Charles Chase

A competent and safety-conscious Mechanical Engineering Technician with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) and practical experience in plant maintenance, mechanical equipment servicing, welding and fabrication, rotating equipment, pumps, motors, machining, and field operations. Skilled in preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical installation, equipment inspection, troubleshooting, component replacement, fabrication, and workshop operations. Hands-on experience supporting the maintenance and operation of industrial machinery, pumps, electric motors, generators, pipework systems, rotating equipment, and mechanical structures.

Capable of diagnosing mechanical faults, carrying out routine inspections, performing repairs, and supporting equipment installation and commissioning. Adaptable to manufacturing, production, construction, energy, water, engineering workshops, and other industrial environments. Committed to equipment reliability, minimum downtime, safe working practices, quality workmanship, and continuous technical development.

Mechanical Technician Intern – Plant Operations - TAVEVO Water and Sewerage Company

(2024-09 - 2026-05)

• Assist in the installation, servicing, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance on pumps, electric motors, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Support mechanical fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of defective components.
• Assist in equipment assembly, dismantling, alignment, and installation activities.
• Support maintenance activities aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
• Conduct routine inspection of mechanical systems and report identified defects for corrective action.
• Assist in maintaining operational tools, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Perform SMAW welding and basic MIG welding for equipment repairs and fabrication.
• Carry out cutting, grinding, fitting, drilling, and assembly of mechanical components.
• Fabricate and repair structural supports, brackets, pipe supports, frames, and mechanical components.
• Assist in restoration of worn or damaged mechanical components through welding and fabrication.
• Operate and maintain workshop tools and equipment while observing safety requirements.
• Support installation, dismantling, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical equipment in field environments.
• Assist with rig setup and dismantling operations.
• Participate in borehole installation, casing, equipment handling, and maintenance activities.
• Work effectively in physically demanding field and plant environments while maintaining safe working practices.

Mechanical Technician Attaché - TAVEVO Water and Sewerage Company

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Assisted technicians in mechanical maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant equipment.
• Participated in preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.
• Performed machining operations including lathe work, drilling, threading, grinding, and fitting.
• Assisted in dismantling, inspection, repair, assembly, and installation of mechanical components.
• Repaired worn components using welding build-up and fabrication techniques.
• Supported mechanical troubleshooting and identification of equipment faults.
• Assisted in workshop operations, tools handling, and maintenance activities.
• Observed workplace safety procedures and proper use of PPE.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) - Coast Institute of Technology (2021 - 2024)

Certification - Computer Packages - Phimwa Computer Training Institute (2020)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Canon Kituri High School (2016 - 2019)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Mwatunge Primary School (2008 - 2015)