John Gokana
Port Harcourt
Summary
A skilled Electrical Engineer, experienced in high, medium and low voltage power system, demonstrating expertise in troubleshooting and transmission distribution network and a field maintenance engineer with an extensive knowledge of project management with proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing operational processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer Lead
PORT HARCOURT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (PHEDC)
01.2021 - Current
- Managed 3-phase high voltage switchgears, 15 MVA power transformers, alternators, generators, and UPS systems
- Conducted troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of electrical power systems, participated in the installation and commissioning of new 132/33 kV equipment
- Performed routine inspections on LV/HV switchgears and power transformers to identify faults and enhance system efficiency
- Carried out operations in the power station on LV/HV switch gears, power transformers, circuit breakers, motor control center (MCC), for system efficiency
- Prepared technical documentation for operations, work orders, and compliance guarantees for preventive and corrective maintenance
- Collaborated with engineering and maintenance team to troubleshoot and repair equipment faults and failures
- Prepared work order, permit to work, and protection guarantees for preventive and corrective maintenance with compliance to LOTO procedures.
Electrical Field Engineer
PORT HARCOURT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (PHEDC)
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Experienced with power generation, transmission and distribution system, performed inspection on 132/33kv equipment, switch gears in the power station, to ensure optimal performance in accordance with safety procedures
- Conducted switching operations on LV/HV electrical power distribution panels such as ABB, Schneider for power distribution
- Worked with field and maintenance technicians to implement planned outage and prepared workplace and switching order, issued permit to work (PTW), and carried out isolation and energized electrical equipment without causing power outage
- Monitored and maintained electrical equipment performance records, inspected the operations of metering and connection facilities to initiate corrective action upon malfunction.
Electrical Technician/ Maintenance
PORT HARCOURT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (PHEDC)
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Identified specific cables, connections, fuses, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices required for install monitoring system
- Maintained an adequate distribution system to provide continuity of service, area reliability, and system integrity
- Implemented energy schedules including real line transmission reservation to maintain supply to the customers
- Implemented safety operational procedures within the control room, issued protective tags through establish safe clearance procedures to both electrical and mechanical personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Electrical Electronics Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
01.2019
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Electronics Engineering
Rivers State Polytechnic
01.2009
Skills
- Power systems Analysis
- Time Management and leadership skills
- Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
- Technical support
- High safety compliance practice
- Project Management Skill
Certification
- HSE Supervisor Level 1,2 & 3, 2022, INSTITUTE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (ISPON)
- Occupational Safety and Health Certificate, OSHACADEMY
- Energy Control program – Lockout/tag out (LOTO), Electrical Safety Basics, OSHACADEMY
Timeline
Electrical Engineer Lead
PORT HARCOURT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (PHEDC)
01.2021 - Current
Electrical Field Engineer
PORT HARCOURT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (PHEDC)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Electrical Technician/ Maintenance
PORT HARCOURT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (PHEDC)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Electrical Electronics Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Electronics Engineering
Rivers State Polytechnic
- HSE Supervisor Level 1,2 & 3, 2022, INSTITUTE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (ISPON)
- Occupational Safety and Health Certificate, OSHACADEMY
- Energy Control program – Lockout/tag out (LOTO), Electrical Safety Basics, OSHACADEMY
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