1. PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 12,September 1981
Marital Status: Married
Languages: English,Swahili
PROFILE SUMMARY An electrician with mechanical skills of 14 years experience in the fields of domestic
and industrial installations, power generation and production operations, generator
maintenance, Switchgear, troubleshooting and rebuilding. Additionally, I am
knowledgeable in microcontrollers, PLC controllers, power distribution, diesel
generators, windows operating system and visual basic programming, paralleling
gear, relays, protective devices & controls. I possess a successful track record in
analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution to
supposedly irresolvable problems.
EDUCATION  Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Technical University of
Mombasa, January 2013 to November 2014
 Certificates in Electrical Installation Technician I,II,III, Technical University of
Kenya, January 2003 to November 2005
 Certificate in computer application and programs, Floppeeze Computer
College, June 2001 to December 2002
 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kyangala Secondary
School,1996-1999
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES:
 Basic electrical wiring installation and mechanical analysis
 14+ years experience in the design, installation and repair of electrical
equipments
 Strong familiarity with electrical equipments (HV, MV, LV switchgears and
transformer, MMC, PLC, panel, control and starter),
 Ability to conduct technical training locally and abroad
 Excellent in interpreting schematics, circuit simulation, PCB design, etching,
component selection, mounting, and fabrication techniques
 Hands-on DC and AC motor rewinding and testing
 Extensive experience in inspection of electronic devices
 Knowledge of Safety Case, Major Accidents and Hazards
 Analytical skills to follow logic of electronic circuits and interface with
software
 Strong interpersonal relationships with good communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE Generator Technician
SKA SOMALIA ,April 2016 up to date:
 Performs preventative maintenance of generator
 Fault finding
 Updating service schedule
 Perform unscheduled works on generators
 Repairs and replace components
 Monitoring of generators
 Operation and maintenance of Reverse Osmosis(RO) and sewage
treatment plants
 Interprets wiring diagrams
 Maintenance of electrical boards of bulk diesel tank ,RO and Sewage
plants
GABRIEL GICHINGA WAINAINA
P.O Box 26091-00504, Nairobi-Kenya
Tel:+254 721 320 420, +254 738 158 539
Email: gichingaw@gmail.com

2. Generator Technician /Electrician;
Rift Valley Machinery Services ltd, June 2014-To March 2016;
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Wiring of harness for Perkins(27BHp to 650BHp) ,Lister Petter engines(5BHp to
27BHp)
 Rectification & replacement of charging alternator & starter motor
 Configuration of Engine control Module deep sea models (701, 702, 6120,
7120, 7310….)
 Assembly of engine & mains alternator
 Wiring of Mains alternator U,V,W,N 3phase 4wire
 Preventative maintenance to generators(6kVA to 800kVA)
 Wiring ,Installation ,troubleshooting of Automatic change over system(ATS
13 to 1110Amps)
 Interprets wiring diagrams of generators
 Disassembles & overhauls internal combustion engines, pumps, generators
 Knowledge to adjust valve tappet during servicing. Knowledge of repairs
generator control panel boards
 Experienced with overall components of generators including mechanical
and electrical.
 Maintains & updates service schedule
 Installs ,tests deep well ,multistage ,centrifugal pumps(0.5 to 340Hp) and
their automatic panels
 Fault diagnosis & forward planning on assigned work/task
Generator Technician;
Africa Expeditions ltd, March 2014 to May 2014;
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Worked in Magadi and Ekales, Turkana
 Interpreted wiring diagrams of generators
 Performed preventative maintenance to
generators(13.5kVA,18kVA,110kVA,275kVA F G Wilson generators)
 Monitored, maintained and updated service schedule
 Assisted Heat Ventilation Air Condition technicians in troubleshooting
 Performed preventative maintenance to Air Conditioners
 Repaired generator control panel boards
 Adjusted valve tappet during servicing
 Attached test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to
diagnose malfunctions
 Inspected & verified dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure
conformance to factory specifications and parts numbers
 Carried out fault diagnosis & forward planning on assigned work/task
 Disassembled & overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps,
generators
Power generation(mechanic) in Aziz Ullah, Afghanistan;
DynCorp International LLC, January 2012 to October 2012;
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Skilled & experienced on 10Kw to 1100Kw generators
 Trouble shoots and repairs amateurs of generators
 Understood how to interpret wiring diagrams of generators
 Performs preventative maintenance to generators
 Works on unscheduled(critical) generators
 Performs a routine deadline inspection on NMC generators
 Maintains and updates service schedule records of generators
 Performs 3hours run to stand-by(weekly) and 4hours run(monthly) to FMC
generators
 Works on Diesel Engines e.g John Deere, F G Wilson, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi,

