ROBERT IYERE-EBHODAGHE

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Profile

I am a conscientious and proactive Electrical Engineer with industrial experience in electrical construction/erection, pre-commissioning/commissioning, and start-up. I have broad technical knowledge and outstanding leadership abilities in construction/erection & commissioning, in Oil and Gas facilities and power plants (Coal-fired power plant-siemens, Wartsila power plant, GE Jenbacher, Penkins and Cummins Diesel Genset), and electrical manufacturing systems. Among which are Total E&P/NNPC Ofon D3D5 wellhead platform hook up offshore project, the 102 MW Wartsila tri-fired captive power plant, 16MW coal powered turbine captive power plant and electrical workshops for client LafargeHolcim Africa, etc. I am detailed in engineering of industrial facilities with EPC design companies in line with safety standards. Core areas of competency include numerical skills, issue management, data analysis, presentation, problem solving and good initiative. I also have design experience in electrical systems and Power Management. I am currently seeking opportunities to utilise my skill set and experience within a new and challenging role. Combining professional work ethics, good communication, team working and organisational skills in a fast-pace work environment to meet organisational goals and project deadlines. I enjoy being part of a team, committed to continuous learning and easily adaptable to changing work environment.

Qualifications & Professional Training

APAVE Certified for B1V, H1V, B2V, BR, BC, and HC, in Electrical Authorization (high risk), LafargeHolcim Africa, (August, 2019). Spie Oil and Gas Nigeria. (June, 2016)

Occupational Safety and Health-Specialist, OSHA Academy (Member- ID: 415429), USA. (August,2019)

Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout), OSHA Academy (Member- ID: 415429), USA. (April, 2012)

Electrical Safety-for Supervisors, OSHA Academy (Member- ID: 415429), USA. (April, 2012)

Total Deepwater Survival Training, D3D5 OFON Offshore Total EPC. (September, 2016)

BOSIET (HUET, SAS and First aid) Certification (OPITO) by Deepwater Survival Training Centre TOLMAN. (June, 2016).

Emergency First Aid at Work Training, First Aid International, United Kingdom. (August, 2018)

Schneider Electric Technical Training Course at Oregun, Lagos, (May 2007)

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (Member-R51352) (September 2019)

Nigeria Society of Engineer-NSE (Cooperate Member- ID: 35987) (July, 2015).

Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers-IEEE (Member- ID: 92064294). (March, 2012)

5's and Food Safety training for Metal packaging, (February, 2014).

Electrical Safety Training program (LOTOTO) at Lafarge WAPCO Cement Nigeria Plc, (October, 2010).

WOFBI Certification in Management and Career, (July 2010, October 2012).

Certificate Course In Fundamentals of Management, University of California, Irvine, U.S.A. (November, 2015)

Bachelor of Engineering, (Electrical/Electronic Engineering), Ambrose Alli University. (January, 2001 - December, 2005).

Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Niger College, Benin City, Edo State. (October,1991–July, 1996).

Career Highlights

A sound organizational team player charged with the realisation of EPC projects in NIGERIA.

Successfully processed and managed electrical construction/installations and material list.

Ensured safe work environment by raising internal site queries which dealt with internal and external safety issues

Sourcing for and cross checking vendor and management documents to ensure that design standards were met.

Successfully coordinated work on site and distinguished between core activities and secondary activities.

Produced and successfully managed work permits on site.

ICAP update and Produce of successful coordinated punch list activity on site as regards to electrical and instrumentation

Predictive/preventive maintenance on oil and gas/ manufacturing installations.

Project and maintenance planning for construction and commissioning activities respectively.

Key Expertise

Good communication, documentation and interpersonal skills with experience in technical support, in a truly global and multicultural environment using industry recognised procedures to design cable routes and installations.

Hands on administrative experience: managing internal and external company records on Excel to ensure records are up to date and accurate

Proven ability to complete complex project via good management, leadership, analytical and administrative skills such as tasks planning, technical support, safety risk/issue management, status tracking, project documentation and reporting.

Working knowledge of technologies for industries such as oil and gas, Cement plant, power generation (such as power transmission requirements on/offshore, power electronics and Gas/coal turbine generators).

