Emmanuel Wekesa

Experienced and results-oriented Electrical Maintenance Engineer with 14 years of proven success in the FMCG and Agriculture industries. Specialized in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical systems and automation platforms, with hands-on expertise in CMMS, SAP, SAGE X3 & proficiency in PLCs & SCADA operations. Demonstrated the ability to reduce equipment downtime significantly – achieving a reduction from 47% to just 5% weekly – through strategic implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Adept at troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process improvement to enhance equipment reliability and production continuity. Known for cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and cost-effective maintenance strategies that boost operational efficiency.

Maintenance Engineer - Mazoon Dairy Company SAOC - Sultanate of Oman, Oman

(2025-06)

• Overall responsibility for all electrical maintenance activities of plant machinery, farm area-parlour and workshop, service area facilities including annual maintenance contracts, breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment and maintenance systems, equipment history and asset registers.
• Management of the MV and LV power distribution switch gear system in a Ring Mains Unit ,11KV, 2MVA TX-10nos
• Design, implement and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs with the help of the maintenance team
• Plan maintenance and schedule shutdown, maintenance schedules with associated timelines Investigate and resolve technical problems within stipulated timelines with fellow engineers.
• Ensure plant and equipment function as per documented performance standards
• Effective communication within and outside the team
• Responsible and be in alignment with the safety rules and procedures as per the MAZOON QHSE Policy within the Electrical engineering department
• Produce end of month departmental report, on time, and as required by the management.
• Spare Parts Inventory management & CAPEX management

Electrical Engineer & Spare parts coordinator - Highland Food & Creameries ltd- Lato Milk - Kisii, Kenya

(2023-06 - 2025-05)

• Execute planned and repair maintenance of plant machinery within the factory and the utilities
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (QMS, EHS, Weights and measure) Maintain an inventory of all organizational assets and ensure their optimum working condition.
• Creating & managing work orders, PPM, inventory and spares, scheduling and planning maintenance activities.
• Plan, request and organize manpower requirements based on task to ensure timely completion of new installations.
• Evaluate reported challenges, prepare work plans and determine manpower requirements for scheduled tasks and monitoring the results.
• Maintain records of all spare parts transactions, including purchases, usage, and returns through SAP.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Plant machinery and setting up departmental KPIs.
• Prepare and present reports on maintenance activities and monthly budget utilization to the factory Manager.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers, negotiate contracts and ensure quality control of services provided.
• Respond to breakdown notifications in a timely manner and escalate issues which may arise.
• Prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance job requests and arrange corrective actions.

Electrical & Refrigeration Team leader - Bioline Agrosciences Africa ltd - Naivasha Kenya

(2017-09 - 2023-06)

• Organization, maintenance, review and writing of preventive maintenance procedures for electrical and refrigeration systems
• Leads team and responsible for efficient operation and technical management of all electrical & electronics equipment/machines and refrigeration systems at the company.
• Maintains service contracts for equipment and machines and Greenhouses projects.
• Organization of the internal and external calibrations of equipment in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 Spare parts inventory management
• Carrying out Performance Review & Progression Development (PR&PD) for the team in the department
• Oversee the installation of control and instrumentation systems in a variety of equipment
• Ensure breakdown/diagnostic maintenance is done as required in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Leads a multi –disciplinary team in Root Cause Problem Solving sessions on RCA for electrical failures.

Instrument Technician - Kwale International sugar company/Nzoia sugar company

(2011-07 - 2016-09)

• Read & interpret engineering drawings and manuals to install, calibrate, and maintain plant instrumentation systems
• Part of the team that was involved in commissioning of the plant
• Use hand and power tools related to instrumentation trades. Install and maintain plant instrumentation systems such Thermocouples, RTDs, Transmitters
• Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls. Install, repair, and maintain assorted plant control and process monitoring instrumentation. This includes electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and microprocessor-based control and monitoring systems.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment.
• Maintain records and help develop safety procedures.
• Conducted training for new operators and technicians on the operation of plant instruments.

MBA - Operations Management - Kabarak university (2026-01 - 2027-12)

BSc - Instrumentation and control Engineering - Egerton University (2005-08 - 2010-01)