Omudhowafe O. - Electrical Team Lead

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Experience

Dec 2021 - Present

4 years 1 month

Electrical Team Lead

Wire-Teks International Company Limited / Oando Energy Resources Limited, OBOB Gas Plant

Lead electrical field operations and maintenance for switchgears, transformers, reactors, protection systems, substations, motors, cables, UPS, EDG, LV/MV units, and power distribution systems
Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive maintenance activities, prepare technical reports, and supervise daily operations ensuring HSE compliance
Coordinate electrical network rehabilitation across all plant substations, including testing and replacement of MV/LV breakers, relays, contactors, and auxiliary components
Key projects: Oando Obiafu-Obrikom LNG Plant (power distribution for API skimmer pumps, UPS panel installation, transformer and RMU installations); Ebocha Oil Center (motor swaps and HMI troubleshooting); Idu Flow Station (battery bank maintenance, MV equipment inspections)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Team Supervisor (Electrical Systems)

Wire-Teks International Company Limited, NAOC Port Harcourt Office

Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems, helipad lighting, and lightning protection systems
Supervised maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to HSE standards and timely completion of work
Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems, including power distribution boards, motors, drives, and control panels

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

6 years

Electrical Engineer

Xfontworks Resources

Designed, installed, and maintained solar off-grid systems including inverters, batteries, and PV modules
Conducted electrical installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems
Prepared proposals and managed client-facing technical requirements

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Physics Teacher

NYSC / Secondary Technical School, Afaraukwu Umuahia

Taught physics curriculum to secondary school students, developing lesson plans and assessment materials
Assisted in laboratory setup and demonstration of experiments
Provided academic support and mentorship to students

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

6 months

Industrial Trainee, Maintenance Department

Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC)

Supported maintenance activities on petrochemical processing equipment
Assisted with routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems
Documented maintenance procedures and prepared technical reports

Summary

To secure a challenging role that leverages my innovative thinking, organizational expertise, and interpersonal skills, allowing me to make a meaningful impact and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Maintenance And Testing Of Lv/mv/hv Electrical Systems, Transformers, Rmus, Ups, And Motors
Electrical System Troubleshooting, Protection Relay Calibration, And Commissioning
Solar Off-grid System Design, Pv Module, Inverter, And Battery Sizing
Electrical Schematics Interpretation And Industrial Motor Starter Design (Dol, Star-delta, Forward-reverse)
Proficient In Autocad, Etap, Microsoft Office Suite, Fluke Thermal Imaging, And Electrical Test Equipment