Kigen Vincent

Mechanical and Industrial Engineer with extensive expertise in the installation, diagnostic troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance of mechanical and HVAC systems. Proven ability to optimize system performance, minimize operational downtime, and lead technical inspections. Combines advanced analytical problem-solving with technical proficiency in CAD modeling to deliver high-reliability engineering solutions within collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Construction Technician - SAVVYSIDE Contractors - Ruiru, Kenya

(2022-08 - 2024-04)

• Applied commonly used calculations, standard practices and precedents for installation of HVAC system, Duct distribution, control mechanism, panel boards and calibrating Heating/Cooling equipment.
• Install, commission & maintain air-conditioning equipment/system, i.e. window, split, VRF and central plants system, water boilers, Air circulation/ventilation system and their controls.
• Services, maintenance, and repair of domestic and commercial refrigerators refrigerated transport containers walk-in cold store/freezer units.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment, kitchen hood etc
• Estimate cost of repairs of damaged equipment, appliances or systems and/or suggest for write off if beyond repair.
• Provide technical support to outsourced team of HVAC technician and repair crew for installations, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and appliances.
• Supported other structural construction duties as assigned

Assistant Mechanical Engineer - Bomet Water and Sanitation Company - Bomet, Kenya

(2017-09 - 2018-12)

• Executed maintenance and precision repairs on high-capacity pumps, distribution piping, and complex water treatment systems to ensure continuous utility operations.
• Conducted routine inspections, preventive maintenance (PM), and diagnostic testing on core mechanical systems, significantly reducing unplanned equipment downtime.
• Enforced strict occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols and actively contributed to team maintenance planning to streamline workflow efficiency.
• Diagnosed and resolved mechanical faults within water distribution networks, minimizing water loss and optimizing system reliability.

Junior Industrial Engineer - Mumias Sugar Company - Mumias, Kenya

(2016-03 - 2016-06)

• Assisted in the operations and thermal efficiency mapping of industrial boiler assets, steam networks, and factory co-generation systems.
• Supervised routine O&M cycles for facility HVAC infrastructure and refrigeration chillers to guarantee strict climate and machine temperature controls.
• Performed precision repairs on fluid power networks, maintaining hydraulic pumps, pneumatic lines, and directional control valves.
• Cleaned, tested, and pressure-verified heat exchangers, ensuring compliance with industrial plant safety standards.
• Participated in root cause analysis (RCA) for sudden mechanical equipment failures, fast-tracking repairs to restore assembly operations safely.

BSc - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (2014-10 - 2020-12)