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Christopher Ologun

Essex. UK,United Kingdom

Summary

Project Team Lead/Electrical Engineer, an Experienced Electrical Engineer, certified in High Voltage and Low voltage electrical switching systems, with a very good knowledge and experienced in design, construction implementation and commissioning of hardware subsystems using ETAP. Also specialize in provision of electrical design and integration of knowledge and support to client projects with proper safety policies and procedures in accordance to international regulations. Supporting power electronics and e-machine teams internally with electrical technical input. Very competent in installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical, instruments, controls and Electronic equipment. Experienced in effective operation of all electrical tools and equipment like Variable Frequency Drives, HV/LV switchboards, Motor assemblies, Transformer systems and controls.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical HV/LV Project Lead

Advance Energy Systems, ADES
Singapore, Singapore
01.2023 - Current

HV and LV Electrical equipment installation, commissioning and integrity assurances. Ensuring complete technical compliance and functional operation of high voltage power generation and distribution switchgears. Ensuring Adequate competent resources are available throughout the project. Taking ownership of the program and ensuring milestones are achieved for entire project. Issue early warning notices as required.


Role summary

HV and LV Electrical equipment installation, commissioning and integrity assurances. Ensuring complete technical compliance and functional operation of high voltage power generation and distribution switchgears

  • Deciding the best location for energy generation (such as where a wind farm should be located)
  • Designing equipment, checking site conditions (both above and below ground) so that renewable technologies can be installed.
  • Conducting research into the most cost effective processes
  • Develop team schedules and assist in the successful onboarding and training of team members
  • Create and communicate a clear list of expectations and goals for team members to follow
  • Start-up and commissioning of solar inverters in customer´s Photovoltaic solar Plant.
  • Proactively identify potential technical issues and suggest corrective actions
  • Provide diagnostic analysis, repair and/or preventative maintenance to customer
  • Work remotely and travel to solar plants when required


Electrical Project Supervisor

Borr Drilling Int'l
Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo
08.2021 - 09.2022

Plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, supervise subordinates, maintain records and files and prepare reports. Plan and supervise the work of electricians. Plan and estimate electrical jobs. Maintain records on electrical jobs and assign to appropriate personnel.


Major Roles & Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of all electrical High Voltage and Low Voltage equipment within onshore and offshores
  • Managed and lead electrical team to excellence.
  • Ensured that operational downtime brought to minimum via effective leadership
  • Complete initial electrical site safety report before each job commences
  • Issue permits when required Oversee electricians or electrical subcontractors, issue commissioning engineers permits and assist with commissioning phase
  • Complete electrical site safety audits and electrical completion paperwork Ensure safe working practices and electrical safety rules are followed by electricians on site





Managing Consultant

Temidavis Pacific Energy Limited Nigeria
Portharcourt, Nigeria
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Direct and organize line managers and staffs to ensure maximum productivity and client oriented result to ensure organizational growth and improve business performance
  • Increased company sight through proactive management of relations with old and new clients in various cities in Nigeria
  • Established new collaborative partnerships to develop one of the most productive mobile power plant in Port Harcourt Nigeria


Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Managed the company's revenue through innovative and creative business and administrative management strategies and overseeing project execution while developing strategic business goals, deriving plans to meet them, and ascertaining and translating trends through an in-depth assessment of projects' earned value reports
  • Reviewed and Implemented the Company's policies and procedures and ensured that managers and supervisors supported these policies in their units
  • Superintends preparing and implementing the annual budget, regular statements, and audits
  • Ensured staff fully understood the company's objectives, targets, and plans
  • Evaluate bonus/incentive plans for effectiveness and modify them as needed to drive results
  • Running focus groups and facilitating workshops
  • Preparing business proposals and presentations.

Electrical Supervisor

Ensco drilling, ODENL). Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Ensured effective operation of all electrical High voltage 11KV ABB switchboards and Transformers
  • Oversees the commissioning, operation/maintenance of electrical and instrument
  • Including but not limited to detailed design, site support, problem resolution and maintenance and calibration set up
  • Achievements & Responsibilities:
  • Prepare logical switching procedures
  • Assist in operation, maintenance and design of medium voltage generation equipment and paralleling switchgear
  • Prepare and develop Preventative Maintenance programs for power distribution and generation equipment
  • Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations as needed.

Electrical Supervisor

Transocean Gulf of Guinea
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2006 - 05.2016

The responsibilities of this Electrical Site Supervisor role include overseeing electrical work and site electricians, scoping work and ordering materials, issuing permits and ensuring electrical safety rules are followed.


