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Akinola Akinfende

Akinola Akinfende

Samuel
Lagos

Summary

I am a result oriented, confident and talented Automation Specialist. I am passionate about exploring new technologies in Automation and Control systems and consistently seeking opportunities in positive environments to leverage them in diverse solutions.
I have strengths and experience in Automation Controls and Instrumentation, Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance and Reliability. I am also a Researcher as I consistently study to upskill and add value

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Electrical Automation Engineer

Seven-up Bottling Company Ltd
Lagos
03.2020 - Current
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Performed gap analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimize implementation.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Supported business needs dependent on location, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
  • Utilized comprehensive understanding of PLC Ladder Logic to produce codes to revolutionize automation.
  • Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
  • Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.

Achievements
• Activated the Reverse Cap Ejector on Line 6 Filler leading to a reduction in EPL downtime by 10%
• Activated Preventive Maintenance on One Way Pack Lines 5 to 11 leading to a more structured Maintenance Practices
• Successfully Supervised the Commissioning of new SACMI Line 7 in Ikeja Plant as the Plant Representative of the Project

Electrical Automation Engineer

Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd
Lagos
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Performed gap analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimize implementation.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Supported business needs dependent on location, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
  • Utilized comprehensive understanding of PLC Ladder Logic to produce codes to revolutionize automation.
  • Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
  • Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.

Achievements
• Reduced Electrical related breakdowns on One Way Pack lines from 15% to 4% through regular well executed preventive maintenance.
• Actively involved in the deployment of Line Monitoring System for Ikeja Plant
• Led a team in the deployment of SCADA system for the Ikeja Plant Water Treatment Plant

Graduate Trainee Engineer

Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd
Lagos
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
  • Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
  • Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
  • Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
  • Participated in failure analysis and debugging report activities.

Achievements
• Actively drove Manufacturing excellence practices in Ikeja Plant, Portharcourt Plant and Abuja Plant of the organization
• Prepared Standard Operating Procedures for PET Line 4 Equipment and monitored Technical Operator compliance leading to improved production performance.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2014 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
11.2006 - 11.2011

High School Diploma -

Remo Secondary School
Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria
09.1997 - 06.2003

Skills

Automation

Automation design

Control systems understanding

Technical troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Written and verbal communication

Equipment maintenance and repair

Problem-Solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Proficient in Siemens Tia Portal

Affiliations

  • Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
  • The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, (COREN)
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers

Certification

Registered Electrical Engineer (COREN)

CMRP - Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional

Courses Attended


• Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices (MRBP) 2023
• Learning Industrial Automation 2023
• Fundamentals of Energy Management Training -Industrial 2022
• Virtual Team Meetings Webinar 2022
• Electrical Safety Training for Core Electrical Team 2021
• Electrical Course on SBO 18/16 P40 Matrix 2020
• Electrical Course on Krones Blowmoulder C3 Ergo Block 2018
• Electrical Course on Krones Variopac and Modupal 2018
• Radio Network Planning and Optimisation 2013

Work Availability

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Timeline

Electrical Automation Engineer

Seven-up Bottling Company Ltd
03.2020 - Current

Electrical Automation Engineer

Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd
02.2018 - 10.2019

Graduate Trainee Engineer

Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

University of Lagos
11.2014 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
11.2006 - 11.2011

High School Diploma -

Remo Secondary School
09.1997 - 06.2003
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