About Engr. Christopher Okonkwo
About me
Okonkwo Okechukwu Christopher
Cell : +2348061372257, +2348081374216 , Email : okeyokonkwo95@gmail.com
Linkedin Profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okonkwo-a3
CAREER SUMMARY
Strong engineering professional with a demonstrated history of working in engineering sectors and experiences in electrical power generation and automotive engineering to produce effective and efficient results in oil/gas/energy sector
CORE COMPETENCES
- Troubleshooting and Rectification; Advanced knowledge in power generation and automotive engines
- Digital Literacy and Leveraging Technology; Computer Savvy and broad knowledge of AUTOCAD computer software
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Assistant Chief Electrical Engineer Lagos Nigeria
Lagos State Electricity Board November 2014 – Current
- Monitoring and Estimation of the Apparent and True Power, Line and Phase Voltage, Line Current, Power Factor and Clearing of Fault Detections on the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Numeric and Master Trip Relay etc on the Incomer, Bus Coupler & Load Distribution High Voltage Switch Gears on SCADA system for uninterrupted Electrical Power Generation & Distribution.
- Installation (Pre-commissioning Tests) of Distribution Transformers and Installation of Maximum demand Energy Meters through their Current transformers, Maintenance (Transformer Oil Gauge) and Repairs on 11kv and 33kv Distribution Transformers, Ring Main Unit and their Isolator extension, Feeder, Insulator, Armoured cables, Overhead Power lines etc
- Troubleshooting (Thumping),Maintenance(XLPE Cable Jointing), Installation of underground 11kv and 33kv transmission line cables from their Ring main units (RMU) to their designated Distribution Transformers and Substations.
- Installation, Servicing and Overhauling of 3phase Industrial Diesel Generators e.g. Mantrac, FG Wilson, Cummins etc and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and Installation of Solar panels and their components e.g. Solar charge controllers, 6mm and 10mm cables, Tubular wet cell batteries, Inverters etc
- Wearing of Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. Helmet, Vest Overalls, Safety Boots, Eye Goggles, Hand Gloves, Ear Mufflers etc
Holistic Energy Auditing to determine the Load demand, Load factor, Power factor, Reactive Power and Active energy using Fluke Meter Energy analyser and Compilation of Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME)
Forklift Technician Lagos Nigeria
Stellar Nigeria Limited October 2012 – November 2014
- Servicing, Troubleshooting & Repairs of Diesel, Petrol, Electric, LPG and Hydrostatic Linde Forklift Trucks and Interpret codes of the manufacturer’s technical manual using Linde Diagnostic Software through the Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- Overhauling of the Internal Combustion Engine, Steering, Suspension, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Replacement of damaged components of the Gear transmission, Differential & Hydraulic transmission system e.g. Replacements of Cylinder Piston seals, Hydraulic Pump Motor, Control valves, Hydraulic hose, Hydraulic Oil Filters, Lubrication of forklift chains, preventive maintenance of Linde forklifts & Repairs on Spreader Boom Assembly etc
- Repairs and Replacements of the components of the Ignition system,
Air-conditioning and Cooling System, Replacement of the Rotor, Crank shaft sensor, Throttle Sensor, Engine Oil Sensor, Oxygen Sensor, DC-DC Converter, Alternators, Spark Plugs, Starter Motor, Relays, Fuses etc.
- Wearing of Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. Helmet, Vest Overalls, Safety Boots, Eye Goggles, Hand Gloves, Ear Mufflers etc,
Hazards identification and Control methods, Pre-operational Inspections and Start up checks e.g. Hydraulic and Engine Oil Gauging and Leakage checks, Warning Light checks etc, Safe Operating and Shut down procedures.
Electrical Engineer Lagos Nigeria
STAG Engineering Limited (Internship) April – October 2009
- Installation of Telecommunications Masts for GSM operators in Nigeria e.g. Globacom
- Service Maintenance & Overhauling of the internal combustion engines of Industrial Generators (15kva,20Kva) & Electric Pumps.
- Installation & Maintenance of Electric Power Distribution Panels i.e. Circuit Breakers, Contactors, Overload Relays, Switch Gears etc
- Engineering Workshop operations and activities on Mechanical Engineering components with Centre Lathe Machines e.g. Drilling, Riveting, Fittings, Welding etc
- Marketing and Sales of Domestic and Industrial Generators e.g. SDMO, John Deere, Stanadyne, Detroit Diesel, MTU Generators etc
EDUCATION
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B. Sc)
University of Lagos Akoka, Nigeria
West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)
Saint Finbarrs College Akoka Lagos Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL COURSES, CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Certification
of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Forklift Maintenance Journeyman Certification from (ITF) Industrial Training Fund
- World Safety Organization (WSO) Certification in Health, Safety and Environment Certificate (HSE 1,2,3)
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY
- Adept in Engineering Drawings using AUTOCAD for Electrical Engineering Designing and construction of Electronic circuits, Troubleshooting and analysis.
- Adept in using Desktop packages e.g. Microsoft Office etc.
- Proficient in Programming Languages e.g. Python, Mathlab
- Good communication skills, Teamwork and collaboration.
- Conflict resolution, Time management, and problem solving.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
- Reading academic and news publications
- Playing Snooker, Table Tennis and Football