Ernest Scofield Lutwama
Open to workIndustrial engineer · Plant operations, mechanical maintenance, CIP systems
Bweyogerere-Wakiso, Uganda · 5 years of experience
About
A practical and results-driven Industrial Engineer with hands-on experience in plant operations, mechanical maintenance, and process systems within a high-demand manufacturing environment. Strong background in pumps, motors, bottle washing systems, water treatment and Clean in Place (CIP) processes. Proven ability to troubleshoot faults, support preventive maintenance, and ensure operational efficiency of plant equipment.
Experience
Site Supervisor
Diversey Eastern and Central Africa
Nov 2024 – Present · Uganda
- Supervise plant operations including bottle washing, conveyor lubrication, water treatment, and CIP systems - Allocate and manage workforce to ensure efficient service delivery - Ensure proper daily documentation and maintenance records by technicians - Support installation, maintenance, and servicing of plant equipment - Ensure work execution meets client operational standards
Process Technician
Diversey Eastern and Central Africa
Dec 2023 – Oct 2024 · Uganda
- Operate and maintain chemical dosing systems on bottle washers in line with EDTA guidelines - Maintain pumps, motors, and lubrication systems on production lines - Monitor and support water treatment and cleaning processes (CIP systems) - Perform daily documentation of operations and chemical usage - Provide technical support to operators and production teams - Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Machine Operator
Seret Grains Uganda Ltd
2022 – 2023
- Conducted routine machine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting - Calibrated and operated AdstarKON SX+ machine for production - Performed preventive maintenance to ensure smooth operations - Monitored product quality and ensured compliance with standards - Prepared shift reports, maintenance logs, and checklists
Intern
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
2019
- Participated in renewable energy field assessments - Assisted in development of solar dryer and wind turbine models - Prepared technical reports on field projects
Sales and Operations Assistant
Green Arrows Enterprise
2017 – 2019
- Managed customer relations and sales support processes - Prepared invoices, LPOs, delivery notes, and receipts - Conducted stock management and reconciliation - Supported business operations and reporting
Education
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management
2017 – 2022
St Maria Goretti Secondary School Katende
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
2015 – 2016
St Maria Goretti S.S.S Katende
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
2015 – 2016
St Maria Goretti Secondary School Katende
Uganda Certificate of Education
2011 – 2014
St Maria Goretti S.S.S Katende
Uganda Certificate of Education
2011 – 2014
Skills
- Planned Preventive Maintenance
- Pumps and motors
- Dosing systems
- Equipment inspection
- Fault diagnosis
Looking for
- Maintenance Engineer
- Plant Supervisor
- Process Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Technician