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Ibrahim Jalloh

Freetown,Sierra Leone

Summary

Energy Specialist experienced in driving programmes by providing technical, strategic, advisory and operational support services to new and ongoing
projects and reforms.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Energy Specialist

World Bank Group
04.2022 - Current
  • Co-Task Team leader for the world bank funded $90million Sierra Leone Energy Sector Utility Reform Project (ESURP 120304) aim to improve the operational performance of the distribution utility.
  • Core team member for the preparation of the Enhancing Sierra Leone Energy Access Project Additional Financing (ESLEAP AF, P178677) of $13million. Also, effectively supervising the implementation of the ongoing original financing (ESLEAP, P171059) of $52million funding and additional financing activities which is to increase energy access through grid expansion, minigrids and solar home systems.
  • Core team member in the preparation and implementation of the Regional Emergency Solar Intervention Project (RESPITE, P179267) of $311million that was approved by board in Dec 2022, aim to rapidly increase grid connected renewable energy capacity and strengthen regional participation in the four countries (Chad, Liberia, Togo, and Sierra Leone
  • Key focal person for the implementation of the Sierra Leone programmatic analytics (PASA P174297) and lead role on the offgrids solar market assessment; climate resilience and adaptation mechanisms; National Electrification Strategy for SL, while support the Multi-Tier Framework Survey on Access and other analytics.
  • Core team member in the implementation of the Private Sector Participation at EDSA which includes series of engagements with partners and clients on the model, preparations of ToRs, monitor the procurement process of the Transaction Advisor and continual support to the client for achieving this milestone and transformative process.
  • Focal energy specialist for the World Bank in Sierra Leone ensuring dialogue with donor partners in the energy sector to improve coordination with sector players in funding initiatives and dialogue with government on energy matters. I represent the world bank in the technical energy working group.
  • Team leader in the successful organization of several Presidential events which includes two energy round tables and the RESPITE signing ceremony involving the highest dignitaries in the country, WB management, the diplomatic core and private sector players to discuss the pathway of the energy sector in a transparent and forward thinking direction.

Intern Electrical Engineer

Yachiyo Engineering, Co.,Ltd,(YEC)-(Electric Power and Communication Technologies Department)
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Team member for the Preparation of Power Projects documents for Sub-Saharan African countries
  • Power System Analysis using PSSE for Transmission and Distribution Networks
  • Off-grid Renewable Energy Projects.

Head of Electrical Department-(Senior Electrical Engineer)

Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC)
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Planned and supervise the construction and installation of all electrical facilities either new or refurbished
  • Planned and supervise power plants generation electrical maintenance activities which includes preventive, corrective, risk-based and condition-based maintenance's for all generating stations
  • Supervise the installation of solar off-grid projects and also interprets its schematic diagrams for site usage
  • Supervise the commissioning of all electrical facilities or projects by adhereing to all protocols
  • Supervise daily operation of power plants by coordinating with the distribution company for grid connection, starting and shutting down of plants and synchronisation
  • Compile and analyse monthly operational energy (Active and Reactive) readings of all power stations for billing received from various station heads
  • Involve in asset bidding, evaluation and implementation of Generation (diesel plants), Renewable Energy (Hydro and Solar) and Transmission projects (225kV)
  • Ensure health and safety measures are adhere to at all times
  • Supervise and support in fault findings on the Transmission line and its facilities
  • Planned and supervise the installation, maintenance and commissioning of substations equipment's for generation stations
  • Coordinate and support IPPs in daily operational grid challenges and synchronisation difficulties to enhance smooth operation using SCADA/DCS at the main control room
  • Compile reports and make necessary recommendations for management to action for facilities improvement and stability
  • Supervise, assigned and generate detailed drawings to other engineers and technicians for construction, installation and maintenance activities
  • Attend regular meetings with regulatory commission, private partners and utilities to provide grid specification for grid code development
  • Ensures contractors complied with project drawings, specifications and schedule for new and upgraded facilities
  • Compile reports for construction, installation, maintenance and commissioning of all electrical facilities and projects for board members and managements staff.

Electrical Engineer

National Power Authority
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Supervise all planned and breakdown maintenance of any electrical facility at the thermal power station
  • Involve in the day to day operations of thermal plants
  • Make requisition of spare parts for electrical components during any type of maintenance
  • Electrical section budget preparation for maintenance and operation of thermal plants and its auxiliaries
  • Compile maintenance and operational reports for each activity undertaken on a daily basis and make recommendation
  • Supervise the main power dispatch center
  • Ensure all safety procedures are obeyed at all times
  • Supervise the installation, maintenance and commissioning of substations equipments such as transformers, HV switch gears, circuit breakers, HV and LV panels etc
  • Involve in fault findings, maintenance and installation of HV and LV underground cables in the network which includes termination and other cabling works
  • Supervise the construction, maintenance and commissioning of high and low voltage overhead lines
  • Design and modify network diagrams
  • Involve in all distribution and transmission projects undertaken by international partners.

Information Technology Engineer

Afcom SL Limited
06.2010 - 05.2011
  • Install access points at houses and towers for internet connectivity with computer software packages
  • Monitor the main network operation center for all sites and troubleshoot and respond to customers issues
  • Writing daily, weekly and monthly technical activity reports.

Education

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.Eng) -

University of the Ryukyus Okinawa
Okinawa, Japan

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.Eng) -

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone

Skills

  • Microsoft Packages
  • Matlab
  • PVsyst
  • Homer
  • AutoCAD
  • PSSE
  • Texmaker
  • Windmill
  • MapSource
  • Energy management
  • Renewable energy systems

Affiliations

  • SLIE
  • IEEE
  • IET

Training And Qualification

Knowledge Co-creation Program (Young African Leaders) Renewable Energy Course for African Countries at Koochi, JAPAN, Lub Oil and Heavy Fuel Oil centrifugal separators by GEA Westfalia separator group at Oelde, GERMANY, Network Protection and Shield Wire Assessment course by World Bank, Windmill for Power Analysis and Geographic Information System (GIS) software packages by World Bank, World Bank Environment and safetyguard policy, Comprehensive study of the Electrical Systems of Generation including Control Panels by JICA, Course on overhead line and underground cabling construction and maintenance by JICA, Course on operation and maintenance of diesel power plants by JICA, Course on maintenance of generator and generator panels by JICA, Course on maintenance and operation of substation equipments by JICA

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports: Football, Table Tennis, Athletics
  • Others: Movies, Reading, Techonolgy

Projects

2020 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), Osaka, Japan, 11/16/2020 - 11/19/2020, Short-term Unit Commitment Using Adavanced Direct Load Control Joint Conference of the IEEJ and IEJCE, Okinawa, Japan, 12/2019, Optimal Planning of Grid Connected Hybrid Energy Supply System for meeting Freetown Load Demand considering PV and BESS

Timeline

Energy Specialist

World Bank Group
04.2022 - Current

Intern Electrical Engineer

Yachiyo Engineering, Co.,Ltd,(YEC)-(Electric Power and Communication Technologies Department)
03.2021 - 09.2021

Head of Electrical Department-(Senior Electrical Engineer)

Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC)
01.2015 - 01.2018

Electrical Engineer

National Power Authority
06.2011 - 12.2014

Information Technology Engineer

Afcom SL Limited
06.2010 - 05.2011

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.Eng) -

University of the Ryukyus Okinawa

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.Eng) -

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone

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