Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Career Statement
Professional Skill Highlights
Personal Skills Highlights
References
Projects
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Yusuf Umar

Senior Electrical Engineer
Kano Nigeria ,Kano
Yusuf Umar

Summary

To obtain a challenging position in a high quality engineering environment where my resourceful experience and academic skills will add value to organizational goals objectives. Experienced with leading cross-functional engineering teams to develop cutting-edge electrical solutions. Utilizes strategic planning and technical acumen to drive project success. Track record of implementing efficient processes and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
2
Certificates

Work History

Dangote Cement Plc
Ibese

Senior Electrical Engineering Lead
05.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensure zero accident at work by eliminating abnormalities and apply best practice: SOP, PTW, LC Safe Practice.
  • Carryout all PMS and condition monitoring Jobs as directed.
  • Carryout modifications/improvement jobs.
  • Improved troubleshooting, motor overhauling skills and timely customer’s satisfaction.
  • Maintenance and overhauling of VFD & Soft starter’s, MCC, ACB & VCB.
  • Maintenance of LRS & GRR for slipring induction motor starter.
  • Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency
  • Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
  • Created standardized manuals for maintenance and operating procedures
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.

Geregu Power Station
Ajaokuta

Plant Engineer
01.2016 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Operation of gas power plant 414MW supplying power to the Nigerianational grid.
  • Routine checks and maintenance of gas turbine equipment’s
  • Insulation test/resistance of electric motors in the plant
  • Bi-annual maintenance of gas turbine equipment.
  • Ensure proper follow-up of the preventive maintenance plans on all company equipment.
  • Improved troubleshooting, motor overhauling skills and timely customer’s satisfaction.
  • Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.

Education

Federal University Oye-Ekiti
, Oye-Ekiti

Bachelor Engineering from Electrical Electronics Engineering
02.2024

Kano State Polytechnic School of Technology
, Kano State

Higher National Diploma from Electrical Electronics Engineering
07.2009

Hands On Institute of Information Technology HIIT
, Along Zaria Road Express Way Kano.

Diploma from Diploma in Computer Networking And Maintenance
08.2006

Kano State Polytechnic School of Technology
, Kano State

National Diploma from Electrical Electronics Engineering
02.2005

Skills

Renewable energy systems

Certification

Diploma in computer Networking and Maintenance - 2006

Career Statement

I am result oriented Electrical Engineer with 14+ years Experience in Electrical Electronics Engineering operations and maintenance. Proven track record on ensuring zero accident and implementing best practices to improve efficiency and quality. Experience in power generation, and skills power systems operations, substations, motor control switchgears. Strong attention to details and ability to collaborate effectively in project team.

Professional Skill Highlights

  • Experienced Electrical Engineer with over 14+ years of experience in Industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure experiences and ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Good Collaborator organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple challenges and priorities task.

Personal Skills Highlights

  • Electrical safety standards
  • Ability to produce and interpret technical diagrams.
  • Team leadership qualities.
  • Project management abilities
  • Good Collaborator ability to manage team to carry out assigned duties effectively.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.

References

  • Engr. Sani Ahmed, DGM PRODUCTION, Dangote Cement Plant Ibese, Ogun State, +2348035923115
  • Engr. Linus Ugwu, Electrical Manager, Dangote Cement Plant Ibese, +2348035888628

Projects

Installation and Commissioning of H.T Motors Slip ring 6.3MW, 6.0MW capacity. Installation and Commissioning of Distribution Transformers 2500KVA, 200kVA, 1600kVA etc Installation and Commissioning of 5500KW GRR Starter for Slip Ring Motors to Achieve Power which Improved the Ruggedness and Reliability of the Equipment. Installation and Commissioning of Alternative Fuel Resources (AFR) by using Palm Kernel Shell as source of Energy for Pyroprocessing of Rotary Kiln.

Timeline

Health Safety and Environmental Hazard Control

08-2019

Plant Engineer

Geregu Power Station
01.2016 - 01.2019

Senior Electrical Engineering Lead

Dangote Cement Plc
05.2011 - Current
Diploma in computer Networking and Maintenance - 2006
08-2006

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Bachelor Engineering from Electrical Electronics Engineering

Kano State Polytechnic School of Technology

Higher National Diploma from Electrical Electronics Engineering

Hands On Institute of Information Technology HIIT

Diploma from Diploma in Computer Networking And Maintenance
04.2005

Kano State Polytechnic School of Technology

National Diploma from Electrical Electronics Engineering
04.2012
Yusuf UmarSenior Electrical Engineer