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Stephen Jerome

6 Ekidova, Ekakpamre

Summary

A solution-focused IT Support Specialist, Instrumentation and Control Technician, with10+ years technical experience in oil and gas operations such as installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance IT equipment and instrumentation devices, Safety systems (fire & gas devices),Desktops, Printers, Laptops, communication and networking devices,DCS system, SCADA, PLC. As a proactive and self-reliant Technician, with keen critical thinking abilities and attention to detail, I'm looking forward to becoming an integral part of my next organization’s success stories.

Instrumentation professional with extensive experience in maintaining and repairing complex instrumentation systems. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving reliable results. Adaptable to changing needs and skilled in system diagnostics and maintenance.

Personable and analytical with strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving. Possesses foundational knowledge of instrumentation systems and hands-on skills in calibration and maintenance. Committed to ensuring optimal functionality and precision in all instrumentation tasks to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumentation Technician

Century Energy Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Tamara FPSO-Ship Converted FPSO
  • Instrument technicians on-board FPSO to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of the FPSO topside, metering skid, fore castle, STP etc, consistently meeting objective targets through strategic planned maintenance activities
  • Spearhead the calibration and validation of field-related instruments, while maintaining ISO accreditation standards
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve breakdowns
  • Conducting comprehensive qualifications for machines and instruments, minimizing breakdowns by10.7%
  • Ensure operation and maintenance procedures for plant equipment are strictly followed
  • Carry out breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of instrument and fire & gas devices
  • Responsible for the maintenance of IT and Office Equipment in the FPSO

Instrumentation Technician

BW Offshore
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: SendjeBerge FPSO-Ship Converted FPSO
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules that ensured optimal instrumentation performance on board vessel
  • Managed all Fire & Gas, IT equipment & instrumentation functions on board, ranging from safety plans, risk assessment, and technical report
  • Proactively resolved instrumentation, Electronic & telecommunications devices, fire & gas, and IT equipment issues with a keen eye for detailed root causes
  • Managed instrument calibration and validation processes
  • Ensured compliance with ISO standards
  • Developed and implemented routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality

Senior Instrument Technician/Electrical & Instrumentation Team Lead

Century Energy Services
04.2016 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: FrontPuffin FPSO-Ship Converted FPSO
  • Lead Team of five Electrical and Instrument Technicians responsible for the smooth operations of the day to day maintenance activities ensuring strict adherence to SOP and HSE standard
  • Spearheading the calibration and validation of field-related instruments, whilst maintaining ISO accreditation standards
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve breakdowns
  • Conducting comprehensive qualifications for machines and instruments, minimizing breakdowns by10.7%
  • Develop operation and maintenance procedures for plant equipment
  • Coordinate and provide strong technical guidance to the team to carry out breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical & instrument devices, IT and Telecommunication equipment
  • Coordinate and provide strong technical guidance to the team to carry out breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical & instrument devices

Electrical and Instrument Technician

BW Offshore
04.2013 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Abo FPSO-Ship Converted FPSO
  • FPSO facility upgrade Operation and Commissioning
  • Offshore, Upgrade operations, Carryout de-commissioning operation of electrical/instruments field devices and cables
  • Prepare work permit and carryout toolbox talk daily on every operation, report daily operations to superior officer
  • Provided technical support to other company personnel in the event of equipment errors and failures; collaborated closely with team members to promote efficient work place processes and provide effective problem resolution
  • Setup, calibrated, and tested equipment; maintained historical data regarding equipment operation
  • Field instruments devices details verification and bench calibration operations
  • Electrical/Instruments panels installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning operations
  • Electrical/Instrument cables integrity checks, installations, termination and operations

Education

PGD - ICT and Telecommunication Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
01.2024

HND (NVQ Level5 Equivalent) - Electrical and Electronic engineering

Federal Polytechnic
01.2009

Skills

  • Keen eye for detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Creative thinker
  • Customer-oriented
  • Independent & collaborative working
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team leadership
  • Multitasking and problem-solving skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Fast learner and adept to new skills
  • SCADA system operation
  • Field instrumentation
  • Instrumentation installation
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Gas detection systems
  • Software installation
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Technical support
  • Technical troubleshooting

Certification

  • Diploma in Marine Electronics (Alison)
  • Certified Automation Engineer (Advanxis Technologies & Process Automation)
  • Process Safety Management (OSHA)
  • Advance Process Control & safety Instrumented System(SIS) (Udemy)
  • Electrical Control For Industrial Automation (Udemy)
  • Google IT Support Specialist (Google)
  • Advance Production Technician (High-Tech IT & Engineering)
  • Maintenance of Fire and Gas Detection System Instrumentation (Udemy)
  • Basic Offshore Safety Induction And Emergency Training (BOSIET) OPITO Certified
  • Fundamentals of Electricals Controls (Udemy)
  • SAP Plant Maintenance (Udemy)
  • Process and Instrumentation Diagram(P&ID) Udemy
  • Supervisor Leadership Skills (Udemy)
  • Quality assurance & Quality Control in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (QA QC) (High-Tech IT & Engineering)
  • AutoCAD Electrical Drawing (Udemy)
  • Diploma in Certified Information System and Security Professional (CISSP) Alison
  • Standard of Training Certification, and Watch keeping (STCW)
  • Drager Portable gas detection Maintenance Training

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling, Swimming, Studying

Affiliations

Member of International Society of Automation (ISA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Timeline

Instrumentation Technician

Century Energy Services
08.2023 - Current

Instrumentation Technician

BW Offshore
08.2021 - 07.2023

Senior Instrument Technician/Electrical & Instrumentation Team Lead

Century Energy Services
04.2016 - 08.2021

Electrical and Instrument Technician

BW Offshore
04.2013 - 06.2013

HND (NVQ Level5 Equivalent) - Electrical and Electronic engineering

Federal Polytechnic

PGD - ICT and Telecommunication Engineering

University of Port Harcourt

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