Alfred Keter

I am interested in seeking a challenging opportunity with a company or an organization where I can contribute and grow Professionally in a team-oriented environment as well as performing multi-tasking responsibilities so that I can fully utilize my acquired technical skills and hands-on experience in a maximum achievable capacity possible depicted by the set measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Company or an Organization.

Maintenance Head - Mjengo Limited - Thika

(2024-08 - 2025-08)

• Planning, managing, directing, co-ordinating and supervising the programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal
• Analyzing the effectiveness of operations, implementing and enforcing
• Developing Procedures to maximize productivity, cut expenses and minimize mistakes/wastages
• Managing all installations, repairs, and upkeep operations of the Company's Machines, Equipment and Facilities
• Maintaining Machines, Equipment and Facilities by planning repair activities, and developing Maintenance Procedures
• Maintenance of all Machines, Equipment and Facilities in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations as per the required standards
• Conducting regular inspections of the Facilities in order to detect and resolve problems
• Planning and managing all repair and installation activities
• Assigning repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates
• Documenting and Preparing Daily Progress Reports and Maintenance Logs
• Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary
• Maintaining Departmental Compliance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Ensuring Departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Managing Departmental Employees
• Ensuring all Departmental Staff adhere to the Safety Policies and Procedures
• Resolving Departmental Conflicts or Disputes

Maintenance Manager - Billionaire Resort and Retreat - Malindi

(2021-01 - 2024-07)

• Planning, managing, directing, co-ordinating and supervising the programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal
• Scheduling, Routing, Maintaining and Tracking Company Transport Vehicles (Fleet Management)
• Registering, Licensing Company Vehicles and keeping inspections up-to-date
• Analyzing the effectiveness of operations, implementing and enforcing
• Developing Procedures to maximize productivity, cut expenses and minimize mistakes/wastages
• Managing all installations, repairs, and upkeep operations of the Company's Machines, Equipment and Facilities
• Maintaining Machines, Equipment and Facilities by planning repair activities, and developing Maintenance Procedures
• Maintenance of all Machines, Equipment and Facilities in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations as per the required standards
• Conducting regular inspections of the Facilities in order to detect and resolve problems
• Planning and managing all repair and installation activities
• Assigning repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates
• Documenting and Preparing Daily Progress Reports and Maintenance Logs
• Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary
• Maintaining Departmental Compliance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Ensuring Departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Managing Departmental Employees
• Ensuring all Departmental Staff adhere to the Safety Policies and Procedures
• Resolving Departmental Conflicts or Disputes

Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) - InterContinental Hotels Group - Nairobi

(2015-09 - 2020-09)

• Supervising all installations, repairs, and upkeep operations of the Company's Machines, Equipment and Facilities
• Maintenance of all Machines, Equipment and Facilities in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations as per the required standards
• Conducting regular inspections of the Facilities in order to detect and resolve problems
• Planning and supervising all repair and installation activities
• Documenting and Preparing Daily Progress Reports and Maintenance Logs
• Ensuring all Departmental Staff adhere to the Safety Policies and Procedures

Duty Engineer - Dusit D2, Nairobi International Hotels and Resorts - Nairobi

(2014-06 - 2015-09)

• Supervising all installations, repairs, and upkeep operations of the Company's Machines, Equipment and Facilities
• Maintenance of all Machines, Equipment and Facilities in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations as per the required standards
• Conducting regular inspections of the Facilities in order to detect and resolve problems
• Planning and supervising all repair and installation activities
• Documenting and Preparing Daily Progress Reports and Maintenance Logs
• Ensuring all Departmental Staff adhere to the Safety Policies and Procedures

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) - The Wrigley Company (East Africa) Limited - Nairobi

(2007-05 - 2014-05)

• Inspecting Machines/Equipment to identify problems and opportunities for improvement, including system changes (modifications), etc
• Solving Machines Breakdown issues/Executing Corrective Maintenance (CM) tasks
• Carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Overhauls tasks
• Performing Product change-over related settings on various Machines
• Assembling, Installing, Commissioning, Monitoring and Maintaining New Machines
• Implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Methodologies tasks as well as sustaining vibrant Kaizen Systems of Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs)
• Monitoring the performance of plant machinery and equipment and making necessary recommendations to the Maintenance Engineer for improvement, modifications
• Identifying cost-savings initiatives and plant improvement opportunities
• Documenting and Preparing Daily Progress Reports and Maintenance Logs
• Developing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Reports through 5-Why Analysis method
• Generating One-Point Lessons (OPLs) where necessary
• Training Technical and Machine Operators on newly commissioned Machines and assisting in setting machine operating parameters as per the recommended product specifications

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) - Unilever Kenya Limited - Nairobi

(2003-01 - 2007-05)

• Inspecting Machines/Equipment to identify problems and opportunities for improvement, including system changes (modifications), etc
• Assembling, Installing, Commissioning, Monitoring and Maintaining New Machines
• Implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Methodologies tasks as well as sustaining vibrant Kaizen Systems of Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs)
• Carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Overhauls tasks
• Performing Product change-over related settings on various Machines
• Solving Machines Breakdown issues/Executing Corrective Maintenance (CM) tasks

Mechanical Technician Attachee - Marshall-Fowler (Engineers) Ltd - Nairobi

(2001-08 - 2001-12)

• Machining (Milling, Turning, Surface-Grinding and Shaping) and Welding Operations
• Inspecting, Dismantling, Servicing, Repairing, Assembling, Testing and Maintaining Machines

Store Keeper Trainee (on Nation-Building Programme) - National Youth Service Yatta Field Unit - Machakos

(1998-07 - 1999-12)

• Carrying out Store Keeping Duties (Receiving, Issuing and Ledger Control Cards Updating Tasks) at the Unit Main Store

NYS Recruit - National Youth Service (NYS) College - Gilgil

(1997-08 - 1998-06)

• Underwent Basic Military-Type Training Programme Comprising of: Physical Training Exercise (PTE); Foot –Drill and Parade; First Aid; Fire-Fighting & Safety; Hygiene & Discipline; NYS Acts and Regulations, etc

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) - National Youth Service Engineering Institute (2000 - 2002)