Graham Akparanta ~ MNSE_COREN®

Experience

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  DAIIK ENGINEERING LIMITED

  Jun 2006 - Nov 2006

  Design Engineer (Industrial Trainee)

  Designed electrical building plan using Auto-CAD. Designed and computed electrical building plan.

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  CAPITAL PROJECTS LIMITED

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2012

  Construction Engineer

  • Supported comprehensive Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) construction activities, including cable laying, termination, and the installation of cable trays/ladders. • Ensured proper preservation of E&I equipment to maintain optimal functionality and longevity. • Reviewed detailed electrical engineering documents, providing valuable insights to support procurement and inspection processes. • Supervised and executed vendor Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to ensure compliance with project specifications. • Collaborated with QA/QC personnel to resolve quality issues and issued technical queries as required. • Oversaw all on-site E&I pre-commissioning activities to ensure readiness for commissioning. • Reviewed engineering and construction project specifications and procedures to ensure alignment with project requirements. • Coordinated work scope with contractors, subcontractors, and classification/certification bodies to define and implement all requirements for electrical and instrumentation systems. • Liaised with contractors to address field changes, including scope adjustments and technical direction. Show less

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  SHOREWELLS NIGERIA LIMITED

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2014

  Quality Control Engineer

  • Conducted inspections of ongoing electrical and instrument installations to ensure compliance with the quality control plan, procedures, project specifications, and standards. • Monitored continuity and insulation resistance tests for electrical and instrument cables. • Performed punch list operations to identify and address deficiencies in installations. • Inspected cable tags to verify proper tagging and identification. • Conducted post-installation inspections of substation building lighting systems. • Verified cable tags to ensure accurate identification and labeling. • Inspected the installation of instrument and telecom wiring for all systems, subsystems, and related components on-site. • Ensured the calibration and testing of electrical and instrument equipment aligned with datasheet requirements and vendor specifications. • Prepared daily QA/QC reports documenting inspections, material status, and non-conformances related to electrical and instrument activities. Show less

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  G-Enough Global Resources

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2017

  Project & Operations Engineer

  • Developed project schedules and effectively coordinated all electrical and instrumentation activities, spanning construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases, including manpower allocation. • Assisted in preparing project budgets, ensuring accurate resource allocation and cost efficiency. • Resolved project management challenges by addressing deficiencies in project planning, quality issues in engineering, procurement, or construction, and implementing corrective actions. • Tracked and monitored job progress to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion. • Monitored site safety, ensuring strict compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. • Optimized productivity by effectively managing manpower, materials, and equipment, ensuring timely project delivery, exceeding client expectations, and maximizing the utilization of man-hours and materials. • Reviewed engineering designs to plan work sequences for team members and communicated design modifications, errors, discrepancies, or omissions to clients. • Collaborated with other project engineers and professionals, providing work direction and technical guidance. • Enforced and maintained high construction standards and implemented rigorous quality control measures. • Participated in the review and evaluation of engineering and construction contractors, suppliers, and project management service providers. Show less

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  Desicon Engineering Limited

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Instrument Commissioning Engineer

  • Administered Qedi check sheets to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. • Developed and implemented test procedures to accurately validate instrument functionality. • Conducted visual inspections and detailed reviews of electrical drawings and P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams). • Monitored and cleared E&I punch list items to ensure smooth progress for commissioning activities. • Validated technical changes and modifications to E&I equipment. • Troubleshot field instruments, from marshaling cabinets to field junction boxes. • Verified the functionality of all equipment against project specifications. • Collaborated with installation and project engineers to ensure alignment with project goals. • Validated loop integrity from field instruments to field junction boxes and to PAS (Process Automation System) and SIS (Safety Instrumented System) marshaling cabinets. • Conducted loop checks and functionality tests on field instrument such as pneumatic valves, motor-operated valves (MOVs), shutdown valves (SDVs/ESDVs), pressure transmitters and gauges, temperature transmitters and gauges, flow transmitters, level transmitters, vibration switches , pumps, fan cooler motors, open-path gas detectors (Honeywell XNX Universal Transmitter), point gas detectors (Honeywell XNX Universal Transmitter/Drager PIR 7000), flame detectors (Spectrex 40/40I), audible and visual alarms (sounders and beacons by MEDC), and manual call points (MEDC). Show less

