Chimaroke Ekeh
@chimarokeekeh
Utility engineer specializing in plant maintenance, energy management, and reliability improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a First Class (Distinction) Industrial Electrical Engineering graduate with over six years of hands-on experience in utilities, plant technology, maintenance, and energy management. I have led energy and water monitoring programs, implemented steam trap and condensate recovery optimizations, and delivered measurable cost reductions through targeted maintenance interventions.
I excel at electrical troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment condition monitoring, and team development, having trained technicians, reviewed SOPs, and coordinated contractors to ensure safe, reliable plant operations. My work has restored automatic wastewater operations, reduced operational costs, and ensured zero downtime through proactive risk assessments and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead utilities team to maintain ammonia systems, generators and waste treatment, restoring wastewater automation and enforcing safety drills to ensure continuous, safe operations. Trained technicians on SOPs and improved documentation and contractor coordination to minimize downtime.
Managed energy and water monitoring and optimization programs, reducing operational costs (25% from air-leakage remediation) and improving boiler efficiency via condensate recovery and steam trap management. Performed condition monitoring and major generator maintenance to lower costs and improve reliability.
Trainee Engineer
Cleanace Dry Cleaners and Launderers
May 2015 - Jun 2015 (1 month)
Supported maintenance and production equipment monitoring to minimize downtime, supervised contracted jobs to ensure timely completion, and managed spare parts requests to sustain production continuity.
Electrical Technician
Omini Technology
Dec 2012 - Aug 2013 (8 months)
Inspected and diagnosed electrical systems and components to identify defects and performed repairs and installations to ensure compliance with codes and restore functionality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nestlé Nigeria
Professional Training Certificate, Electrical Safety
2018 - 2018
Completed APAVE Electrical Safety Training provided through Nestlé in 2018.
City & Guilds (London)
Advanced Technician Diploma (Level 5), Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2015
Awarded an Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) with a plant option in 2015.
Nestlé Technical Training Program (Nestlé Nigeria)
Apprenticeship / Training Program, Plant Technology and Maintenance
2015 - 2015
Completed the Nestlé Technical Training Program apprenticeship in Plant Technology and Maintenance in 2015.
City & Guilds (London)
Technician Diploma (Level 3), Mechanical Engineering Technology
2014 - 2014
Completed a Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Level 3) in 2014.
City & Guilds (London)
Certificate, Electrical Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technology
2013 - 2013
Completed training in Electrical Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2013 under City & Guilds.
National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha
Diploma, Industrial Electrical Engineering
2012 - 2012
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Diploma in Industrial Electrical Engineering with Distinction at the National Metallurgical Training Institute in 2012.
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