Wesly Cheruiyot

NITA-trained Senior Boiler Operator with 10+ years' experience operating 3.0 – 3.5 TPH biomass, diesel, and wood-fired boilers. Experienced in oil & gas, hospitality, and dairy sectors. Proven record of safe, compliant, and efficient boiler operations in line with DOSH regulations. Strong in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and 24/7 shift work.

Boiler Operator - WTS Energy – ENI Kenya - Mombasa

(2024-02)

3.0 TPH Biomass Boiler – Oil & Gas Production

• Operate biomass boiler to supply process steam per ENI EHS and DOSH standards.
• Conduct daily blowdowns, water treatment tests, and maintain compliant logbooks.
• Carry out preventive maintenance to ensure zero unplanned downtime.
• Maintained 99%+ boiler uptime by adhering to strict preventive maintenance and daily water treatment schedules.
• Ensured 100% DOSH/EHS compliance through accurate logbook records, blowdowns, and safety valve tests for audits.
• Reduced biomass fuel waste by optimizing combustion and fuel feeding procedures, improving efficiency.

Boiler Operator - Hilton Hotel Nairobi - Nairobi

(2014 - 2022)

3.0 TPH Diesel Boiler – 5-Star Hospitality

• Provided 100% steam availability for laundry, kitchen, and hot water services.
• Maintained zero major incidents for 8 years through strict monitoring & maintenance.
• Managed diesel burner tuning and all DOSH inspection documentation.
• Delivered 100% steam availability for 8 years with zero major boiler incidents, supporting 300+ rooms, kitchen, and laundry.
• Trained and supervised 4 junior operators across 3 shifts, improving team response time and safety awareness.
• Passed 12 consecutive DOSH inspections with zero non-conformances by maintaining strict compliance and documentation.

Boiler Operator - Daima Dairy Industries - Nairobi

(2012 - 2013)

3.5 TPH Wood Log Boiler – Dairy Processing

• Supplied steam for pasteurization and CIP processes using wood log fuel.
• Managed combustion, ash removal, and water chemistry control.
• Provided consistent food-grade steam for pasteurization and CIP by maintaining combustion and water chemistry control.
• Prevented boiler scaling and carryover by keeping TDS and pH within safe limits, extending tube life.

Boiler Operator - Kabianga Dairy - Kericho

(2011 - 2012)

3.5 TPH Wood Log Boiler – Dairy Processing

• Responsible for daily boiler start-up, shutdown, blowdowns, and routine care.
• Achieved reliable boiler operation through disciplined start-up, shutdown, blowdown and routine maintenance routines.
• Minimized fuel wastage by monitoring wood log combustion and ash removal effectively.

NITA Pass Certificate - National Industrial Training Authority (2009 - 2010)