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Amina Ahmad Mimi

Amina Ahmad Mimi

Abuja,FC

Summary

Results-driven Electrical Engineer and Project Manager with over a decade of expertise in high-voltage transmission infrastructure and power systems in Nigeria. At the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), successfully managed projects exceeding $70 million across the Northeast region amid insurgency challenges, delivering all on schedule with zero safety incidents and full commissioning. This leadership ensured reliable grid expansion and enhanced energy access in high-risk environments.

Enhanced technical proficiency through a specialized Electrical and Instrumentation course undertaken at sea in 2018, integrating advanced skills in system automation, control, and monitoring into daily project execution. Proven track record in stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, contract administration, and multidisciplinary team leadership, driving EPC solutions for substations, renewable integration, and private networks.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Engineer_Transmission Substation

Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2015 - 01.2026
  • Approved engineering and design for project status reporting on TR3 Lot 1 Transmission Substation.
  • Achieved 100% completion of procurement, civil, electromechanical, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Commissioned rehabilitations of three 330kV and two 132kV substations, upgrading two to 330kV.

Oversaw full lifecycle of 132-330kV EPC projects with a focus on conceptual design to O&M handovers.

Led substation execution in compliance with Nigerian Grid Code and World Bank ESS2 standards.

  • Developed SLDs, layouts, protection schemes, and optimized CT/PT ratios to reduce costs by up to 10%.
  • Prepared specifications for transformers and switch gears to ensure full NEMSA certification compliance.

Director Humanitarian Relations

Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity
Erinje, Ondo State
02.2008 - 01.2015
  • Conducted strategic planning sessions to align with corporate objectives.
  • Forged partnerships with UN entities, state governors, and CSOs for initiatives like oil theft eradication.
  • Enhanced CCDI's visibility through media campaigns and international nominations.
  • Managed diverse teams of over 20 staff and volunteers, implementing GRM systems and gender-inclusive policies.
  • Established training programmes on humanitarian standards, ensuring 40% representation of women in leadership roles.

CORPER

National Youth Service Corps
Maiduguri, Borno State
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Education

Doctorate - Sustainable Development

University of Abuja
Abuja
01.2024 -

Masters - Renewable Energy

Kaduna State University
Kaduna
01.2023 - 01.2024

B. Eng. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri
01.2003 - 01.2011

Master of Arts - Business Administration (SEMP)

Metropolitan School of Business & Management
Dubai
09.2018 - 10.2018

Skills

  • Expertise in ERP systems
  • PRINCE2 expertise
  • Competent at PR workflow
  • Advanced analytics

REFERENCES

On request

Personal Information

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Solving puzzles and Travelling

RESEARCH WORK

Impact of Normal Inverter Operational System (MRE project) submitted to the Department of Physics, Kaduna State University, Design, Construction and Testing of handheld metal detector (Final Year Project), submitted to the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Maiduguri

OTHER COURSES/TRAINING/WORKSHOP ATTENDED

  • 2023 Transformer & Switchgear, Protection, Control & Metering, SCADA and Communication
  • RETBROW Consults, Nigeria
  • SCADA Systems by NR
  • NR Training Center, China
  • 2022 Project Management Training
  • Cromwell Associates/TCN, Nigeria
  • Substation Design and Project Management
  • SIEYUAN, China
  • 2021 Procurement of Goods and Services
  • Capacity Development Training for Africa, Kigali
  • 2019 Electrical and Instrumentation AGIP/NAOC (with T-BOSIET)
  • BW Offshore/NAE/NCDMB12 Months Intensive Training – Oil & Gas
  • 2016 Solar Middle East Workshop
  • Dubai Solar Testing Workshop
  • 2016 Condition Monitoring of Transformers, Substations, T & D Networks
  • Skipperseil India
  • 2016 Modern Protective Relaying Solutions for Electric Power
  • MBS Engineering
  • 2016 Power Transformer Testing and Circuit
  • Isa Energy Master School
  • 2015 Renewable/Solar Energy Technology
  • National Power Training Institute of Nigeria
  • 2010 Cisco Certified Network Associate Course
  • InfoSoft Technologies Ltd

Languages

1,1,6

Custom Section

TCN/PMU/WB/NTP-TR3 Lot 1, 2025-11-12, Rehabilitation & Reinforcement of 330/132kV and 132/33kV Transmission Substations (Package 3) NETAP, EPC Contract, Yola, Adamawa, Mayo Belwa, Adamawa, Bauchi, Bauchi, Damaturu, Yobe, Maiduguri, Borno, Biu, Borno, Potiskum, Yobe, NTP-TR3 LOT 1, The scope is as follows: ..., MBH Power Ltd/Shreem Electric Ltd, 08075101520, JV of Tractebel Engineering GmbH/Otis Engineering Ltd., 07063459049, Engr. Bashir Musa, 08026552095, Engr. Amina Ahmad Mimi, 08030642772, 2021-01-24, 2021-10-12, 24 Months, 2023-10-12, 2025-12-31, World Bank Funding, 100% completed., 100% completed., 2025-10-31, All pending activities for power transformer energization, TITO erection and stringing, cable laying and termination, equipment-equipment stringing, etc at Mayo Belwa shall be completed and energized by December, 2025., Integration of the SAS to the existing system, Connection of the substation to NCC, Outage requested for Old Bauchi TS rehabilitation work., Outage requested for Biu TS rehabilitation work., Outage requested for Potiskum TS rehabilitation work., To work with NISO, NCC and NERC for all outage required. TCN Management is expected to get clearance for these outages to enable us complete pending line activities in accordance with the approved work schedule for each site., Engr. Amina Ahmad Mimi, Project Engineer, 2025-11-11, Engr. T. M. Bamalli, AGM/Project Manager, 2025-11-11

Certification

  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) 40,830
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) -46182

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led EPC execution across 7 high-risk TCN sites in Nigeria's North East (Yola, Mayo Belwa, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Damaturu, Biu,and Potiskum) from 2022-2025, navigating Boko Haram insurgency threats through robust security protocols including military escorts, community GRMs, vigilante partnerships, and dynamic risk assessments—achieving zero LTIR and 100% project continuity.
  • Energized and commissioned over 20 power transformers (60-150MVA capacities) per NEMSA/Grid Code standards. Employed load flow validation, relay coordination, hi-pot testing (75% overvoltage), and
  • Applied 75% local Nigerian crews, 30% women technicians per TCN gender policy, securing all PBG milestones ahead of schedule through stakeholder-aligned execution.

Languages

English
French
Turkish

Timeline

Doctorate - Sustainable Development

University of Abuja
01.2024 -

Masters - Renewable Energy

Kaduna State University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Master of Arts - Business Administration (SEMP)

Metropolitan School of Business & Management
09.2018 - 10.2018

Project Engineer_Transmission Substation

Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc
03.2015 - 01.2026

CORPER

National Youth Service Corps
03.2013 - 02.2014

Director Humanitarian Relations

Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity
02.2008 - 01.2015

B. Eng. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

University of Maiduguri
01.2003 - 01.2011
Amina Ahmad Mimi