3. Cummins, International, Perkins, Volvo
Generator Technician/Electrician;
Aggreko International Power Projects, February 2007 to January 2012;
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Been trained, and worked on High Voltage(11KV to 132KV);Island and Grid
mode AAP2 certified
 Trouble shooting and repaired Electrical HV equipment(3.15MVA
Transformers and 17.5KV Switchgears ABB safe plus; controlled and
monitored)
 Trouble shooting and repaired LV systems(1Ø and 3Ø motors and controls)
 Trouble shooting and repaired the wiring harness of Diesel Engines(Cummins
engine KTA50G3,QSK45,QSK50G4 of 1100Kw)
 Performed preventative maintenance to generators, transformers(3.15MVA)
and switchgears(17.5KV)
 Assembled engines and main A.C. alternators control, monitoring panels
and sectionalizing devices; circuit breakers.
 Performed preventative maintenance, rebuilt, repaired and replaced
sectionalizing devices; circuit breakers e.g. Merlin Gerin, Masterpact NW
and Terasaki AT25 low-power air insulated case circuit breakers
 Delivered technical training objectives to new electrical trainees
 Repaired, rebuilt, assembled and commissioned generators at the
Workshop
 Maintained and updated service schedule records of generators,
transformers and switchgears
 Worked in Kenya and Angola.Electrician;
Lucas Rewinders, January 2006 to January 2007;
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Trouble shooting and repaired Electrical Induction motors
 Assembled new electrical induction motors(0.5Kw to 100Kw motors)
 Trouble shooting and repaired control panels(DOL and Star-delta)
 Assembled new control panels(DOL and Star-delta)
 Trouble shooting and repaired wiring installation of domestic and
warehouses(go downs)
 Installation of new wiring of domestic and warehouses(go downs)
 Trouble shooting and repaired the control panels of Cummins engines(10Kw
to 350Kw) and Lister engines(10Kw to 25Kw)
 Performed preventative maintenance to generators
 Performed preventative maintenance to Air Conditioners
Driver/Electrician/Mechanic apprentice;
Lucas Rewinders, January 2000 to August 2004;
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Delivered electrical and mechanic technicians at point of work
 Performed preventative maintenance to company's vehicles
 Repaired welding machine(1Ø and 3Ø equipment)
 Part-time domestic installation apprentice
 Practiced on variable speed motors and induction motors
 Practiced on various control panels
 Practiced on rebuilding of various engines; Generators e.g Perkins, Lister
Petter ,Honda ,Detroit and Vehicles e.g Nissan, Toyota

4. REFERENCES Mr. Lucas Wainaina Kaura
Manager
Lucas Rewinders
P.O. Box 26091,Nairobi
Tel: 554773/0721791753
Email:lucaswk2010@gmail.com
Mr. Van Zyl Wayne
Site Manager
Aggreko International Power Projects
P.O. Box 10729-00100,Nairobi
Tel: 0202011683/4/6
Email:
Thomas "Randy" Foust
Site Manager
FOB Aziz Ullah, Afghanistan
DynCorp International | Logcap IV
APO AE 09370
VOIP: 817-601-4137
Email: thomas.foust@dyn-intl.com
Georde Steward
Country Manager
Africa Expeditions
P.O. Box 24598-00502,Karen
Email:
Aram M. Mbui
Director
Rift Valley Machinery Services ltd
P.O Box 56492-00200,City Square
Tel:020-6532894,557333,6537195/6
Email:a.mbui@rvmachinery.com
Mark Reeves
Human Resource
Downtown Jebel Ali, P.O. Box: 263351,
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA),
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: mreeves@ska-arabia.com
Frank Dungard
Country Manager Mogadishu-Somalia
Downtown Jebel Ali, P.O. Box: 263351,
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA),
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: frankdungard@ska-arabia.com