1. C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
BENARD RONOH
Date of birth 28TH
April 1987 Nationality Kenyan ID
No
26473765
Religion Christian Mobile No 0729479611
Gender Male Marital status Married
Languages English, Kiswahili. E-mail benardronoh84@gmail.com
P E R S O N A L P R O F I L E
Responsible, creative and energetic individual with good interpersonal skills, high level of
motivation and ability to work under minimum supervision in whichever circumstances.
I am result oriented, organized, dedicated and with a positive attitude. Able to handle work under
pressure and meet strict deadlines. Social and highly adaptive to different work environments.
Flexible, patient and reliable willing to take up new challenges and like working as a team towards
achieving or even exceeding the set targets.
C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E S A N D S K I L L S
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
To develop a successful career in any environment where my abilities, skills, experience and
knowledge gained are fully utilized to realize measurable growth in the organization.
To continuously nurture my profession by taking up more challenges requiring value based decision
making, creativity and implementation of organizational policies to achieve overall objective.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ACQUIRED
I have worked at KenGen–olkaria Geothermal Naivasha in the Geochemistry Lab as a geochemist
from March 2010 and also at Keroche Breweries. Therefore, I have a proper understanding of
system, process auditing, SOPs, Training on ISO 9001:2008(QMS), ISO 14001:2004(EMS), ISO
18001:2007(OHSAS) and,SPC(Statistical Process Control), Six sigma.
OTHERS
Counseling skills and home based care experience, certificate in computer packages, Google
mapping application skills.
Trained on leadership at Kenya institute of development , Naivasha
Trained on ISO 9001: 2008-Qulity management systems & ISO 22000- food management systems
Trained on personal and teem effectiveness organized by Keroche breweries.
A C A D E M I C Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Period Institution Course/Examination
2006-2010 Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture and Technology
Bsc. Analytical Chemistry Second
class Honors(Upper Division)
2002-2005 Longisa High School K.C.S.E B- (Minus)
1991-2001 Tachasis Primary School K.C.P.E 300/500 Marks
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W O R K , E X P E R I E N C E A N D R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
Organization duration position
Wartsila Eastern Africa-Kipevu II power plant Jan 2013-to date Chemist
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sampling of lube oil
Water content in oil analysis
Insoluble material test in oil
TBN(total base number) determination in oil
TAN(Total acid number) determination in oil
Oil density determination
Oil viscosity analysis
Calorific value in oil
Sulphur,vanadium,sodium,Aluminium,silicon,calcium and zinc analysis in oil
Compatibility test in oil
Salt/fresh water test in oil-contamination analysis
Pour point test in oil
Checking heights levels of oil in HFO tank
Analyzing of Raw water, Settled Water and Filtered Water, Permeate, Boiler, Condensate,
Cooling and Separator Water samples and others as and when required to.
Documenting results in a presentable format and interpreting the same
Preparing of chemical dosage and application as deemed applicable.
Maintaining stock.
Keroche Breweries, Naivasha Jan 2012-Dec 2012 Quality Analyst
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Full participation in internal audits to assess compliance and conformity of systems, processes and
products.
-Carrying out beer analysis to check the concentration of sulphates, chlorides, alcohol content, CO2,
color, bitterness, haze and pH.
-Carrying out water analysis to ensure the TDS, Conductivity, chlorides, silica, heavy metals are within
the accepted levels for safe usage in brewing and packaging.
-Carrying out water purification using the RO system and participating in the packaging of water.
-Monitoring and inspecting raw materials, finished products to assess their conformities to the
standards and customer expectations.
-I am a member of the team working towards the full implementation of the ISO families (9001:2008
QMS, 14001 EMS, 18001 OHSAS, 22001 FSMS).
-Proper understanding of the SOPs to ensure proper mixing of ingredients, preservatives in spirits and
wines to achieve the desired product quality.
-I am a member of the first aid team in the organization and a committee member that is steering the
objectives, goals and targets of the organization.
-Carrying out calibration of instruments, preparation of standards, sample treatments, preservations
and analysis.
-I have proper understanding of GMP(good manufacturing practices),GLP(good laboratory practices),
GHP (good hygiene practices) SPC (statistical process control) and the lean six sigma principles.
-Have a proper knowledge and understanding on the usage of Gc, HPLC, AAS, ICP-Ms,
Spectrophotometer, Spectrofluorophotometer, Hazemeter, ISE, and Uv/Visible Spectrophotometer.
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KenGen, Naivasha March 2010-Dec 2011 Geochemist(contract)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Geochemical sampling and chemical analysis of discharging and production wells
Geoharzard monitoring
Steam quality checks and reinjection monitoring
Preparation of laboratory reagents and chemicals
Tracing chemicals in geothermal fluids
House keeping and proper waste disposal(QMS and EMS)
During the course my work I was exposed and well acquitted with the following analytical
techniques , titrimetry analysis , spectroscopic methods ( atomic absorption spectrophometer ,
UV – Visible spectrophotometer and mass spectrometry ) gas chromatography ,ion selective
electrode , conductivity and ph meters ,ion chromatography, temperature probes , analytical
balances, slides preparation and x-ray operations in analysis of hydrothermal minerals eg mectite,
illite chlorite among other geothermometers
KenGen, Naivasha Jan 2010-March2010 Attachment
RESPONSIBILITIES
Determination of PH and carbon dioxide gas.
Sampling and analysis.
Determination of hydrogen sulphide gas.
Determination of Na, K, Mg and Li.
TDS and conductivity.
Determination of chloride.
Determination of Fluoride
Determination of Sulphate, Silica and Boron.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.
Gas chromatograph.
Slide preparation.
X-ray diffraction analysis.
Report writing.
JKUAT students association May 2009-March 2012 Treasurer
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Carrying out and keeping financial records
I.I.E.C Narok District August 2010 Polling clerk
OLMEKENYU High School March-August 2007 Teacher(Chemistry)
C O - C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S
Was a member of computer science club JKUAT, Google mapping, offered community services to
schools around my area by motivational talks.
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S E M I N A R S / C O N F E R E N C E S A T T E N D E D
12t h
October 2008: Attended Google Applications Training held in JKUAT CIT Department
School of Engineering and Technology
Actively participated in life saving skills training and demonstration on 23nd
and 24th
October,2008
Attended a seminar on Appreciating Chemistry in the competitive world by Dr. Karanja Thiong’o
MKNAS ,DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL LINKAGES-KU
H O B B I E S
Socializing and networking
Community voluntary services.
REFEREES:
Mr. Barnaba Joseph Kitui
Chief chemist Wartsila Eastern Africa ltd
P.O BOX 95817
Mombasa
Phone: 0722520168
Mr. Daniel Kabaki
Quality control manager Keroche Breweries
P.O Box 6,
Naivasha.
Cell No: 0722967606
Mr. George Nduko
Chief chemist SGS Mombasa
P.O BOX 17,
Mombasa
Phone: 0710351738