Simeon Wanjau Njoroge

Instrument Technician

Proficient, innovative, and safety-oriented Instrumentation and control Technician with over 18 years of wide-ranging experience in the mining, Cement, and steel industry. Experienced in various areas such as PLCs, SCADA, P&ID, electrical schematics, VSD, and MCCs wiring and maintenance.
Skilled in installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and faultfinding of instruments for level, flow, density, temperature, pressure, positioners, weight measurement, etc.
Highly organized, proactive, punctual, and has strong coaching skills with a collaborative mentality.

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Most Recent Job

Instrument Technician

Base Titanium Ltd

Kwale, Kenya

05/08/2013
Job Description/Purpose

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of instrumentation and control systems used in industrial processes at the mine site.

Job Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting, fault finding, corrective maintenance, and reporting to the Electrical Supervisor to avoid unplanned equipment downtime
  • Ensuring proper maintenance of instruments, compliance with relevant codes, and adherence to safety regulations
  • Updating schematic drawings on any repairs or alterations made in the control panels or recording instruments
  • Ensuring accurate records of instrumentation and control data are maintained and updated regularly
  • Maintaining metering instruments, recording instruments, and process control systems
  • Maintaining accurate statutory Instrumentation & Control information including but not limited to calibration & functional test records
  • Testing, calibrating, installing, and inspecting measuring and control instruments
  • Promoting a safe working environment by ensuring good housekeeping of the workshop and working area

Key Achievement

Instruments Installation, calibration and commissioning in hydro mining units, wet and dry plants

Additional Job Experience

Senior Instrument Technician

Athi River Mining Ltd

Kilifi, Kenya

05/06/2006
31/07/2013
Job Description/Purpose

Job Responsibilities

  • Instruments installation i.e., dampers, weigh feeders, variable speed drives, pressure and
    temperature transmitters, Gas analysis system, PLC, MCC, flow meters, vibro meters etc.
  • Ensuring the laid down safety rules are adhered to as a member of health and safety committee.
  • Maintaining track records of all instruments and spares at hand
  • Carrying out troubleshooting, faultfinding, and corrective maintenance for the smooth run of the
    plant
  • Carrying out plant maintenance, attending to breakdowns and planning, repair and calibration of
    instruments and weighing systems.
  • Mentoring and training of instrumentation employees.
  • Installation of electrical control circuits and equipment’s.
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Achievement

Installation and commission of rotor packers, weigh feeders, pre-calciner preheater instruments
including dampers.

Education

Highest Level

Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

Mombasa Polytechnic (Technical University of Mombasa)

04/09/2000
28/11/2003
Activities and Societies

Volleyball Captain

Additional Education

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Chania Boys High School

06/02/1996
24/11/1999
Activities and Societies

Training

Professional Qualification Training One

New supervisor Skills

Internal (Obtained at Base Titanium)

07/11/2017
Professional Qualification Training Two

Occupational Health & Safety Training

External (Obtained at another institution)

23/08/2018
Hobbies

  • Listening to gospel music
  • Reading.

Languages

  • Swahili
  • English

Contact Information

swacow@gmail.com