Ocican Christopher
@ocicanchristopher
I design, install, operate, and maintain industrial plant and electrical distribution systems.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I've supported plant installation, maintenance, and grain-processing operations at North Food Star, African Trade Wind, Eree Agri Uganda Limited, and Uganda Electrical Distribution Company.
At North Food Star, I designed plant layouts in SolidWorks, constructed bucket-elevator parts, and supported steam, water, and oil pipeline construction. I also install prepaid meters, correct distribution-line faults, operate grain dryers, and bring technical report writing, research, and staff-training experience to engineering work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer
Uganda Electrical Distribution Company Limited
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Participated in the installation of prepaid new meters for domestic and industrial customers within Kiryandongo district. Corrected faults along the distribution line.
Internship
Uganda Electrical Distribution Company Limited
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)
Completed an internship at Uganda Electrical Distribution Company Limited, gaining practical experience in electrical distribution operations.
Assistant Installation Engineer
North Food Star
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Designed plant layouts using SolidWorks software and constructed bucket elevator parts. Oversaw steam, water, and oil pipeline construction and plant installation.
Technician
African Trade Wind
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Handled plant installation, operation, and maintenance. Prepared technical reports.
Machine Operator
Eree Agri Uganda Limited
Jul 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Operated and monitored grain dryers, installed and maintained machine components. Used standard maintenance tools and interpreted operation manuals.
Installation Helper
Alvan Blanch Development Company
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 (1 month)
Assisted skilled workers with installation tasks, including cleaning tools and transferring equipment. Installed cable trays, motors, dryers, and elevators.
Internship
Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre Makerere Univ
May 2016 - Jul 2016 (2 months)
Completed an internship at the Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre at Makerere University.
Internship
McLeod Russel Uganda Limited
May 2015 - Jul 2015 (2 months)
Completed an internship at McLeod Russel Uganda Limited (Bugambe factory).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kampala International University
Postgraduate Diploma, Electrical Engineering
2023 - 2023
Postgraduate diploma in Electrical Engineering from Kampala International University in 2023.
Busitema University
Bachelor of Science, Agro-processing Engineering
2020 - 2020
Bachelor of Science in Agro-processing Engineering from Busitema University in 2020.
Kigumba Intensive Secondary School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, General Education
2011 - 2011
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from Kigumba Intensive Secondary School in 2011.
Blessed Mother Theresa College Bweyale
Uganda Certificate of Education, General Education
2009 - 2009
Uganda Certificate of Education from Blessed Mother Theresa College Bweyale in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
UgandaAuthorized to work in
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