CHIBUZO ANNASTECIA OGBUJU
Port-Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
Electrical Maintenance Engineer with expertise in electrical installation and commissioning, equipment startup, and preventive and corrective maintenance. Proficient in electrical troubleshooting, rotating equipment, synchronous generators, and three-phase induction motors. Demonstrates strong capabilities in generator excitation systems, switchgear and transformer maintenance, and high voltage testing including IR, PI & Hi-Pot. Skilled in condition-based monitoring and technical report writing. Committed to leveraging technical skills to enhance operational efficiency and reliability within the engineering sector.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Transcorp Power Plc
Ughelli
2020.09 - 2026.07
- Coordinated field maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting and testing activities on GE gas turbine electrical auxiliary systems.
- Worked alongside GE Field Engineers during combustion inspections, Hot Gas Path inspections, Rotor Life Extension (RLE) and generator refurbishment projects.
- Performed installation verification, commissioning, functional testing and startup support for three-phase induction motors and battery systems.
- Commissioned ninety-six (96) 1.2 V battery cells and associated auxiliary systems.
- Commissioned three-phase motors (88BT, 88FC and 88VG).
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers (52G), switchgear and motor control equipment.
- Performed insulation resistance (IR), Hi-Pot and transformer oil dielectric breakdown testing.
- Conducted condition-based monitoring of rotating equipment to improve reliability.
- Inspected and replaced carbon brushes and shaft grounding brushes on 11.5 kV GE generators.
- Led toolbox meetings and departmental safety briefings.
- Prepared maintenance reports, inspection reports and commissioning documentation.
Trainee Plant Engineer
Transcorp Power Plc
2019.06 - 2020.09
- Developed a condition-based monitoring programme for motors, battery banks and transformers.
- Supported commissioning, startup and maintenance activities on rotating electrical equipment.
- Participated in gas turbine outage inspections and maintenance.
- Prepared engineering documentation and maintenance reports.
Electrical Engineering Intern
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company
2013.05 - 2013.12
- Assisted in installation of 11.5 kV upriser cables using Raychem kits.
- Participated in transformer maintenance, fault diagnosis and testing.
- Conducted routine inspections on distribution transformers and power distribution systems.
Education
Master of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power & Machines)
Federal University of Petroleum Resources
Effurun 2024.07 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
University of Uyo
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 2010.01 - 2015.08
Skills
- Field Service Engineering
- Electrical Installation & Commissioning
- Equipment Startup
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Rotating Equipment
- Synchronous Generators
- Three-Phase Induction Motors
- Generator Excitation Systems
- Switchgear & Transformer Maintenance
- High Voltage Testing (IR, PI & Hi-Pot)
- Condition-Based Monitoring
- Technical Report Writing
Certification
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Nigerian Institute of Power Engineers (NIPE)
Professional Training
LV/MV Switchgear Inspection, Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Additional information
- Willing to travel extensively for field assignments.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills.
- Knowledge of AC motor control principles and industrial rotating equipment; currently expanding expertise in Variable Speed Drive systems.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power & Machines)
Federal University of Petroleum Resources
2024.07 -
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Transcorp Power Plc
2020.09 - 2026.07
Trainee Plant Engineer
Transcorp Power Plc
2019.06 - 2020.09
Electrical Engineering Intern
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company
2013.05 - 2013.12
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
University of Uyo
2010.01 - 2015.08