Gerald Were
- Solar PV Electrician
- Nairobi
- Member Since Mar 13, 2024
About Candidate
Gerald Were is a certified Solar (PV) Electrical Technician with over 10 years of experience, I am self driven, diligent, hard working, industrious and a good team player with demonstrated history of success in the field. Am also highly adaptable, analytical and a flexible in leveraging my skills and extensive experience in this field, I am capable of successful completion of various electrical engineering tasks, as well as perform other related roles as may be assigned to me. EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certified Siemens Windows Control Center WINCC Centurion systems -2015 Certified PLC Technician Centurion Systems -2015. Registered Certified Engineering Technician 5054 Institution of Engineering Technologists IET Kenya -2022 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Electronics Option) - Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology 2001 - 2003 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mwihila High School 1997 - 2000 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Mushikongolo Primary School 1989 - 1996 WORK EXPERIENCE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES KENYA NAVY February 2006 to date Duties and Responsibilities; -Installation and maintenance of solar PV systems. - Installation of both AC and DC solar components, battery storage, protection and electric vehicle charging point systems. -Work as an individual and as a team in the roof installation of solar panel array while ensuring installations are completed timely and in a cost effective manner while ensuring the highest standard. -Ensuring all electrical work undertaken is safe and that it complies with current regulations and are inline with both cooperate and legal obligations. -Ensuring keep abreast with current technical knowledge both in the company and self-driven training. -Ensuring all project documents are completed and updated with provision of timely and accurate reporting as directed by authority. -Ensuring that I understand TLGEC methodology, RAMS and other required project documentation so as to coordinate with management in improving processes. -Observing safety procedures at work place. -Performing preventive maintenance inspection on all equipment, reading and interpreting schematic, blueprints, manufacturer instructions and other technical documents. HENKEL KENYA LIMITED MARCH 2005 TO FEBRUARY 2006 Plant process Operator Duties and Responsibilities: Construction of low voltage power lines. Maintenance of electrical motors, air compressors at the cooling tower. Inspection of Earthing systems and installation of surge diverters. Planning the necessary manpower for execution considering time and costs. Supervision of works for high integrity results and conformity to standards. Maintenance of medium voltage lines, OSM switch installation and ABS Switches. Transformer relieve schemes, design, pegging and construction of the MV extensions Installation and maintenance of solar system. Preparing vessel in readiness for production and overall monitoring of the process. Skills and Competencies Maintenance of electrical systems. Installation and maintenance of battery charger and universal power supply systems. Trouble shooting and fault finding of electrical system. Inspection of electrical systems. Maintenance of standby lead acid batteries. Installation and maintenance of protective equipment AVR.Education
Kenya institute of highways and building technology
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics engineering Electronics option
2001 to 2003
Qualification exams for an Electrical and Electronics Technician involving engineering Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, ELectrical TEchnology, microprocessor systems, control systems, measurements and fault diagnosis, industrial organization and management, workshop technology and Instrumentation
Mwihila High School
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
1997 to 2000
A Four year high school training with the national qualification exam.
Mushikongolo primary school
The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
1989 to 1996
Includes lower and upper primary training with a final exam at the eighth year.
Work & Experience
Electrical Engineering Technician
Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Navy
February 2006 - To Date
Duties and Responsibilities:
Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of generator sets (Perkins, caterpillar, Cummins, FG Wilson, Blackwood Hodge) including synchronizing and paralleling.
Installation, repair and maintenance of electronic surveillance systems, security systems, Guns and missile controls, standby emergency power supplies, power converters, fire alarm systems, lighting systems and overvoltage and over-current protection devices.
Pre-sea checks, routine checks and running planned maintenance of generator sets, service lines and pneumatic starting systems
Supervising project team members to ensure efficiency and standards conformity in assist designing and planning of new installations, troubleshooting, testing, and modification of existing to meet present needs and assist contractors in high level maintenance.
Maintaining logs and preparing reports and maintain inventory of equipment parts.
Installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of High Voltage electric systems on the syncrolift ship lifts and power plants.
Perform preventive maintenance inspection on all equipment, read and interpret schematic, blueprints, manufacturer instructions and other technical documents.
Installation and maintenance of solar systems.
Observe safety rules i.e. proper use of Personal protective equipment, standard operating procedures, classify electrical distribution systems and demand proper materials for specified application on site.
Installation and maintenance of solar PV systems.
- Installation of both AC and DC solar components, battery storage, protection and electric vehicle charging point systems.
-Work as an individual and as a team in the roof installation of solar panel array while ensuring installations are completed timely and in a cost effective manner while ensuring the highest standard.
