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DANIEL COLUMBUS RAPHAEL
Engineer
Abuja,FC
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Summary
Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in power plant operations, including monitoring and inspecting mechanical systems. Expertise in identifying abnormal trends, coordinating preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational performance of turbines and waste heat recovery boilers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Integrity / Power Plant Operations DCS Engineer
Africa Natural Resources & Mines Limited
Gujeni
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured mechanical integrity and reliability of 100 MW steam power plant with 5 × 20 MW turbines.
- Monitored mechanical performance of turbines, boilers, and auxiliaries through DCS and field inspections, identifying issues for timely resolution.
- Conducted inspections and condition monitoring of 10 × 40 TPH waste heat recovery boilers powered by kiln exhaust heat to optimize operational performance.
- Identify abnormal trends and escalate for corrective maintenance.
- Support preventive maintenance planning through operational feedback.
- Participate in startup, shutdown, and load change activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment performance and maintenance records.
- Perform routine field inspections under PTW and HSE requirements to verify equipment condition.
- Https://anrml.com/
Power Plant Operations & Mechanical Maintenance Support Engineer
WACOT Rice Limited
Argungu
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured mechanical integrity of plant utilities and power systems through systematic assessments.
- Performed routine inspections and logged equipment performance to maintain operational reliability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical faults, contributing to prompt resolution and minimal downtime.
- Engaged in planned shutdowns and mechanical maintenance activities.
- Participated in Emergency Response Team drills and training sessions.
- Received the Torch Bearer Award for safety discipline.
- Https://wacotrice.com/
Power Plant Trainee (Operations)
Haste and William Rice Mill
Demsa
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Operated 12 TPH rice husk-fired steam boiler supplying steam for 16 MW turbine power plant, contributing to electricity generation within rice processing facility.
- Monitored key operational parameters such as steam pressure, temperature, feedwater level, and turbine load to ensure stable plant performance.
- Assisted in boiler start-up, shutdown, and fuel feeding operations using rice husk as biomass fuel.
- Inspected pumps, valves, steam lines, and auxiliary equipment to identify leaks and abnormalities, ensuring reliable plant operations.
- Recorded operational readings including steam flow, fuel consumption, pressure, and temperature in plant logbooks.
- Supported maintenance personnel during preventive maintenance of boilers, turbines, and plant utilities, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Ensured compliance with plant safety procedures and operational standards during daily power plant activities.
- Gained practical experience in biomass-based power generation and industrial steam systems.
- Https://hwriceco.com/
Mechanical Technician (Heavy Equipment & Integrity Maintenance)
Taraba Road Construction & Maintenance Agency (TARCMA)
Jalingo
09.2012 - 11.2016
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired heavy-duty equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and lubrication routines to extend equipment lifespan and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical faults and facilitated corrective repairs to restore equipment functionality efficiently.
- Maintained maintenance records and equipment history.
Education
MSC. - Financial Engineering
World Quant University
04-2026
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Modibbo Adama University of Technology
YolaSkills
- Mechanical equipment inspection
- Condition monitoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment performance monitoring
- Fault identification
- Rotating equipment
- Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) systems
- Shutdown maintenance support
- Process control systems
- Valves
- Pumps
- Compressors
- HSE compliance
- Maintenance documentation
- Cross-functional coordination
Affiliations
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
References
Available upon request
Competencies
Mechanical equipment inspection & condition monitoring, Preventive & shutdown maintenance support, Steam turbines, boilers & rotating equipment, Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) systems, Equipment performance monitoring & fault identification, Maintenance documentation & equipment history, Permit-to-Work (PTW) & HSE compliance, Cross-functional coordination (Operations & Maintenance), Overhauling of Heavy duty vehicle engines (dump trucks, excavator and bulldozers e.t.c), Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB), Fuel (coal, husk and bagasse) boilers, Steam Turbines, High-Pressure Steam Systems, Industrial Kiln Heat Recovery Systems, Process Control Systems (DCS/SCADA), Valves, Pumps and Compressors
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/05/1995
Marital status: Married
Nationality: Nigerian
Relocation: Open to relocation & shift work
Timeline
Mechanical Integrity / Power Plant Operations DCS Engineer
Africa Natural Resources & Mines Limited
01.2024 - Current
Power Plant Operations & Mechanical Maintenance Support Engineer
WACOT Rice Limited
04.2023 - 04.2024
Power Plant Trainee (Operations)
Haste and William Rice Mill
01.2020 - 12.2022
Mechanical Technician (Heavy Equipment & Integrity Maintenance)
Taraba Road Construction & Maintenance Agency (TARCMA)
09.2012 - 11.2016
MSC. - Financial Engineering
World Quant University
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Modibbo Adama University of Technology