Verify that the installation conforms to Standards.

Other Skills

Soft Skills: Leadership, organisational, able to communicate with senior management, team player, fluent in English and an intermediate level French speaker.

IT System; Good working knowledge of software: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project) Gant project, Outlook.

Career History

LafargeHolcim Africa (Ashaka cement)- Consultant, Electrical Expert. (Jan. 2018 - Till Date)

Client/Project: 16MW Coal Power Plant, Ashaka, Gombe State. Nigeria. ($100 million)

Key Responsibilities and Achievement

Supervision of the construction/erection and commissioning of equipment (Electrical/Mechanical) on site.

Ensure regulatory compliance and electrical safety.

Interface with Business Partners and provide instruction on requirements and PTW process

Sourcing, pre-inspection/inspection of vendor equipment to site.

Training of Electrical/Mechanical team (contractor and subcontractors) on Energy Isolation, Basic Electrical Tools Handling.

Sourcing for equipments to ensure timely delivery of project task.

Ensure QC/QA of equipment erection/commissioning are done according to standard.

Verify documentation and progressive turnover items such as punch lists, request for information, technical deviation notice, field change notice and, non-conformance report closeout.

Guide and mentor contractors with respect to client(LafargeHolcim) QA expectations, interpretations, and issue resolution

Perform field inspections and surveillance, sign off on witness and hold points, and attend walk downs as required

Provide schedule input and progress updates.

Review and provide recommendations for engineering work packages (EWP) and construction work packages (CWP)

Daily pre-work briefing for my team before commencement of daily work.

Reporting to my superior.

SPIE Oil & Gas– Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor. (Jan. – Dec. 2017, Nov - Dec 2017)

Client/Project: Greenville LNG Nigeria, Rumuji, Port Harcourt. ($500 million)

Key Responsibilities and Achievement:

Supervision of the construction and commissioning of Electric Heat Trace system for train 1&2, Loop/IR testing of cabling integrity, Bundle-tubing, JB and instrument RTD installation and testing, material requisition and vendor equipment checks.

Daily work planning and assigning team for work task.

Safety-talk for my team before commencement of daily work.

Reporting to the project coordinator.

SPIE Oil & Gas Electrical Commissioning Engineer. (June 2016-Jan. 2017)

Client/Project: Total E & P Nigeria Limited OFON D3 Wellhead platform Offshore (OML102), Rivers State

(Oct. – Dec. 2016)

Working in the commissioning and pre-commissioning department reporting directly to the commissioning and pre-commissioning manager, I was responsible for liaising office-based engineers

This role mainly involved the proof reading of vendor and management documents to ensure that commissioning activities were going according to client request without compromising ethical and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities and Achievement

Processing general work permit (GWP), Organizing tool-box meeting with work crew, analyzing hazard that is associated with job (JSA) and their control measures with work crew.

Proof reading of vendor and management document .

Managing on-site workers to ensure that they met the daily target set by management .

Visual inspection of installations to check if each conforms to the equipment data sheets, check that equipment nameplates, tags with proper plant identification numbers, cabling and core markers, etc., have been installed on all equipment components, check that equipment/component connections such as terminations, correct torque, etc., are properly fitted to each equipments.

Verify that the installation conforms to the installation detail or drawing, checking (Continuity/IR test) of field equipment/component/instrument from High Voltage/Low Voltage (HV/LV) power switch gears/Transformer, and instrument panel to (Distribution control system DCS, Safety instrumented system SIS, PAGA/fire and Gas (F&G), Motor management system MMS) to primary and secondary junction box and instrument to see if they are properly terminated.

Process/SIS/ESD/ electrical control system (Allen-Branley PLC, MMS and Electrical PMS).Energizing of field equipment/instrument (24 VDC) for loop check and Log-out Tag-out of field equipment.

Producing and Submitting of reports on daily basis stating the status of commissioning activities.

SPIE Oil & Gas– Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Client/Project: Total E & P Nigeria Limited OFON D5 Wellhead platform Offshore, Rivers State.