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  Saipem

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Prepared Work Method Statements (WMS), Permit-to-Work (PTW), and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for field instrumentation activities. • Installed, modified, and performed loop (I/O) checks and troubleshooting on field instrument devices. • Provided technical support for vendor activities related to field instrument devices. • Calibrated fire and gas detectors to ensure proper functionality. • Conducted function tests and cause-and-effect matrix analyses on fire and gas systems. • Recalibrated various field devices, including level, flow, and pressure transmitters, valve positioners, and radioactive level transmitters. • Verified the completion status of systems and subsystems for field instrument devices. • Modified and implemented red-line mark-ups on vendor drawings for bagging machines. • Conducted functional tests and supervised operations on automated urea reclaiming machines. • Supervised routine maintenance on urea reclaiming machine components, including sonar systems, anti-collision systems, boom chains (auxiliary and main), winch emergency brake systems, and more. • Supervised operations on urea bagging machines (Haver & Boeker). • Performed routine checks, calibrations, and fault rectification on field instrument devices during plant shutdowns prior to startup. • Conducted functional tests on conveyor belts and their respective components, such as emergency pull rope switches, misalignment switches, level switches, and speed switches. • Performed functional tests on urea tripper cars for conveyor systems. • Modified urea diverter systems on tripper cars and conducted functional tests on their conveyor systems. Show less • Reviewed construction documentation prior to initiating commissioning activities. • Conducted Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) on instrument vendor packages. • Executed Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety during operations. • Prepared work fronts for mechanically completed subsystems/systems, including documentation such as loop folders, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requests, and Work Method Statements (WMS). • Monitored and reported daily progress on instrument commissioning activities to management. • Interpreted engineering documents such as datasheets, P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, and loop drawings to perform loop checks and functional tests. • Conducted loop checks on a wide range of field instruments, including RTDs, relative humidity sensors, thermocouples, flow transmitters, level switches and transmitters, pressure switches and transmitters, control valves, shut-off valves, limit and proximity switches, analyzers, turbine flame scanners, ignition torch sensors, speed probes, combustion enclosure dampers, vibrometers, pulsation sensors, fire and gas detectors, beacons, sounders, manual call points, and smoke detectors. • Troubleshot issues with fire and gas detectors, compressors, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. • Configured and calibrated valve controllers, gauges, and transmitters. • Liaised with clients to complete and sign off on all instrument commissioning-related check sheets and documents. • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement red-line mark-ups on drawings. • Monitored and followed up on commissioning punch lists to ensure timely clearance of items. • Provided technical support for vendor activities related to field instrument devices. Show less

  • Instrument Commissioning Specialist

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Instrument Commissioning Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2021
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  Maire Tecnimont

  Jun 2022 - now

  Instrumentation and Control Engineer

  • Managing site activities, tools, shipped-loose items, consumables, and spares related to instrumentation. • Conducting comprehensive reviews of subcontractor work method statements for instrumentation activities prior to the commencement of each phase.• Executing safe and efficient dismantling (de-commissioning) of field instruments and control panels, utilizing applicable drawings and relevant documentation for each phase of the activity. • Ensuring that all instrumentation testing activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with project standards and procedures, site Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, and applicable safety regulations. • Assisting subcontractors in interpreting technical drawings and offering solutions to resolving field installation issues, including incorrect placement of field instruments in process plants, marshalling and control cabinets in the rack and control room, as well as package equipment such as air compressors, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, turbine pumps, and other similar systems. • Reviewing pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures prepared by subcontractors and providing relevant feedback and comments.• Coordinating multiple teams of instrument technicians in the onsite execution of cable pulling, instrumentation installations, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and functional testing of field instrumentation, Fire & Gas (F&G) devices, and Addressable Fire & Gas Detection Systems.• Providing technical guidance to instrument technicians on the installations, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of field instruments. • Coordinating punch list activities, verifying red-line mark-ups, and ensuring agreed-upon punch list items are addressed. Show less