Charles Ogbonna
Austin, TX
+1-512-***-****, **************@*****.***
Work Authorization – US GC EAD
Professional Summary
Charles is a Electrical Engineer fortified with 16+ years as a Professional Engineer with Proficiency in industrial Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Installation, including Configuration with Shell Petroleum and Gas Company, Daar communications PLC and Nigeria Agip Oil and Gas Company.
Twelve years of mastery with Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria as a Lead & Field Engineer for shell oil/gas exploration and production equipments, Maintenance Projects and Overseeing of projects from design conception to completion and commissioning.
Eight years Expertise in Telecommunication and broadcast engineering experience with Daar Communications Plc/Africa Independent Television (AIT) as a Broadcast Engineer, radio& TV Technology/Engineering documentary producer and presenter.
Skills
Customer service
Technology innovation and research
Safety techniques
Data management and analysis
Electronics and IT configurations
Performs preventive maintenance PM and corrective maintenance CM services on Electrical and Electronics equipments,
UPS and solar Energy systems
Distribution boards
Gas and solar turbins
switchgear e.g.(CTs, VTs, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers), etc.
Computer skills
Cabling
Computer Networking
Help Desk
Activity planning
Work preparation with shell PTW
Scheduling
AutoCAD
Good Communication and presentation
Problem-solving
Decision Making
Excellent leadership management
Motivational negotiation
Strategic planning
Renewable energy foundatmentals
CCTV and access control
Remote network control
Instrumentation and control
Ability to work under Pressure
Time Management,
Self-motivation
Conflict Resolution
Adaptability
Teamwork
Negotiation and persuasion
Good practical and technical skills
Leadership
Mechanical Engineering
Writes switching programs for operations of critical switching situations and isolation for safe working
Troubleshooting
Electrical wiring
Low voltage
High voltage (3 Phase by 480V, 1100v etc)
Plumbing
Electrical experience
HVAC
Industrial maintenance
Equipment repair
Hand tools
Electrical systems
Schematics
Mechanical knowledge
Blueprint reading
Work Experience
Shell Petroleum Development Company Bonny Oil and Gas-Bonny 12/2014 - Present
Electrical Engineer
Undertakes and provides technical instructions/troubleshooting assistance for all electrical equipments in other to ensure availability and reliability of critical industrial and process equipments.
Achievement: Implemented a troubleshooting framework that reduced equipment downtime by 30%.
Participate in and oversee the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical panels, electric motors, and power transformers, including low-voltage LV and High voltage equipment comprising 3 Phase by 480V, 1100v etc.
Perform preventive maintenance PM and corrective maintenance CM services on electric motors, UPS and batteries, distribution boards, switchgear e.g.(CTs, VTs, relays, contactors, circuit breakers), etc.
Maintain the gas turbine power generation systems (GTG 50, GTG 60, and GTG 70) to meet power demand for Terminal operations and extended communities.
Ensure excellent work-integrated activity planning, work preparation with shell PTW, and scheduling and executing jobs following company HSE standards within team members.
Write switching programs for operations of critical switching situations and isolation for safe work operations.
Develop (Maintenance Job Routines) MJRs/maintenance procedures and work packs for team members.
Provide technical support in troubleshooting and repairing outstanding malfunctioning equipment.
Interpret and supervise the use of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings, and diagnoses for team members.
Supervised the use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing, and fault tracing in Hazard Area Classifications.
Perform administrative functions such as: writing technical reports, raising work orders, securing quotations, and preparing job status reports, deviation, timesheets, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.
Daar Communications PLC/Africa Independent Television AIT-Port Harcourt 12/2012 – 11/2014
Broadcast engineer
Train and retrain staff on the use of the latest and existing broadcast equipment.
Assisted in the installation and maintenance/operations of Broadcast facilities, digital broadcast machines, Fibre Optics, and microwave equipment.
Work as a TV/ Radio On-Air Personality presenter in Engineering and ICT evolution programs/documentaries that enlighten and educate the public on the latest and existing modern approaches towards technology advancement and its continuous revolutions in the world.
Install and test new broadcast equipment and conduct training for respective operators.
in charge of assigning job responsibilities to transmission engineers and broadcast crew members.
Encode and transmit digital radio frequency signals from a live event station to the satellite orbit.
Conduct research and produce concepts for technology related documentaries. Eg the future for renewal energy in Africa which was my recent documentary production in Mojave California USA.
Nigeria Agip Oil Company-Port Harcourt 12/2012 - 11/2014
Field Engineer
Install, maintain, and test electrical devices and equipment, including communications systems, power generators, electric motors navigation systems, etc.
Plan for a routine check for PM, repairing and servicing of machinery equipment, power transformers, systems, and infrastructures.
Prepare technical reports and oversee the daily assignments of team members as well as review and prepare detailed specifications and contracts for procurement of electrical/electronic equipment.
Supervise and facilitate the construction phase of projects by providing pre-job and post-job support to field technicians.
Carry out troubleshooting and research on breakdown systems to find out the problems and develop solutions for repairs
Education
HND in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Institute of Management And Technology Enugu
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Electrical /Electronic Engineering, Institute of Management And Technology Enugu.
Certified Memberships:
• Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),
• Nigeria society of Engineers (NSE),
• Chartered Member of Nigeria Institute of management (MNIM).