-Ensuring all electrical work undertaken is safe and that it complies with current regulations and are inline with both cooperate and legal obligations.
-Ensuring keep abreast with current technical knowledge both in the company and self-driven training.
-Ensuring all project documents are completed and updated with provision of timely and accurate reporting as directed by authority.
-Ensuring that I understand TLGEC methodology, RAMS and other required project documentation so as to coordinate with management in improving processes.
-Observing safety procedures at work place.
-Performing preventive maintenance inspection on all equipment, reading and interpreting schematic, blueprints, manufacturer instructions and other technical documents.
HENKEL KENYA LIMITED MARCH 2005 TO FEBRUARY 2006
Plant process Operator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction of low voltage power lines.
Maintenance of electrical motors, air compressors at the cooling tower.
Inspection of Earthing systems and installation of surge diverters.
Planning the necessary manpower for execution considering time and costs.
Supervision of works for high integrity results and conformity to standards.
Maintenance of medium voltage lines, OSM switch installation and ABS Switches.
Transformer relieve schemes, design, pegging and construction of the MV extensions
Installation and maintenance of solar system.
Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of generator sets (Perkins, caterpillar, Cummins, FG Wilson, Blackwood Hodge) including synchronizing and paralleling.
Installation, repair and maintenance of electronic surveillance systems, security systems, Guns and missile controls, standby emergency power supplies, power converters, fire alarm systems, lighting systems and overvoltage and over-current protection devices.
Pre-sea checks, routine checks and running planned maintenance of generator sets, service lines and pneumatic starting systems
Supervising project team members to ensure efficiency and standards conformity in assist designing and planning of new installations, troubleshooting, testing, and modification of existing to meet present needs and assist contractors in high level maintenance.
Maintaining logs and preparing reports and maintain inventory of equipment parts.
Installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of High Voltage electric systems on the syncrolift ship lifts and power plants.
Perform preventive maintenance inspection on all equipment, read and interpret schematic, blueprints, manufacturer instructions and other technical documents.
Installation and maintenance of solar systems.
Observe safety rules i.e. proper use of Personal protective equipment, standard operating procedures, classify electrical distribution systems and demand proper materials for specified application on site.
Installation and maintenance of solar PV systems.
- Installation of both AC and DC solar components, battery storage, protection and electric vehicle charging point systems.
-Work as an individual and as a team in the roof installation of solar panel array while ensuring installations are completed timely and in a cost effective manner while ensuring the highest standard.
-Ensuring all electrical work undertaken is safe and that it complies with current regulations and are inline with both cooperate and legal obligations.
-Ensuring keep abreast with current technical knowledge both in the company and self-driven training.
-Ensuring all project documents are completed and updated with provision of timely and accurate reporting as directed by authority.
-Ensuring that I understand TLGEC methodology, RAMS and other required project documentation so as to coordinate with management in improving processes.
-Observing safety procedures at work place.
-Performing preventive maintenance inspection on all equipment, reading and interpreting schematic, blueprints, manufacturer instructions and other technical documents.
HENKEL KENYA LIMITED MARCH 2005 TO FEBRUARY 2006
Plant process Operator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction of low voltage power lines.
Maintenance of electrical motors, air compressors at the cooling tower.
Inspection of Earthing systems and installation of surge diverters.
Planning the necessary manpower for execution considering time and costs.
Supervision of works for high integrity results and conformity to standards.
Maintenance of medium voltage lines, OSM switch installation and ABS Switches.
Transformer relieve schemes, design, pegging and construction of the MV extensions
Installation and maintenance of solar system.
Process operator
Henkel Kenya limited
March 2005 - February 2006
Plant process Operator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction of low voltage power lines.
Maintenance of electrical motors, air compressors at the cooling tower.
Inspection of Earthing systems and installation of surge diverters.
Planning the necessary manpower for execution considering time and costs.
Supervision of works for high integrity results and conformity to standards.
Maintenance of medium voltage lines, OSM switch installation and ABS Switches.
Transformer relieve schemes, design, pegging and construction of the MV extensions
Installation and maintenance of solar system.
Preparing vessel in readiness for production and overall monitoring of the process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction of low voltage power lines.
Maintenance of electrical motors, air compressors at the cooling tower.
Inspection of Earthing systems and installation of surge diverters.
Planning the necessary manpower for execution considering time and costs.
Supervision of works for high integrity results and conformity to standards.
Maintenance of medium voltage lines, OSM switch installation and ABS Switches.
Transformer relieve schemes, design, pegging and construction of the MV extensions
Installation and maintenance of solar system.
Preparing vessel in readiness for production and overall monitoring of the process.