Kipkoech Kosgey

Shift Supervisor

A seasoned professional who is confident in my ability to deliver results, with over 12 years of extensive experience in the Heavy Industrial Processing field, specifically in Cement and Mineral Sands. I consider myself proactive, with a strong willingness to learn and grow, and possess excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. I am ready to contribute my professional and humanistic potential to help achieve both short and long-term targets with unwavering commitment. With my proven track record of success, I am confident that I can make an immediate, positive impact on your organization.

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Most Recent Job

Shift Supervisor- Concentrator.

Base Titanium Ltd

Kwale

01/07/2016
Ongoing
Job Description/Purpose

To ensure safe concentrator operation and achieve production targets through supervision of direct and indirect reports and management of available resources.

Job Responsibilities

  • Effective monitoring and control of plant ensuring the plant settings are maintained and not changed and the water reticulation and the flocculants plants for portable and process water are running smoothly.
  • Effective control and monitoring of process dam level by ensure the plant equipment is clean and clear of spillage at all times.
  • Establish that all process-related equipment is maintained and out-of-line situations are reported to the relevant department.
  • Confirm that plant start-up and shut-down and circuits are completed within the required and agreed time frame.
  • Make certain that all sections are left in a pre-planned safe state after shutdown.
  • Ensure correct stock levels/consumables are maintained for all areas.
  • Verify plant samples are taken correctly and deviations noted.
  • Active involvement in finding and implementing conditions.
  • Effective shift handover by confirming all logbooks are signed off and shift reports are completed per shift in the agreed-upon format and timely communicated to all relevant parties.
  • Ensure that all problems encountered are communicated.
  • Proper handover of jobs/tasks that need to be completed by the next shift.
  • Ensure relief is briefed on all changes to the circuit made during the shift, as well as all problems encountered and solutions implemented.
  • Maintain a clean plant/environment by checking the designated circuit is kept clean and free of debris and obstacles and all cleaning operations are done according to Health and safety specifications.
  • Employee development – Responsible for assisting in the successful recruitment and selection of new staff.
  • Regularly provides feedback about performance and conduct and corrects where necessary using the principles of the appropriate Base Standards.

Key Achievement

Zero accident operation and was involved in world-class mineral sands in Kenya-Base Titanium Ltd.

Additional Job Experience

Process Controller

Base Titanium Ltd

Kwale

15/07/2013
30/06/2016
Job Description/Purpose

Verify the operation of the concentrator is within the required envelope as per company requirements; production targets achieved, equipment utilization and minimize downtimes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operating and maintaining of the Concentrator plant within an acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directive and output designated by management.
  • Monitoring process operations using PLC-SCADA taking corrective measures communicating and coordinating with responsible personnel.
  • Completing and ensuring all logs and records are clear, concise, and according to guidelines.
  • Issuing of permits and follow up on safety compliances in all aspects of production, carrying out risk assessments and hazard reporting.
  • Responsible for the shift handover for the incoming reliever on plant progress.
  • Advocating for continuous improvement to production shift members on PLC-SCADA monitoring and operations.
  • Responsible for running the shift when the shift supervisor is held up on other company businesses.
  • Ensuring the team understands the operations procedure through training.
  • Raising work requests for faulty equipment

Key Achievement

Obtained skills in PLC-SCADA operations and managed to coach and train shift team members on SCADA operation.

Education

Highest Level

Chemical Engineering

The Kenya Polytechnic University.

05/02/2007
23/11/2009
Activities and Societies

Science Congress

Additional Education

O-Levels

Kericho High School

12/02/2001
22/11/2004
Activities and Societies

Training

Professional Qualification Training One

OSHA

External (Obtained at another institution)

15/08/2017
Professional Qualification Training Two

Supervisory Management Training

External (Obtained at another institution)

28/08/2017
Hobbies

  • Participating and supporting social development activities with greater interest in community and environmental management.
  • Reading motivational and inspirational books.
  • Playing and watching both football and rugby

Languages

  • Swahili
  • English

Contact Information

kosgeykipkoch@gmail.com