hjnjenga@yahoo.com
General Information
- Language English
- Highest Degree Level Certificate
- Total Year Experience 18 Years
- Job Category Driver, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Technicians, Transportation
- Expected Job Level Mid-level, Managerial
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I have worked in several automotive dealerships and repair / maintenance garages locally and abroad. During this time, I have acquired broad technical skills in vehicle assessment, maintenance and major / minor repairs with regards to body, mechanical and electrical defects.
I have a Certificate in motor vehicle engineering covering engine systems and Body / chassis system, (Electrical / Mechanical) in small and commercial vehicles. Prior to my motor vehicle engineering course, I successfully completed a certificate course in electrical & electronics engineering.
Below are my skills:
- Good skills in work planning.
- I have strong work ethics and use initiative to resolve issues.
- Team player with good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Motor vehicle assessment and accident damages repairs evaluation.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing work demands / responsibilities.
- Skilled in customer care,
- Safety precaution observant
- Self-cleanliness and well organized
- Quick troubleshooting in engine / under chassis systems faults (Using diagnostic computer machine)
- Perfect knowledge in electrical and electronics principles,
- Excellent knowledge in automobile service and maintenance scheduling.
- Excellent driving experience in small and heavy commercial vehicles.
- Can communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Swahili
- Good knowledge in MS word, office excel and workshop management computer systems.
I am an honest person of high integrity, who knows how to communicate, relate with different people. I work well under pressure and under minimal supervision to achieve set goals. Due to my hands-on technical experience and growth in the vehicle repairs sector, I can quickly adapt to changes, I can supervise as well as train interns in this field.
Education
January 2001 to January 2002
- Railway Training Institute (RTI)Certificate in Automotive Engineering
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Under automotive engineering certificate course, the following topics were covered both in theory and practicals:-
- Auto Electrical - Electronics Computer Control Systems, engine electrical, electrical body controls, electrical components
- Auto Mechanical - Engine mechanical parts and their functions. Cooling system, engine lubrication system, 4 stroke and 2 stroke combustion system, exhaust system, Manual and Automatic transmissions, final drive system assembly.
- Under Chassis - Chassis types, different suspension systems, brake systems, steering systems wheels and tyres.
- Body parts - Body assembly parts, body supports and mountings, body repair and paint job.
April 1995 to March 1996
- Kenya Polytechnic collegeCertificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Under Electrical and Electronics engineering certificate course, the following topics were covered in theory and practicals:-General Electrical / Electronics principles
- Television theory and practice
- Radio theory and practice
- Electrical installation
- Electrical appliance and equipment theory and practice
- Entreprenuership
January 1990 to November 1993
- Aqunas High SchoolKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
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The following subjects were covered in high school:-
- English
- Kiswahili
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Metal work
Work Experience
May 2018 to October 2018
- Daivin Auto Limited - Nairobi, Kenya.Workshop Manager
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Responsibilities:
- Monitoring of daily job occurrence in the workshop via departmental team leaders.
- Monitoring workshop actual performance against expected set optimum performance
- Handling customer dissatisfaction claims,
- Support, participate and advice in business improvement initiatives
- Assessing effectiveness of working practices / systems with a view to continuously improve personal and team performance.
- Promote / encourage team safety performance by participating in and producing quality tool box talks.
- Vehicle damage assessment and evaluation for accident repairs
- Actively participate and encourage environmental improvement initiative.
April 2017 to March 2018
- Kaskazini Group Limited and Kenya industrial Training Institute (KITI) - Nakuru, KenyaWorkshop Manager
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Responsibilities:-
- Monitoring of daily job occurrence in the workshop.
- Supervision of quality repair work is carried out as detailed on the job card.
- Scheduling workshop equipment / tools periodic servicing / repairs,
- Training of students and interns on automotive engineering electrical and mechanical practical’s
- Support, participate and advice in business improvement initiatives
- Assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
- Promote and encourage team safety performance by participating in and producing quality tool box talks.
- Vehicle assessment and evaluation for accident damage repairs
- Actively participate and encourage environmental improvement initiative
August 2016 to December 2016
- Top Quality Auto Limited - Nairobi, Kenya.Assistant Workshop Manager
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Responsibilities:-
- Monitoring of daily job occurrence in the workshop via departmental team leaders,
- Monitoring workshop actual performance against expected set optimum performance,
- Handling customer dissatisfaction claims,
- Scheduling and monitoring workshop equipment / tools periodic servicing / repairs,
- Support, participate and advice in business improvement initiatives,
- Assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
- Vehicle assessment and evaluation for accident damage repairs,
- Promote and encourage team safety performance by participating in and producing quality tool box talks,
- Actively participate and encourage environmental improvement initiative.
August 2011 to May 2015
- Bashir Motors (Nissan dealership) - Khartoum, Sudan Technical Team Leader
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Responsibilities:-
- Supervise technicians and ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with client and industry standard policies and procedures,
- Identify, document and communicate all follow up work and material requirements or other relevant data in the workshop.
- Support and participate in business improvement initiatives,
- Provide effective support to technicians and mechanics on electrical and mechanical quick diagnosing procedures,
- Carry out emergency response duties as required,
- Assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance,
- Promote and encourage team safety performance by participating in and producing quality tool box talks,
- Actively participate and encourage environmental improvement initiative,
- Give a full detailed report regarding workshop occurrence daily,
- Assessment and estimates for repairs as well as trade in vehicles,
- Training of new interns while demonstrating recognition and responsibility for the safety of colleagues and others on the platform,
- Visible risk assessment process, including ongoing reviews and conducting safety audits in the work environment for compliance.
January 2009 to January 2011
- Al-Jabr Automotive (Nissan / KIA dealerships) - Dammam, Saudi Arabia.Master Technician
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Responsibilities:-
- Receiving vehicles for servicing with a full detailed job card on vehicle service history,
- Confirming and isolating the fault/defect reported by customer mostly using computer diagnosis troubleshooting,
- Make a complete quotation for defective parts to be replaced to the spares shop,
- Supervising the correct service with respect to vehicle mileage is done,
- Advising on necessary adjustments needed for different systems in the vehicle as to the manufacturer’s specification on certain mileage attained,
- Quality control testing,
- Observing keenly all workshop safety rules are adhered to and maintaining high standards of cleanliness for good quality