Associate Electrical Engineer

A competent electrical engineer with a comprehensive knowledge of designing, developing and maintaining electrical systems and components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. A consistent track record of successfully completing projects from the concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing and handover. 

objective

Following a return to the job market, I am now looking to secure a challenging and rewarding new role where I can put previous experience gained within customer services and project management to best use

Area of expertise

  • Electrical Power Systems
  •  Renewable Energies
  • Power Electronics
  • Testing 
  • Installation Design
  • Project Management

Skills

  • Commercial awareness
  • Team work
  • Technical skills
  • An eye for detail
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Computer literacy 

 

 

Last Resume Update September 5, 2019
Address Kampala, Uganda
E-mail
Phone Number +256701291910

Experience

Self Employed|Freelance
Associate Engineer
Feb 2017 - Current
Working closely with civil engineers, architects, engineering technicians and IT staff to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Tasks:
• Estimate material, construction, and labour costs, and project timescales.
• Identify customer requirements, making models and prototypes of products.
• Attend meetings on site.
• Prepare Electrical procedures for installation test & commissioning.
• Proof read electrical design specifications and technical drawings.
• Organise routine servicing schedules.
• Make sure all electrical engineering projects are fit for purpose.
• Liaise with and monitore third party contractors.
• Negotiate with suppliers and purchase items at optimum cost.
• Attende meetings, write reports and give presentations to managers and clients.
• Coordinate with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
• Supervise installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
• Performe load calculation for sizing wire and circuit protection.
• Apply principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
• Test electrical components and systems for adherence to IEC standards and specification

Accomplishments.
• Developed a solar sizing calculator which saved system sizing time by 80%
• Installed and commissioned solar projects of up to 4000Wp
• Installed and tested residential electrical systems for adherence to IEC and IEEE standards.
• Performed energy audits and implemented remedies which reduced utility bills by up to 30%
umeme limited, Kampala Uganda
Traineer Engineer
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Perform routine engineering tasks under the supervision of senior engineers, while gaining skills needed to lead and manage projects in the departments of control, Protection and capital and contracts division respectively.

Accomplishments:
• Tested high voltage (11KV and 33KV) system components for adherence to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) working standards which was critical for the safe operation of the network system.
• Produced timely diagnostic reports on tested components which reduced restoration and replacement downtime by 20%.
• Developed a materials and quality of works checklist for the pre-commissioning of a 40MVA substation.
• Calculated power reliability indices for the month of June to ascertain the amount of energy not supplied due to power outages and the revenue lost due to the outages.
British American Tobacco Uganda Limited, West Nile Division
Contract Marketing Clerk|Cashier
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
led 3 payment clerks in the front end farmer payment process, checked and verified farmer credentials, bale-weight and grade slip, payment voucher and schedule, processed cash payment and managed daily till opening and closing procedures as per the company set of rules.

Accomplishments.
• Increased daily farmer payments from $10,000 to about $15,000.
• Elevated farmer-payment satisfaction by 4% by accelerating front end payment process.
British American Tobacco Uganda Limited, West Nile Division
Electrical Assistant| Trainee
May 2010 - Aug 2010
To support electricians in the maintenance, operation and repair of electrical systems in order to ensure the effective operation of various electrical equipment.

Highlights of Qualifications
• Hands-on experience as an electrician.
• Profound knowledge of electrical installation and maintenance along with construction tasks.
• Through knowledge of different tools and equipment.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations in accordance to the set standards.
British American Tobacco Uganda Limited, West Nile Division
Contract Marketing clerk|Cashier
Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Responsible for front end farmer payments, Check and verify farmer credentials, bale-weight and grade slip, payment voucher and schedule, process cash payment and manage daily till opening and closing procedures as per the company set of rules.
• Assisted cashier team with resolving problems and maintaining efficiency.
• Verified and processed over $10,000 of cash payments daily to farmers during the leaf buying season.

Education

Makerere University Kampala Uganda
Bachelor od Science in Electrical Engineering
Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
Kyambogo University, Kampala Uganda
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

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