Engr. Mohammed I. Shaaba (COREN®, MNSE, MIAENG)

Experience

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  Power Holding Company of Nigeria

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Engineering Intern

  • Maintained distribution transformers and replaced bad low- and high-tension poles in order to prevent possible hazards.• Replaced bad fuses (in feeder pillars), upriser cables at different sub-stations.• Troubleshot and replaced a bad J and P fuse in a sub-station.

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  Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Troubleshot and replaced bad bearings (6309-C3 and 6209-Z-C3) on an 11 kW threephase induction motor which saved a lot of money instead of buying a new motor.• Maintained power transformers (16/330 kV), distribution transformers (16/11 kV, 11 kV/415 V), 500 kVA Diesel Generator, and lighting installations.• Carried out the open circuit and short circuit test on 16/330 kV transformer to determine the core losses and copper losses respectively.• Carried out winding insulation resistance test on 16/330 kV transformer to determine the insulation resistance between HV-E, LV-E, and HV-LV.• Carried out a winding resistance test to ascertain its level of resistance.• Carried out excitation current test on 16/330 kV transformer to detect poor electrical connections, inter-turn shorts, core damage, and winding problems.• Monitored gauges, hourly checked and recorded the temperature of each generator, pressure of each governor system air compressor, etc. via the SCADA system. Show less

  • Protection, Control, and Metering (PC&M) Engineer at Kainji Hydro-Electric Generating Station (MESL)

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Electrical/Power Plant Engineer (Engineering Intern) at Kainji Hydro-Electric Generating Station

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Havenhill Synergy Limited

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Solar Engineer

  • Designed, Installed and maintained 100 kWp solar power mini-grid systems using PVsyst.• Supervised construction of the support structure, powerhouse, generator stand, and perimeter fencing for 100 kWp solar power mini-grid systems.• Installed and maintained 25 kWp solar power systems for commercial and industrial.• Carried out battery design, inverter sizing, and PV module sizing.

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  Viathan Engineering Limited

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  Electrical/Plant Engineer

  • Troubleshot and replaced a bad HT pump (11 kW) and connected its electric motor in the star delta starter from the control panel using its Single Line Diagram (SLD).• Carried out routine maintenance on MWM/CAT Gas/Diesel engines, LV, and HV panels which saved halve of the budgeted cost for maintenance.• Worked with SCADA system for monitoring engines and troubleshooting purposes.• Carried out compression tests on all cylinders to check the condition of an engine’s valves, its valve seats, and its piston rings which prevented engine breakdown.• Carried out short circuit, resistance, continuity, and ground test on electric motor terminals before commissioning which saved corrective maintenance cost. Show less

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  Hirst Resources Limited

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Developed, coordinated, and managed project design, budgeting, and scheduling for electrical power projects (medium and low voltage), construction projects, and solar power projects which ensured timely delivery of projects and within budgets.• Supervised contractors and vendors to maintain alignment with project deliverables.• Selected and coordinated subcontractors, and maintained communication with all concerned stakeholders which enabled projects to be completed within deadlines. • Achieved a 15% cost reduction through effective subcontractor coordination and financial discipline.• Produced, revised, and monitored project schedules throughout all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery while maintaining budget.• Increased project efficiency by implementing risk management and quality control measures.• Managed field-related project planning, quality control, risk management activities, budget schedules, and invoicing which mitigated project risks and ensured quality delivery.• Attended and led project meetings with internal and external stakeholders, ensured alignment and effective communication across all parties.• Conducted Delivered technical analysis for tender proposals, securing competitive project bids.• Organized and maintained project-related files, drawings, materials, and correspondence. Show less • Conducted energy audits on clients’ sites.• Designed (with the aid of AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project), direct and supervised the electrical installation of 24 units of Mini-flat, and 2-bedroom flat bungalow.• Developed project plan to execute contracts using Microsoft Project software.• Led technical clients’ conversations through emails, phone calls and in-person meetings.• Resolved site issues remotely and through sites visits.• Carried out energy audit, and designed 25 kW, and 65 kW solar power system using HelioScope, and PVsyst solar design software.• Improved operational efficiency by resolving site issues and reducing project costs by 10%.• Supervised and managed the installation of single-phase, three-phase and MD smart energy meters, and by being honest with the company’s resources led to reduction in the budgeted cost.• Designed with the aid of ETAP software, and supervised the construction and installation of new 11 kV feeder lines, and my negotiation skills helped to increase the profit margin for the company. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024