Gachie Margaret
About Candidate
Led and executed preventive and corrective maintenance activities across a range of plant equipment, including hydraulic and Mechanical Presses, Assembly lines equipment, Shears, CNC Lasers, Tube rolling and Welding, compressors, generators, chillers, and pumps—achieving a 95% equipment uptime rate. Developed and implemented predictive maintenance strategies, reducing unplanned downtime by over 30% and extending equipment life cycles. Directed workshop operations, ensuring timely repair and overhaul of critical assets while maintaining safety and quality standards. Collaborated with production, utilities, and planning teams to ensure seamless workflow and minimize maintenance-related production delays. Conducted root cause analyses (RCA) on recurring faults, implementing long-term solutions that significantly improved plant reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR). Coordinated the installation and commissioning of new machinery, contributing to smooth start-ups and compliance with operational standards Trained and mentored junior technicians, fostering a strong team culture focused on continuous learning and operational excellence. Supported audits and ensured compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a zero-LTI safety record for two consecutive years
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Education
I have an engineering background from the Technical University of Kenya, specializing in mechanical systems, maintenance engineering, and production operations
Work & Experience
At BURN Manufacturing, I worked in a high-volume production environment where I was responsible for maintaining and improving equipment reliability across multiple production lines. I led maintenance planning, executed preventive and corrective maintenance, and supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall plant performance.
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