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CURRICULUM VITAE
PETER NG’ANG’A KARUMBI
P.O Box 53499-00200, Nairobi; Tel: (+254) 724-841410; E-mail: ngangap72@yahoo.com
Executive Summary
Process Engineer experienced in developing new industrial processes and designing new process
plants/equipment or modifying existing ones through evaluation and configuration of manufacturing systems
to reduce cost; improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process and working
in the front-end phase of projects to help determine how operations should be set up, contributing to quality
control and process improvement throughout the life cycle of processes.
Milestones
 I was in the front-end in successful commissioning of Savannah Cement’s one million metric tons
annually grinding plant in the year 2012.
 I founded Savannah Cement Quality Circle aimed at continuous improvement which has led to
improved product and customer satisfaction, smooth running of the plant, work harmonization and
team spirit, root cause analysis, cost reduction and improved KPIs.
 I was the core team member of Savannah Cement SAP ERP system, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan
Africa which resulted in Savannah Cement's project being recognized as the most innovative African
implementation, 2014.
 I am a member of Savannah Cement safety action team that ensures safety of employees and machines
which significantly has resulted to zero LTI for the past two years.
 I was the core team member of Mombasa Cement ISO 9001:2008 certification in the year 2011.
Through this the company acquired QMS certification in January 2012.
 Commissioned Mombasa Cement Ltd plant in the year 2009.
Core Competencies
 Proposal Development.
 Process Re-Engineering.
 Project Management.
 Systems Engineering.
 Leadership & Team Building.
 Risk Assessments & Analysis.
 Problem Resolution.
 Product Design.
 Root Cause Analysis.
 Process Improvement

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Professional Experience
June 2012-Present: Savannah cement ltd, Athi-River.
Process Engineer
The job entails evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve
sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.
I am currently responsible for;
 Evaluating and improving on processes in manufacturing systems.
 Maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates,
efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
 Developing innovative solutions.
 Improving process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality
standards.
 Developing and implementing systems that optimize all phases of production process.
 Assessing processes, taking measurements and interpreting data.
 Designing, running, testing and upgrading systems and processes
 Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and
quality of output
 Performing process simulations
 Managing cost and time constraints
 Performing risk assessments
 Providing process documentation and operating instructions
Major achievements include;
 Commissioning of the cement grinding mill, roller press and kilns.
 Maintained consistency in cement quality for over years.
 Zero safety incidences.
 Redesigned the silos extraction systems to fit the high dispatch demand
 As a Production engineer took part in the startup activities of the grass root cement plant from
kiln, mill to the packing plant.
 I have headed different sections of production department throughout the career in the Cement
plant.
 By continuous study and trials improved the outputs of the mills in the cement grinding circuits
by 30%.
 Solved the earlier failure problems of the bricks and castables in the pozzolana dryer and
improved the life by 80%.

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April 2009 –June 2012: Mombasa Cement Ltd, Athi-River Plant.
Shift Coordinator.
The job entails coordinating production activities and managing teams within assigned shift in order to achieve
the production targets within quality specifications and specific heat consumption/ alternative fuels addition
to the kilns.
I was responsible for;
1. Shift Management
 Shift Turn-Over. Entails conducting proper shift turn-over by determining plant status at the start
and end of shift and identifying abnormalities or any unresolved problems to be communicated to
the next shift and situations where information should be passed on to higher levels.
 Planning & Resources Management. Entails determination of materials requirement based on
production trend and other relevant factors and guarantee adherence to the planned production plan
as per manpower and materials resources.
 Reports. Entails completion of all required documentation promptly and according to procedures
and ensuring that any abnormalities and unresolved problems are documented in the shift report.
 Inspections Management. Entails conducting regularly the routine roving inspections following
established checklists and identifying situations where minor repairs can be carried out by
production and coordinate with the Maintenance Department.
 Stocks & Delivery Management. Entails managing stockpiling of raw materials and silo levels for
cement production and to oversee packing and shipping equipment to ensure smooth operations.
2. Production Management
 Obtaining periodic laboratory tests results and analyze by comparing to standards and targets and
take appropriate actions.
 Monitoring throughput, identifying opportunities and decide on changes in operating parameters
to optimize output.
 Ensuring that procedures are followed for the start-up and stop of mills.
 Recommending proposals that would enhance production capacity and efficiency.
3. Supervision of Subordinates
 Directing the conduct of activities relative to the inspection of various equipment, flow of raw
materials, other production-related activities and minor corrective repairs of machineries.
 Recommend training and personnel actions to the higher management.
 Supervising Mill Operators and other shifters including subcontractors reporting within the shift.

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4. OH & S
 Production according to safety plans and address any identified situations.
 Ensuring safe working conditions for all personnel within his place and time of duty.
Major achievements include;
 Commissioning of the cement grinding mill which lately have given birth to a second mill.
 Coordinating with production manager in production planning.
 In coordination with the supporting departments output was increased from 2500TPD to 3000TPD.
 Ensuring abundant cooling water for the machinery through running the RO plant efficiently.
 Preventive maintenance for the RO plant to ensure 70% recovery i.e. achieves the desired 65m3/hr.
plant capacity.
 Minimizing idle running of the machine resulting to power savage.
 The company's environmental policy is observed through good housekeeping providing a
conducive working environment.
 Coordinating/guiding the process supervisor, plant operator / machine attendant and heavy
equipment operator to perform their duties resulting to stable operation.
 Taking remedial measurer whenever any abnormality or problem related to plant operation occurs
resulting to reduced stoppages.
 Coordination with other department to provide technical support resulting to smooth plant
operation
 The implementation of ISO 9001:2008 knowledge has led to quality management system by
observing the SOPs and the KPI's for maximum production
Oct – Dec 2006: Nairobi city water and sewerage company ltd.
Responsibilities / Achievements
 Operating RO plant ensuring sufficient water supply for the fire –tube boiler
 Attending fire-tube boiler daily to maximize steam production
 Sampling
 Undertaking BOD & COD, TDS and other analysis in the lab.

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Professional Qualifications
Currently: Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and
Management.
2013-2015: Technical University of Kenya, Bachelor of Technology in Chemical
Engineering, First class honors
2005-2007: The Kenya Polytechnic University College, diploma in Chemical
Engineering
Oct – Dec 2007: Tech labs Computer & Electronics College. MS Office
2000 – 2003: Ituru High School, Gatundu, B – (minus)
1991-1999: Kiawandiga Primary School, Gatundu, 459 marks.
Short Courses
 ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Awareness and Documentation Course.
 ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Internal Auditors Course.
 Fire Safety Training by Firetec International Ltd.
 First Aid training by Jospa Ltd.
 SAP ERP training.
 Shell and Vivo lubricants, lubrication training.
 Process simulation (Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus).

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Referees
1. Mr. Oliver Kirubai
Head of Manufacturing
Savannah Cement Ltd
P.O Box 27910-00100
Nairobi.
Tel: (+254) 724-471904
E-mail: oliver.kirubai@savannahcement.com
2. Madam Linda Miano
HR Director
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
P.O Box 14164-00800
Nairobi.
Tel: (+254) 722-736472
E-mail: linda.miano@kempinski.com
3. Professor Peter Nganga Muchiri
Industrial Engineering and Management Coordinator,
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nairobi Campus- Pension Towers
P.O Box 557-10100
Nyeri, Kenya.
Tel: (+254) 717-877044
E-mail: peter.muchiri@dkut.ac.ke