Yusuf Afolabi
Electrician
Lagos
Summary
Experienced Electrician with 12 years experience. Dedicated to adhering to highest quality work and safety standards. Experienced Journeyman Electrician bringing 12 years' experience working on Motors, Generators, Motor Control Centers and Low Voltage Switchgears on offshore Oil production plant. Reliable Senior Electrician with background in electrical wiring, installation and repair. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical issues with swiftness and accuracy. Reliable and committed to delivering highest standards of safety and quality. Resourceful candidate eager to utilize technical and mechanical skills. Adept at identifying and solving problems with good understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Electrician
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
09.2010 - Current
- Maintenance work planning and execution.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Conducted tests on motors, transformers or other components to identify faults or predict failure.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
Apprentice Electrician
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Completed full apprenticeship program to become qualified Electrician.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
Teacher
KT Vision Guide Academy
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Intern
ENPEE Industries PLC
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Salesman
Salfol Intercontinental Agency
07.2000 - 10.2003
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering
Bells University of Technology
Ogun State, Nigeria09.2022
Higher National Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering (Power)
Yaba College of Technology
Lagos, Nigeria10.2011
City And Guilds, Level 4 - Electrical Engineering Technology
Technical Training Center, Mobil Producing Nigeria
Eket, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria05.2010
Ordinary National Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Yaba College of Technology
Lagos, Nigeria10.2003
Skills
- Motor Installation and Wiring
- New System Installations
- Maintenance and Repair
- Manual Interpretation
- Installing Equipment
- Circuits and Wiring
- Wiring Diagrams
- HVAC Systems
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
- Identifying Hazards
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Safety Awareness
- High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
- Motor Operations
- Electrical Equipment Components
- Low and High Voltage
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Emergency Lighting
- Installing Electrical Components
- Pneumatic Systems
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Safety Requirements
- Safety Practices
- Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
- Electrical Systems Inspections
- Training Junior Team Members
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Apprentice Training
- Megger Meter
- Terminating Cables
- Creative Solutions
Certification
- International General Certificate, [National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health] - [2013]
Football, Fitness workout and Poems
I enjoy watching Football and a fan of Manchester FC and Real Madrid FC. I fitness enthusiast and do like jogging, skipping and some low intensity exercises. I enjoy reading and writing poems, quotes and articles.
Languages
English, Yoruba
Native language
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Quote
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
Senior Electrician
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
09.2010 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.
09.2008 - 05.2010
Teacher
KT Vision Guide Academy
03.2005 - 01.2007
Intern
ENPEE Industries PLC
05.2004 - 08.2004
Salesman
Salfol Intercontinental Agency
07.2000 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering
Bells University of Technology
Higher National Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering (Power)
Yaba College of Technology
City And Guilds, Level 4 - Electrical Engineering Technology
Technical Training Center, Mobil Producing Nigeria
Ordinary National Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Yaba College of Technology
- International General Certificate, [National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health] - [2013]
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