Site seeing, gym and travelling
ARIERIEN ERHIGA SAMUEL
Lagos
Summary
A self motivated, analytical, solution-oriented and technical-minded professional with history of success in facilitating complex electrical power systems operations and vibrant Engineer, looking to contribute significantly to the company's success that recognizes and encourages hard work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Power Dispatch Officer
Ikeja Electric PLC
02.2024 - Current
- Receives hourly load reading from switch room and report all operations to the head/zonal dispatch
- Approves 11KV feeders outages and liaises with relevant stake holders (TCN) in load coordination
- Maintains daily operating log on all operations both routine and emergency
- Prepares daily and periodic reports on 11KV and 33KV feeders
- Prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports to relevant stake holders
- Direct switching operations of network when necessary.
- Conducted surveillance to detect suspicious activity.
- Responded to calls regarding domestic disturbances and civil complaints.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Distribution Substation Operator (DSO)
Ikeja Electric PLC
12.2018 - 02.2024
- Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Minimized operational risks by promptly addressing any identified safety hazards or equipment malfunctions.
- Played a key role in restoring power supply after major system disturbances, working under high-pressure conditions to minimize customer impact.
- Maintained open lines of communication with various stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on project progress or critical incidents impacting operations were provided as needed.
- Inspected, operated and maintained substation and distribution apparatus such as Switchboard, Power Transformers and Circuit breakers consistent with safety regulations.
- Controlled equipment such as Current converter, Voltage transformer and Circuit breakers to regulate the flow of electricity via substations and overhead lines to customers.
- Performed switching operations in accordance with standard operating procedure.
- Recorded readings of Switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and the amount distributed from substation.
- Observed Switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted or open circuits.
- Proper and adequate communication with load dispatch to report the amount of electricity received into substation and also received switching instructions.
- Adequate and in time report of fault to load dispatch
Site Supervisor
Isotherm Engineering Limited
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and Hot Conservation (HC)/ Cold Conservation workers.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively managing resources and overseeing site operations.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes or structures on-site, recommending changes that improved overall functionality or aesthetics without compromising structural integrity or safety standards.
- Supervision/ inspection of Hot Conservation (HC) and Cold Conversation insulations on site (Golden Sugar Refinery).
- Ensured strict compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices.
Extra Low Voltage (ELV) Technician
Etco Engineering & Technical CO (NIG) Limited
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Studied with various acting coaches and participated in ongoing classes and workshops.
- Interpreted design drawing and replicating them on facilities.·
- Piped and ran cable network for fire alarm systems.
- Piped and ran cable network for public address system.
- Built/setup Ethernet (LAN) network.
- Installed CCTV cameras
Education
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Electrical Engineering
YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA LAGOS
LAGOS, NIGERIA 04.2001 -
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
LAGOS NIGERIA 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
IVORY TOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
DELTA STATE NIGERIA 04.2001 -
Skills
Quick learning abilityundefined
State Of Origin
Delta State
Tel No
+234(0)8063192399
Email Address
sam2erhigs@gmail.com
Contact Address
54, Afolabi Brown Street, Akoka, Lagos
Institution Attended
- Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Lagos, HND Electrical Engineering(Power Option), 2018
- Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Lagos, OND Electrical Engineering(Upper Credit), 2013
- Ivory Towers Secondary School Effurun, Effurun, Delta State, Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE), 2008
- Odin Nursery and Primary School, Effurun, Delta State, First School Leaving Certificate(FSLC), 2002
Marital Status
Married
Personal Information
Nationality: Nigerian
Interests
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP)
05-2024
Power Dispatch Officer
Ikeja Electric PLC
02.2024 - Current
Distribution Substation Operator (DSO)
Ikeja Electric PLC
12.2018 - 02.2024
Diploma in Sub-Station Operations
11-2018
Site Supervisor
Isotherm Engineering Limited
01.2018 - 07.2018
Extra Low Voltage (ELV) Technician
Etco Engineering & Technical CO (NIG) Limited
09.2017 - 01.2018
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Electrical Engineering
YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA LAGOS
04.2001 -
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
IVORY TOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
04.2001 -
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