Gerald Maingi

Qualified electrical technician with hands-on experience in PLC operations, industrial electrical systems, and electrical installations. Skilled in troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and delivering safe, code-compliant work. Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision with excellent communication skills.

Electrical technician and PLC operator at ECO FIX(K) (2026-03 – Present)

• Operate and monitor Siemens S7-1200 PLC and HMI systems for plant production
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical systems, motors, control panels, MCCs and distribution boards
• Troubleshoot VFDs, DOL and star-delta motor control systems
• Diagnose PLC, sensor, actuator and instrumentation faults
• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance to minimize plant downtime
• Conduct electrical testing using multimeter, clamp meter and Megger
• Maintain and troubleshoot motorized valves, thermocouples, pressure transmitters and encoders
• Support safe and reliable operation of the dryer, carbonizer, conveyors and other plant equipment

Qualified electrical installer (2023-01 – 2026-02)

Qualified electrical installer with hands-on experience in wiring, testing, and maintaining electrical systems in residential and commercial environments. Skilled in troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and delivering safe, code-compliant installations.

Electrical technician at CENTRAL ELECTRICALS INTERNATIONAL.LTD (2022-01 – 2022-04)

• Assisted in electrical installation of lighting system of building installations and lightening protection
• Interpreted electrical drawings

Electrical technician at NYERI WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY (2021-01 – 2021-04)

• Assisted in trouble shooting of motors and control panels and replaced components such as contactors

DIPLOMA in ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (POWER OPTION) – THE MERU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC (2019 – 2022)

K.C.S.E – MUNYU HIGH SCHOOL (2015 – 2018)

K.C.P.E – GISTEEL ACADEMY (2004 – 2014)