Experience — Austine M. Theiya

About Me

A power generation professional, with 25+ years experience in power plant installation, commissioning and decommissioning, operation and maintenance and previously worked for Black & Veatch at 105MW Kabul Power Plant in Afghanistan, KBR Inc in Iraq, and Kenya Power Company in Kenya. Was trained in Kenya and at BWSC and MAN Diesel & Turbo in Holeby, Denmark. With hands on skills on major brands like Caterpillar, Olympian, Cummins, Aksa, FG Wilson, Marapco, Onis Visa, Kohler, Triton, Volvo, SDMO, Genpower, Terex-Amida, Magnum., MAN and Wartsila gensets, if offered any power plant management position, I will dedicate my expertise and focus on the bigger picture of the business profitability.

Experiences

• Ensured the continuity of operations in the plant, and status properly communicated from shift to shift.
• Monitored the operation of various generating units as per OEM requirements by means of direct observation and through reports received from shift personnel.
• Identified, verified and solved problems that arose, and completed work orders and PTW’s.
• Ensured compliance of HSE policy on safety of employees and equipment and strict use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinated lock out/tag out procedures in the plant according to HSE policy.
• Administered and supervised shift personnel.
• Analyzed and documented logs and other records pertaining to the smooth operations of the plant.
• Supervised and trained local staff on all operation aspects of the medium-speed HFO/LFO power generation plant of Caterpillar Model: 16CM32C.
• Used MAXIMO to manage assets and schedule maintenance services and generate work orders.
• Used MaK DICARE, SEG, and AREVA, (SCADA) software systems to operate and monitor gen-sets, plant auxiliaries and HV switchgear in 2 bus-bar 110kV substation.
• Trained and implemented personnel qualification standards (PQS) and on job training (OJT) methods.
• Formulated and prepared various mechanical plant operation procedures (POP).
• Coordinated tagging of all mechanical systems and piping according to OEM P&ID.

• Coordinated HSE and LOTO policy in the plant.
• Issued PTW, installed and removed lock out/tag out devices according to HSE and LOTO policy.
• Prepared master punch list for all power blocks, unloading stations and fuel treatment houses.
• Performed mechanical commissioning of diesel engines and auxiliary equipment during construction.
• Purged main systems and carried out inspections for leaks.
• Performed Documents QA/QC for turnover to Afghan Power Company (DABS) and USAID, the client.

• Assisted power generation supervisor in management of the department.
• Assisted materials and control department to identify correct powergen parts from suppliers.
• Assessed and determined maintenance and repair priorities of field gensets.
• Conducted daily total safety and task instructions (TSTI) for all mechanics.
• Supervised and trained both Expat technicians and Subcontract generator mechanics on all aspects of O&M of various gensets of assorted high-speed makes, e.g. Caterpillar, Olympian, Cummins, Aksa, FG Wilson, Marapco, Onis Visa, Kohler, Triton, Volvo, SDMO, Genpower, Terex-Amida and Magnum.
• Ensured optimum performance of gensets to supply Tactical Operation Centres (TOC), Combat Support Hospital (CSH) and at Arrival & Departure Airfield Control Group (ADACG).
• Supervised maintenance of generators to comply with DCMA, OEM and client’s SOP to achieve +90% operational readiness rate (ORR).
• Inspected and recommended faulty gensets for decommissioning if beyond economical repair.
• Inspected all testing, measuring and diagnostic equipment in power-gen department for compliance.
• Re-strapped gensets from 400v 50Hz to 110v 60Hz.
• Performed field QA inspections on various types of gen-sets and equipment to comply with SOW.
• Maintained a library of OEM manuals for use by field and workshop maintenance staff.
• Performed duties in support of facilities, construction and electrical departments.
• Performed random 100% accountability check for sensitive communication items and PPE.
• Provided and documented appropriate orientation and safety training to generator mechanics.
• Ensured safe disposal and delivery of waste to HAZMAT yard as per HSE policy.
• Analyzed lube oil laboratory results to monitor engines performance.
• Identified inventory requirements for spare parts and system upgrades to improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of the diesel generating units.
• Maintained genset service records including regular update of inventory of all assets, equipment and tools in power-gen department.
• Ensured implementation of lock out/tag out policy for all equipment under repair.
• Worked in Bayji and Kirkuk as foreman in charge of power generation department.
• Ensured all trucks under my watch are cleaned, inspected and dispatched weekly.

• Conducted routine inspections and monitoring of gensets and documented operating parameters.
• Performed daily preventive maintenance checks on gensets in US military bases.
• Performed on site scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance services on gensets.
• Collected lube oil samples and sent to AOAP lab for testing.
• Diagnosed and repaired faults on defective gensets according to OEM requirements.
• Completed daily reports and generated service repair orders (SRO) and requested and collected parts.
• Ensured testing, measuring and diagnostic equipment are calibrated on time.
• Installed and commissioned in field new gensets after swapping gensets with major defects.
• Ensured smooth start-up of back-up gensets after prime-power shutdown or failure.
• Cleaned and drained gensets, fuel tanks and other equipments for shipping or disposal to DRMO.
• Attended regular HAZWOP, HAZMAT and HAZCOM training sessions.
• Ensured machine and hand tools are inventoried regularly.

• Planned, budgeted, scheduled and executed all operation and maintenance work in the stations.
• Provide technical expertise and training to junior staff.
• Managed all aspects of Administration, HR including staff welfare duties in the plant.
• Supervised major overhauls, services and maintenance of Caterpillar, Cummins, Wartsila and MAN B&W gen-sets.
• Diagnosed gensets mechanical and electrical faults for prompt corrective action to be taken as per OEM.
• Supervised erection, installation and commissioning of gensets and all electro-mechanical equipment.
• Coordinated with procurement division for on time delivery of spare parts, coolant, fuel and lubricants.
• Prepared and transmitted daily plant and monthly generation reports.
• Maintained genset service records including regular update of inventory of other assets.
• Performed liaison duties between company and Government in Garissa and Lamu towns.
• Collected wind data for proposed wind power parks in Lamu and Garissa.

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Austine M. Theiya

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