Curriculum Vitae
Felix Michael Ekanem
#* *** ***** ******, *** Oron Road, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
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CAREER SUMMARY
A Resourceful, versatile, result-oriented Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation/Control Engineer, HSE and QA/QC Engineer with 14 years demonstrable history of working in Manufacturing, Oil and Gas and ICT industries. Presently, I am in charge of QA/QC in Metering Solutions Manufacturing Services Limited, highly skilled in Six Sigma Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Instrumentation and Control Engineering and Maintenance, Computer Hardware and Networking. Proven Career Accomplishments with hands-on Exemplary Leadership and ability to steer high performance teams towards achieving Organizational goals while promoting, Integrity, Responsibility and Accountability. Demonstrated competencies in the following but not limited to:
P&L
DCS/PLC
HSE/CASHES
AutoCAD 2D & 3D
Visual Basic, C, C++ and Java, Verilog HDL
CMMS and ERP
PC Networking/Maintenance
Pre-Payment /Smart Metering
Cost Analysis & Budgeting
Training & Development
Tendering/Vendor Negotiation/Selection
Utility Management
AMI/AMR
Internal Audit- QMS
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Microsoft Office
ASNT/RFI/UT/PT/MT
Lean/Six Sigma/TPM
Project Management/Agile PM
SCADA/ESD/F&G
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Management
Customer Focus
TRAINNG/CERTIFICATION:
IRCA Certified QMS (ISO 9001) Lead Auditor - 2019
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (In-view) - 2019
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Certification ASQ (In-view) - 2019
GHSE/HSE 3 by IVTC - 2019
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Training - 2019
Intelligent Systems and Devices for Smart Metering by Kelin Electric, China - 2018
Quality Inspection Engineering for Energy Metering by Kelin Electric, China - 2018
ISO 9001:2015 (QMS) by ADI QUALITY Consultant - 2018
QMS Basic Audit Course by ADI QUALITY Consultant - 2018
NDT Training by Endrill Energy Services Limited (In House) - 2015
Process, Measurement and Control by Yokogawa Academy - 2014
Distributed Control System (DCS) Operation, Engineering & Maintenance - 2014
Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Operation, Engineering & Maintenance - 2014
Functional Safety Engineer Course - 2014
Planning, Organisational & Communication Skills by Yokogawa Academy - 2014
Entrepreneurship Skills by Yokogawa Academy - 2014
Project Management by PMI Certified Trainer & Yokogawa - 2014
AutoCAD 2014 BY New Horizon/Yokogawa - 2014
STANDARD:
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 18001:2015
IEC 65053-21
IEC 61036
API Code
Nigerian Metering Code
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT
Completed the project installation, delivery and management of a Smart Metering Assembly Plant (Kelin Single-Phase & Three-Phase Prepayment Meters, MD Meters, HV/LV Meters), Meter Box Injection Moulding Plant (Ningbo Haitian Pluto Series 2XPL6500(140kg/hr) & 2XPL1600(80kg/hr), and drive the manufacturing operations with an imperative to drive operational and technological improvements across the two plants (Project Commissioned by the Executive Vice President of Nigeria with 5 State Governors in Attendance.(Total Project Cost $1.92m)
Achieved the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of ten (10) Remote Vending Stations (RVS) based on an open protocol system.
Successful completion of Design, Implementation and commissioning of Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) Yokogawa DCS – Centum CS 3000 and Prosafe RS for OFON Phase 2 wellhead platforms (OFD3 and OFD5) with a total I/O: 5,000 Hardwired for Total E&P Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) and NNPC joint Venture.
Successfully constructed the Two Hundred Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMscf/d) capacity gas processing plant in Uquo and the subsequent a 62 km 18-inch high pressure Pipeline from Uquo to the 190 MW Ibom Power station by Seven Energy, Frontier Oil and NNPC
Successfully pioneered/authored and supervised MSMSL QMS Certification (ISO 9001:2015) by SON in 2019. Started with the Gap Analysis, generation of Quality Manual, SOP, Mandatory documents and all forms to Internal and External Audits. Presently the QMS Coordinator (Management Representative). Also, pioneered the SON MANCAP certification for MSMSL.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Head, QA/QC and QMS Coordination
Metering Solutions Manufacturing Services Limited (MSMSL)
Awa Iman, Onna, Akwa Ibom State
Sept, 2019 – Date
Supervise the entire QA/QC activities in the Metering/Injection Moulding Factory. Lead the entire QA/QC Team during the assembling of Micro controller Unit and Customer Interface Unit (MCU/CIU) and Injection Moulding of Meter Boxes (NT-1 &NT-4). Supervise/Monitor all Root Cause analysis (RCA) and generation on Non conformity (NC) report. Supervises inspections, reports and the documentation (First Article Report, Tour Inspection Report. Raw Material Inspection Report and Finished Product Inspection Report) issued by inspectors and collect and file the required Quality Records. The preparation and control of QMS documentation. Review quality inspection personnel qualifications and training requirements
Monitor statistical method reporting. Action and close all customer complaints/feedback
Supervises the correct equipment calibration/Maintenance activities. Champion employees training on all quality matters. Advise Management on Quality related Matters and Quality Management System/MANCAP. Act as Management Representative on QMS ISO 9001:2015
Supports and participate to all the internal/external audits. Liaise with External bodies like SON, NERC, NEMSA, STS on all standards and certifications for MSMSL. Ensure compliance to all MSMSL HSE Policies, legal and industry regulatory requirement
Quality Inspection Engineer/QMS Coordination
Metering Solutions Manufacturing Services Limited (MSMSL)
