Edward O. Agbamu
Lead Electrical Engineer
Port Harcourt City
Summary
Resourceful Electrical Engineer offering 20-years experience in designing, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of new electrical systems and testing Installation . Diligent and analytical professional. Registered Engineer and proficient in high voltage cabling, HV/LV Switchgear, Power Transformer Installation, Testing Commissioning and start Up. Comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously with no supervision.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Electrical Engineer
LEE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LTD
WARRI
10.2020 - Current
- Manage and develop Electrical portfolio for the company
- Provide and act as qualitative and abreast Knowledge base, and competently infuse top notch industry experiences, best practices, and expertise into all aspect and spectrum of the company’s business and orientation, work models and formations with specific projects
- Coordinate the Electrical Engineering Activities (Design, procurement, Construction, commissioning and ready to Start up) and apply globally accepted standard (SHELL DEP, IEC, British Standard,), work processes,, technical detail, ideals and framework to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Manage project interface internal (company) and external (client) v
- Train engineering and field personnel in Engineering project management and sharpen competencies to deliver protects within specified time, quality and budget
- Coordinate, manage and develop the electrical engineering team assigned to projects
- Demonstrate professional competence and leadership in the delivery of Electrical Engineering Services on projects viii
- Develop Tender Bids, project Objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans: conferring with management ix
- Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements: assigning personnel to phases and elements
- Review contract bids
- Determine Project specification through study of product design, customer requirement, performance standard and cost requirement or implications
- Determine project schedule
- Monitor project progress
- Control project through effective engineering Design review, specification and plan scheduled changes and recommendations
- Controls project costs by approving expenditures, administering contractor contracts
- Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends: recommending actions
- Maintain project data base/archive for Electrical installations
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
Lead Electrical Engineer
ALCON CONSTRUCTION NIG PLC
Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Manage manpower and Electrical/ Telecoms subcontractors for the various projects
- Participates in execution of engineering Procurement & Construction (EPCC- Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) contracts, and preparation of technical proposals and documents
- Supervise several subordinate supervisors and team leads
- Coordinate design team on HV, LV, and ELV electrical installation within acceptable international (DEP, BS, IEC) and National standard and scope
- Coordinate Quality Assurance/Quality Control Activities to enable RFSU –Ready for start up and delivery of completed circuit folders within acceptable timeframe
- Review of Material Take off (MTO) prior to placing of Purchase order
- Prepare Electrical design calculation documents; Load schedules, voltage drops and Cable sizing for ELV, LV, MV (up to 11kV) and HV (33 – 132kV) installations
- Investigating and developing work procedures for electrical installations (LV and HV for the various projects by ALCON
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
Head Electrical Section
West Africa Engineering Plant
Lagos
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Lead design team on HV, LV, and ELV electrical installation within acceptable standard and scope
- Review of tender from electrical subcontractor
- Manage manpower and Electrical/ Telecoms subcontractors for the various projects
- Prepare PR (purchase request) for Electrical Materials and follow up
- Review bottlenecks and blocking points in construction activities and proffer solutions
- Advice on work force staffing, and budgeting /manpower requirement
- Participates in decisions regarding the execution of engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, and supporting business acquisitions & preparation of technical proposals
- Planning electrical construction activities in conjunction with other discipline
- Reviewing and approving design drawings which includes layout drawings, load demand calculations, voltage drop and cable sizing, manufacturer drawings, single line diagrams, circuit booklets and cable schedule
- Prepare Bill of Quantity for Materials to be procured for installation
- Review of Material Take off (MTO) prior to placing of Purchase order
- Prepare Electrical design calculation documents; Load schedules, voltage drops and Cable sizing for ELV, LV, MV and HV installations
- Investigating and developing work procedures for electrical installations (LV and HV for the various projects by WAEP
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Electrical Manager
Bouygues Construction Nig
Port Harcourt city
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Pre- qualification of Electrical and Telecoms Subcontractor prior to engagement
- Review of tender from electrical subcontractor
- Manage manpower and Electrical/ Telecoms subcontractors for the NLNG Port Harcourt Head Office Development Project
- Prepare PR (purchase request) for Electrical Materials and follow up
- Review bottlenecks and blocking points in construction activities and proffer solutions
- Advice on manpower requirement
- Planning electrical construction activities in conjunction with other discipline
- Reviewing and approving design drawings which includes layout drawings, load demand calculations, voltage drop and cable sizing, manufacturer drawings, single line diagrams, circuit booklets and cable schedule and ensure it is according to project specification and DEP/ standard drawing prior to submittal to NLNG
- Prepare Bill of Quantity for Materials to be procured for installation
- Review of Material Take off (MTO) prior to placing of Purchase order
- Prepare Electrical design calculation documents; Load schedules, voltage drops and Cable sizing
- Investigating and developing work procedures for electrical installations (LV and HV on the Port Harcourt Head Office Development Project
- Writing CTQs (Construction Technical Query) for various changes and modifications on site
- Coordinated with site personnel, and clients to achieve on-time project delivery.
