Stephen Sentero
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician | Power Option
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About
Motivated Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician with a Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option) and practical exposure to generator operations, electrical protection, circuit breaker testing and commissioning, transformer and motor maintenance, single-phase electrical installations, and solar PV installations. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical testing, reading schematics, and safe work practices.
Holds
Class B1, B and C1 driving licences.
Experience
Industrial Attachment - Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
(2022-05 - 2022-07)
- Assisted with generator operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown procedures during blackouts.
- Supported circuit breaker testing, commissioning and differential relay checks.
- Gained practical exposure to distance protection schemes and electronic circuits.
- Performed transformer and motor maintenance activities, including inspections and operational testing.
- Handled electrical components including contactors, insulators, surge protectors and grounding devices.
Trainee Technician - Metan Electrical and Electronic Company
(2023-09 - 2023-12)
- Installed and configured solar systems for residential applications, including wiring, panel mounting and inverter connections.
- Performed single-phase electrical installations from design layout through completion.
- Prepared installation materials and supported compliance with electrical safety and installation standards.
Education
Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option) - Rift Valley National Polytechnic (2024 - 2025)
Craft Certificate - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option) - Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (2021 - 2023)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Eor-Ekule Secondary School (2015 - 2018)
