JOSEPH ODHIAMBO ODINGA

P.O. Box 78128 - 00507, TEL: O723 935930, 0700 294210

Nairobi. Kenya Email: odingajoseph75@gmail.com

PERSONAL DETAILS

DATE OF BIRTH: 1975

NATIONALITY: KENYAN

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED

LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, KISWAHILI, LUO

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1996 1998: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

(TTEDP production)
National Youth Service (N.Y.S) Engineering Institute
Nairobi

1990 1993: Kisumu Day Secondary School (K.C.S.E)

Mean grade C+ (plus)

1981 1989: Kibos Primary School (K.C.P.E.)

OTHER RELATED TRAINING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

19th 20th Jun 2008: Attended training programme on Good Practices for
Servicing Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Equipment as port of Kenyas Phase out Management
Plan for Ozone Depleting Substances at The Kenya
Polytechnic University College.

28th Jan. 2004: Attended workshop on maintenance of lift in

government buildings at Institute of Highways and
Building Technology by Ministry of Roads and
Public Works.
Jun. 1994 Sept. 1994: Underwent Basic Para- military Training at Gilgil
N.Y.S College covering NYS Act, First Aid,
and Firefighting.

Nov. 1994 Dec. 1995. Successfully completed Nation Building Programme at

Lambwe N.Y.S Development Farm Unit, where I was
attached in office Administration duties.

Aug. 1997- Sept. 1997 Davis and Shirtliff Ltd

Industrial trainee in welding and fabrication of water fillers,
accessories for swimming pool construction, bore- hole level
electrodes, pumping sets, pressurized booster sets,
installation and maintenance of centrifugal, submersible and
reciprocating pumps

Oct. 1997 Dec. 1997 Pier Point Engineers ltd

Operation and maintenance of lathe, milling, vertical and
horizontal presses, dye making and general fabrication
works including production of bolts, nuts, flanges, brackets,
and heat treatment.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Feb, 2016 Feb 10th 2017: Dominion farms ltd Kenya.

Central workshop Supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities.

1. Coordination of maintenance activities of the company in
the central workshop and to ensure availability, good use
and integrity of all plants and equipment.
2. Coordination of procurement of all needed spares both
locally and abroad in a timely manner to ensure smooth
operations.
3. Preparation of departmental annual budgetary estimates
and implementation of the same in a cost effective
manner.
4. Planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance tusks
of facility installations systems, farm and construction
equipment including Tractors,dosers,excavators,Combine
harvesters, Generators, Vehicles and every piece of
machinery in the farm.
5. Preparation of performance reports on a weekly, monthly,
quarterly basis to enhance smooth evaluation of results in
key target areas.
July, 2011 August, 2014: Knight Frank (k) ltd
Facility Caretaker
K.M.A Centre (Kenya Medical Association)

Duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure that all contracted building maintenance and
facility services are duly performed to acceptable
standards i.e. security and safety, cleaning and
replacement of material resources.
2. Ensure timely implementation of corrective and
preventive maintenance programs of all building
plants and equipment
3. Ensure that no tenant commences fit out before
submitting approved layout plans/drawings
schematics to the landlords consultants and pertinent
local authority.

4. Ensure that fit out contractor(s) adhere to safety

standards such as proper signage, safety gear for all
workers and further that they have a valid insurance
cover.

5. Ensure effective operation and integrity of building

installation systems. e.g. water booster pumps,
borehole and reverse osmosis plant, stand by
generator, CCTV and HVAC.

Apr. 2009 Jul. 2009: Head of Maintenance

Canadian High Commission, Nairobi

Summary of duties and responsibilities

Assists in the program for the maintenance, repair and

upkeep of all crown-owned and leased properties, assists in
the organization and control of the maintenance, repair and
replacement of material resources provided to office and
residential accommodation; ensures technical integrity of
High Commission equipment, acts as the Property and
Material Manager when required; and supervises a small
staff.
14th Dec. 1998 30th Jun 2008: Asst. Manager Mechanical engineering services.
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre
(KICC).

Responsibilities

1. Planning and implementation of preventive maintenance of

all air conditioning plants, standby generators, water
reticulation, fire fighting and related systems.
2. To initiate and undertake sectional logistics for timely
sourcing of relevant spare parts, and service materials for
both corrective and preventive maintenance.
3. To supervise and ensure that all contracted mechanical
works are done to acceptable standards and also completed
in time.
4. To carryout suitable upgrading and modernization to
improve and sustain operations of all plants and equipment
to acceptable standards.

5. Maintenance of accurate log of all of plants and equipment

ACHIEVEMENT:

1. Upgrading of mechanical building maintenance services to acceptable standards

through active participation in certification and implementation of ISO 9001- 2000,
Quality systems management at KICC Corporation.
2. Installation of 4no. 60KVA Perkins standby power generators at Huduma Centers
in kakamega , Bungoma ,Siaya and Kisii Counties

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

To upgrade and acquire more training and expertise in the field of plant
maintenance and facility management services to enhance excellence in fulfilling all
challenging tasks and responsibilities.

HOBBIES:

Practicing Martial Arts

REFEREES:

1. Emmanuel Obade
Vector International Ltd
P .O. Box 73877-00200
Nairobi
Tel: 0722-920407, 0733719175

2. The Director
Dominion farms ltd. Kenya
Private bag
Siaya
Tel: 0710594159

3. Moses Githaiga.
Property Manager.
Knight Frank (K) ltd.
Tel: 0733981594,0720981594