DJAMI - KAKONA

475-***-****), Arizona

adkd9p@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Knowledgeable Project Engineer with strong understanding of Electrical and mechanical Engineering principles, techniques, management, reliability and maintenances techniques for heavy plant continuous improvement.

Proven strong technical and computer abilities using variety of software and equipment with more focus on high, medium and low voltage power system, reliability and maintenances. Strong communication abilities along with exceptional problem solving, time management and troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis. I am Hardworking, highly motivated, energetic, strong team player, team leader, creative, ready for challenges but also open minded and willing to learn.

Education

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, US Graduated May 2017

Major: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) Power plant GPA: 3.7

Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa Graduated September 2013

Major: Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Power Plant GPA: 3.5

OSHA 10- HOUR Construction certified

Work Experience

EXYTE, CHANDLER, AZ October 2018- present

Electrical Engineer III

Provided to semiconductor industrial heavy plant, electrical High, Medium and Low Voltage Details designs, technical support, system upgrade, maintenance preliminary investigation and research, determine standards and policies for installation, modification, testing, inspection and maintenance for entire plant.

Projects in charge:

Semiconductors fabrication plant expansion and upgrade construction- Confidential Client-

Completed design of, MCC, high, medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems, panel, motor drives, and transformers. Completed power studies and electrical calculations, voltage drop;

Provided engineering leadership to all plant functions including operations, maintenance, and other technical areas of manufacturing

Completed factory acceptance test for heavy electrical and technique equipment

Coordinated under pressure work, preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.

provided engineering leadership to all plant functions including operations, maintenance, and other technical areas of the plant

Prepared project reports, cost estimates and schedules;

Applied project management principles to meet project deliverables of time, cost and performance.

Developed and follow electrical safety standards for the semiconductor plant.

Prepared electrical engineering calculations in support of electrical system designs including, electrical equipment sizing, feeder sizing and equipment selection

Supported project on-site execution and make decisions to support projects and act as technical consultant

Developed study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by discipline team

Complete Electrical master planning, on high and medium voltage underground duck bank calculation for Datacenter client using AmpCalc software.

completed conceptual design, preliminary design and final design documents which would include calculations related to sizing and selecting of these systems, Worked will include close coordination with the project team and other disciplines as well as other design offices

Coordinated with disciplines in the preparation and development of the deliverables and ensuring those other disciplines’ inputs are incorporated

Planed and schedules discipline deliverables and activities including man-hour estimation, assigning personnel, and supervision of discipline personnel on the Projects

CH2M/Jacobs, TEMPE, AZ January – October 2018

Electrical Engineer II

Projects in charge:

Semiconductors fabrication plant expansion and upgrade construction- Confidential Client-

Completed electrical distribution designs with minimal direction and manage small and medium project from high to low voltages. Designed AC-DC motor, AC Power for HVAC and lighting systems and troubleshoots. Inspected and evaluated contractor work and existing plant installation and suggested

Completed design of, MCC, high, medium and low voltage electrical systems. Completed power studies (SKM) and electrical calculations. Coordinated under pressure work, preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.

Collaborated with engineers and various professionals about current and future projects and possibilities. Completed Electrical plant database up gradates using easy Power.

Worked with external engineering resources and contractors to define project requirements and execute the scope of work.

HNTB, Bellevue, WA May 2017 – Dec 2017

Electrical Engineer II

•Completed electrical designs with minimal direction and manage small and medium project from high to low voltage.

•Designed motor and drives, AC Power for HVAC and lighting systems, and motor control

• Inspected and evaluated contractor work and existing plant installation and suggested

Also Provided engineering leadership to all plant functions including operations, maintenance, and other technical areas of manufacturing

•Coordinated preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas. Helped supervise, schedule and check work of project team members

•Worked closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

Ghafari Associate, LLC, Dearborn, MI February 2016 – May 2017

Electrical Engineer

Conduct preliminary investigations for all project requests: review requirements, specifications, test, support and training plans to ensure they are aligned with objectives.

