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Tochukwu Ikeh
METERING AND PROTECTION ENGINEER
Jos,PL
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in the electrical power industry and expertise in data analysis, project management, and electrical power generation, distribution, protection, control, and metering. Recognized for driving results, solving complex challenges, and employing innovative thinking. Passionate about contributing to organizational success through innovation. Seeking a role that aligns with skills and career goals to continue growing professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
METERING AND PROTECTION ENGINEER
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
Jos, Plateau State
11.2022 - Current
- Supervision of all operating staff within the metering and protection section
- Ensure adequate electrical protection of all distribution feeders, Transformers and all distribution technical assets
- Ensure relay coordination is achieved on the grid to adequately segregate faulty sections
- Perform metering and control asset installation, maintenance and management on all consumers
- Initiated and carried out the Prepaid metering project and billing process automation for NNL
- Charged with the task of Energy monitoring and auditing to determine grid losses and propose solutions.
- Successfully reduced ATC&C losses by 30% through Data Analysis and innovative solutions.
- Testing, maintenance and servicing of all generator and feeder protection panels, meters, CTs, VTs and metering and protection assets
- Maximum Demand customer Monitoring, revenue protection and recovery
- Actively involved in metering initiatives and schemes to reduce ATC and C losses
- Carry out repairs, protection, servicing and maintenance of distribution and injection transformers on the grid
- Perform tests, repairs, recoils and routine maintenance of transformers and other power assets as well as supervise routine preventive maintenance activities.
- Initiated and participated actively in Enumeration and Customer/Asset tagging using GIS software.
ACTING ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER (SERVICES)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managerial position tasked with management of the distribution section
- Supervision and Management of all operating staff within the distribution department
- Implementation and enforcement of company policies and plans in the distribution department
- Participate in management discussions and planning towards achieving organizational goals in all departments
- Supervise all technical operations in the distribution department with the aim of maximizing staff output
- Incorporating modern technologies and achieving organizational targets set for the distribution department
- Implemented numerous IT innovations and proposed innovative solutions to reduce losses and improve efficiency of the Distribution section
- Utilization of Modelling tools such as MATLAB and ETAP to detect and simulate energy loss reduction solution on the Distribution grid
- Plan, coordinate and enforce routine preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance in the Distribution department liaising with the Generation and other departmental heads to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Developed budgets and project plans considering costs for time and materials.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical skillset development.
- Reduced Fault occurrence by 20% by preventive maintenance schemes
SOUTHERN AREA SUPERINTENDENT (DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
Jos, Plateau State
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervision of all operating staff within the southern area
- Carried out maintenance and repairs of all transmission and distribution lines within the Bukuru area with a focus on preventive maintenance to reduce downtimes
- Ensure adequate electrical protection of all distribution feeders, Transformers and all distribution technical assets
- Ensure relay coordination is achieved on the grid to adequately segregate faulty sections
- Maintenance, testing, Overhaul and repairs of all electrical power equipment
- Carry out Job planning and organization to reduce downtimes and maximize efficiency of human and material resources
- Ensure efficient protection of transmission lines, distribution lines and equipment to ensure faulty circuits are isolated and the faults are cleared with minimal delays
- Actively involved in metering initiatives and schemes to reduce non-technical losses and technological initiatives for other losses
- Carried out fault tracing and clearing on lines and equipment with a goal of achieving maximum consumer satisfaction, minimize downtimes and maximize energy sales
- Application of modern design and simulation tools in problem solving
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (DISTRIBUTION)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked with teams to carry out maintenance and repairs of all transmission and distribution lines within the Bukuru area
- Created and implemented schedules for preventive and corrective maintenance with a view to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
- Carried out fault tracing and clearing on power lines and equipment
- Participate in Job planning and organization, contributing effectively to the Engineering team to meet pre-set goals
- Utilization of design and simulation CAD tools for problem solving
DESIGN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Self Employed
Awka, Anambra
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Designed, modeled and simulated various engineering designs, initiatives and concepts for research purposes, industrial or commercial implementation
- Utilized various CAD software such as MATLAB, SIMULINK, PROTEUS, POWERWORLD and ECAD to design and model networks, systems and circuits to perform various functions
- Independently created assembly language and embedded C codes for IC programming in automated applications
- Worked independently and in teams to implement the designed circuits and create prototypes for testing
- Some projects achieved during this period were: Design, Simulation and modelling of a hydrokinetic power turbine; Design, Simulation and Implementation of a Prototype Electric Motorbike; design, Simulation and modelling of an automatic power factor controller for industrial use with Assembly Language code; Network design and Simulation of a Hybrid power system (Solar, wind, utility) amongst others
CORPS MEMBER, TRAINEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked in teams to maintain and repair Electrical systems and networks
- Participated actively in rewinding of three flashed Hydroelectric alternators at Jekko 2, Kwall 1 and Ankwil 2 Power stations
- Worked in teams to repair and maintain hydroelectric power generators and all ancillary parts at the various power stations
- Actively monitored, maintained and rectified faults on protection systems for generators, lines and other power equipment while working in a team
- Utilized various CAD tools such as SIMULINK for fault detection in power equipment and generator ancillary parts
INTERN, TRAINEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Worked in teams to maintain and repair power lines and equipment
- Participated in Hydro Power generator repairs and maintenance including repair of flashed alternator at Kwall
- Mechanical maintenance of turbines and ancillary parts at various power stations
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electrical Engineering
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
Awka, AN 09.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Project planning
Electrical Power Systems
Engineering documentation
Data analysis
Electrical systems
Electrical systems
Simulation modeling
Technical diagram generation
Technical diagram generation
Electrical system design
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/19/92
- Nationality: Nigeria
Affiliations
Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Software
ArcGIS
MATLAB/Simulink
Microsoft Office Suite
ETAP
Tableau/Power BI
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
Igbo
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
METERING AND PROTECTION ENGINEER
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
11.2022 - Current
ACTING ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER (SERVICES)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2022 - 11.2022
SOUTHERN AREA SUPERINTENDENT (DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2021 - 11.2022
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (DISTRIBUTION)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
CORPS MEMBER, TRAINEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION)
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2017 - 12.2017
DESIGN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Self Employed
01.2015 - 01.2020
INTERN, TRAINEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION (NIGERIA) LTD
01.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor's degree - Electrical Engineering
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
09.2010 - 05.2015