Ibrahim Ajala

Experience

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  Procter and Gamble Nigeria

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Intern Process Engineer

  Led a team on a Rapid Changeover Focused Improvement (RCO FI) project to eliminate losses of $2750 per day involved in a routine product brand/size changeover process. The project reduced changeover time from 8 hours to 2 hours and increased production volumes on changeover day by 70%. Ensured prompt investigation and documentation of all unscheduled shutdowns and plant interruptions caused by equipment or systems related to process Prepared recommendations for ratification of such failures and provided guidance for implementation of the solutionsServed as Departmental production planner and also Back-up safety leader for Femcare departmentEnsured all employees and designated contractors received required HSE training. Also conducted routine safety toursManaged and systematized inventory for electrical spares Show less

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  Giesecke+Devrient

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2013

  Resident Banknote Automation Engineer

  Trouble-shot faults on, and maintained different currency processing machinesCarried out daily root-cause analysis on all operational interruptionsDeveloped and executed time based and preventative maintenance proceduresManaged spare parts store inventory and logistics to get spares to customer siteDeveloped and communicated reports on operational activitiesInstalled BPS1000 & BPS2000 Currency processing and sorting systems, NOTAPACK,UPS,BDS 400, Stabilizers, Pneumatic systems and shredder machines on customer locations Show less

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  Schneider Electric

  Feb 2014 - now

  Managing the ongoing development of process automation engineers to ensure top quality delivery of projects to keep Schneider Electric's customers in Sub Saharan Africa delighted.Also, the Commercial leader responsible for generating orders for training with customers using Schneider Electric's Industrial Automation products in Sub Saharan Africa. This involves supporting the sales process from prospect identification to training courses selection to costing/proposal development as well as training delivery to ensure customer satisfaction. Show less This role utilizes all my past experiences to understand industrial customers' pain points through RFQs in order to deliver to them appropriate Process Automation solutions that are scalable and future-proof. Daily tasks include:Providing commercial and technical support in response to RFQs/RFPsProviding customer facing technical presales support to target customersProviding valuable inputs into opportunity qualification, winning strategies and problem resolution for engagement with potential customersDesigning automation solutions for large industrial facilities like FPSOs, Refineries, LNG production facilities, Metal & Mineral Mining companies, etc.Coordinating different functional groups including project management, supply chain & logistics, finance, sales & marketing using detailed planning and organizational skills to ensure customers' present and future needs are clearly understood and met. Show less Designed and commissioned Process Automation systems using Hybrid (PLC/ SCADA/ Telemetry) systems and DCS/SIS systems. Conducted FATs and SATs to prove systems built met customers'​ requirementsUpgraded existing Hybrid and DCS/SCADA installed base hardware and software to newer innovative versions while enabling 3rd party equipment to integrate into a single enterprise automation system thereby helping customers make savings on maintenance time and energy consumption Conducted site surveys and audits with a view of providing customers with optimum alternative solutions or integrating Schneider Electric components to optimize their operationsConfigured control applications using relevant IEC 61131 languages and function blocks for DCS, SCADA, PLC and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Some of the platforms I worked with included Wonderware HMI, Foxboro I/A Series, Ecostruxure Foxboro DCS, Triconex Safety Systems, ClearSCADA HMI, Vijeo Citect SCADA HMI and Modicon PLC Series Show less Worked in a team to install and commission LV and MV electrical distribution panels and capacitor banks at customers like Nestle Foods, GlaxoSmithKline, Reckitt Benkiser, Unilever ,Crown Flour Mills and Coronation Power.Trouble-shot diverse faults on customers equipment like circuit breakers, variable speed drives and motor starters at customers like Total JUHI, Honeywell Flour Mills and GlaxoSmithklineAttended to customers automation needs including designing and commissioning PLC, HMI and Drive SystemsConducted audits on customers’ location and prepared reports on all kinds of work done Show less

  • Lead Engineer & Commercial Lead - Learning Services (Sub Saharan Africa)

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Technical Sales Consultant

    Dec 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Project Application Design Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Field Service Engineer

    Feb 2014 - Jan 2016