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Etim Umana

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in power distribution systems, electrical maintenance, repairs, installation, testing, and reporting. Possessed in-depth knowledge of control technologies and automation solutions. Proven expertise in electrical installations, fault finding, and maintenance within the oil and gas sector. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, committed to enhancing operational efficiency and energy continuity.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Maintenace Lead

Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Akwa Ibom State/Ibeno, Ibeno
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated repairs and preventive maintenance on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and chargers across offshore and onshore facilities to ensure reliable operation.
  • Managed daily operations and improved productivity through quick learning and skill application.
  • Supported contractors with meetings and materials coordination to ensure the timely execution and completion of specialized tasks.

Field Electrical Maintenace Personnel

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Akwa Ibom State/ Ibeno, Ibeno
12.2003 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated and participated in the successful execution of preventive maintenance on switchgears/motor control centers, power distribution transformers in the power distribution networks up to 11kV at both offshore and onshore facilities to enhance system reliability.
  • Demonstrated exceptional skills in fault troubleshooting techniques, leveraging wiring and schematic drawings, and one-line diagrams in the resolution of electrical breakdowns on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Displayed competency with the use of SAP and Ui5 tools to raise material master requests for cataloguing of non-stock materials on IPES for procurement.
  • Completed maintenance, installation, and repairs on electrical equipment, machinery, and systems in relation to oil and gas industry operations to optimize production.
  • Championed the development of the monthly exception report for programmed preventive maintenance activities as a change coordinator. Also, demonstrated capacity to steward and enforce the work management process as an Area Authority(AA) for safe work delivery.

Education

Master of Science - Automation and Control

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh/United Kingdom
01.2025 -

Master of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering)

University of Uyo
Uyo/Nigeria
01.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt/Nigeria
01.2005 - 12.2008

Skills

  • Electrical fault finding
  • Electrical installations
  • Planned Preventive Maintenance
  • Knowledge of PLC programming
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety programs
  • Technical reporting
  • Project management

Trainings and Certifications

1. MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, USA.

  • Data Science and Machine Learning

2. Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Australia.

  • Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA Systems
  • Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power Protection

3. The Faraday Centre Ltd, The Wilton Centre Annexe, South Building, Wilton Centre,       Redcar, TS10 4RF, Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom. 

  • S9 Course - Practical Introduction to the Safe Operation of High and Low Voltage Switchgear
  • S4 Course - The Safe Operation of High Voltage Power Systems up to 33kV Systems
  • P1 Course - Protection of Electrical Power Systems
  • P3 Course - Advanced Protection of Electrical Power Systems
  • AE Course - Review of the Fundamentals of the Safe Operation of High Voltage for Authorizing Engineers
  • T1 Course - Electrical Pressure Testing
  • T2 Course - Earth Electrode Testing
  • T3 Course - Transformer Design, Construction, Testing and Maintenance

4. GAI-tronics Corporation, USA.

  • Certified System Technician



Timeline

Master of Science - Automation and Control

Edinburgh Napier University
01.2025 -

Maintenace Lead

Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited
12.2024 - Current

Master of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering)

University of Uyo
01.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
01.2005 - 12.2008

Field Electrical Maintenace Personnel

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
12.2003 - 12.2024
Etim Umana