Performed preventive maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting on critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring 100% uptime in a high-availability data center environment.
Maintained and repaired HVAC systems, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, ventilation, plumbing, and hot water systems, ensuring optimal cooling efficiency and environmental control.
Oversaw UPS systems, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, MV electrical systems, transformers, and primary switchgear, ensuring reliable power distribution and emergency backup system functionality.
Monitored and adjusted refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment, recording readings and making necessary system adjustments for optimal operation.
Analyzed equipment performance and system operations, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to maintain data center reliability and compliance.
Managed work orders, CMMS, vendor coordination, and customer-facing service tickets, ensuring seamless facility operations.
Complied with safety protocols, hazardous material handling procedures, and emergency escalation protocols to maintain a secure and regulatory-compliant work environment.
Gained in-depth knowledge of the data center infrastructure and operations, enabling incident management and risk mitigation for critical systems.
Utility Technicien / Operator
Golden Africa
09.2023 - 09.2024
Maintained and operated critical electrical and mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, compressors, cooling towers, reverse osmosis (RO) units, and HVAC systems, ensuring optimal efficiency and continuous operation.
Monitored, adjusted, and performed preventive maintenance on refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment, recording system readings and making necessary adjustments to maintain stable facility conditions.
Diagnosed and troubleshot mechanical and electrical failures, applying corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
Oversaw reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment units, ensuring proper operation, filtration efficiency, and compliance with water quality standards.
Utilized CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for work order tracking, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance scheduling to enhance operational efficiency.
Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response procedures, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Engineering Intern
SGTD
04.2023 - 11.2023
Designed and implemented solar power systems for over 20 commercial and residential projects, increasing energy efficiency by 25% on average and reducing clients' energy costs by 15% annually.
Improved product design efficiency by 30% through the use of advanced CAD software, enabling faster and more precise creation of models, reducing the design cycle time by 20%.
Enhanced safety protocols in lab settings, leading to a 40% reduction in workplace accidents and promoting a stronger culture of safety among the team.
Gained hands-on experience with 5+ engineering tools and software, contributing effectively to the completion of over 15 successful projects.
Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring that 100% of team members had real-time access to current specifications and designs, improving communication and project efficiency.
Collaborated with the engineering team to determine project specifications, ensuring 100% alignment with client requirements and exceeding expectations in 5+ large-scale projects.
Engineering Intern
DMP
05.2022 - 07.2022
Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather system requirements, enhancing integration of user feedback in product development.
Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring all team members had access to current specifications and designs.
Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical and Energy Engineering
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