OKEREKE THANKGOD ANSALEM

Achieved consistently high operational uptime by providing comprehensive engineering support for HT/LT power distribution, transformers, MCCs, and PLC/DCS automation systems in a large-scale Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant.

Diagnosed and resolved interlock trips, motor failures, and PLC/DCS faults through trend analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), significantly reducing production losses and achieving a fast Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Substantially reduced electrical equipment downtime by implementing predictive maintenance techniques, including thermal scanning and insulation resistance testing, on over 50 critical motors and drives.

Supported 12 major plant shutdowns, ensuring zero lost-time incidents over 18 months by strictly adhering to safety protocols, permit-to-work, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Provided cross-functional technical support across 15 equipment reliability initiatives, extending equipment lifespan and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Optimized energy consumption, achieving a 14% reduction in annual energy costs through load monitoring, power factor correction, and VFD optimization on kilns, compressors, and process fans.

Supervised an 8-member team of electrical technicians and contractors, maintaining 98% spare parts availability and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

Managed maintenance and supervision of critical utility assets, including a 1000kVA generator and air compressors, ensuring reliable supply for continuous plant operations.

Provided technical support for the installation and commissioning of 2500 kVA and 1500 kVA power transformers, ensuring strong regulatory compliance with NEC, IEC, and HSE standards.

Implemented comprehensive PM/PdM/CM strategies across control and process equipment, significantly increasing production reliability and extending equipment lifespan.

Directed operations and maintenance for utility, power generation, refrigeration, and air conditioning assets, achieving consistently high operational uptime.

Developed maintenance checklists and root-cause troubleshooting procedures, reducing unplanned downtime and improving fault-resolution turnaround.

Provided engineering support across multiple plant assets, including air compressors and water treatment systems, promptly resolving breakdowns and reducing production loss.

Diagnosed and repaired control and instrumentation faults using trend analysis and root cause analysis, substantially improving fault resolution rate.

Implemented preventive maintenance programs across plant machinery, significantly increasing equipment lifespan and operational reliability.

Installed utilities measurement and monitoring systems, improving energy efficiency and supporting data-driven KPI, production, and sustainability reporting.

Achieved strong compliance with company Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Quality Policies by embedding safety and quality checks into daily engineering support activities.

Optimized equipment settings and operating conditions, achieving notable performance improvements and extending equipment lifespan.

Diagnosed faults and performed repairs on utilities plant breakdowns, improving Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Maintained Refrigeration & Ammonia (R&A) plant, improving operational reliability and resource utilization through utilities measurement and control.

Led electrical design, installation, and maintenance for ETP plant systems, including panel wiring and loop drawings, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Directed installation, programming, and configuration of frequency converters and VFDs, optimizing motor control and process efficiency.

Managed preventive maintenance and root-cause repairs for critical assets, including decanters and borehole pumps (1.5–18 kW), significantly reducing unplanned downtime.

Oversaw comprehensive project management activities, from planning to execution, including cost tracking and client relationship management, achieving zero lost-time incidents.