Swaleh Njogu

As an experienced electrical and electronics professional, I am writing this letter to express my interest in the referenced position above. Throughout my career, I have contributed to impacting business outcomes through effective organization, prioritization, and execution of key projects. I am confident of my skills and experience.

My professional background experience has honed my skills in electronic and electrical engineering, information engineering, electrical installation, system testing, maintenance and repair, circuit designs, circuit fabrication, microchips programming (PIC and Arduino), generators and motors management, maintenance and servicing as well as electrical wiring, providing me a firm foundation for this role.

Major highlights of my experience includes; maintaining transformers and motors, supervising electrical installations, safety measures in maintenance, installation and repairing electrical wiring system, servicing power backup systems, interpreting circuit diagram and drawings, processing electrical troubleshooting as well as carrying out preventative maintenance on emergency generators.

Working in high-pressure challenging environments has developed my capabilities in creative problem solving, multi-tasking and executing design projects of various scopes successfully. My proficiencies in computer-aided design have enabled me to perform high-level tasks effectively requiring minimal assistance. My superior skillset and experience make me an excellent candidate for this position.

I have also obtained and harnessed Custom Administration skills from the prestigious Kenya School Of Revenue Authority (KESRA) training under the government Customs Officers. Gaining skills in customs clearance procedures, HS classification, customs valuation, research methods, international trade processes and tax policy, customs management information systems, customs enforcement, customs clearance procedures and customs audit procedures.

May 2015 – August 2016: Kikuyu Hospital

Position Held: Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of electrical Installations.
• Installation, repair and servicing of power Backup Systems.
• Interpretation circuit diagram/drawings
• Process of electrical troubleshooting in cases of failed machinery.
• Electrification of newly built structures and repairing of failed electrical distribution networks
• Oxygen plant maintenance and servicing.
• Installation and maintenance of Air compressors.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance on Emergency generators.
• Maintenance of Gas system management
• Welding
• Supervision of safety measures in maintenance, installation, repair of electrical wiring system.
• Meter reading / prepaid meter installation.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Ensuring that all electrical systems are properly maintained and operating correctly

January 2017 - To January 2018: Kenya pipeline maintenance policy developer under University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services 

Position Held: Research assistant

Key responsibilities:

• transformers maintenance (132000/6600 6600/3300 3300/415)
• motors maintenance (for voltage ratings 6600,3300 & 415) greasing, bearing replacement, winding and insulation resistance check, dusting & cleaning, 
• circuit breakers maintenance ( for voltage ratings 6600,3300 & 415) connections check, insulation checks, greasing, 
• floodlights maintenance
• backup generators maintenance 
• ups maintenance
• dry/wet batteries maintenance 

May 2018 – 2019, Kenya school of revenue authority 

Post graduate diploma in customs administration

September 2007 – May 2016, University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Electronics and Information Engineering (Second Class Honors)

March 2007- September 2007, Computer Pride

Certificate in Computer Applications -International Computer Driving License. (ICDL)

January 2003- November 2006, Nyangwa Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (A-)

January 1998- November 2002, Musa Mumai Academy Primary School.

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) (414)