Obondi Jacob Jesse

[email protected] • +254 722 574 136

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified, experienced, and safety conscious Lead HVAC and Generator Technician with mechanical experience and proven ability to manage and prioritize large volumes of work orders seeking an HVAC technician position. Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade regarding the installation of all cabling, communication loops, and components associated with the installation of energy management and refrigerant leak

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supervisor Technician | HVAC-Mechanic
11/2022 - Present
Rabai Food Industries Limited , Nairobi Kenya
• Maintains, repairs, and manages the heat generator boilers.
• Maintains, repairs, instal and operate power generators Units.
• Maintains, instal solar power backup systems.
• Maintains, instal, service and repair water purification plant for food processing.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment.
• Treats air by controlling temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution of specific areas by means of an integrated system of air conditions and ventilation equipment, accessories, and control devices.
• Works with chilled and heated water systems, boilers, hydronic hot/cold water distribution systems, cooling towers; packaged, split systems; and air delivery systems and their controls and components.
• Solders, brazes, and performs minor electrical work and troubleshoots equipment to a replaceable component level.
• Design, maintains, repair and instal power factor rectification units capacity 40 kva & 180 kva.
• Maintain, repair and instal automations and control circuits for food proccessing plants.
• Reads and interprets WOs, parts requests, drawings/schematics/blueprints, and manuals in accomplishing operation or and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, repairing, replacing, installing, maintaining HVAC equipment.
• Accomplishes periodic inspections, recurring maintenance requirements and associated documentation.
• Maintains systems to conform to written guidance and applicable changes
• Maintains required operating forms and records and assures proper use of all assigned shop equipment.
• Accurate and timely reporting of the project’s procurement spend.
• Ensure effective implementation of the administrative procedures.
Lead Technician
07/2020 - 11/2022
Prime Telecom Limited - Telkom kenya Ltd main contractor , Nairobi-Kenya
• Cleans air conditioning and heating units (e.g., coils, condensation pans, drain lines, cooling towers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring units are operating correctly.
• Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman.
• Provide some Refrigeration Technician Foreman responsibilities on smaller projects.
• Reads and interprets instructions and procedures. Installs, services, and repairs environmental control systems utilizing knowledge of refrigeration and Air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and structural layout.
• Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to lower-level craftsmen and reassign work delegated from supervisor.
• Installs heating/air conditioning/refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Inspects systems and their components (e.g., air conditioning, heating and refrigeration units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses problems and/or failures in heating/air conditioning / refrigeration systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Identified, interviewed and reccruited suitable candidates for job placements.
• Outsourced Genuine and competitive suppliers.
• Carried out on job training for new recruits.
• Attended to site that had repeated escallation, troubleshooted and find root cause and mitigated the situation through effective and meticulous repair.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
HVAC & Generator Mechanic
07/2019 - 06/2020
Embassy of the islamic republic of Iran service provider , Nairobi Kenya
• Maintains, repairs, and manages the heat generator boilers.
• Operates, maintains and repairs HVAC equipment. Treats air by controlling temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution of specific areas by means of an integrated system of air conditions and ventilation equipment, accessories, and control devices.
• Works with chilled and heated water systems, boilers, hydronic hot/cold water distribution systems, cooling towers; packaged, split systems; and air delivery systems and their controls and components.
• Solders, brazes, and performs minor electrical work and troubleshoots equipment to a replaceable component level.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability and alternative sources of supply.
• Supervise general support services, ensuring general cleanliness and maintenance of the offices.
• Maintained, serviced and carried out minor and major repair on 100kva Generators at the embassy, Ambassador residence and Iran hospital in kenya.
• Ensure that the inventory listing is updated on a regular basis and inventory report prepared.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional and mission requirements.
HVAC Plant Operations Technician
08/2018 - 07/2019
Extrem Networks Ltd kenya , Mogadishu-Somalia
• Responsible for the safe, efficient operations of the assigned chiller plants, associated equipment, and delivery systems.
• Responsible to perform all assigned duties as safely and efficiently as possible to maintain a safe work environment.