(July – Sept 2016)

Working in the construction preparation department reporting directly to the Commissioning/Site manager, I am responsible for the daily punch list work coordination and validation and work activity management. I am also responsible for following up of all construction/ pre-commissioning work on site, for preparation of commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities and Achievement

Audit and Inspections of the systems for conformance to TOTAL general specifications.

Categorization of non-conformance into punch lists.

Controlling, Monitoring and closing of commissioning punch lists and reporting.

Cross checking and validating client and SPIE punch list activity using Excel tables.

Preparation of the various systems, sub-systems and packages for commissioning and start-up.

Energization of the various packages for commissioning.

Troubleshooting and rectification of all electrical faults and failures.

Functional test of various sub-systems within the scope including Closed Drain, Open Drain, Power transformer, Nav-Aid, Lighting and Small Power.

Following up with construction and pre-commissioning team and assisting them in performing checks and tests where necessary.

Assisting vendors and Client representatives on all Operational tests of energized packages.

Participation in all Operational test procedures with client representatives.

Documentation of test results and submission for capturing in Integrated Commissioning and Progress System (ICAPS).

Hook-up, Start-Up and commissioning procedures preparation and execution.

ICSS Site Acceptance Test (SAT), Commissioning and operational Test Procedures (OTP)

Commissioning and Operational Test Procedures; Shutdown and Hook-Up/ Start-Up.

Enforce and monitor safety aspects in work in line with Company HSE objectives.

Lead and Plan E&I related Commissioning activities of the Project. Define commissioning packages system mark ups.

Producing permit to work for the daily punch list activity

Develop Commissioning Plan and schedules in line with Project Plan in consultation project planner.

Conduct Risk assessments and SIMOPS studies and implementing the same and ensure strict compliance to safety procedure and Lock out tag out procedures.

Identification of temporaries, first fills and commissioning spares and manage resource allocation for assigned Project.

Co-ordinate with MC team to ensure the readiness of any system for the commissioning.

Implement and manage changes to achieve optimal progress.

Define Commissioning activities, track deliverables and prepare Commissioning documentation.

Assist Project Manager and Lead Commissioning Engineer in ensuring seamless delivery of the Project.

GZ Industries Limited, Agbara, Ogun State- Electrical Engineer (Power Plant).

Client/Project: Erection and Commissioning of 2.5MW Natural gas and 2.7MW Diesel, (GE/Cummins).

(Feb. 2014 - Jan. 2015, Agbara, Ogun State. Feb. 2015 – Jun. 2016, Aba, Abia State.)

Worked in the Supervision of Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance/troubleshooting of Electrical workshops and Power plant.

Key Responsibilities and Achievement:

Ensure that Safety is a priority during work and participate in technical and Safety audits and design reviews.

Management of Power plant operation of 15.5MW, (GE Jenbacher Gas plant, CAT Diesel and Cummins diesel generator).

Performance and Load management of power plant.

The use of SAP for maintenance inventory and requisition.

Inspection of Electrical works on site by contractors to meet company's standards.

Application of 5's in work place environment to improving performance.

Ensure timely requisition/prompt follow-up on equipment spare parts.

Construction, commissioning and maintenance of Power systems facilities, such as Changeover/Load Distribution Panel, Industrial Gas/diesel Generating plant, Power Transformers, Motor control centers, Synchronizing panel and Compressors of various brands.

Performance optimization for electrical power equipment such as electric motors of various sizes and power engines.

Routine check for diesel and oil consumption including making requisition for diesel and oil supply.

Automation and instrumentation.

Strategic Planning of maintenance and project activities.

Training of young talented personnel.

Spare parts requisition for replacement.

Punch-listing and resolving/reporting of all problems to the relevant section, and collation of technical data for proper documentation.

Reporting to Deputy Plant Manager.

JMG Generators Nigeria Limited, Lagos State-- Electrical Engineer (construction, Commissioning and Maintenance)

(Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2013)

Key Responsibilities and Achievement

Supervision of Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance/troubleshooting of Electrical workshops.

Ensure that Safety is a priority during work and participate in technical and Safety audits and design reviews.

