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Elfu Lela U Lela

@elfulelaulela

Electrical Engineer at Combitec Ltd who delivered off-grid and hybrid power solutions and improved energy performance at ARM Cement PLC.

Kenya

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At Combitec Ltd, I provided design, installation, and commissioning for off-grid and hybrid power solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. I also conducted energy assessments and trained technical teams on Occupational Health and Safety.

At ARM Cement PLC, I led maintenance and operations for the plant’s power systems, achieving 97%+ equipment availability. I conducted energy audits and implemented an in-house monitoring system that produced real-time performance reports.

As a contract freelancer for Ai-Media Inc., I provide closed captioning and audio transcription for academic, corporate, medical, and legal material. I’ve transcribed over 3,000 hours of audio with 99% accuracy.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Contract Freelancer

Current

Ai-Media Inc.

Jul 2018 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Provided closed captioning and audio transcription services for academic, corporate, medical, and legal content. Transcribed over 3,000 hours of audio with 99% accuracy.

Closed Captioning Audio Transcription English Word Processing Spreadsheets

Electrical Engineer

Combitec Ltd

Jan 2018 - Jul 2025 (7 years 6 months)

Design, installation, and commissioning of off-grid and hybrid power solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. Oversee electrical projects, conduct energy assessments, and train teams on OHS best practices.

Off Grid Systems Hybrid Power Electrical Design Project Management Energy Auditing Safety Training AutoCAD Electrical ETAP Software

Deputy Manager, Electrical & Instrumentation

ARM Cement PLC

Jul 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 5 months)

Led maintenance and operations of 33kV substations, HT transformers, and power systems, achieving 97%+ equipment availability. Conducted energy audits, supervised TPM, and managed budgets and training programs.

Power Systems Substation High Voltage Transformers Energy Auditing TPM SCADA Budget Management Corporate Trainer

Junior Engineer, Electrical & Instrumentation

ARM Cement PLC

Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 (3 years 1 month)

Maintained and repaired AC motors, MCCs, generators, compressors, and control instruments. Integrated process instruments into feedback systems using SCADA and PLCs, and achieved a 5% annual increase in MTBF.

AC and DC Motors MCC Generators Compressor SCADA Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 ABB PLCs Modicon Calibration MTBF Improvement

Trainee Engineer

Shakers Engineering & Calibration Ltd

Sep 2008 - May 2009 (8 months)

Assisted in maintenance and calibration of industrial equipment including AC drives and motors. Gained foundational experience in plant operations and preventive maintenance.

Calibration AC Drives Motor Preventive Maintenance Plant Operations