Trevor Qaciner
Electrical Engineer, Open to Remote Roles
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About
Results-oriented Electrical Engineer with a strong foundation in power systems and a distinct focus on Emotional Intelligence in technical environments. Currently contributing to grid reliability efforts at Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC). Distinctive ability to combine technical precision with high situational awareness, fostering safety and collaboration in high-pressure field and office settings.
Expert in leveraging digital tools for reporting and documentation, seeking to apply adaptability and strong communication skills to global engineering projects.
Experience
Electrical Engineering Intern at Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) (2025-07 – Present)
- Emotional Intelligence & Team Safety: Demonstrated high situational awareness during site inspections, proactively communicating safety hazards to senior technicians in a non-confrontational manner, contributing to a zero-accident record.
- Operational Excellence & Agency: Leveraged Certificate in Computer Applications (CCA) skills to digitize 50+ manual inspection points into a streamlined database, reducing reporting errors by 20%.
- Adaptability: Self-managed the learning curve of KPLC's proprietary grid monitoring tools, becoming fully operational within the first two weeks without requiring intensive supervision.
- Problem Solving: Collaborated with a diverse team of 5 engineers to troubleshoot low-voltage network faults, ensuring power was restored to local residents within target SLAs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – University of Nairobi, Kenya