Faith Lagat
Quality Control and Research Assistant at Kenya Industrial Research Development Institute
Chemical Engineering at Technical university of kenya
Kenya
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Quality Control and Research Assistant at Kenya Industrial Research Development Institute
Highly accomplished Chemical Engineer with a proven track record in guaranteeing product quality, implementing health and safety protocols, operating machinery, and driving process improvement in various manufacturing settings.
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Kenya Industrial Research Development Institute
Quality Control and Research Assistant
November 2023 - Present
Calibrating and maintaining testing equipment and instruments to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Preparing test samples according to specified procedures, including proper handling, storage, and labeling.
Conducting various tests on cook stoves such as thermal efficiency performance, emissions determination, durability tests, safety determination, calorific value, optimized ethanol blending, optimized fuels pretreatment, and development.
Analyzing various samples in the bio-energy laboratory to determine the biomethane potential.
Sampling and analyzing biogas, designing, operating, and maintaining biogas plants.
Collecting and analyzing test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues.
Maintaining detailed records of test procedures, results, observations, and any deviations from expected outcomes.
Preparing comprehensive reports summarizing test results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Prioritizing safety in all testing activities by following established safety protocols.
Providing support to internal and external stakeholders by addressing inquiries and providing technical assistance.
Torrent East Africa Limited
Quality, Safety, Health and Environment Officer
August 2020 - July 2023
Inspected, analyzed, and recorded details of incoming HDPE, masterbatch, packaging materials, and closures in the production process.
Identified, recorded, and resolved non-conformance.
Ensured 5s and GMP are practiced in the work area.
Maintained good laboratory practices.
Performed daily process audits.
Ensured that the machines were producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output.
Created and maintained activity logs and quality reports as required.
Monitored plant operations to ensure compliance with government regulations on HSE and implemented accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
Distributed and kept updated records of safety equipment and signage on site.
Conducted incident and accident investigations and implemented measures to prevent reoccurrence.
Developed, evaluated, and upgraded safety programs such as inspections, audits, and training.
Kept HSE statistical records such as incidents, near-miss, and on-site complaints.
Performed Risk assessments.
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures.
Kenya Pipeline Company
Quality Control Attaché
January 2019 - April 2019
Tested Petroleum products and compared the obtained results with applicable quality specifications.
Conducted proper housekeeping in the laboratory.
Disposed slops effectively with due regard to product quality.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date measurements and monitored records.
Timely prepared section’s periodic report.
Ensured Equipment functionality.
Bidco Africa Limited
Production engineer Attaché
May 2015 - August 2015
Controlled the operations at Chemical and physical refineries of oil and manufactured soap using panels and control boards.
Monitored instruments to make sure appropriate production conditions were achieved.
Inspected the operating units such as boilers, storage tanks, neutralizers, and deodorizers to ensure they were operational.
Recorded all the operating conditions of the operating units.
Tested the physical and chemical characteristics of both oil and soap.
Traversed work areas to check if there is any equipment that needs repair or maintenance.
Tested water quality in the Reverse osmosis and water treatment process and learned about electricity production by using a Co-gen boiler.
Participated in the packaging process of various types of oil and soap.
Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and change notices.
Reviewed product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
Analyzed products and processes and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products, or quality standards.
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