Lead E & I Engineer
Alcon Construction Nigeria
Trans Amadi Port Harcourt
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Reviewing and approving design drawings which includes layout drawings, load demand calculations, voltage drop and cable sizing, manufacturer drawings, single line diagrams, circuit booklets and cable schedule and ensure it is according to project specification and DEP/ standard drawing prior to submittal to NLNG
- Prepare Bill of Quantity for Materials to be procured for installation
- Review of Material Take off (MTO) prior to placing of Purchase order
- Prepare Electrical design calculation documents; Load schedules, voltage drops and Cable sizing
- Investigating and developing work procedures for electrical installations (LV and HV on the Alcon construction site RA Type 3 Apartment Blocks Phase-1 for NLNG
- Producing TPPCR (Third Party Plant Change Request) for Tie-in to existing NLNG facilities
- Reviewing and approving electrical permit documents prior to submittal to NLNG for approval
- Writing CTQs (Construction Technical Query) for various changes and modifications on site
- Writing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Procedure (QCPs) for Electrical Building Installations, HV Installations (Switchgear, Power Transformer),& ELV installations
- Meeting with NLNG (client) project engineers to discuss and resolve installation and design issues
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
Bonny Island
03.2006 - 01.2014
- JOB DESCRIPTION
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Liaising with site Electrical supervisors and other discipline (Civil & Mechanical) to plan the execution of electrical installation works
- Investigating and developing work procedures for electrical installations (LV and HV on the various Julius Berger construction site for NLNG
- Producing TPPCR (Third Party Plant Change Request) for Tie-in to existing NLNG facilities
- Reviewing and approving design drawings which includes layout drawings, load demand calculations, voltage drop and cable sizing, manufacturer drawings, single line diagrams, circuit booklets and cable schedule and ensure it is according to project specification and DEP/ standard drawing prior to submittal to NLNG
- Reviewing and approving electrical permit documents prior to submittal to NLNG for approval
- Writing CTQs (Construction Technical Query) for various changes and modifications on site
- Writing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Procedure (QCPs) for Electrical Building Installations, Aeronautic Ground Lighting (AGL) Installation, HV Installations (Switchgear, Power Transformer),& ELV installations
- Pre-Inspection of all Electrical materials for installation within the JBN construction site for NLNG projects
- Meeting with NLNG (client) project engineers to discuss and resolve complex installation and design issues
Electrical Engineer
ETCO Nigeria
Bonny Island
03.2003 - 02.2006
- Supervising Electrical Installations on site
- Ensure Erection, Verification and Inspection of Electrical Installations such as: (a) Switchboard Installation and Erection (b) Power Transformer Installation (c) Switchgear Erection and installation (d) Building Installations: Switches, Sockets, Lighting, Earthing and Lightning protection system, cable tray installations, LV cables installation (Above ground and Underground Installation
- Testing of all electrical installations: (a) Insulation Resistance Test on LV/HV cables (b) HIPOT Test on HV cables and Bus Bars (c) Continuity Test on LV and HV Cables (d) RCD, MCB and ELCB Tripping Test (e) Primary and Secondary Injection Test on LV/HV Switching units on Switchgears (f) Current Transformer/Voltage Transformer Ratio Test, Flick Test (g) Power Transformer (11kVA, 33kVA up to 630 kVA) winding test (h) Lux test on Lighting Installations (i) Conductivity test/ Torque of Bolts to specified Tightening value (Newton Meter -NM) (h) Battery charge and Discharge of UPS systems and Voltage Level check
- Supervision of sub-contractor job, ensuring that they are done according to DEP.
Computer Hardware Engineer
West Atlantic Systems Nig Ltd
Lagos
09.2001 - 11.2002
- Collaborated with IT departments to optimize hardware budget by identifying specific weaknesses in current equipment.
- Completed troubleshooting for Windows, desktops and laptops.
- Coupled computer hardware components and peripheral devices.
- Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software and devised solutions.
- Analyzed and advised clients on computing requirements for specific software.
- Built and modified computing systems to client specifications.
- Traveled to customer sites to provide prompt resolutions to issues.
- Researched complex technical issues and provided resolutions.
Education
Master of Technology - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt Rivers State 01.2018 - 11.2021
Post Graduate Diploma Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
River State University
Port Harcourt Rivers State 01.2016 - 11.2018
HND (Higher National Diploma) - Electrical/Electronics
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
Ekiti State Nigeria 11.1997 - 03.2000
National Diploma - Electrical/Electronics
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
Ekiti State Nigeria 11.1994 - 11.1996
WAEC - Science Studies
Obaseeku High School
Eruwa Oyo State Nigeria 11.1987 - 06.1993
Leaving School Certificate - General Studies
NITEL Primary School
Lanlate Oyo State Nigeria 01.1980 - 08.1986
Skills
Cloning of complete computer systemundefined
Accomplishments
- 2005 Permit to work supervisory induction (NLNG Project)2006 Confined space – Entry Permit – (NLNG Project)2007: Safety Awareness Induction Course (NLNG/ JBN Project)2007: Working at height permit – NLNG/JBN Project2015 Lock Out Tag out Electrical isolation and Safety
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Timeline
Lead Electrical Engineer
LEE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LTD
10.2020 - Current
Lead Electrical Engineer
ALCON CONSTRUCTION NIG PLC
10.2018 - 10.2020
Master of Technology - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Rivers State University
01.2018 - 11.2021
Head Electrical Section
West Africa Engineering Plant
01.2018 - 09.2018
Post Graduate Diploma Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
River State University
01.2016 - 11.2018
Electrical Manager
Bouygues Construction Nig
11.2015 - 01.2018
Lead E & I Engineer
Alcon Construction Nigeria
01.2014 - 11.2015
Senior Electrical Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
03.2006 - 01.2014
Cisco Certified Network Associate
04-2003
Electrical Engineer
ETCO Nigeria
03.2003 - 02.2006
Computer Hardware Engineer
West Atlantic Systems Nig Ltd
09.2001 - 11.2002
HND (Higher National Diploma) - Electrical/Electronics
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
11.1997 - 03.2000
National Diploma - Electrical/Electronics
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
11.1994 - 11.1996
WAEC - Science Studies
Obaseeku High School
11.1987 - 06.1993
Leaving School Certificate - General Studies
NITEL Primary School
01.1980 - 08.1986
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