I have 20 years experience in trailer design and fabrication. i also have experience in autocad and microsoft office packages. i also have experience in solid and liquid waste management which i did at the level of Head ofProject with an NGO in west africa.

Thomas Okara

I have 20 years experience in trailer design and fabrication. i also have experience in autocad and microsoft office packages. i also have experience in solid and liquid waste management which i did at the level of Head ofProject with an NGO in west africa.

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I have 20 years experience in trailer design and fabrication. i also have experience in autocad and microsoft office packages. i also have experience in solid and liquid waste management which i did at the level of Head ofProject with an NGO in west africa.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Draftsman at Farm Engineering Industries Ltd.
January 31, 2002 - January 31, 2002
Preparing production drawings for shop floor.
Design Engineer at Farm Engineering Industries Ltd.
October 31, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Responsible for cost estimation and preparation of quotations. Design, costing and fabrication of trailers and steel structures.
Chief Engineer at Farm Engineering Industries Ltd.
September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Procurement of materials both locally and internationally; supervised health and safety of workers; worked with Sales and Marketing team; Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting; discussions with clients on their requirements for trailers; supervision of fabrication and testing finished products.
Managing Director at Tojco General Supplies
January 31, 2016 - January 31, 2016
Responsible for day to day running of the organization. Managed engineering works including sales and marketing. Designed and fabricated tea trailers, truck bodies and moulds for pre cast concrete works.
Technical Advisor at Welthungerhilfe
February 28, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Coordinated repair and maintenance of council and project vehicles. Trained council staff on weighbridge operations and maintenance. Supervising construction works in project areas of BO, Makeni and Kenema. Training council staff on safety, maintenance and operation of liquid and solid waste machinery.
Head of Project at Welthungerhilfe
March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Sustainable integrated Waste Management systems in Cities. Constructed a controlled waste disposal site including weighbridge, sorting house, composting shed, garage and cells for waste disposal. Trained youth groups and SMEs on house to house waste collection for a fee and waste recycling of plastics and organic waste. Supported the identification of co-financing opportunities and ensured timely development of successful project proposals for a BMZ project. Established good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in coordination with the Country Office. Reported to the Country Director and donor on project progress and risks through quarterly reports. Established a steering committee including paramount chief, civil society, government departments, and colleges. Briefed the Minister of Local Government quarterly. Organized project closure with the Minister of Local Government.
Managing Director at Tojco General Supplies
March 1, 2021 - November 10, 2025
Day-to-day running of the organization. Building on engineering works including sales and marketing. Designed and fabricated tea trailers, truck bodies and moulds for pre cast concrete works.
Head of Project (Sustainable integrated Waste Management systems in Cities) at Welthungerhilfe
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Constructed a controlled waste disposal site which included weighbridge, sorting house, composting shed, garage and cells for waste disposal. Trained youth groups and SMEs on house to house waste collection at a fee and waste recycling of plastics and organic waste. Supported the identification of co-financing opportunties and ensured the timely development of successful project proposals for a B MZ project. Established good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in coordination with the Country Office. Reported to the Country Director and donor on the progress of the project and all risks associated with the project work through quarterly reports. Established a steering committee which included Paramount chief, civil society, government departments, and colleges. (Briefed the Minister of local government on quarterly basis) Organized project closure with the presence of the Minister of local government.
Production Drawings Specialist at Welthungerhilfe
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Preparing production drawings for shop floor.
Draftsman at Farm Engineering Industries Ltd.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Design Engineer
October 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Responsible for cost estimation and preparation of quotations. Design, costing and fabrication of trailers and steel structures.
Chief Engineer
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Procurement of materials both locally and internationally; health and safety of workers; Worked with Sales and Marketing team; Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting; Discussion with clients on their specific requirements for trailers; Supervision of fabrication and testing of finished products.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (Production Engineering) at Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Bachelor of Technology (Production Engineering) at Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Other