  • Ensured day to day running of Electrical equipment and systems, through efficient supervision and mentoring
  • Responsible for proper operation of the Maintenance Systems using a Computerized Maintenance Management System on vessels equipment
  • Performed installation, calibration and commissioning of electrical equipment and instruments, such as; Top drive systems, Drawworks, Elmago brake systems, Brake monitoring units, Travelling block monitors, SCR systems, Propulsion systems (Siplinks), Generators, Mud pumps, HV/LV Transformers, Air compressors, AC/DC motors, Refrigeration and Air conditioning systems, Cranes, smoke sensors, alarm systems and switchboards


Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Assigns, schedules, supervises and lays out the work assignments of the bridge electricians
  • Maintains records of assigned electrical projects including completion date,, supplies and equipment used and costs incurred
  • Orders, receives and distributes supplies for assigned projects to electrical staff in a timely and efficient manner to ensure projects are completed on schedule
  • Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of parts and equipment to ensure bridge electrical systems and equipment can be repaired in a timely and effective manner
  • Coordinates activities of electricians with activities of other departments to ensure successful completion of projects and goals
  • Conducts a preventative maintenance inspection program in order to proactively identify and correct any electrical systems or equipment which might lead to electrical maintenance problems or failures
  • Reviews and monitors safety procedures to ensure bridge electricians are following District safety policies as well as any electrical industry recognized safety procedures and policies
  • Maintains service records of all key electrical equipment as required and as needed to meet any state or Federal requirements
  • Provides cost and time estimates for electrical projects as requested
  • Assists the electrical superintendent in designing new equipment installations including selection of appropriate electrical panels, wire sizes, disconnects, etc
  • To meet national electrical code criteria
  • Assists the electrical superintendent in modifying existing electrical systems when required to ensure any changes meet the national electrical code and the modifications are completed in a professional manner
  • Schedules work assignments of bridge electricians to ensure adequate staffing is available to cover all electrical department shifts
  • Maintains an effective, professional working relationship with all department heads, department foreman and their associated work crews.

Service Engineer

Halliburton Energy Services
01.1999 - 03.2006
  • Servicing, Calibration Maintenance and Testing and Field application of Measurement/Logging While Drilling tools
  • These includes: Resistivity tools, Sonic tools, Position Monitors, Pulsers, Density and Neutron tools
  • Maintenance of Wireline Logging tools like CSNG, DIL, MDLL etc
  • Maintenance, Upgrade and Troubleshooting of surface computer systems.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Federal University of Technology Owerri
Nigeria
04.2001 -

National Diploma (NVQ level 2 equivalent) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Ondo State Polytechnic Owo
Nigeria
04.2001 -

Advanced HVACR - Advanced HVACR

NANCE Universal HVACR Technical School
United States Of America
04.2001 -

Advanced Fire Fighting. - Advanced Fire Fighting

Falck Alford
United States of America
04.2001 -

Basic HVACR - Basic HVACR

NANCE Universal HVACR Technical School
United States of America
04.2001 -

City and Guilds - High Voltage/Low Voltage Switching

Asset, Aberdeen College
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Hazardous Areas Electrical Inspection

Quercus International training center
United Arab Emirates

Skills


  • Leadership
  • Client Relationship
  • Team Working ethics
  • Time management skills
  • Hazard Mitigation and controls
  • Active listening
  • Microsoft Office suites & Share Point
  • Project Planning and design
  • Operations Management


Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Electrical HV/LV Project Lead

Advance Energy Systems, ADES
01.2023 - Current

Electrical Project Supervisor

Borr Drilling Int'l
08.2021 - 09.2022

Managing Consultant

Temidavis Pacific Energy Limited Nigeria
10.2019 - 07.2021

Electrical Supervisor

Ensco drilling, ODENL). Lagos
03.2018 - 10.2019

Electrical Supervisor

Transocean Gulf of Guinea
04.2006 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Federal University of Technology Owerri
04.2001 -

National Diploma (NVQ level 2 equivalent) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Ondo State Polytechnic Owo
04.2001 -

Advanced HVACR - Advanced HVACR

NANCE Universal HVACR Technical School
04.2001 -

Advanced Fire Fighting. - Advanced Fire Fighting

Falck Alford
04.2001 -

Basic HVACR - Basic HVACR

NANCE Universal HVACR Technical School
04.2001 -

City and Guilds - High Voltage/Low Voltage Switching

Asset, Aberdeen College
04.2001 -

Service Engineer

Halliburton Energy Services
01.1999 - 03.2006

Hazardous Areas Electrical Inspection

Quercus International training center
Christopher Ologun