Automation · Industry 4.0 · Clean energy
BethwelKimaru — Automation Engineer, Industry 4.0 Consultant and Technical Trainer
Engineering & Research | CAD Modeling | Electrical Systems | Technical Training | Industrial Automation. I bridge technical expertise with practical application — commissioning PLC, HMI, VFD and SCADA systems, designing solar and energy-efficiency projects, and training the technicians and engineers who keep industry running.
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Line throughput
136.9u/min
0.89Active power draw
38.7kW
0.93Overall equipment effectiveness
94.7%
- A97
- P92
- Q99
Buffer tank level
68%
HH 85 · LL 30
Pump P-2 · Idle
What I do
Sensor to dashboard, covered end to end
I engineer the field devices and drives, the control logic above them, the dashboards and energy models that make the data useful — and I train the teams who keep it all running.
Industrial Automation & Control
Installation, configuration and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, control panels and industrial sensors.
- PLC
- HMI
- VFD
- Servo drives
- Control panels
- Sensors
- PLC programming92
- HMI design & configuration90
- SCADA fundamentals85
- VFD & servo drive commissioning88
SCADA & Plant Visibility
SCADA fundamentals, monitoring and control strategies that let teams see, analyse and optimise processes in real time.
Field Service & Maintenance
Troubleshooting and diagnostics for automation faults and electrical issues, plus preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
CAD, Drafting & Electrical Design
Detailed technical drawings, schematics and 2D/3D models for construction and manufacturing, compliant with safety codes.
Solar PV & Clean Energy
Solar mini-grid and off-grid system design — load analysis, sizing, equipment selection and optimisation for reliable supply.
Energy Auditing & Efficiency
ASHRAE Level II energy audits covering HVAC, lighting, hot water and plug loads, with costed conservation measures.
Technical Training & Curriculum
TVETA-certified training in PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA basics and industrial wiring, with manuals and assessments.
- Manufacturing
- Utilities & Power
- FMCG
- Food Processing
- Hospitality
- Renewable Energy
- Technical Institutions
- Humanitarian & Development
"Bethwel consistently demonstrated strong analytical skills, technical curiosity and a genuine passion for clean energy solutions and industrial automation. He approached both coursework and practical projects with discipline, creativity and a problem-solving mindset that set him apart from his peers."
Selected work
Projects with defensible results
Every engagement is documented: the problem, the engineering decision and the measured outcome.
Clean EnergyCASE 01Kakuma 2 — 1.3 MWp solar mini-grid design
Decentralised solar mini-grid design powering boreholes around Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
- 1.3 MWp decentralised generation designed
- Reliable borehole pumping for the community
- Optimised sizing for generation, distribution and storage
Energy AuditCASE 02ASHRAE Level II energy audit — Mövenpick Hotels
Comprehensive building-systems audit with costed energy conservation measures and ROI analysis.
- No-cost/low-cost and capital ECMs identified
- Payback, ROI and annual savings quantified
- Foundation set for future retrofit projects
AutomationCASE 03Industrial automation commissioning & field service
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of automation systems for manufacturing, utilities, FMCG and processing clients.
- Improved system uptime across client sites
- Faster fault diagnosis and resolution
- Documented wiring diagrams and service reports
TrainingCASE 04Industrial automation training programme
Hands-on PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial wiring training for technicians and engineers in Nairobi.
- 50+ technicians and engineers trained
- 40% measured competency improvement
- Reusable manuals and assessment framework
Engagement sequence
How a line goes from problem to proven
A commissioning mindset applied to consulting: scoped, instrumented, tested and handed over with documentation.
Discovery & audit
A free 30-minute call, then a walk-down of the line, the drawings and the data you already have.
Week 0 · No cost
Scope & design
Functional design spec, I/O and network architecture, energy model and a costed option set.
Week 1–2 · FDS + BOQ
Build & commission
PLC/SCADA build, panel and field integration, loop checks, FAT and SAT against the spec.
On site · FAT / SAT
Handover & uplift
As-built documentation, operator and maintenance training, plus a measured baseline to prove the gain.
Docs · Training · KPIs
Signals
What clients and engineering teams say
"Bethwel consistently demonstrated strong analytical skills, technical curiosity and a genuine passion for clean energy solutions and industrial automation. He approached both coursework and practical projects with discipline, creativity and a problem-solving mindset that set him apart from his peers."
"What impressed me most was his ability to connect engineering concepts with real-world applications, particularly in sustainable energy and innovation-driven solutions. A quick learner and collaborative team player who shows initiative in every environment."
"Delivered hands-on training that moved our technicians from theory to confident commissioning — 50+ people trained with a measurable 40% competency improvement."
A line to modernise. A team to train. A stage to fill.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. You'll leave with a clear view of the options, the risks and what it should cost — whether or not we work together.
Availability
- Response time
- < 24 h
- Next opening
- Q3 2026
- Based in
- Kasarani, Nairobi County, Kenya — available across East Africa