1. OKORO, OGBONNAYA OKORO
Flat 2A, Phase II LSDPC Housing Estate, Isolo, Lagos
Tel.: +234(0)8039212240, +234(0)7025002883
E-mail: okorogbo@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
Striving for excellence and precision at all times and in all positions in achieving professional
proficiency that promotes corporate goals. 4 Years experience in Projects and facility management,
installation/operation of diesel generators/transformers & changeover switches, knowledgeable in rural
electrification, domestic & solar power systems, Knowledge of Basic PLCs, Pneumatic valves and
Industrial Electronics. Good knowledge of Industrial Machines and Utilities’ Operations, with Key
insights/strategies in designing, implementing and managing multichannel Projects. Reliable,
responsible, & ability to work effectively independently. Motivated to satisfy instructors’ demand.
Computer Skills: MS – Excel, Word, Visio & PowerPoint. Auto-CAD (2D & 3D) applications skills.
Proficiency in French Language, with good business, sales and management ability. Excellent
interpersonal and leadership skills. Planning and Designing Skills, with ability to interpret Engineering
Drawings, and develop project plans and schedules. Excellent Problem Solving skills. Strong oral &
written Communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and customer satisfaction orientation.
CAREER HISTORY / EXPERIENCE
Visafone Communications Limited, V.I., Lagos 2012- 2015
ELECTRICAL POWER/FACILITY ENGINEER
- Supervised Operations and Control of Synchronization of Power Supply Sources (PHCN-
Generator Hybrid System), 1.6MVA Transformer & 3*500KVA Generators on ATS
- Ensured 100% Power availability in the Switch House and Cell-Sites (Base Sub-Station) by
coordinating the operations of Technicians in installation/Maintenance of Diesel Generators,
Transformers, UPS, Rectifiers, RMU, Feeder-Pillar, Pumps/Motors, Metering unit, ATS, etc.
- Maintained up to date details of infrastructure (AC Power, DC Power, Air-condition/Cooling
Systems, Access Control, Civil, Security, Vehicles, etc.) in the switch house/Cell-sites
- Monitored Fire Alarm Systems and Earthing/Lightning/Thunder Protection Systems
- Involve in Sites’ Survey for new Links & Field inspections/supports for Cell-Sites engineers
- Ensured minimum or no downtime at Customer locations during Field operations
- Updated all Electrical and Design circuitries and arranged for periodic building Maintenance
- Mini-Warehouse Controller for Spares: Transmission, BSS, Power (Electrical & Generator)
- Involved in Project Designs, Planning, Analysis and Implementations for upgrades &
deployment of critical infrastructure for existing/new facilities owned/leased/used by VCL
- Involved in vehicle allocation and logistics management for Technical Operations
- Involved in periodic Audit of Switch House/Cell-Sites facilities critical support infrastructure
- Maintained liaison with Facility operations, Transmission team, BSS team, MS-Team, IT-
Team, VAS/Core Network, Enterprise Solution, Project, Property, & Admin. for facility update
- Developed/reviewed Methods of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and maintenance documentations/schedules for all support infrastructure for all facilities
- Ensured all contractors/vendors’ supplies/job executions conform to set standard and quality
- Developed/reviewed performance benchmarks, conducted analyses and generated periodic
reports on all aspects of switch house facilities, maintenance jobs and daily operations.
2. TopsfieldLimited, Sunmola Street, Ilupeju, Lagos 2011-2012
ELECTRICAL & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
- Installation and Maintenance of Diesel Generators, Air-Conditionings, & Lighting systems
- Installation & Maintenance of Auto-Power Transfer System (ATS) at Customer locations
- Installation of MCBs and Change-over switches and restoration of faulty power supply lines
Government College Pilot, Funtua, Katsina State (NYSC) 2010-2011
PHYSICS TEACHER (SSS - 1, 2 & 3)
- Taught the class lessons and carried out laboratory practical according to scheme
- Designed & estimated a renovation project for a Mini-Sport Complex in the school
Independent National Electoral Commission, Funtua (Adhoc Staff) Jan. – April, 2011
ASST. REG. OFFICER (Voters’ Registration) / PRESIDING OFFICER (General Elections)
- Carried out the Registration of over 500 voters within a week using DDC Machine
- Conducted the Voting Exercise of 1500 registered voters in a single polling unit
- Prepared and submitted Reports for Voters’ registration and General Elections
Office of the Director of Welfare, Student Union Government, FUTO 2009
Position: FACILITY/WELFARE OFFICER
- Inspected & reviewed the general conditions of the students’ hostels & its surroundings
- Inspected water supply systems, Power supply, communication & entertainment gadgets, etc.
