Ambrose Nwadibia
Chief Electrician
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Goal-oriented Chief Electrician dedicated to leading teams of electricians to excellence. Expert in designing, installing, and maintaining outstanding Electrical systems. Hardworking and passionate professional with extensive, marine, oil and gas knowledge.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Chief Electrician
Pacific Drilling West Africa(XltecConsultancy)
- Maintained and repaired sixth generation drilling rig power generation, distribution system, high-voltage power systems, and auxiliary rig electrical equipment
- Monitored condition utilizing SCADA system.
Chief Electrician
NMDC
06.2015 - Current
- Oversee maintenance and repair of power generation and distribution equipment onboard pipe lay barge, derrick lay barge, and jack-up vessels
- Train and supervise electricians
- Investigate design problems; recommend and implement upgrades
- Follow up, update of NEAS preventive maintenance Systems (PMS), Test electrical installations, and perform adequacy checks of generators, switchgears, transformers, electric motors, and power cables
- Schedule maintenance of continuous duty equipment
- Manage inventory and prepare requisitions or spares and consumables
- Ensure safety codes are compliance with company policies and international standards
- Collaborate with contractors and construction crews to monitor safety systems and procedures before, during, and after work on platforms
- Invoke management of change as needed
- Attend status meetings with leadership, staff, and contractors.
- Reduced project completion times by effectively delegating tasks to team members based on their individual strengths.
Electrical Supervisor
Hercules Offshore
12.2006 - 06.2015
- Managed electrical maintenance of shipyard facility and marine vessels
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnoses, repair’s, and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment
- Reviewed blue prints, electrical schematics, and made redline drawings
- Controlled inventory and prepared requisitions for diminishing stock
- Supervised, mentored, and monitored performance of electricians and electronic technician
- Implement PTW Lock-out Tag-out Electrical System safety and procedures.
Lead Electrician
Halliburton Energy Services
06.2000 - 12.2006
- Significantly reduced equipment downtime by implementing routine preventive monitoring and scheduled maintenance
- Correctly performed tasks that favorably affected cost containment, efficiency, and profitability.
Education
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Electrical Electronics Engineering -
Petroleum Training Institute
Full Technical Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Level 5 Advanced Diploma (HND) -
City And Guild
NigeriaLevel 3 Technician - undefined
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Skills
Control systems
Electrical testing
Electrical Troubleshooting
Industrial Automation
Equipment Calibration
Electrical Installation
Power Distribution
Motor Controls
Switchgear Maintenance
HVAC Controls
Variable Frequency Drives
System Testing
Project Management
Websites
Certification
CompEX (Competency Validation for Explosive Atmospheres) EX01, EX02, EX03, EX04 (Aberdeen, UK)
Phone
+971568649968, +2348023294650
Affiliations
International Society of Automation (ISA)
Professional Development
- Howard Training Centre, Abu Dhabi, Electrical Safety OSHA Approved
- Hercules Offshore, Hero’s Safety Training
- Halliburton, Code of Business Conduct
- Ultrasonic and Vortex Flow Meter(Krohne Academy)
- Caterpillars Engine, Electronic Sensors and Control Logics (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC, USA)
- Ship Fabrication: Electrical and Automation System (ABS Academy Houston, Texas)
- Fundamental Project Management
- Supervisory Management Workshop (Industrial Training Fund)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/10/71
- Gender: male
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Chief Electrician
NMDC
06.2015 - Current
Electrical Supervisor
Hercules Offshore
12.2006 - 06.2015
Lead Electrician
Halliburton Energy Services
06.2000 - 12.2006
Chief Electrician
Pacific Drilling West Africa(XltecConsultancy)
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Electrical Electronics Engineering -
Petroleum Training Institute
Full Technical Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Level 5 Advanced Diploma (HND) -
City And Guild
Level 3 Technician - undefined
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering