Jeremiah Kimtai

A diligent, adaptable, and technically skilled Renewable Energy professional with a strong focus on solar energy systems. Well-versed with solar power load sizing, system design, and performance optimization. Solid background in fluid machinery (pumps, turbines), electricity generation and transmission, and resource conservation. Passionate about advancing sustainable solar solutions through practical application and continuous innovation.

Industrial Attaché at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (2024-05 – 2024-07)

• Electricity Meter Installation
• Construction of Service Lines
• Connection of Power Lines and Service Lines
• Connection of New Customers with Power
• Inspection of Power Lines
• Meter Inspection
• Repair of Weak Transformer Jumpers
• Fault Diagnosis of Power Problem
• Resetting and Installation of Circuit Breakers
• Transformer Maintenance
• Transformer Testing-Continuity Testing and Insulation Resistance Testing
• Meter Reading Process
• Billing of Consumed Power
• Replacement of Concrete and Wooden Poles
• Power Isolation During Faults

Industrial Attaché at West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd (2023-05 – 2023-07)

• Water Pump Repair
• Heat Exchanger Maintenance
• Insulation of Steam Tubes and Repair
• Maintenance of Boiler Equipment
• Water Treatment in Water Treatment Plant
• Steam Turbine Maintenance
• Maintenance of Air Compressors and Fans
• Welding and Fabrication of Replacement Parts and Components
• Weighing of Transportation Trucks and Loads in Weighing Bridges
• Fueling of Trucks at Fuel Stations (Diesel and Petrol)
• Monitoring of Power Generation Process in The Power House Using SCADA System

Class Representative, BSc Renewable Energy Technology 2021 cohort at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (2021-09 – 2025-05)

• Mentored students in coursework and encouraged interest in STEM fields
• Ensured that students participated in Engineering-related functions
• Encouraged students to contribute and participate in sustainable development practices

Industrial Visit at Olkaria Geothermal Power Station (2024-03 – 2024-03)

• Safety in power station
• Water /steam drilling process
• Overview of waterways
• Generator bus bar
• Substation switchgear operation
• Excitation system
• Transformer protection system
• Generator protection system
• Maintenance of generators and motors
• Maintenance of transformers
• Sensors and transmitters
• Machine lubrication system
• Cooling water system and maintenance

Industrial Visit at Segem Terem Hydroelectric Power stations (2022-12 – 2022-12)

• Water catchment area conservation
• River /stream water diversion
• Water reservoir/dam design
• Water flow volume regulation using sluice gates
• Overflow water control using spillway
• Penstock design and materials used
• Types of turbines and their operational pressure, head parameters and types of water flow
• Maintenance of water channels
• Generator types
• Load types-inductive, resistive and capacitive loads
• Determination of station capacity, load factor, power utilization factor, load demand
• Power load fluctuation adjustments
• Tail race water discharge to river conditions
• Power generation process and monitoring

Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Technology – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Kenya (2021 – 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – St. Luke's Boys' High School, Kimilili (2019 – 2020)

Secondary School Education – Cheptais Boys High School (2017 – 2018)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) – Bukonoi Primary School (2015 – 2016)

Primary School Education – St. Peters Ang`orom Academy (2015 – 2016)

Primary School Education – Kipsis Primary School (2007 – 2011)