HAMMED AKIN AROGUNDADE
Electrical Engineer | Solar Installation Engineer
Lagos, NG.About
Highly skilled Electrical Engineer with over 5 years of experience in telecommunications and renewable energy, specializing in the design, operation, and maintenance of C&I solar systems. Proven leader in optimizing power system performance, ensuring network uptime, and implementing robust safety protocols, including achieving zero Lost Time Injuries. Seeking a Solar Installation Engineer role to leverage advanced technical expertise, supervisory capabilities, and process management skills to deliver exceptional service and drive organizational success.
Work
Powercell Limited
|Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Currently leading operations and maintenance for solar plants, ensuring optimal performance, monitoring, and uptime at Powercell Limited.
Highlights
Monitored and optimized solar plant performance using Fusion solar dashboards, analyzing key data points like PR, CUF, specific energy yield, and inverter efficiency to maximize output.
Executed comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules, including routine cleaning of solar PV modules and detailed inspections of mounting structures to prevent wear, corrosion, and misalignment.
Ensured the integrity and protection of DC/AC cables through meticulous inspections and maintained Array Junction Boxes (AJBs), conducting SPD checks and terminal tightening for system reliability.
Rensource Energy Ltd.
|Engineering Analyst
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Analyzed energy needs and designed technical solutions for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) photovoltaic systems, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.
Highlights
Conducted in-depth site surveys and energy audits, precisely identifying customer needs and energy requirements for C&I projects.
Designed and developed technical solutions for photovoltaic systems using specialized PV design software, translating complex requirements into feasible project plans.
Prepared comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on technical designs and customer specifications, optimizing material procurement and project cost estimations.
Managed the end-to-end technical proposal process, ensuring designs adhered to customer expectations, regulatory standards, and Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications.
VDT/Bitflux Communications
|Acting Power Team Lead
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led a power maintenance team across multiple regions, implementing strategies to enhance network uptime and system reliability.
Highlights
Spearheaded a power maintenance team across multiple regions, significantly reducing downtime through strategic implementation of preventive maintenance strategies.
Supervised comprehensive energy audits and recommended improvements across diverse sites, identifying critical areas for efficiency gains and operational enhancements.
Monitored and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) for site uptime, fault rates, and overall system reliability, ensuring high network availability.
Bitflux Communications Ltd.
|Power/Field Service Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Designed, deployed, and integrated solar system energy mixes for Base Transmission Stations (BTS), ensuring consistent power uptime and system functionality.
Highlights
Executed the design, deployment, and integration of solar system energy mixes for Base Transmission Stations (BTS), enhancing power resilience and efficiency.
Maintained critical telecom sites, performing routine system checks, generator servicing, battery analysis, and inverter configurations to ensure continuous operation.
Ensured consistent power uptime for Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) across assigned regions, minimizing service interruptions and supporting network stability.
Collaborated effectively with OEMs and vendors to resolve faults promptly and escalate complex issues, maintaining high service delivery standards.
Prepared detailed technical reports, inventory logs, and energy audit summaries, providing critical insights for operational planning and resource management.
African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc.
|Electrical Supervisor
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised electrical operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial machinery and generator plants to ensure continuous production and safety.
Highlights
Conducted industrial electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on critical machinery, including Goss community presses, air compressors, Baldwin, and benders, minimizing operational disruptions.
Resolved all electrical issues across offices, canteens, and other company areas, ensuring a safe and functional working environment.
Managed generator plant maintenance, fault recording, and clearing, contributing to uninterrupted power supply for critical operations.
Upheld stringent safety standards, contributing to a record of zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) throughout tenure.
Education
University of Portsmouth
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BEng (Hons) Second Class Upper Division
Electronic Systems Engineering
The Federal Polytechnic Ede
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Higher National Diploma (HND), Distinction
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power and Machine)
The Federal Polytechnic Ede
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National Diploma (ND), Distinction
Electrical Electronics Engineering
Certificates
Certificate of Completion Master Course on C & I Solar PV Design
Issued By
GADOZZ Electricals
Certificate of Completion C & I SOLAR Training
Issued By
GADOZZ Electricals
Certificate of Training, Solar Installation Design and System Analysis Professional
Issued By
Gennex Technologies
Certificate of Completion, Technician Training Program
Issued By
Gree Air Conditioner
Certificate of Participation, Power System Training
Issued By
Nigerian Society of Engineer (N S E)
Certificate of Competence, Solar Installation 101
Issued By
Subway Energy Limited
Certificate of Completion, Solar PV Systems – Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Issued By
Udemy
Certificate of Completion A to Z Design of Rooftop Solar Power Plant
Issued By
Udemy
Skills
Interpersonal & Communication
Teamwork, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement.
Telecommunication Power Systems
Rectifiers, Batteries, Inverters, Power Set-up.
Electrical Systems Management
AC/DC Power Systems, Control Systems, Diesel Generators, Technical Issue Resolution, Diagnostics.
Solar System Expertise
Commercial & Industrial Solar Systems, PV Module Cleaning, Mounting Structure Inspection, DC/AC Cable Inspection, Array Junction Box (AJB) Maintenance, SPD Checks, Solar Plant Performance Monitoring, Solar System Design.
Reporting & Monitoring Tools
SCADA, Fusion Solar, Maintenance Logs, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Record-keeping, Fault Reporting, Report Preparation.
Technical Documentation
Technical Diagrams Interpretation, Manuals Interpretation.
Safety & Compliance
Safety Protocols, Compliance Regulations, Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills, Troubleshooting.
Project Management
Operations Coordination, Process Management, KPI Tracking, Vendor Management.
Energy Management
Energy Audits, Power Uptime, Network Availability.
Industrial Electrical Maintenance
Machinery Troubleshooting, Generator Plant Maintenance.