Duncan Kiburi

Performed installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, automation, and electromechanical systems in compliance with safety and industry standards.
Diagnosed and resolved faults on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, weighbridges, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, LV switchgear, UPS systems, solar equipment, batteries, and pneumatic devices.
Conducted preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall plant performance.
Supported PLC and automation tasks, including device calibration, programming support, sensor integration, and optimization of automated processes.
Participated in equipment breakdown investigations, performing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Assisted in design, installation, commissioning, and upgrades of electrical and automation systems for new and existing projects.
Maintained accurate technical documentation, including work orders, maintenance reports, equipment logs, and compliance records.
Provided technical support to technicians and team members, ensuring adherence to electrical standards, safety procedures, and operational best practices.

Electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control

• Supervised and executed electrical and automation installations for major projects, ensuring compliance with IEC,
OSHA, KEBS, and client specifications while delivering within timelines and budgets.
• Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and utility companies (KPLC/KETRACO) to gather
requirements, resolve technical issues, and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Interpreted and prepared technical drawings, schematics, BOQs, and as-built documentation, guiding installation,
testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Managed site operations including manpower supervision, material procurement, equipment deployment,
subcontractor management, and daily progress monitoring.
• Conducted site inspections, quality audits, and risk assessments, implementing corrective and preventive actions to
maintain high safety and workmanship standards,
• Led and mentored technicians and subcontractors, providing technical direction and ensuring adherence to
engineering best practices and industry regulations.
• Controlled project costs and resources by monitoring expenditures, validating variations, optimizing workflow, and
ensuring projects stayed within approved budgets.
• Delivered consistent client satisfaction through progress meetings, timely updates, issue resolution, and strong
stakeholder communication.

• Supported installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of compressed air systems, motor controls, VFDs/VSDs, soft
starters, sensors, and control circuits, ensuring reliable plant operation.
• Assisted in commissioning and quality control of boilers, steam lines, and instrumentation systems, ensuring
compliance with safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards.
• Conducted routine calibration, inspection, and repair of instruments, actuators, transmitters, motors, and electrical
equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Developed and tested electrical and instrumentation circuits using engineering drawings, P&IDs, and standard
operating procedures.
• Improved safety and equipment reliability by identifying hazards, repairing faulty control systems, and adhering
strictly to OSHA and plant safety protocols.
• Maintained accurate maintenance and inspection documentation, supporting audits, reporting, and continuous
improvement initiatives.
• Gained strong technical exposure through collaboration with senior engineers, active participation in plant activities,
and continuous training in boiler operations, steam systems, and industrial automation.

• Assisted in operations and maintenance of power plant systems, including Wartsila 20V32 diesel engines and auxiliary
equipment such as oil separators, air compressors, water treatment units, and boilers.
• Gained hands-on experience in power plant layout, system flow diagrams, and mechanical/electrical schematics.
• Supported installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation and automation systems. including
motors and control equipment.
• Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on generating sets and auxiliary systems to optimize plant
performance.
• Performed recording and analysis of plant operating parameters, lab work including sampling and analysis of HFO,
lube oil, cooling water, and boiler water.
• Followed and reinforced safety protocols for all power plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Contributed to technical documentation and quality assurance checks, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance
with operational standards.
• Developed practical knowledge of power plant operations, control systems, and laboratory analysis, building a strong
foundation for electrical and instrumentation engineering.