James Gathenya Muriuki
@jamesgathenyamuriuki
Electrical and HVAC technician focused on reliable maintenance, quality compliance and team leadership.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced electrical and HVAC technician with strong expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance, cleanroom environmental control, and industrial automation. I consistently follow good engineering and documentation practices (ALCOA+) to meet quality and safety standards.
In my roles I have led technical teams, operated BMS/EMS and HVAC systems, and maintained chillers, compressors and production motors—reducing downtime by 25% and improving pressure balancing to 98%. I also improved machine reliability and reduced breakdowns by about 35% through planned maintenance, motor care and controls work.
I am organized, a quick learner and an effective communicator in English and Kiswahili. I seek to apply my hands-on technical skills, leadership and maintenance discipline to drive operational efficiency and compliance in a growth-oriented engineering team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BMS/EMS Technical Operator
Square Pharmaceuticals
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Operated building management and environment monitoring systems, led HVAC preventive and predictive maintenance, and reduced machine downtime by 25% through timely SOP-driven maintenance. Led team efforts to achieve 98% pressure balancing across controlled areas.
Electrician
Ragati Tea Factory
Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year)
Performed electrical installations, motor rewinds, VFD and automation work across production lines and reduced machine breakdowns by 35% through regular maintenance and correct control wiring.
Automated Withering Machine Operator
Ragati Tea Factory
Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Operated and maintained automated withering machinery, conducted RCAs and calibrations, and improved withering quality and machine reliability, contributing to higher grades of made tea.
Industrial Trainee (Attachment)
Ragati Tea Factory
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Assisted in electrical installations, routine maintenance, fault diagnosis using meters, and maintained maintenance logs and job cards during industrial attachment.
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)
Provided proofreading, editing, research, data entry and customer service tasks, supporting content quality and data annotation workflows.
Chiller Operator
Square Pharmaceuticals
Operated chillers, cooling towers, compressors and air dryers, implemented routine rotation of equipment to reduce downtime and alarms, and maintained operational parameters to support production needs.
Field Service Electrician
Stemma Engineering Solutions
Delivered solar installations, domestic and industrial wiring, CCTV and lighting installations, and single/three-phase motor repairs with intermediate-level motor rewinding and testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITInstitute of Technical and Professional Studies - Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2019 - 2022
Completed a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering focusing on practical electrical systems, maintenance, and industrial automation.
Giakaibii Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2015 - 2018
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with general secondary education curriculum.
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Location
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