Domestic Electrical Installation Services
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Summary
Ongoing freelance work providing comprehensive domestic electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting services.
About
Highly accomplished Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with over 20 years of progressive experience across manufacturing and production sectors, specializing in cement plant instrumentation. Proven expertise in electrical troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair, coupled with five years dedicated to advanced instrumentation within cement manufacturing environments. Adept at leading cross-functional maintenance teams, implementing predictive maintenance programs that significantly enhance equipment reliability and boost production capacity. Demonstrated strong leadership in mentoring teams to achieve ambitious objectives, consistently delivering results with a zero-tolerance approach to equipment breakdown. Seeking a challenging role in a goal-driven organization that offers opportunities for continuous professional growth and impact.
Murtala Idris Opaluwa
Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Engineer
opaluwamur@yahoo.com, Kaduna, NG.Work
Dangote Cement Plant Ibese
|Lead Instrumentation Engineer
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Summary
Led instrumentation engineering operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical plant equipment.
Highlights
Developed and implemented predictive maintenance programs, significantly reducing equipment downtime and enhancing operational reliability.
Trained and mentored junior engineers and technicians on advanced instrumentation equipment and result-oriented maintenance techniques, improving team proficiency and efficiency.
Managed the calibration and maintenance of critical raw mill rollers and all utility equipment, ensuring continuous operational availability.
Executed comprehensive preventive maintenance on diverse process instruments, including transmitters, control valves, analyzers, tank gauging systems, and various sensors.
Spearheaded design modifications for instrument applications, optimizing system performance and reliability.
Directed instrument installation, cabling, termination, fault troubleshooting, and calibration processes.
Barau Ibrahim Memorial School
|Principal
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Summary
Directed all academic and administrative operations as Principal of the school annex.
Highlights
Implemented strategies to enhance educational quality and student performance.
Managed staff, resources, and student affairs to ensure a conducive learning environment.
Barau Ibrahim Memorial School
|Senior Master
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Summary
Provided academic and administrative leadership, supporting student development and maintaining school standards.
Highlights
Assisted in the supervision of academic programs and student discipline.
Contributed to the overall management and operational efficiency of the school.
Classical International School Tudun Wada Kaduna
|HOD Sciences
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Summary
Led the Science Department, overseeing curriculum development and instructional quality.
Highlights
Managed departmental resources and facilitated student learning outcomes.
Implemented effective teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
KRPC/NNPC
|Support Staff, Long Term Maintenance Planning
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Summary
Provided critical support for long-term maintenance planning and material management for major projects.
Highlights
Prepared detailed equipment parts specifications and data sheets for Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) projects.
Conducted rigorous inspection, codification, and tagging of materials for the KRPC TAM/Rehab project, ensuring compliance and readiness.
Managed the planning, storage, retrieval, and issuance of materials within the KRPC project warehouse, optimizing inventory flow and reducing delays.
Maintained comprehensive documentation and computation of received material using Excel spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy.
Executed annual material stocktaking, contributing to accurate inventory management and operational efficiency.
World Scope Investment Nigeria LTD
|Installation/Commissioning Engineer
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Summary
Managed the planning and execution of electrical installations and commissioning projects.
Highlights
Oversaw the planning and installation of HV, MV, and LV panels and cable terminations, ensuring adherence to specifications.
Directed panel positioning, cable termination, and transformer installation, cabling, and commissioning.
Developed and implemented daily work schedules to ensure efficient project execution and timely completion.
Federal Polytechnic Nekede-Owerri Imo State
|NYSC Corps Member (Electrical Engineering Department)
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Summary
Completed mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, gaining practical experience in Electrical Engineering.
Highlights
Applied theoretical knowledge in a practical setting within the Electrical Engineering Department.
Contributed to departmental activities and projects as required.
KRPC
|Industrial Trainee (Electrical Maintenance)
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Summary
Gained hands-on experience in electrical maintenance during industrial training.
Highlights
Assisted with offsite electrical maintenance tasks, learning practical troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Supported routine checks and preventive maintenance procedures.
KRPC
|Industrial Trainee (Power Plant and Utility)
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Summary
Participated in the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) focusing on power plant and utility operations.
Highlights
Observed and assisted in the operations and maintenance of power plant and utility systems.
Gained foundational knowledge in industrial electrical systems.
Volunteer
Fun Time Theater Troupe, Federal Polytechnic Idah Kogi State
|President
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Summary
Served as President, leading the theater troupe in various performances and activities.
Highlights
Directed and managed the troupe's operations, including rehearsals and performances.
Cultivated teamwork and creativity among members.
Muslim Student Society MSS, Electrical Engineering Department, Kaduna Polytechnic
|Chairman, Planning Committee
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Summary
Led the planning committee for the Muslim Student Society, organizing events and initiatives.
Highlights
Successfully coordinated various student activities and projects.
Fostered collaboration among committee members to achieve organizational goals.
Muslim Student Society MSS, Government Science Secondary School Abaji Abuja FCT
|President
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Summary
Led the Muslim Student Society, overseeing its activities and representing student interests.
Highlights
Organized and managed student events and initiatives.
Developed leadership and organizational skills through active participation.
Education
Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) Kaduna
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M.Eng.
Power and Machines
National Open University of Nigeria
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Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE)
Education
Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) Kaduna
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Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Electrical Engineering
NIIT Kaduna
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Diploma
Computer Networking/System Maintenance
Garrison Communication LTD Owerri Imo State
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Diploma
Computer Appreciation/Desktop Publishing
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
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Higher National Diploma (HND)
Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Idah Kogi State
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National Diploma (ND)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Government Science Secondary School Abaji-Abuja
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Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)
General Studies
L.E.A Primary School Baban Dodo Makera Kaduna
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First School Leaving Certificate
Primary Education
Skills
Software & Applications
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Skype, Zoom.
Control Systems & Automation
SIMATIC S7, TIA Portal, SAP (Knowledge).
Instrumentation Engineering
Instrument Inspection, Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Calibration, Troubleshooting, Installation, Design Modifications, Cabling & Termination, Process Instruments, Transmitters, Control Valves, Analyzers, Tank Gauging Systems, Weighing Systems, LVDTs, Hydraulics Systems, Solenoid Valves, VFDs, Soft Starters, Level Switches, Flame Detectors, Metal Detectors.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, HV/MV/LV Panels, Cabling, Transformers, Power Systems.
Project Management
Project Planning, Schedule Management, Material Management, Inventory Control, Documentation, Data Analysis.
Leadership & Development
Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Training & Development, Operational Efficiency.
Languages
English
Fluent
References
Engr. Solomon G Gotus
Superintendent Rotating Equipment, KRPC/NNPC TAM/Rehab Project Phone: 08055180581 Email: gosolo12@gmail.com
Engr. Dr. Isaac I. Alabi
Senior Lecturer, Electrical Engineering Dept., Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Phone: 08082513945
ENGR Mikaila Aliyu
Dangote Cement Plc., Ibese, Ogun State Phone: +2347067311620
Alh. Idris Haruna
NNPC Towers Abuja Phone: 080572753354 Email: Hidris@yahoo.com
Projects
Comparative Analysis of Power System Load Frequency Control
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Master's Engineering Research project focusing on the comparative analysis of different load frequency control strategies in power systems.
Design and Construction of Industrial Process Event Counter
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Postgraduate Diploma project involving the design and physical construction of a device to count industrial process events.