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Charles Nyagami

Cypress,TX

Summary

To obtain a challenging full time position in the Engineering field while delivering unsurpassed, service with a dependable, enthusiastic and hard working ethic Focused Electrical Engineer with background in power systems, automation and controls. In-depth understanding of control and power-delivery systems. Experienced in developing technical studies and investigations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Instrument and Electrical Engineer

Arkema
06.2021 - Current
  • Provide technical guidance, maintenance and troubleshooting support for electrical maintenance issues including working with DCS and PLC Systems
  • Troubleshoot medium/high voltage electrical distribution systems, including electrical distribution equipment such as 13kV switchgear, distribution transformers, protective relays, motor control centers, motors, adjustable speed drives, and industrial lighting Isolate issues and recommend solutions
  • Participate in and/or manage the design and/or modification of medium/high voltage electrical distribution systems
  • Support and administer Instrumentation & Electrical Design and Drafting Standards Provide Instrument and Electrical Engineering Project Design and Project Construction support Evaluate and provide Instrumentation and Electrical support to training, safety and day-to-day troubleshooting efforts Capital project management for Instrument, Analyzer, Communication systems, Security systems Local PLC systems, Utility Instrument systems (such as Firewater, Deluge, Product/Raw Material Storage etc.) Collaborate and support production troubleshooting efforts as needed.
  • Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems
  • Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations
  • Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents
  • Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations
  • Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures
  • Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions
  • Evaluated power needs for various systems
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency
  • Prepared detailed reports on electrical systems and components for project review
  • Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives
  • Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems
  • Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems
  • Designed and approved power distribution requirements for facility construction

Lead Electrical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation
06.2017 - 06.2021
  • Providing technical support to Maintenance and Operational crew in the technical expertise of various Machines in the floor Worked on related projects or assignments as required Managed Engineering changes using SAP systems Applied principles of Electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency Reviewed vendor data and drawings, Checking internal Drawings of grounding schematic, Panel schematic, Lighting schematic, Cable Tray Layouts
  • Responsible for reviewing bids, contract award, and contract management for electrical projects
  • Responsible for implementations and monitoring of all electrical related works at the plant as per approved drawings and methods and safety rules Review, approve and process all electrical technical submittals Coordinate and supervise the work of all electrical activities and operations Manage the proper and timely execution of projects

PLC Automation Engineer

PROCIMEC
03.2014 - 06.2017
  • Engineering services in the area Programming PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens) industrial controls and automation integration company new projects in automated manufacturing systems
  • PLC software engineering, industrial controls and automation of new business projects in industrial process automation
  • RSLogix/StudioLogix5000, PlantPAX, RSView, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Software PLC programmer for industrial, municipal biosolids, and oil reclamation dryer systems
  • Systems integration with external hardware and devices
  • Maintenance and Repair of dryer systems
  • Initial build and programming of dryer systems Designed and implemented software based VPN system for remote connection to PLC and HMI for troubleshooting and upgrades to PLC and HMI cod PLC engineering, industrial controls and automation of new projects, vision systems, servo motors, Escada Robot, Allen Bradley Panel View, Siemens, Panel View RedLion industrial Interfaces
  • Field Service and Support for Automated Systems Installation, Programming & Commissioning of FANUC Robotics Systems Implementations of Modus and Profinet Communication Systems Electrical Design with DraftSight CAD System Expert Support for Power Conversion Systems (Phase Controlled and Zero Cross) Design and Support for Resistance Welding & Induction Heating Systems Technical Writing for Manuals, User Guides and Workflow software

Electrical Engineer

Jacobs Engineering
10.2010 - 03.2014
  • Evaluating and creating technical bid evaluations of Electrical equipment
  • Providing leadership and coordination of work share activities in multiple offices
  • Provided voltage drop calculations for cable runs
  • Testing and purchasing of electrical equipment according to the Hazardous Area Classifications using the NEC code
  • Conducted short circuit studies and load flow analysis for equipment using one-line diagrams and electrical plans of the refinery, creating area classification drawings including material substance tables
  • Scheduling and cost estimating for projects; field assignments; provided engineering support for the construction group while making safety the number one priority
  • Providing electrical power for instruments in the refinery as well as DCS systems and PLC's etc
  • Utilizing ETAP, SKM, Auto-CAD, and Micro Station to do various calculations and produce design drawings
  • Power distribution for equipment inside the refinery such as Transformers, Motors, Pumps, MCC's, Power and Lighting panels, Control panels and Instruments
  • Provided coordination between the design group and the construction group on various projects
  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment
  • Provided Area Classification technical expertise to reclassify all the units in various BP refineries
  • Knowledge and application of relevant codes and standards such as the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Electric Code (NEC).

ENGINEERING INTERN

Siemens Energy Inc
06.2008 - 10.2010
  • Produced corrective action responses for issues in Quality Incident Reports at service sites and Fabrication Shop
  • Assisted Project Manager with R&D project testing at the Houston Port Facility
  • Updated, corrected, and created new records for tools in the Houston port Facility
  • Created a Wiki for all the tools that Siemens Energy uses, for assisting engineers to access information as quick as possible

RESEARCH ANALYSTS

Prairie view A&M University
02.2007 - 06.2008
  • Conducted both basic and applied research, development, and design in the broad engineering area of Thermal Science, which included the following; Physical model and correlation development
  • Mutual verification and data reduction
  • Advancements in product, component or process development

LEAD DATA ANALYSTS

Verizon Wireless
02.2002 - 09.2006
  • Supported Browser applications on both phones and laptops
  • Provided technical Support for Eudora and Microsoft Outlook
  • Did troubleshooting of the Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator
  • Did troubleshooting of connection problems on the phone programming IPS
  • COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING OSHA

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering -

Prairie View A & M University
Waller, TX
05.2010

Skills

  • Product Testing
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical experience
  • Industrial Automation

Specialties

C, C++, BASIC, Visual BASIC, FORTRAN, Mat Lab, Multisim, Lab view, Applications UNIX, DOS and Windows Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Primavera Project Planer (P6), Training: OSHA 10, CALPINE, Basic Plus RSLogix 500 for SLC500 & MicroLogix, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix RS5000, Visual Studio 2012 for Visual Basic Applications, Qcad CAD System, DirectLogix Controllers and HMI, Linux 10.2 and Linux Fedora 8, MPLab IDE for Microprocessor Programming, GEDA Electrical Drafting Software, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

References

Available upon request

Languages

Swahili
Full Professional

Timeline

Sr. Instrument and Electrical Engineer

Arkema
06.2021 - Current

Lead Electrical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation
06.2017 - 06.2021

PLC Automation Engineer

PROCIMEC
03.2014 - 06.2017

Electrical Engineer

Jacobs Engineering
10.2010 - 03.2014

ENGINEERING INTERN

Siemens Energy Inc
06.2008 - 10.2010

RESEARCH ANALYSTS

Prairie view A&M University
02.2007 - 06.2008

LEAD DATA ANALYSTS

Verizon Wireless
02.2002 - 09.2006

BS in Electrical Engineering -

Prairie View A & M University

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