Festus Muindi CSSp lay
Electrical engineer
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About
Results-driven and highly versatile Electrical Maintenance Engineer with over 8 years of progressive experience managing power generation, transmission, industrial automation, robotics, and locomotive systems. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining complex ATM/CDM automation networks with a proven track record of sustaining a 98%
SLA compliance rate. Competent across heavy infrastructure including 132kV substations, synchronous generators,
and diesel engines as well as advanced automation technologies like PLCs, VFDs, and industrial robotics. Strong leader combining technical root cause analysis (RCA) with cross-functional oversight to minimize downtime and strictly enforce HSE standards.
Experience
Power & Protection: Synchronous Generators, 132kV/11kV Substations, Protection Relays, Power Factor
Correction, SCADA Systems
Automation & Robotics: PLC Systems, Industrial Robotics, Battery Handling Robotics, Servo Motors, ElectroPneumatics, Motion Control
Motors & Drives: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Induction Motors (Squirrel Cage/Wound Rotor), DC Motors,
DOL/Star-Delta Starters
Power Electronics: 110V/220V DC Battery Banks, Industrial UPS Systems, SMPS, Rectifiers, Chargers, Off-Grid
Solar PV Systems
Locomotive Systems: 16V280ZJA Diesel Engines, Traction Motors, LK Control System, Bogie
Maintenance
Systems & Leadership: CMMS (PIOS), Electrical Schematics, LOTO & HSE Compliance, Root Cause Analysis
(RCA), Team Supervision
Languages: English, Kiswahili, Basic Technical Chinese Mandarin (CRRC Equipment Support)
Education
EDUCATION
Competence Certificate in Locomotive Driving (TVET) — Railway Training Institute, Nairobi 2019
Grade: Distinction
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) — Kitale National Polytechnic 2017
Qualifications: Kenya Technical Education Certificate
Certificate in Computer Applications — Cinta Soft Computers Institute of Professionals 2014
Grade: Distinction
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) — Utithi Secondary School, Kibwezi 2013
Grade: B- (58 Points)
