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Telecommunication Engineer

Location:
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Posted:
September 03, 2016

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Philip Temofe Nkafuonye

Contact:* ***** ****** ******, *** Gojin Estate Rumuodara, Port Harcourt. RiversState. Mobile:+234********** Phone: +234*********** Email:acwglt@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE

I am a competent Telecommunication Engineer with strong networking, troubleshooting and system integration background. Experienced in providing data communication support, overseeing new electrical installation and commissioning. Highly focused, flexible and multitasking with priorities. Boasting a consistent and proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. MSc Microelectronic System and Telecommunications (2009- 2010) Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. HND Electrical Electronics Engineering (1994-1999) Expertise

Category Subcategory Ability Experience

IT/Communications Telecommunication Experienced 4years Engineering Installation/Commissioning Experienced 2years, 7 months IT/Communications Monitoring/System integration Experienced 6 years CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Telecom Engineer for USAN Deepwater Development Project (EXXONMOBIL) NES Global Talent (Dec 2015 – Till Date)

14/14 rotation, offshore based (USAN), as Telecoms Engineer directly reporting to Head of Telecoms on all offshore based telecoms activities.

Design verifications, supervision on installation & mechanical completion, pre-com, commissioning and takeover of: PABX, VHF Marine & Aero, MF/HF Transceiver, UHF Repeater, Life boat &Crane radios, Metrological systems and CCTV systems.

Configuring and maintenance of datacoms infrastructure (Cisco devices).

Rigging, Installation and Maintenance of Point to Point; Point to Multipoint system

Installation and Maintenance of Data Network; Structured Cabling Network and Fibre Optic Network.

Configuration and maintenance of data multiplexer and data monitoring tools.

Installation and maintenance of video conference systems (Infrastructure and cabling).

Maintenance of Public Address and General Alarms System (PA-GA)

Maintenance of IPTV entertainment system.

Maintenance of Access control system, Personnel on board (POB) system and mustering coordination for drills and general alarm (GA).

Telecom Engineer for USAN Deepwater Development Project (TOTAL E&P Ltd) Cisan Int Limited (Jan 2012 – Dec 2015)

14/14 rotation, offshore based (USAN), as Telecoms Engineer directly reporting to Head of Telecoms on all offshore based telecoms activities.

Design verifications, supervision on installation & mechanical completion, pre-com, commissioning and takeover of: PABX, VHF Marine & Aero, MF/HF Transceiver, UHF Repeater, Life boat &Crane radios, Metrological systems and CCTV systems.

Configuring and maintenance of datacoms infrastructure (Cisco devices).

Rigging, Installation and Maintenance of Point to Point; Point to Multipoint system

Installation and Maintenance of Data Network; Structured Cabling Network and Fibre Optic Network.

Configuration and maintenance of data multiplexer and data monitoring tools.

Installation and maintenance of video conference systems (Infrastructure and cabling).

Maintenance of Public Address and General Alarms System (PA-GA)

Maintenance of IPTV entertainment system.

Maintenance of Access control system, Personnel on board (POB) system and mustering coordination for drills and general alarm (GA).

Focal points for all telecom issues, supervise contractors to ensure compliance with HSE policies/procedures.

Project Supervisor for SPDC Port Harcourt

Benok Consolidated (Feb 2007 – Sept 2009)

Provided scope, survey, design and execution for conventional and network addressable fire detection and alarm system in Shell Port Harcourt industrial area, Residential area, swamp and other remote locations.

Provided scope, design and supervision for FM200 fire detection and suppression system installation in Shell Industrial area Port Harcourt Data centre.

Ensure all fire detection and alarm system materials and equipment supplied by contractors meets company’s specified and required standard.

Carried out instrumentation, control and Automation FEED work in SPDC onshore facilities.

Verify the design work by Engineering design contractors to ensure that proposed solution meets operability and maintainability requirements of the project technically.

Review and advice on discipline related client deliverables such as Control system block diagrams, Cause and Effect, Control room layout design, Control system philosophy and specifications, Instrument Schedules, I/O.

Condition Monitoring Inspection for electrical utilities, Thermo graphic survey of electrical utilities, Light fittings, Electrical panels, DB, Cable Joints and Electrical appliance Testing using portable appliance Testing machine (PAT).

Holds daily toolbox meetings with workers on site to discuss daily tasks, hazards associated with the task, appropriate tools to carry out the task and use of correct Personal protective equipment for each task.

Co-ordinate between 9 and 15 workers in the installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems. Network Operation Centre Analyst

Accelon Nigeria Limited (Nov 2004 – Feb 2007)

24hrs shift monitoring of company’s Network (Internet backbones) using multi router traffic graphic software and high level support to HUB equipments, DW6000 and DW7000 remotes for clients.

Daily database backup, planning, scheduling and implementing network hardware and software maintenance requirements (monthly maintenance window of the HUB equipments).

Rain fades observation on satellite capacity link and effect on Network. Daily, Weekly and Monthly generation of Network traffic utilization report and remote sites trouble tickets.

Reviewing and resolving trouble tickets

Effective response and fault resolutions to remotes and identifying possible issues on the Network.

Provide support for the installation, configuration and shipment of client’s remote vsat terminals.

Terminal configuration with emphasis on DW6000 and DW7000 series and corresponding antenna type for remote client.

Performed CO-POLE and CROSS-POLE Isolation test for remote sites to achieve maximum transmit by fine-pointing antenna and adjusting RF polarization.

Coordinates with field resources and vendors to enhance network related issues and customer problems.

Operations/Wireless Engineer

Siotel Nigeria Limited. (Sept 2001 – Oct 2004)

Installation of 3.8metre C band offset Vsat antenna.

Rigging and Installation of Point to Point and Point to Multi Point wireless link using Breezecom and Cisco Aronet Radios.

Site survey, wireless/wifi solution components design, installation and testing related documentation.

Infrastructure equipment configuration, wireless systems management, software and solid understanding of system topology and air interface parameters cellular technologies.

Setting Local area network with integration of switch and routers, monitoring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN segments.

Wireless links and LAN cables test for continuity and synchronization using communication analyzer and Bit error rate tester (BERT).

Computer hardware maintenance and repairs, Operating system installation, configuring TCP/IP and troubleshooting software related problems.

Troubleshooting and maintenance of PABX and Telephone landlines used by clients for dialling into Siotel servers for internet access.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

Knowledge of IP addressing and TCP/IP networking.

Good knowledge of IP routing protocols. OSPF, RIP and EIGRP essentials.

Proficiency in the troubleshooting and resolution of client queries.

Sound knowledge of the modems, routers, switches and other hardware.

In-depth understanding LAN, wireless, network topology design and architecture. HOBBIES

Football, meeting people and sharing ideas.

REFERENCES:References are available on request



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