CURRICULUM VITAE

EDWIN OMOLLO TOM

Address: PO Box 120-40506, Kebirigo, Kenya.
Mobile No: +254724500352
LinkedIn: Edwin Tom
Email:edwintom9.et@gmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
A well-presented, self-motivated and confident Mechanical Engineer who has extensive
knowledge of how to access engineering problems and then develop and implement suitable
approach to solve them.
A holistic Mechanical Engineer with skills to work with persons of all levels to ensure an
organization’s goal is met in a timely manner.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To be at the top of engineering management and ensure new engineering technologist
ideas are put into work to help solve the engineering problems.
To impart competent management and technical skills to increase production standards
through effective quality management skills.
To bring the progressive ideas in the organization by ensuring best house keeping
practices are maintained for better work environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Having exceptional multi-tasking and organization skills all of which are imperative
when working closely with specialists from other professional.
Having strong computer skills with good knowledge of report making and data analysis.
 EDUCATION BACKGROUND
September 2012- February 2018 Technical University of Mombasa
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Second Class Honors, Upper Division)
Relevant Modules: Thermodynamics; Fluid Mechanics; Hydraulics and Pneumatics engineering;
Refrigeration and Air conditioning; Power plants; Heat transfer; Energy Management and
Engineering Economics.
Dec 2011-February 2012: St Anna’s college
Basic computer packages.
Jan 2008-Nov 2011: Menyenya SDA mixed High School.
K.C.S.E. A-(Minus).
Jan 2000 -Nov 2007: Egentubi Primary School
K.C.P.E. (326/500 Marks).

WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2019- To present Associated Motors Limited
Intern Service advisory officer.
Dutes;
Greet customers when they arrive at the parts and service center and direct them to an
available mechanic
Consult with mechanics about necessary repairs and possible alternatives to expensive
work
Provide customers with in-depth information about available aftermarket and OEM
(original equipment manufacturer) part options
Answer questions about service outcome (after consulting with mechanic if necessary)
Manage and oversee the service center’s workflow and scheduling
Call customers to inform them of changes in service or to let them know their vehicle is
ready for pick-up

January 2019 –To Present Wartsila East Africa Ltd (Kipevu III power plant)
Casual worker at Mechanical and operation department doing following daily activities at
wartsila 46 V18 engine;
 Trouble shooting the engine and other equipment in the event of failure.
Participated in 500,1000,2000,4000 running hours preventive maintenance
schedule for the w46 engines.
Daily taking running hours for w46 engines, HFO separators, lube oil
separators, starting air compressor and instrument air compressor.
Exhaust gas boiler washing.
Inspecting and greasing the diesel driven firefighting pump and other pumps.
Removal of defect cylinder head from the engine and carry out the inspection
then rectifying.
Hydro testing of cylinder head to determine any leakage using water and
cylinder head hydro testing tools.
Dismantling of injection pump and inspecting it, replacing the worn out parts
and o rings and assemble it ready for use.
Testing opening pressure for injectors, dismantling and cleaning it replacing old
part then calibrating its opening pressure.
Reconditioning of charge air cooler and hydro testing it.
Take fuel tank levels, lube oil and sludge then logging them to the company log
sheet.
Start air and instrumental compressors servicing.
Operating the oily water treatment unit for removal of sludge from oily water.
Plant operator i.e. preparing the engine to start and stand by.
Boiler operation and serving .
Isolation of auxiliary equipment’s during engine maintenance.
Carry out maintenance of auxiliary equipment.

October 2018 – December 2018 Kenya Ports Authority

Internship at Container Terminal Engineering covered the following;
Ship to shore Gantry Cranes (STS)
Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes
Workshop
Spreaders
Mobile Plant

February 2018 - August 2018 -Kaloleni Auto Garage

Job daily activities done:-
Performing major and minor services
 Diagnosis
Inspecting body work jobs
Carrying out quotation’s for spare parts
Supervision of the garage
Road testing of repaired vehicles
ordering of spare parts
carrying out complicated wiring i.e. mapping
January 2017- December 2017 -Mautrix Auto Garage

Job daily activities done: -

Perform general maintenance works and repairing motor vehicles.

Replacement of wear out parts with new parts.
Ordering of spare parts of the waiting vehicles.
Carry out safari check of new imported motor vehicles.
Carrying out diagnosis of vehicles using different launchers.
Remove engine faults and engine check light using computer.
Carrying out mapping of motor vehicles.
Give out advice to clients about the condition of the vehicles.
Carrying out motor vehicles electrical wiring.
Carry out engine and gearbox failure repairing.

May 2016- July 2016 Standard Rolling Mills

Attachment, covered the following areas;
General Mill Maintenance (Both 6 Hi and 4Hi)
 Hydraulic Systems (trouble shooting and repairing)
 Canter Machinery: Pumps (Centrifugal and Piston pumps)
Bearing bay
o Assembly of bearings
o Inspection of bearing conditions
o Determination of Clearance Gap (To determine the size gasket needed)
o

Overhead cranes
o Maintenance of overhead cranes (Oiling and greasing)
o Inspection of crane wheel and wheel changing
o Wire rope inspection, changing and assembling
 Arc and mild welding
Plant Health &safety procedures.
Lathe Machine Operation

May 2015-July 2015 DT Dobie Kenya.

Attachment, covered the following;
Motor Vehicle Mechanics (engine, gear box overhaul and other services)
Motor Vehicle electrical.
General Bodywork.

Vehicle Diagnosis using recommended launchers.

REFERENCES

Mr. Widstrand Arasa Ogoti

Shift Engineer
Kenya ports Authority
Tel no 0725139259

Mr. Francis Njeru

Automotive Technician
Dt Dobie Kenya Ltd
Tel 0722840759

Mr. Patrober Midialo

Maintenance supervisor
Wartsila East Africa ltd (kipevu III)
Cell-0726770688