Felix Efosa Ogieriakhi
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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Highly qualified electrical maintenance engineer with 10+ years of international experience in the manufacturing and Petrochemical industries. Skillful in troubleshooting complex electrical faults, breakdown support and preventive maintenance within a fast-paced production environment. Recently worked as a shift engineer at Hovis and currently on a rotating shift at Snuggledown. Proven track record of implementing maintenance programs, leading technical teams, and ensuring compliance with global safety standards, seeking to return to a full-time engineering position to apply advanced technical skills and drive operational efficiency.
Key Technical Skills
• Electrical Systems: Transformers, Motors, Switchgear, Control Systems, VFDs, UPS Systems.
• Team Collaboration and (CMMs) Computerised maintenance management system Reporting.
• Maintenance: Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Fault Analysis.
• Programming: Python, MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink, and PLC Awareness.
• Safety Compliance: (ECS, IOSH, CITB, Safety2site Certified).
• Project Management: Team Leadership, Budget Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.
• Shift Engineering: (Day/Night)
Education And Certifications
• Master of Science (MSc) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering University of Portsmouth, UK 2023-2024.
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria 1995-2002.
• ECS Card passed.
• IOSH: Managing safely.
• CITB site Safety Plus/Safety2site.
• Member of IET (MIET)
Professional Experience
Shift Engineer
Hovis Limited London March 2025-May 2025
• Performed electrical and mechanical maintenance on bakery production equipment
• Diagnosed faults and executed timely repairs during rotating shifts.
• Ensured minimal downtime and high plant reliability. Factory Operative (via Major Recruitment)
Snuggledown /John Cotton, Wigan June 2025 -Present
• Supporting textile production lines during rotating shifts.
• Assisting machine operators and adhering to quality and safety standards Electrical Equipment Engineer
Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited Nigeria 2008-2023
• Maintenance Leadership: Developed and implemented comprehensive maintenance schedules for critical electrical equipment, including transformers, motors, switchgear, and control systems
• Technical Problem-Solving: Identified and resolved complex electrical faults, minimising downtime and optimising production efficiency
• Project Management: Led major projects including 2.3MW motor installations, UPS system upgrades
(60kVa to 80kVa), and control system modifications
• Team Leadership: Mentored maintenance teams and conducted technical training to enhance departmental capabilities
• Safety & Compliance: Ensured adherence to petrochemical safety regulations and industry standards, conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments
• Process Improvement: Implemented condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to predict equipment failures and optimised maintenance strategies
• Budget Management: Managed maintenance budgets and optimised resource allocation to minimised operational costs
Key Projects: - Revamped Polypropylene plant Extruder line A with 2.3MW motor and 55kVa VFD installation - Upgraded UPS system with redundancy features and alkaline battery bank conversion - Modified K-Tron system from AC to DC motor control Graduate Engineering Trainee
Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited Nigeria 2007-2008
• Assisted in electrical system design and development for new projects and modifications
• Conducted comprehensive site inspections and performance analysis of electrical equipment
• Participated in testing and commissioning of new electrical systems
• Developed technical documentation, including electrical drawings and maintenance manuals Production Line Operative
Estee Lauder Limited (via Adecco) Petersfield, UK May 2023-Aug 2024
• Maintained production efficiency while applying engineering principles to optimised processes
• Conducted quality control and equipment troubleshooting using technical expertise
• Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement Warehouse Operative
Victorian Plumbing (via RC Recruitment) Skelmersdale, UK Aug 2024-March 2025.
• Carried out picking and packing and stock control in a busy warehouse.
• Operated in a team under time pressure, ensuring order accuracy.
• Gained hands-on experience in shift work and warehouse safety practices Recent Academic Projects
• Gait Specification Measurement Device - Design and evaluation as part of MSc program
• Alternative Renewable Energy Systems - MATLAB Simulink modelling for autonomous remote buildings
• Fluid Flow Measurement System - Ultrasonic sensor integration with Raspberry Pi-Pico microcontroller
Professional Memberships
• Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Member, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
• Member, Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE)
Available for interview at short notice.
References available on request