ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN TOOLS
CYPRIAN IFEANYI OKOLO
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
A proficient Electrical Engineer with a comprehensive knowledge of designing, developing and maintaining electrical systems and components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, viability and sustainability; With a consistent track record of successfully completing projects from the concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing, commissioning and handover.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GmbH
Ikeja, Nigeria
04.2019 - Current
- Provision of technical assistance for PV installers and project partners across west Africa
- Organization and execution of both In-Person and remote product trainings
- Led training efforts to empower personnel to resolve technical issues without submitting support tickets, reducing service calls by 40%
- Provision of support for Area Manager for Africa in training and communication with customers
- Project supervision and site visitation of installers and Service Partners
- Constant monitoring and collection of feedback of potential new markets
- Training and support of new PV installers
- Planned the deployment of PV design systems to minimize workflow disruptions and optimize output
- Defined program-level goals and resource plans in coordination with Electrical department and senior staff
- Fostered communication between site locations by initiating increased tele-presence usage and remote operational review processes
- Designed employee training curricula to instill necessary process skills, verifying competency via subsequent test procedures
- Reviewed technical guidelines to verify compliance with information security standards and best practices
- Designed technical diagnostic timelines to determine technical change viability without disrupting operations
- Evaluated technical control manuals and operational documentation, editing content for clarity and compliance with stipulated standards.
Consultant – Electrical and Power Advisor
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Abuja, Abuja
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted on-site field assessment of all planned or already installed power systems/equipment.
- Supervised and coordinated all maintenance and upgrade of power system installations.
- Provided trainings and written technical documentation/advice to NIS Training Focal Points (TFPs) and technical staff on power systems maintenance and other related topics.
- Provided advice on installation materials from vendors to ascertain adherence or deviation from required specification and in providing any further technical clarifications during installation or maintenance.
- Developed SOP on active maintenance of power system for optimal performance, and recommendation/ guide on future upgrade of power system.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA)
Enugu, Enugu
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Installation & Maintenance
- Ural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA), Enugu, Enugu
- Designed, Installed, Tested and Commissioned 11 SOLAR Mini-Grid Substations for Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA) across Nigeria
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware
- Validated product and subsystem performance by performing analysis, simulation and testing
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality
- Reviewed drawings and technical diagrams of proposed circuits for viability and compliance
- Created electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical Toolset
- Evaluated power needs for various systems
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms, substations and service buildings for REA projects
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PAUMA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
Kaduna, Kaduna
09.2009 - 12.2016
- Successfully Installed, Calibrated and parameterized SIEMENS Numerical Relays for 9 PHCN Transmission companies in Nigeria
- Successfully installed SIEMENS enabled Substation Automation Systems in Abuja
- Organized and Conducted training sessions for site technicians and engineers
- Spearheaded tendering and negotiation process for critical products and services to reduce costs and allow early contractor involvement
- Used Computer-Aided Design software to design electrical and System modules
- Developed routine Electrical Machines and Equipment servicing schedules
- Determined most effective approaches to new projects by reading and analyzing blueprints, drawings and sketches
- Successfully carried out Transformer Primary and Secondary Injection Tests
- Prepared comprehensive Control System wiring and cabling schedules
- Evaluated and tested photovoltaic modules as pre-installation procedures
- Communicated with engineers and customers to discuss potential and existing engineering projects
- Designed and constructed Electrical Control Panels and Modules
- Installation of Circuit breakers and servicing of power coils
- Installation of Current transformers and Voltage transformers
- Control and Protection wiring of Power Transformers
Education
B. Eng. (Hons) - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY
Bauchi 01.2002 - 05.2008
MBA - Specialization in Advanced AI And Automation
NEXFORD UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON DC 01.2023 - Current
Skills
Electrical System Design
PV System Design
Critically Decision Making
Task Prioritization
Networking
Technology Background
Project Lifecycle Management
Analytics
Risk management
Business Strategy
Business Planning
Software
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
AUTOCAD ELECTRICAL
ELECTRONIC WORKBENCH
PYTHON
Certification
SUBSTATION AUTOMATION SYSTEM (SIEMENS)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MBA - Specialization in Advanced AI And Automation
NEXFORD UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - Current
Consultant – Electrical and Power Advisor
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
04.2022 - 10.2022
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GmbH
04.2019 - Current
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA)
01.2017 - 03.2019
SUBSTATION AUTOMATION SYSTEM (SIEMENS)
05-2012
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PAUMA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
09.2009 - 12.2016
B. Eng. (Hons) - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY
01.2002 - 05.2008