Provided engineering leadership to all plant functions including operations, maintenance, and other technical areas of manufacturing

Inspected and evaluated contractor work and existing plant installation and suggested electrical improvement

Conducted Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) sessions and develop procedures or modification to improve conditions or operations

Designed MCC and power transformer for industrial usage and done lighting and power calculations using different Type of software tool (REVIT MEP, Visual, AIG32 and AutoCAD)

Completed Commissioning, troubleshooting and faultfinding

Eaton Electric Johannesburg, South Africa

Electrical Engineer Technical Support and Reliability January 2013 – January 2015

Identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and competition to company's existing and potential market areas.

determined standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance, inspecting plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance and directing the maintenance of plant building and equipment

Worked with maintenance and production supervision and the planners to coordinate and track annual shutdown tasks to ensure timely and efficient completion of work in an efficient and timely manner

Evaluated baseline maintenance metrics and provides the management team with recommendations resulting in measurable cost-effective improvements in safety, quality, productivity and reliability

Trained mining customer on application, maintenance an installation Low, medium and high voltage system; switchgears VFD’s, PLC’s, AC-DC Motor, MCB, Instrumentations, control and power.

Coordinated department priorities, track department actives, set expectations and provide guidance to improve overall plant performance

Trained the preventive maintenance department on all new equipment and associated maintenance and inspection procedures

Identified and implemented creative and new ideas, initiatives to improve mining plant equipment performance and reliability.

Completed planning, administering and assigned projects, which included functional areas, such as facilities, operations and maintenance.

Commissioning and faultfinding support on site and Facilitate technical training

Lead and support electricians on daily maintenance and troubleshooting electrical equipment, facilities, components and systems.

Supervised maintenance on critical equipment during un-scheduled failures

Developed equipment and system repair budgets

Conducted Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) sessions and develop procedures or modification to improve conditions or operations

Worked with maintenance and electrical supervision to plan and implement equipment repairs assured product quality and capabilities by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.

Provided technical support in the field and in the office. Leading and supervising repairs. Analyze issues and implement solutions to improve equipment and systems reliability

Worked with production supervision to analyze, design and implement equipment and system improvements

Tenova Pyromet Mining and Minerals (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer January 2012 – January 2013

Evaluated baseline maintenance metrics and provides the management team with recommendations resulting in measurable cost-effective improvements in safety, quality, productivity and reliability

Applied project management principles to meet project deliverables of time, cost and performance.

Maintained facility drawings and ensured that applicable drawings follow change notice procedures for any modifications

Completed planning, administering and assigned projects, which included functional areas, such as facilities, operations and maintenance.

Coordinated department priorities, track department actives, set expectations and provide guidance to improve overall plant performance

Conducted preliminary investigations for all project requests: review requirements, specifications, test, support and training plans to ensure they are aligned with objectives.

Lead and support electricians on daily maintenance and troubleshooting electrical equipment, facilities, components and systems.

Conducted Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) sessions and develop procedures or modification to improve conditions or operations

Assisted planning department with SAP and BOM documentation and updates

Prepared and presented technical solutions for plant improvement, application of maintenance planning to the mining plant

Worked with maintenance and production supervision and the planners to coordinate and track annual shutdown tasks to ensure timely and efficient completion of work in an efficient and timely manner

Commissioning and faultfinding of medium and low voltages equipment

Developed and maintain preventative maintenance programs

Developed capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning and perform cost analysis.

Provided technical support in the field and in the office. Leading and supervising repairs. Analyze issues and implement solutions to improve equipment and systems reliability

Worked with production supervision to analyze, design and implement equipment and system improvements

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer (Intern) January 2011 – January 2012

Assisted senior engineer with design of new copper mining plant processes using AutoCAD, SCADA and E-plan.

Done transformer, design, commissioning, test failure analysis and diagnostics.

Identified and implemented creative and new ideas, initiatives to improve plant equipment performance and reliability on power processes and instrumentation

Developed electrical safety standards for the site and good risk management discipline

Used root cause failure to analyze delays and breakdowns to direct and implement permanent and effective corrective actions.

Copper Mining plant continuous improvement

Completed electrical equipment installation, Maintenance and factory acceptance test.

Technical and Computer Skills

Technical Skills: lean Six Sigma, LEAN Principles, project management,Power plants, power distributions, power systems, plant instrumentation, control systems, commission, automation, troubleshooting, fault findings, plant processes, NEC, NFPA70E, NFPA, MSHA, OSHA, DOT, VFD,HAZWOPER, Hazard Recognition, commissioning, fault finding, Preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.

Computer Skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, ORCAD, REVIT, SKM, EASYPOWER,CADD, PLC’s, SCADA, CRM, E-plan, Project management, time management, continuous improvement processes,AmpCalc4

Fluent Languages: English, French, Swahili, Lingala.

Membership and Certificates

ACSA January 2014 - present

IEEE SEM Technical Activities Committee Member January 2016 – present

OSHA 10 construction trained

EASYPOWER Certificate : ARC FLASH and Devices coordination

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