Designing, supervising, construction/commissioning and troubleshooting/maintenance of Changeover/Load Distribution Panel, Industrial Gas/diesel Generating plant- Power Generation and Distribution, Power Transformers, Durma bending, Baykah cutting, Plasma cutting and Mobile booth coating Machines, MCC, Capacitor Bank Panel, Synchronizing Panel for Gas/Diesel Generator and compressors of various brands.

Electrical automation and commissioning of Power Substation(Generating Plant).

Strategic Planning of project activities.

Training of young talented personnel.

Punch-listing and resolving/reporting of all problems to the relevant section, coupled with proper documentation.

Determining the transformer and Generator rating suitable for load(s).

Preparing the cost of AMF Panel, Changeover/Load Sharer/Distribution Panel, Feeder Pillar, MCC, Capacitor Bank Panel and Synchronizing Panel for Diesel Generator.

Installation of Cable Trays, Cable Ladders, and Trunking based on Specifications.

Documentation and Sorting of Engineering Data.

Participation in general preparation of Project Proposal.

Reporting to Commissioning and Site Manager.

LafargeHolcim Cement (WAPCO) Lakatabu, Ewekoro, Ogun State-- Electrical Engineer (Construction and Commissioning).

Client/Project: Installation/Commissioning of 6 x 15MW Wartsila Trifuel captive power plant and 5000tonnes per day Cement plant Long Belt Conveyors (4km).

(Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2011):

Key Responsibilities and Achievement:

Reporting to the Project Manager, my role was to manage and administer all owner (Lafarge) standards and contractual obligations whilst coordinating strategically the project installation, commissioning, testing and operations of a 102MW Wartsila Tri-fuel captive power plant project, 4 km long belt conveyor linking the quarry and the cement plant and various electrical workshops. I was responsible for supervising and direct the performance of services by contractors as per standards and agreement, with key HSE, operations, maintenance and financial cost management.

I was also responsible for managing EPC contract with EPC contractor during commissioning, commissioning and performance testing phases and through to operational start up by the O&M contractor.

Drury Chemicals Nigeria Limited, Ogun State-- Electrical Head of Department.

(Jan. – Aug., 2010)

Key Responsibilities and Achievement:

Lead team restructuring operations and performance of the production plant.

Maintenance(Preventive/Corrective) for electric power systems (including electric motor).

Monitoring of equipment performance in SAP1 and SAP2 production Plant.

Configuration of DSE Control/Automation Module using PC (Industrial Gas/diesel Generating Plants).

Strategic Planning and oversee all activities of departmental staffs.

Monitoring/Proper documentation of Generator and production plant performance parameters and Identifying potential problems.

Conducting of various testing of electrical systems and drives.

Report to Maintenance Manager.

Fenikoh E.L/ Hakman Engineering, Ikeja, Lagos – Project/Service Engineer. (Feb 2007 – Dec 2009)

Client/Project:

Alconi Refinery design, Installation and commissioning of 2 x 1450KVA PLC controlled Gas Generators Synchronizing panel with 5000 Amps power distribution panel fully automated, Motor Control Center(MCC) with 250 KVAr Capacitor bank, Light-Kiosk, Remote Control Center panels.

BankPHB headquarters Installation and commissioning of DeepSeaElectronics Auto Synchronizing load control module for 2 X 2000 KVA CAT Diesel Generators with PHCN.

(Feb. 2007 – Dec. 2009).

Key Responsibilities and Achievement

Electric power installation and maintenance of Industrial diesel Generating Plant, Power Transformers, Cable Trays, Cable Ladders, and Trunking based on Specification.

Design, Installation, Commissioning and maintenance of Control/Automation Systems.

Configuration of DSE Control/Automation Module using PC.

Sales of Control/Automation Systems and Spare parts.

Participation in general preparation of Project Proposal.

The use of AutoCAD for Basic Electrical Design.

Documentation and Sorting of Engineering Data in solving technical issues.

Determining the Generator and Transformer rating suitable for load(s).

Designing and supervising construction of Power Generation and Distribution systems.

Participation in general preparation of Project Proposal.

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