Awa Iman, Onna, Akwa Ibom State
April, 2017 – Sept, 2019
Supervising all QA/QC activities within MSMSL Production processes. Ensure that the assembled Electric Meters (Single Phased) meet high level of quality in line with ISO 9001:2015 and 5 IEC standards. Supervises Calibration, Programming and Testing of the pre -paid meters and reference Meters. Reports Inspections result and Test Data. Trains others in QA/QC Procedures. Supervises the First Article Inspection (FAI), Raw Material Inspection, In -Process Inspection and Spot Inspection of finished products. Generate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and NCR on defectives. Maintain and continually update the QMS documentation. Drive and monitor internal audits of the company according to the Audit plan and QMS procedure. Monitor opportunities for continuous improvement in MSMSL. Liaise with Authorized certification and Regulatory bodies on all Quality Matters
QA/QC Lead
Endrill Energy Services Limited, KM 16, PH-Aba Expressway, Port Harcourt
August 2015 – April, 2017
Supervises all QA/QC Team, Ensures quality compliance to the industrial international standards in the oil and gas. Supervises correct equipment and field instrument calibration. Responsible for development and implementation of the Project Quality Delivery Plan (PQDP) encompassing all projects quality related processes, i.e. technical quality assurance, Welding Inspection, Non-destructive Test(NDT) reports, fabrication quality, ITPs, surveillance & inspection, lessons learned, quality incident reporting & alerts, etc. Identify and Manage quality risks during the phases of the Projects. Monitor and support the implementation of Technical Integrity Verification in projects. Supervises all equipment and field instruments installation and maintenance. Check all cable laying & cable identification. Performs all relevant loop checks, test for continuity and insulation and material inspection.
Integrated Control and Safety System Engineer
Yokogawa Nigeria Limited, Ojota, Ikorodu Road, Lagos Nigeria
August 2014 – May, 2015
Quality Assurance/DCS Engineering; Work with over 10 Engineers and Technicians on Ofon 2 Project (Total E&P); Duties includes but not limited to the following: Cabinet Wiring Diagram design; Generation of Loop Drawings; Generations of Cabinet Design; Generation of FDS(Functional Design System); Generation of Nest Loading; Working with various Function block and Graphics, Faceplate of Yokogawa Centum VP DCS; Loop test with associated safety function; Participate in IFAT, FAT, SAT; Review of the P&ID from the point of view of commissioning; Generating punchlist before commissioning period and Testing of functionality of instrument; Participating in the IKOM and KOM. Ensuring that required QA is carried out.
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.
Septa Energy Nigeria Limited, Uquo Gas Processing Plant project, Esit Eket. AKS
October 2011– June 2014
Assist in Electrical & Instrumentation installation works at the Gas Processing facilities, the work include but not limited to the Installation of Fire & Gas detectors, Pressure gauges and transmitters, Pressure control switches, Temperature gauges and transmitters, Pressure and shut down valves. Wiring from the field via the JB to the Marshalling Cabinet and Control Room of PLC (Allen Bradley system). Installation of Electrical Switchgear facilities and motor control centre -MCC facilities. Calibration of (Pressure Transmitter, Pressure switch, RTD, Thermo couple, Actuators and Control Valves), monitoring and troubleshooting of instruments and equipment and interpretation of P&ID. Troubleshooting of PLC system (Allen Bradley) and faults diagnosis. Programming of plant microcontroller.
Head ICT
Bright Future College, Osongama Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
July 2005 – Sept 2011
Manages ICT budgets, planning and projects. Monitors the academy ICT policies, ensure adequate security/backups of data. Coordinating IT activities to ensure data availability and network services. Manages all ICT personnel, computer labs, e –centre/learning, college website & database, also teaches Computer Studies and Introductory Technology
ASDA Assistant- CCTV/Technical
Asda Group, Roehampton, London, UK
April 2003 – June 2005
Operating and maintaining all surveillance equipment, watching both live and recorded video surveillance footage. Reporting incidents or suspicious behaviours, also services and maintenance of tills & checkout workstations, Communications exchange and digital photographic machine and training on the use of checkout Machine, Wireless telxon gun, mobile printers, counter & bakery tills and general elect/elect. Duties. Assist in check out during peak times
Technical Assistant
Sagem S.A and Deloitte & Touché (Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs), Abuja, Nigeria
April 2002- Oct 2002
Training & coordinating Staff for the National ID card Project on the use of the Electronic Local work station for capturing data, fingerprints and photographs and downloading and processing of the database.
Systems Analyst
Vifrank Computers & Telecoms, Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria.
July 2001 – April 2002
Servicing, Maintenance, Assembling, Programming, Sales of PC & Telecoms Products and accessories.
Tutor
Govt. College, Afipko, Ebonyi State
July 2000 – June 2001
Teaching Maths and Physics to students
(Age: 14 - 18) During the National Service.
EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer 2004- 2005
Resource Management, Gemini College, London, UK
Master of Science in Digital Electronics (Electronics Engineering) 2002- 2004
University of Brighton, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science in Physics/Electronics 1995 -2000
University of Uyo, AKS, Nigeria
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITES: Reading, Footballing, Surfing & indoor games
Languages
English : Fluent; read, write and speak
Efik/Ibibio : Mother tongue
French/Chinese : Beginner
Driving Skills : Have a Nigerian and UK Driving Licence
Reference: Available on request