- Made reports and recommendations to appropriate authorities for maintenance schedule
Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) PLC July - Dec., 2008
Egbin Thermal Power Station, Ikorodun, Lagos.
TRAINEE ENGINEER:(6-Months Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme)
Training / Information Technology Section:
- Trained on Industrial & Domestic safety
- Worked with crews on installation/maintenance of computer systems, CCTVS, satellites,
internet facilities and telephone lines.
Operation & Control Section: Worked with operators on
- Routine checks on generators, Turbines, Gas Turbine Generator, EDG & Hydrogen plant
- Routine checks/test on control valves & reheat spray valves & generator seal leakage repair
- Filling of daily log sheet from indicators’ readings for various equipment
Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Section: Worked with team during
- Calibration of turbine and furnace components & Installation of new burner damper regulators
- Troubleshooting/maintenance of Unit-3 burner igniter, ignition exciters & Gas/Air Heater
Electrical & PC/M (protection, metering & control) Section: worked with term during
- Indoor, outdoor & security lighting troubleshooting and repair
- Maintenance of Telephone lines & PABX (Private Automatic Box Exchange)
- Daily routine check on station/unit transformers-temp, oil level, noise, silica gel, bushing, etc.
- Maintenance, control and resetting of Circuit Breakers, MCB, Contactors, Fuses, Relays.
- Daily routine checks on station UPS (110v & 240v DC) for emergency & essential lightings
- Installation of a 3-phase, 415v synchronous motor in one of the water wells
- Routine checks on carbon-brush, battery banks, unit condition/equipment monitoring
3. VEE-TEC ENG. & CO., Aba (Vacation) 2007
TRAINEE ENGINEER (3 Months Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme)
Rural Electrification Project: worked with crew during
- Transformer/generator installation & maintenance of working tools/equipment
- Domestic house wiring (surface & conduit) lighting fittings
- Quality control & inspection, job testing and progress report documentation
Prior to 2007:
Engaged in a 2 Years Volunteer Missionary Service (D.R.Congo Kinshasa Mission, 2002)
Engaged in 4 Years Teaching Profession (Innovative & County Private Schools, Lagos)
EDUCATION
B.Eng. (Hons) Electrical / Electronic Engineering 2009
Major: Power System Engineering (2nd Class Upper Divisions)
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
TRAINING
Diploma in Project Management (In-View) 2015
Auto-CAD Applications Training (2D & 3D) 2015
Certificate in Pneumatics/Electro-Pneumatics Automation, from Applied Eng. Tech. (AETI) 2012
Proficiency Certificate in Management, from Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) 2011
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Katsina State 2010/2011
ICT Training (MS – Suite), from AfriHUB – FUTO 2009
PERSONAL DATA
Born 28th Dec., 1979; Language: English, French; Status: Married; Interest: Reading, Scrabble
PROJECT WORK/SEMINAR
Design & Evaluation Plan for Renovation of Mini-Sport Complex in GCFP (NYSC)
Design & Implementation of 5KW Solar Power System for Domestic use (Final Year project, FUTO)
Seminar Presentation on “Solar Power System: an Alternative Source of Power in Nigeria” (FUTO)
REFEREES
ENGR. PROF. S.O.E. OGBOGU
Dept. of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Tel: +234(0)8033408488
E-mail: orlandoogbogu@yahoo.com
MRS. NGOZI F. AJUOGU
First Bank of Nigeria PLC, Lagos
Tel.: +234(0)8052405297
E-mail: francisca22ma@yahoo.com
MR. FRANCIS NMERIBE
Regional Security Coordinator (LDS Church)
Tel.: +234(0)8035353201
E-mail: NmeribeFO@ldschurch.org