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SANDRA YADUMA EMMANUEL

Senior Electrical Engineer
Port Harcourt,Rivers
SANDRA YADUMA EMMANUEL

Summary

Dynamic and Resourceful Senior Electrical Engineer with a robust 8+ years track record excelling in the development, design, and optimization of electrical systems within the demanding landscape of Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities. Proficient in spearheading diverse onshore and offshore projects, demonstrating expertise in navigating the unique challenges of the sector. Proven ability to strategically plan and execute time-constrained projects, enhance work processes, and seamlessly coordinate integrated work programs.


Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
Languages

Work History

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC

Senior Electrical Engineer, Project Teams
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed electrical aspect of technical contract specifications, and participated in technical and commercial bid evaluations, contract variations and disputes/claims.
  • Provided major electrical input during preparation of Invitation to Tender (ITT) document for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) stages of Projects.
  • Provided technical input to project electrical deliverables at all phases of projects including Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
  • Reviewed and approved project electrical engineering deliverables as Level 3 Tecnical Authority (TA3) in line with company's Discipline Control and Assurance Framework (DCAF).
  • Supported procurement of Electrical Equipment by carrying out technical evaluation of technical proposal, data and designs.
  • Coordinated with contractors during construction phases to ensure proper execution of designs according to established specifications and plans.
  • Modified and optimized electrical designs to cater for deviations encountered during execution and obtained design improvements.
  • Designed Power supply system for South Bank Flowstation stranded Loads- Military Camp, telecoms hut, Cathodic protection and Old flow station lighting.
  • Raised project change requests, and provided drive to ensure buy-in of relevant authorities, including corporate discipline leads/project leadership, as required, in resolution of electrical issues.
  • Supervised and co-ordinated all site Electrical execution activities in line with the agreed schedule and in accordance to the design, engineering and construction requirements using approved plans, procedures and specifications.
  • Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations including execution of activities such as testing of completed systems, generation of mechanical completion sheets upon verification of finalized work scope, and closure of punch list items
  • Supported drive to achieve Goal Zero at the Project worksite and support the implementation of HSE Management Plan for the different Projects.
  • Evolved and managed suitable strategy for identification, documentation and Integration on lessons learnt from other related projects, recently completed or ongoing within the company to improve project performance.
  • Established positive relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate project success.

Key Accomplishment: Achieved timely completion of 100% FEED milestone of a 440MMboe & 2.4Tcf project, despite COVID-19 challenges.


Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC

Electrical Engineer, Corporate Maintenance
04.2018 - 11.2019

Job overview


  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Participated in Company & Contractor activity planning session such as toolbox talks, pre-trip briefing and carried out weekly Learning from incidents (LFI) cascade sessions.
  • Actively participated in unsafe acts and condition reporting, close-out of follow up recommendations from Management Facility Engagements(MFE), hazards hunt and other facility inspection actions.
  • Participated in review of Work method statements (WMS), plans and procedure, Risk assessments and Job hazard analysis (JHA) and pre-job toolbox meetings.
  • · Performed regular inspections of facilities to assess the condition of electrical systems and recommend necessary upgrades or maintenance activities.
  • Reviewed maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with industry and manufacturer's standards and identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that increased overall operational efficiency within the company.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
  • Streamlined work order processes, resulting in faster response times and reduced backlog.
  • Established maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Performed root cause failure analysis on critical equipment, leading to more effective preventative measures.
  • Championed lean manufacturing principles within the department, reducing waste generation and focusing on continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete preventive equipment maintenance and repair on various types of equipment.
  • Managed contractors during major plant shutdowns and turnaround maintenance to ensure optimal resource utilization and project completion within budget constraints.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
  • Audited and revised existing preventive maintenance plans, updating them based on current needs to reduce unnecessary expenses or redundancies.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.

Key Accomplishment

· Optimized maintenance job routines for electrical equipment including diesel generators leading to a 30% reduction in repetitive tasks and its associated time and cost implications.

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC

Electrical Design Engineer
12.2016 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Evaluated power needs for various systems.
  • Designed and approved power distribution requirements for facility construction.
  • Generated Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering design (DED) deliverables for projects.
  • Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Enhanced safety measures in designs by thoroughly analyzing potential risks and implementing preventive strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by conducting thorough evaluations of electrical designs.
  • Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery
  • Participated and served as scribe in technical and Safety audits and design reviews (HAZOP, SAFOP, peer reviews, design reviews) to ensure compliance with legislation and company's global policies, guidelines and standards.
  • Researched and analyzed electrical engineering standards to obtain best suited for application to design for lightning protection on vent stacks for crude export facilities.
  • Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by designing electrical circuits and systems for various applications.
  • Optimized product performance through thorough testing and analysis of electrical components and systems.
  • Determined most effective approaches to new projects by reading and analyzing blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
  • Developed comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with specific designs or installations before commencing work on-site or starting fabrication stages.
  • Actively participated in design reviews ensuring that all stakeholders'' concerns were addressed and incorporated into final design iterations.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies, industry standards, and local regulations during all aspects of project design.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
  • Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility and operating condition effects.
  • Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
  • Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
  • Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Reviewed protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.

