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Thomas  Mumo
Open To Work

Thomas Mumo

Machakos -kENYA,KENYA

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical Maintenance In-Charge with a track record of executing maintenance strategies that enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve safety compliance. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in optimizing performance across multiple industrial projects while implementing process improvements and effective risk management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical and Utilities Senior Technician

Kuwait United Steel Intl.
Kuwait
07.2024 - Current
  • Rolling Mills (Hot Rolling) P.Ms and plant monitoring: Billet receiving and pusher,charging,Furnace,Roughing,Intermediate,Finishing,Cooling bed,cold shears and tying machines maintenance and monitoring. All auxiliaries, drives and performance in all units
  • Repaired, fabricated, installed, aligned, and removed various centrifugal, gear, diaphragm, and reciprocating pumps and related rotating equipment; rebuilt pumps in the field to restore functionality.
  • Hydraulic systems: Repair, install, replace, and provide services for various Hydraulic systems and equipment, all hydraulic valves, Cylinders, fabrication of lines, Accumulators, Routine inspections of hydraulic systems and components
  • Compressors(Atlas Copco, ELGI, Chicago, Ingersoll Rand): Servicing of Air Filter, Oil Filter, Heat Exchanger, Air Separator, Oil bypass unit, Oil stop & Check valve, Load/unload kit, Thermostatic valve, MPV(minimum pressure valve), Oil change and daily monitoring
  • Heat exchangers and Cooling towers: Repair, install, replace, and provide services
  • Pneumatic systems: Repair, install, replace, and provide services for various pneumatic systems and equipment, valves, Cylinders, air lines
  • Planning: Mechanical Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance
  • Maintained conveying systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability across operations.
  • Water Treatment Plant monitoring and maintenance
  • CMMS using SAP, and other applicable software: Spares management, Planning, Job notifications and execution
  • EOT Cranes (10T, 16T, 25T):Hoist systems servicing, wheels replacement and repair, wire rope replacement ,routing inspection and maintenance
  • EHS implementation and adherence
  • Heavy machinery minor and Major services: Center-pivot and shift Backhoe loaders, CAT Forklift, Dozer, Front Loader, Dump trucks

ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Executed plant shutdown and commissioning according to the timeline.
  • Project completion by modification of cooling bed aligning rollers to minimize short bar undercuts and uniformity
  • Executed in-house re-engineering of components using locally available materials to enhance operational efficiency.

Mechanical Supervisor

Mabati Rolling Mills
10.2018 - 05.2024
  • Led mechanical maintenance teams in planning and executing operations for steel cold rolling mills and auxiliaries.
  • Rolling mills (Cold Rolling) Planning: Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, Pickling, Cold Milling mills (6HI and 4HI Mills), Annealing, Cut to Length and Trim to Length lines (CTL & TCL)
  • EOT Cranes (10T, 16T, 25T, 40T & 50T)(Demag, Gan-tron, Kone Cranes, Federal Cranes)Hoist systems servicing, wheels replacement and repair, wire rope replacement ,routing inspection and maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems. Repair, install, replace, and provide services for various Hydraulic systems and equipment, all hydraulic valves, Cylinders, fabrication of lines, Accumulators, Routine inspections of hydraulic systems and component
  • Boilers and HVAC systems: Maintenance and P.Ms
  • Performed preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and replacements for water treatment plants (WTP, ETP, STP).
  • Trained and supervised personnel, conducting performance appraisals to enhance team skillsets.
  • Maintained environmental health and safety (EHS) standards following corporate policies on JSA, permits, and 6S.
  • Implemented systematic troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and maintenance audits to drive process improvements.
  • Managed consumables and budget control to optimize operational costs.
  • Installed and commissioned a 5-ton crane in the compressor room to improve operational efficiency.
  • Execution of plant shut down activities and commissioning of plant.
  • Overall production efficiency input increase.
  • CMMS using SAP, and other applicable software, Spares management

Production / Maintenance Supervisor

Keroche Breweries Ltd
08.2016 - 10.2018
  • Production supervision i.e. Quality, OEE, Health and Safety, Housekeeping, Kaizen applications
  • Coordinates maintenance activities with procurement, warehouse, brewing and quality departments through active communication to achieve and sustain results.
  • Preparation and updating of equipment reports, score cards and preventive maintenance program for all machine/equipment effectively.
  • Reviewed standard maintenance tasks and relevant documents to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency
  • Troubleshot, diagnosed, adjusted, and repaired components such as high pressure pumps, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and gearboxes for plant equipment, including fillers, bottle washers, labellers, packers, and utilities.
  • Serviced fillers, bottle washers, pasteurizer, packer/unpacker, labeler, and boilers through welding and fabrication
  • By ensuring that maintenance tasks are executed using the appropriate safety standards and are compliant with policies, regulations and Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's).
  • Conduct maintenance processes following all safe practices so that work is completed as efficiently as possible and to required quality standards as applied in principles of Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP).
  • Managed maintenance of hydraulic systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Documentation of production schedules and work tasks completed and the pending tasks in respect to prioritization
  • Compiled reports and prepared shift plans for effective scheduling.
  • Converted bottling line from 330/500 ML to 650 ML to enhance production capacity.
  • Efficiency improvement from approx. 50% to approx. 70%.

