors.
• Monitor and Maintenance of the air conditioning systems including chillers
• Servicing and maintenance of refrigeration system e.g gas filling of chiller compressors.
• Servicing and maintenance of the kitchen equipment e.g ovens, automated Grills deep fryers, Micro-wave machines, Blenders and the washers
• Monitor, Servicing and maintenance of Chillers
• Servicing and Maintenance of the Restaurant Equipment including the Bar
• Checking and repairing leakages in all pump valves
• Overall maintenance including drainage and water system
• Ensuring creating awareness on safety precautions to all staff members and maintaining safety equipment
• Brew and Beer Packaging
• Assist Brewery operations Manager with inventory management generally and inventory counts specifically of finished beer, grain, hops, and other raw materials inventory.
• Monitor quality and temperature and fermenting beers on a daily basis per the lead brewer
• Monitor quality, flavor and carbonation of serving beers in the tap room/tasting room, packaging, and throughout the brewing process
• Work with brewery operations Manager to keep an improvement log on all issues as they develop
• Perform preventive maintenance on a weekly/monthly basis as required and follow all cleaning & maintenance schedules
• Assist staff with day to day tasks, problems and needs concerning equipment, supplies etc
• Troubleshoot and repair all equipment problems, violation or substandard practices to the supervisor.
• Be responsible for maintaining all plant machines and required paperwork and records but not limited to brew logs, inventory sheets, packaging records, recipe sheets
• Make recommendations to supervisor for maintenance, repair and upkeep of facility and all equipment
• Design, establish and maintain a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and maintenance schedule and direct production team to ensure they are completed regularly and to the appropriate standard

Achievements:  Designed a Maintenance Plan (Excel) which made work easier for the maintenance department to keep track and record of the Machines that are supposed to be serviced and inspected on specific dates and time according to the Manufacture’s Manual

De La Rue Security and Currency Printing -2017                                                                                 

Engineering Technician Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in problem-solving activities involving production and Technical issues
• Participation in scheduled Engineering preventive maintenance exercises and solving machine breakdowns
• Trained in the application of structured problem-solving skill

Soloh Worldwide Inter-enterprise Ltd  -2017                                                                                                                     

Mechanical Technician Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting various printing and bindery machine
• Servicing of DC drive motors
• Servicing of cooling systems
• Service and maintenance of CD-74 & SM-74 Heidelberg Speed master machines
• Servicing and maintenance of compressors e.g. ATLAS COPCO GA22 Compressor Machine, Carbon Vanes air compressors, FG 500-1P Generator and screw-type dry vacuum pumps.

Fredson Mechanical Engineering & Plant Consultant Ltd

Mechanical Technician Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair of fuel pumps: Replacing oil seals and bearings and identifying leakages
• Lathe work: Facing, Boring,Knurling, Cutting , Sanding,Deformation,Facing
• Milling Work: milling gears using the double and single-phase cutter
• Drilling and metal grinding
• Ensuring proper hygiene in the workshop
• Writing reports to the supervisor

Technical University of Mombasa  2011-2016                                                                                                         

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Engineering) –Pass

Barding Secondary School  2007-2010                                                                                                               

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Railway Training Institute  2019

Coupler Worker (Shunting Technician