Hi There Am Harrison

Harrison Mwaura

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Phone: (+254)729241865

Email: harrismwaurah20@gmail.com

Summary:

A Graduate Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option), skilled in project management, electrical installations. Experience includes designing, costing, and installing electrical services, solar PV systems, and building automation systems. Proficient in using ProjectLibre, Librecad, QElectrotech, and other engineering software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent organization and time-management skills. Adept in communication and interpersonal relations. Passionate about renewable energy, robotics, mentorship, and community development initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Interpretation of schematic, flow, control, P&ID and SAMA diagrams.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting tests on Motors, Generators, Transformers, Circuit breakers, protection relays, busbars, and other electrical apparatus.
• Design, costing, and installation of building electrical services such as wiring, motors, backup generators, CCTV, Audio Visual, Alarms, and LAN networks.
• CAD software such as freecad, Qelectrotech, draw io, Powerfactory, and others.
• Project management using gantt charts and MS Projects and ProjectLibre.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical installations.
• Design, costing, and installation of solar PV systems for Grid-Tie, Off Grid, and Hybrid applications.
• Team management.

Tools:

• ProjectLibre - for project management and Gantt Charts.
• Librecad for CAD
• QElectrotech for Schematics development.
• MS Office and LibreOffice.
• Google Apps.
• Google Earth Pro for GIS designs and remote measurements.
• Linux and Windows OS.

Professional Experience:

KenGen Geothermal Complex, Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Trainee 

• Operated, repaired, and maintained power plants, instrumentation, power system protection, switchgear, generators, transformers, motors, compressors, workshops equipment, tools, drilling rigs, and building services equipment/systems.
• Supervised construction, installation, and commissioning of power plants, plant automation, and electrical equipment.
• Tested and calibrated electrical equipment.
• Monitored, evaluated, and reported on maintenance programs, energy generation, projects implementation schedule, and equipment performance.
• Collected data for maintenance, projects, and energy planning.
• Managed contracts and administration.
• Managed geothermal wells, steam-field, and reservoir monitoring.
• Adhered to quality, occupational health and safety standards.

 Alyona Limited, Nairobi, Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

Electrical Technical Sales Engineer 

• Prepared and delivered technical presentations on the company's products/services to customers.
• Discussed equipment needs and system requirements with customers and engineers.
• Collaborated with sales teams to understand customer needs and provide sales support.
• Generated sales leads, followed up, secured and renewed orders, negotiated prices, completed sales and arranged deliveries.
• Researched and modified products to meet customer technical requirements.
• Helped customers with installed product problems and recommended upgrades.
• Solicited and evaluated client feedback to create new sales strategies.
• Identified areas for improvement and communicated to management.
• Set and achieved sales goals and quotas.
• Trained sales team on technical aspects of company's products/services.
• Designed and oversaw the installation of lighting, security, alarm, and solar PV systems.

Helios Lyra Limited, Nyahururu, Jan 2017 - Mar 2021

Electrical Services Engineer, 

• Designed, installed, operated, and monitored electrical systems in buildings to ensure safe, comfortable, environmentally friendly, and economically feasible operations.
• Designed building protection and alarm systems for fire and theft, CCTV systems, digital cameras, electric fences, turnstiles, bollards, traps, under-vehicle inspection systems, and access control systems.
• Designed lighting systems for buildings, power distribution, including transformers, switchgears, and panel boards, as well as backup power systems such as generators and UPS systems.
• Managed projects from concept design to installation and commissioning, including coordinating with other engineering disciplines, contractors, and clients.
• Conducted electrical load calculations, short circuit analysis, voltage drop analysis, and grounding systems design.
• Developed maintenance and testing procedures for electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provided technical support to clients and end-users, troubleshooting electrical issues and providing solutions to ensure continuity of operations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations related to electrical systems, and ensured compliance with relevant standards and regulations in all projects.

Education

Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option), 2011 - 2016

Njiiri School, Murang’a, Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, 2006 - 2009

Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Graduate Electrical Engineer, Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), 2022
• Certified Work at Heights Technician, Huawei Telecommunications, 2020
• Authorized Electrical Technician, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), 2017

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time-management skills
• Proficient in CAD, ProjectLibre, QElectrotech, and other engineering software
•  Knowledgeable in C programming language

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Swahili (Fluent)

Interests

•  Renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency
• Robotics and automation
• Academia
• Mentorship and community development initiatives
• Traveling and exploring new cultures

References

Available upon request.