FRANCIS ABAIMUN
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
●HND Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Instrumentation & Control Option) with over 10 years of experience in the Energy sector.
●Proficient in maintenance, inspection, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of instrumentation devices.
●Extensive experience with a wide range of electrical equipment, fire and gas devices, pressure regulators, switches, transmitters (pressure, level, flow & temperature), compressors, valves, actuators, and 475 communicators.
●Skilled in electrical wiring for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
●Proficient in interpreting Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID), wiring and loop drawings.
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
●Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2017 – PRESENT
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR, NETWORK OIL & GAS LIMITED, NIGERIA
●Trained technicians and developed preventive maintenance schedules for field instruments and equipment.
●Reviewed and resolved work and interface issues, ensuring efficient maintenance workloads.
●Ensured proper maintenance and operation of gas chromatography system, routine condition monitoring of field instruments, fire and gas detectors, and burner systems.
●Supervised maintenance activities on gas compressors and turbo expanders.
●Compiled and documented shift reports.
●Coordinated construction and commissioning activities, including manpower planning, engineering drawing interpretation, safety procedures, control room wiring, cable routing, junction box wiring, and field instrument installation, wiring, and calibration.
●Conducted functional and cause and effect checks on instrument loops.
●Commissioned field devices and ensured compliance with hazard and operability study (Hazop).
APRIL 2017 – AUGUST 2017
INSTRUMENTATION SITE ENGINEER, ROSHAN ENERGY LTD, NIGERIA
●Coordinated and executed pre-commissioning activities in compliance with company specifications.
●Conducted loop checks and calibration of field instruments.
●Reviewed P&IDs, wiring diagrams, cause and effect matrix documents, cable schedules, and mark-ups for installations and pre-commissioning of field instruments.
●Inspected instrument installations and cleared punch list items.
AUGUST 2014 – FEBRUARY 2016
PRE-COMMISSIONING & SHUTDOWN INSTRUMENT SUPERVISOR, TOTAL E&P NIG. (CHAPAL)
●Prepared and revised pre-commissioning documentation.
●Developed and reviewed pre-commissioning procedures, tests, and checks.
●Supervised instrumentation equipment installation, mechanical completion, and pre-commissioning activities.
●Closed out RFI test reports and NCRs.
●Conducted inspections and continuity tests in a safe and controlled manner.
●Participated in vendor site activities and generated progress reports.
FEBRUARY 2011 – JULY 2014
INSTRUMENTATION SUPERVISOR, CHEVRON NIGERIA (BROAD GLOBAL ENERGY SERVICES)
●Assisted in manpower planning and work schedule execution.
●Supervised technicians and cleared punch list items.
●Reviewed instrument data sheets, hook-up diagrams, loop diagrams, and P&IDs for installations and pre-commissioning.
●Led instrument technicians in loop checking, calibration, and maintenance activities.
●Performed cause and effect tests and SIS validation.
●Conducted segment checking and troubleshooting on Foundation Fieldbus instruments.
EDUCATION
2011 - Certificate of National Service.
2009 - Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Instrumentation & Control), Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Nigeria.
2005 - Ordinary National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Nigeria.
TRAININGS
2024 - FMS - Fiscal Gas Metering to API-MPMS Standard.
FMS - Fiscal Metering of Petroleum Liquids to API-MPMS Standard.
Three Phase AC Motor Controls. Sizing, Design & Maintenance to NEC Standard.