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Mustapha Abubakar

Field Service Engineer (Gas Turbines)
PortHarcourt

Summary

Experienced Field Service Engineer with over 8 years combined experience in the ICT, Oil and gas, Manufacturing and Power Sectors. I have Masters in Engineering Management and Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. My experience cuts across Sales, Automation and Gas turbines commissioning, Start up and Maintenance in Onshore and Offshore applications. A great team Player with excellent communication and Customer Service Skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

SOLAR TURBINES
PortHarcourt
03.2020 - Current
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer technical and administrative representative
  • I carry out field service assignments for our wide array of customers in the Oil and gas & Power generation business
  • My services includes but not limited to; On-site preventive maintenance, Inspections/root cause investigation and proffering recommendations to resolve equipment health issues, Control system upgrades, Commissioning/Start-up activities on Solar turbo-machinery packages (Generator sets, Compressor sets and other Mechanical drive applications)
  • I have supported several important Oil and gas projects from Installation through Commissioning and Start Up

Some of the Projects are;

  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Package retrofit and upgrade of 3 Mars 100 Compressor set from TT3 to TT5 control system at Bonga FPSO (SNEPCo)
  • Package retrofit and upgrade of 2 Mars 100 Compressor set from TT2 to TT5 control system at Okan GGCP (Chevron Nigeria Limited)
  • New Equipment Commissioning of 3 Saturn 20 Mechanical drives at Escravos ESP (Chevron Nigeria Limited)
  • Package retrofit and upgrade of 2 Centaur 40 Power Generation Set from TT2 to TT5 at ODP, OML 100 (Total Energies)

Achievements

  • I have consistently received an exceeded expectation in my performance rating after my first year of employment
  • Rewarded with Key Contributor Award (KCA) for major inputs in a team that carried out controls retrofit and upgrade of three gas compressors turbines at Bonga 2022 Turnaround Maintenance held between September to November 2022
  • In this role, I am exposed to several technical trainings ranging from Package Operating principles to Structured troubleshooting and Performance evaluation of gas turbine engines and driven equipment.

OPERATOR

ENGRO POWER SERVICES
PortHarcourt
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operation of power-generation Gas turbines (TM 2500+) during normal operation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repair procedures
  • Monitored meters, gauges, and control boards to verify operational parameters, and made adjustments to distribution, generator output, voltage and electricity flow rates according to standard protocols and power grid requirements
  • Utilized a variety of analog and digital informational displays to understand operational performance variables, such as electricity flow and voltage, and record information accurately into manual logs and computer databases
  • Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.

Achievement(s) : Gained in-depth knowledge of Gas Turbine maintenance and Power management systems

ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

NEW RIVOC LIMITED
PortHarcourt
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and programmable logic control (PLC) systems
  • Installed and commission new instruments to improve productivity
  • Conducted test related to functional performance on instrumentation as needed by facility changes
  • Involved in evaluation of instrument performance to identify optimization and enhancement opportunities
  • Ensured conformance with environmental and safety requirements commensurate with executing required instrument maintenance or replacement activities.

Achievement(s): Improved my knowledge of Control systems in a manufacturing environment


COMMISSIONING PANEL OPERATOR

SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIGERIA LIMITED
PortHarcourt
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Involved in Commissioning of Combined Cycle Power plant components and utilities at IPP Phase 2 Okpai
  • Monitored simulations from field on Analogue and Digital instruments verifying set points and logic as per project requirement/Documentation
  • Engaged in functional test and Operation Testing Procedure of sub-systems
  • Maintained the safe and stable operations of the units, safe start up, shutdown and emergency response of the unit


Achievement(s) Gained indepth knowledge of Co-generation power systems

INSTRUMENT COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIGERIA LIMITED
PortHarcourt
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Carried out Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning of Instruments, Process Control System including Safety Systems and PLC systems on mechanical package units
  • Planned and followed up daily schedule for Instrumentation team in assigned station
  • Calibration of field instruments using test equipment including pressure calibrator and HART communicator
  • Ensured all documentation are accurately filled and signed by Client and tracked changes made on field documentations while commissioning
  • Achievement(s) Gained indepth knowledge of Distributed Control System (Delta V)

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

SIELTE NIGERIA LIMITED
PortHarcourt
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Carried out installation of interconnect cabling of various OEM control systems
  • Carried out Installation of VESDA (fire and gas detection) systems on cabinets in the central control building
  • Carried out Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning of Process Automation system (PAS), Safety Integrated System(SIS) and Fire and Gas System Panels with OEM representatives
  • Prepared daily reports on activities, including compilation of all punch list items, to the Automation supervisor.

SALES ENGINEER/ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

XEROX H.S NIGERIA LTD
PortHarcourt
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Serviced existing customers, obtaining orders, and establishing new customers by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets
  • Kept management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses
  • Monitored competition activities by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc
  • Recommending changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
  • Achievement(s): Indepth knowledge of sales/marketing strategies and administration pattern of companies in various sectors: Buying decision process, Bidding and contract management.

Education

Masters - Engineering Management

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2015 - 10.2018

Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2008 - 01.2013

Senior -

West African Senior School Certificate Examination
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2001 - 06.2007

Proficiency in Management Practices -

Nigerian Institute of Management
06.2014 - 09.2014

Skills

Commissioning/Start-up/Operation and Maintenance of Gas turbines and Compressorsundefined

Software

PLC programming

Interests

Travelling

Reading

Timeline

FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

SOLAR TURBINES
03.2020 - Current

COMMISSIONING PANEL OPERATOR

SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIGERIA LIMITED
08.2019 - 02.2020

OPERATOR

ENGRO POWER SERVICES
05.2019 - 08.2019

ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

NEW RIVOC LIMITED
02.2019 - 05.2019

INSTRUMENT COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIGERIA LIMITED
03.2018 - 10.2018

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

SIELTE NIGERIA LIMITED
02.2017 - 03.2018

Masters - Engineering Management

University of Port Harcourt
01.2015 - 10.2018

SALES ENGINEER/ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

XEROX H.S NIGERIA LTD
11.2014 - 01.2017

Proficiency in Management Practices -

Nigerian Institute of Management
06.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
01.2008 - 01.2013

Senior -

West African Senior School Certificate Examination
01.2001 - 06.2007
Mustapha AbubakarField Service Engineer (Gas Turbines)