Key Accomplishment: Achieved a Costs savings of $275,000 from carrying out in house design assurance and optimization of a project.

SPDC

Electrical Engineer, Central Engineering Team
10.2015 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Provided engineering support by carrying out electrical system modifications based on customer requirements for minor projects.
  • Reduced costs without compromising quality by utilizing cost-effective materials and innovative design techniques to carry out in-house electrical designs.
  • Identified opportunities for process and system improvement, implementing changes that increased overall operational efficiency within the company.
  • Participated in Company & Contractor activity planning session (e.g. toolbox talks, pre-trip briefing etc.) and periodically plan targeted LFI cascade, awareness session etc.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
  • Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations.
  • Actively planned and executed electrical inspections and audit activities, collated and recorded findings of non-compliance and required corrective actions reports for presentation to leadership team.
  • Carried out de-bottlenecking of arising issues with respect to Electrical Engineering systems, amidst carrying out of inspections and ensuring compliance with Electrical safety requirements
  • Coordinated the Corporate Change Management Secretariat, saddled with the responsibility of carrying out screening and reviewing of all submitted change requests
  • Planned and facilitated weekly change panel sittings, ensured closure of all issued steers and closure of change request actions on Facility Status Reporting (FSR) platform.
  • Managed the planning and execution of quarterly electrical training sessions, interviews and certifications/assessments of electrical personnel across 39 company locations.
  • Led training sessions for staff members on proper use of equipment or software tools related to electrical engineering projects.
  • Managed company's electrical authorization register, generated and issued certifications and updated renewals.
  • Carried out recurrent reviews of major electrical documents, collated changes and implemented cascade sessions to integrate learnings and updates.
  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff.
  • Presented findings from research projects at professional conferences or workshops, contributing to knowledge-sharing within the field.

Key Accomplishments: Achieved a 50% reduction in retroactive change requests within a year by zealously monitoring the CCMP secretariat and providing effective sensitization of the CCMP procedure through cascade sessions.

Education

Shell Open University
, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Shell Advanced Technical Program (SATP), Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering
10.2022

Global Wealth University
, Lome, Togo

Master of Science from Oil, Gas And Energy Management
07.2021

Shell Open University
, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Shell Graduate Program (SGP), Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering
02.2019

Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

B.Eng. Electrical & Computer Engineering from Electrical & Computer Engineering
04.2014

University Overview

(Assessed as equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor’s Degree by WES)

Skills

  • Electrical Engineering Standards
  • Project Management
  • Power distribution planning
  • Electrical equipment maintenance
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Design, Integration and Modification
  • Electrical equipment Sizing and selection (including Ex-rated equipment)
  • Electrical Power System Analysis
  • Interpretation, Application and Modifying of Electrical Drawings
  • Complex Problem-Solving Skills
  • Process Optimization and Improvement
  • Stakeholder/Customer Management
  • Report preparation and presentation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Certification

  • Nigerian Society of Engineers (R48263)
  • Nigerian Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (R50434)
  • CompEx Ex-02
  • Member, IET (1101178319)

Competencies Skills

  • Electrical equipment Sizing and selection (including Ex-rated equipment)
  • Electrical System design and modification
  • Electrical Safety Standards
  • Report preparation and presentation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Electrical Power System Analysis (ETAP)
  • Interpretation, application and modifying of electrical drawings
  • Electrical Engineering Standards
  • System-Level Electrical Design and Integration
  • Process Optimization and Improvement
  • Stakeholder/Customer Management.
  • Electrical Facility Inspection

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

· Member, IET (1101178319)

· CompEx Ex-02

· Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (R50434)

· Nigerian Society of Engineers (R48263)

· Nigerian Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers



Languages

English
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
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Software

ETAP

Ms Word

Ms Excel

Ms Powerpoint

Affiliations

  • IET
  • COREN
  • NSE
  • NIEEE

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Timeline

Senior Electrical Engineer, Project Teams

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
06.2020 - Current

Electrical Engineer, Corporate Maintenance

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
04.2018 - 11.2019

Electrical Design Engineer

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
12.2016 - 03.2018

Electrical Engineer, Central Engineering Team

SPDC
10.2015 - 11.2016

Shell Open University

Shell Advanced Technical Program (SATP), Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering

Global Wealth University

Master of Science from Oil, Gas And Energy Management

Shell Open University

Shell Graduate Program (SGP), Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

B.Eng. Electrical & Computer Engineering from Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers (R48263)
  • Nigerian Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (R50434)
  • CompEx Ex-02
  • Member, IET (1101178319)
SANDRA YADUMA EMMANUELSenior Electrical Engineer