Asst. Production Supervisor/ Line Mechanic

Delmonte Kenya Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2016
  • Preventive maintenance of the line Project supervision and installation and Production supervision
  • Maintenance and servicing of Tetra Pak machines, Canning line machines, Slitter, Body-maker, Cannomat, Blower, Palletizer, Cookers, labeling, wrapping, Chillers, cooling towers, screw compressor
  • Generators and compressors: Servicing of Air Filter, Oil Filter, Heat Exchanger, Air Separator, Oil bypass unit, Oil stop & Check valve, Load/unload kit, Thermostatic valve, MPV(minimum pressure valve), Oil change and daily monitoring
  • Performed maintenance on hydraulic systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Fork lift and crane operations during execution of maintenance tasks
  • Servicing and preventive maintenance of diesel engine generators Repair of different gearbox
  • Handling of job / size change activities of the machines to different products
  • Managed spare part inventory and ordered supplies to ensure timely availability for maintenance tasks.
  • Handled staff time reports and filled shift production data sheets to maintain accurate production records.
  • Installation and commissioning of can-making lines for sizes:(1flat, SA 2, 2tall, 21/2, A10).
  • Completed training on fork lift operations to enhance safety and efficiency.
  • First Aid & Fire fighter training.

Technical Engineer

Mombasa Cement Ltd
11.2009 - 09.2012
  • Installation and commissioning of Cement-Clinker manufacturing plant (PROJECT)
  • Led shift operations for Jaw crashers, Cone crasher, starker, re-claimer, raw mills, silo, kiln, pre-heater, and all conveying systems
  • Heavy machinery minor and Major services: Center-pivot and shift Backhoe loaders, CAT Forklift, Dozer, Front Loader, Dump trucks
  • Performed routine maintenance on generators to ensure optimal performance.
  • Conducted inspections and maintenance on pumps to prevent failures.
  • Monitored kiln and furnace operations for efficiency and safety.
  • Performed maintenance on plant diesel engines to support operations.
  • Performed maintenance on chain and belt conveyors to ensure reliability and performance
  • Servicing of different types of gear boxes, motor alignment and fabrication
  • Maintenance air compressors Atlas Copco rotary screw & Chicago reciprocating compressors and root blower
  • Maintenance of infra-red device in the pre-heater Plant.

Industrial Attachment

DT Dobie
Mombasa
04.2009 - 06.2009

Industrial Attachment

Precision machinery services limited
Mombasa
04.2008 - 06.2008

Industrial Attachment

Kenya ports authority (KPA)
Mombasa
04.2007 - 06.2007

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

The Mombasa Polytechnic University College
Mombasa -Kenya
11-2010

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Machakos -Kenya

Kwanthanze Secondary School
Machakos -Kenya
01-2005

High School - Makueni-Kenya

Kitonyini High School
Makueni-Kenya
01-2003

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Machakos-Kenya

Machakos Primary School
Machakos-Kenya
01-2001

Skills

  • Maintenance
  • Cost Estimation
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Process improvement
  • JSAs
  • Annual Overhaul of Plant Machinery
  • Quality computation
  • Technical reporting
  • Cement manufacturing Industry
  • FMCG Processing
  • Canning & Bottling industry
  • Rolling Mills
  • Compressors
  • Risk management
  • Elementary and logic diagrams
  • Specialized schematics
  • Site Supervision
  • Collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Occupational safety
  • Hazard precautions
  • Project Coordination

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading novel
  • Listening to music
  • Watching movies
  • Socializing
  • Adventure

References

  • Simeon Kiprop, Production Engineer, Mabati Rolling Mills, +254 722147355, simeon.kiprop@safalgroup.com
  • Philip Khaemba, Maintenance Engineer, Crown Paints Ltd., +254 723983394, khaembaphilip@gmail.com
  • Japheth Mulwa, Kaizen Consultant, Certified Kaizen Practitioner (CKP), Kaizen Institute East and West Africa, +254 720735305, mulwajapheth2@yahoo.com

Personal Information

Title: Maintenance Engineer

Certification

  • Air Compressors and Dryers -ATLAS COPCO
  • Motor-Shaft Laser Alignment -EAA CAPITAL LTD
  • Forklift repairs and operations - LLOYD BRITISH INT.
  • Hazard recognition and control awareness -KUWAIT STEEL
  • Safety awareness-KUWAIT STEEL
  • First Aid -KENYA RED-CROSS
  • Fundamental Hydraulic theory and Maintenance- SAAMA (EFFECTIVE HUMAN INTERVATIONS)
  • Driving License (Class B,C,E)-KENYA
  • Profit Improvement Programme - MRM -SAFAL GROUP
  • Basic Mechanical Seals -EAGLEBURGMANN -SOUTH AFRICA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

Sh145000/yr - Sh1450004/yr

Timeline

Mechanical and Utilities Senior Technician

Kuwait United Steel Intl.
07.2024 - Current

Mechanical Supervisor

Mabati Rolling Mills
10.2018 - 05.2024

Production / Maintenance Supervisor

Keroche Breweries Ltd
08.2016 - 10.2018

Asst. Production Supervisor/ Line Mechanic

Delmonte Kenya Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2016

Technical Engineer

Mombasa Cement Ltd
11.2009 - 09.2012

Industrial Attachment

DT Dobie
04.2009 - 06.2009

Industrial Attachment

Precision machinery services limited
04.2008 - 06.2008

Industrial Attachment

Kenya ports authority (KPA)
04.2007 - 06.2007

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

The Mombasa Polytechnic University College

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Machakos -Kenya

Kwanthanze Secondary School

High School - Makueni-Kenya

Kitonyini High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Machakos-Kenya

Machakos Primary School
Thomas Mumo