• Process of treating air by controlling its temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution to specific areas by means of an integrated system of air conditioning and ventilation equipment, accessories, and control devices.
• Perform direct expansion (DX), chilled and heated water systems, to chillers up to 800 Ton, boilers, hydronic hot/cold water distribution systems, cooling towers, packaged, split systems, air delivery systems and their controls and components.
• Solder, braze, perform electrical work, and troubleshoot equipment to a replaceable component level.
• Interpret Work Orders, parts requests, drawings/schematics/blueprints, and manuals to accomplish operation of and periodic maintenance on HVAC, EMCS and shop equipment.
• Uses the EMCS equipment and data information to monitor, interpret, analyze, and control the connected systems to minimize abnormal conditions and accomplish maintenance and repair tasks.
Lead Electrician
09/2015 - 08/2018
Garinet Ltd Construction Company , Nairobi Kenya
• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, operates, and maintains electrical systems and components of electrical power distribution and generating equipment.
• Performs operations and maintenance duties to maintain power to telecommunications equipment, and maintains the facility’s physical electrical distribution system in good repair.
• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locates and diagnoses trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs high voltage primary and low voltage secondary power distribution systems, sub stations, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, fused disconnects insulators, grounding systems, power poles, above and underground systems, security, and street lighting.
• Diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Ensures highest quality standards are instilled in all installations
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
HVAC Lead Technician
06/2012 - 09/2015
Global Eye Marchant Limited , Nairobi Kenya
• Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, large, packaged generator, and alternator units.
• Testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand, power, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform installation emergency standby generator systems; installation of plumbing lines required for the transmission and distribution of diesel fuel.
• Distinguishing frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation ofequipment to troubleshoot for repairs.
• Responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs.
• work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, on ladders at various heights, and in temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments.
• Communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors, and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.
HVRAC and appliance Lead TECHNICIAN
11/2008 - 06/2012
Embassy of Mexico , Nairobi Kenya
• Installs, services, and repairs washers and dryers, using hand tools and test equipment, and following wiring diagrams and manufacturers' specifications.
• Connects appliances to power sources and test meters, such as wattmeter, ammeter, or voltmeter; observes readings on meters and graphic recorders;
• Examines appliances during operating cycles to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks, and loose parts;
• Disassembles appliances to examine mechanical and electrical parts.
• Repair of refeigerators, Water dispensers and deep freezers.
• Traces electrical circuits, following diagrams and locates shorts and grounds using ohmmeter, calibrates timers, thermostats;
• Adjusts contact points; and cleans and washes parts using wire brushes, buffers, and solvent to remove carbon, grease, and dust.
• Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers, and defective wiring; repairs
• Adjusts appliance motors; reassembles appliances; adjusts pulleys; and lubricates moving parts using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
HVRAC & Generator Mechanic | Supervisor
10/2004 - 11/2008
Linksoft Communication systems, Safaricom PLC sub contractor , Nairobi -Kenya
• Perform installation and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and steam distribution equipment in commercial facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdown, and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, motors, shaft alignments and fans.
• Documented all maintenance /repair actions and managed equipment records.
• Delivered outstanding customer service as main point of project enquiries; achieved 100% quality service rating in random clients’ survey.
• Routinely worked overtime, weekend, and holidays to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Installations and service of dehumidifier compressors and generators.
• Carried out on orientation and training for on job training interns and new recruits.
• Design and maintenance of auto phase selectors electrical equipment.
• Attended to emergency breakdowns for electrical equipments, High temperature alarms, generator failure within stipulated set response time.
• Installed, repair and maintained roof top units, split systems, central plants, VAV boxes, controls, pneumatics, and other mechanical equipment.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC Option)
01/2003
Railway Training Institute
Certificate in General Fitting, Welding and Fabrication
01/2003
Railway Training Institute
Diploma in refrigeration and air conditioning
01/2001
Kenya institute of highway and building Technology
Certificate in Refrigeration and air conditioning
01/2001
Ministry of Labour – Directorate of industrial training
Computer Course
01/2001
Certificate in Tae Kwon do 2nd Dan blue Belt
01/2000

SKILLS