Itoro Okon Ekpenyong
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.,Nigeria
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Mechanical Engineering graduate with practical experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, motor control systems, Electrical panel design, and lifting equipment inspection. Skilled in PLC, HMI, SCADA systems DCS/SIS support, instrument calibration, and industrial networking calibration of control valves and limit switch valves . Experienced in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance. problem-solving, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions in industrial environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Automation Technician.
Advanxis process Automation And Technology
Port Harcourt, Rivers State., Nigeria
2025.11 - 2026.12
Automation Technician .
1. PLC Systems.
- Installation, basic programming, and troubleshooting of plc systems.
- Working with simatic S7-1200 and simatic Step7.
- Modifying PLC logic for process improvement.
- Fault diagnosis in PLC logic-controlled process.
2. HMI & SCADA Systems .
- Development and configuration of HMI screens.
- SCADA systems monitoring and control.
- Communication between SCADA and PLC systems.
3. DCS/SIS Systems.
- Operation and support of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Safety Instrumented System (SIS) monitoring and maintenance.
- Ensuring safe shutdown and process safety functions.
4. Instrumentation Work / Instructor.
- Calibration of pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters.
- Calibration of Control valve and Limit switch valve.
- Loop checking and signal testing.
5. Motor Control & Electrical Systems.
- Troubleshooting motor control circuits (DOL, star-delta), Forward and reverse wiring.
- Electrical panel wiring and fault correction.
6. Industrial Networking.
- Troubleshooting communication errors between PLC,SCADA, and field devices.
.
Inspection Technician
Jc International.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
2020.05 - 2024.12
- Conducted Visual Inspections of cranes, hoists, slings, shackles, hooks, and other lifting equipment.
- Recommended repair, replacement, or removal of defective equipment from service.
- Assisted in load testing and functional testing of lifting equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering.
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Akwa Ibom State/ Nigeria 2017.09 - 2024.01
Skills
PLC Troubleshooting
DCS and SIS System Support
Instrument Calibration
Wiring and Troubleshooting of Electrical Panel
Valve Calibration
Simatic Step7
Websites
Certification
- Certified Automation Engineer Certificate - Advanxis Training Centre 2026.
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue - Jc International 2025.
- Diploma in Data Processing, Microsoft Word, and Desktop Publishing 2017.
- HSE 1-3. - Advanxis Training Centre 2026.
Automation Technician.
- PLC Troubleshooting.
- SCADA System Monitoring.
- Control panel Wiring and Testing.
- Instrument Calibration and Loop Checking.
- DCS and SIS Systems Support.
Inspection Technician.
- Lifting Equipment Inspection.
- Visual Inspection.
- Preventive Maintenance Inspection.
Affiliations
- Football, and Music
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Automation Technician.
Advanxis process Automation And Technology
2025.11 - 2026.12
Inspection Technician
Jc International.
2020.05 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering.
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
2017.09 - 2024.01