Latifat Salami
50, Kavanagh Crescent, Keilor Downs VIC,Australia
Summary
Proven Electrical Project and Protection Engineer with a track record of delivering high-quality projects for the Transmission Company of Nigeria. Expert in AutoCAD, SCADA systems, and project management, achieving consistent compliance and safety standards. Skilled in mentoring junior engineers and optimizing resource allocation, significantly enhancing project efficiency and quality.
Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Project Engineer
Transmission Company Of Nigeria
09.2020 - Current
- Managed subcontractor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services and alignment with project objectives.
- Developed comprehensive documentation packages for each completed project, supporting smooth handover processes to clients or other stakeholders.
- Optimized resource allocation with careful planning and forecasting of project requirements.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout all stages of projects, resulting in consistently high-quality deliverables for clients.
- Conducted site inspections to verify adherence to regulatory standards and codes, maintaining a strong compliance record throughout all projects.
- Reduced downtime in electrical systems by implementing proactive maintenance schedules.
- Led training sessions for junior engineers, fostering talent development within the organization.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments for each project phase.
- Created detailed electrical schematics to ensure accurate, efficient installations during construction phases.
- Coordinated with construction teams to resolve any onsite issues promptly, minimizing delays or disruptions in project timelines.
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
- Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
- Evaluated power needs for various systems.
- Used [Software] to create three-dimensional prototype designs.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
Electrical Protection Engineer
Transmission Company Of Nigeria
09.2013 - 08.2020
- Delivered high-quality designs through extensive CAD modeling and simulation testing.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Project Officer
Prodeco Nig
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices in future initiatives.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills development and overall performance within the organization.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams in executing complex projects on time, within budget constraints, while adhering to stringent quality standards.
- Reduced project delivery timelines through meticulous planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Optimized project schedules by utilizing advanced planning software and techniques.
- Reduced costs by identifying and mitigating potential risks during the planning phase.
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and labor for [Number] projects.
- Used [Software] to draw plans for [Number] projects.
- Improved productivity [Number]% by implementing updated capacity-planning models.
Education
Master of Science - Energy Systems
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Ilorin
Ilorin07.2010
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- SCADA Systems
- AutoCAD proficiency
- System Testing and Validation
- Electrical Design Expertise
- System-level electrical design and integration
- Power systems
- Product Testing
- Project Management
- Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Affiliations
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Electrical Project Engineer
Transmission Company Of Nigeria
09.2020 - Current
Electrical Protection Engineer
Transmission Company Of Nigeria
09.2013 - 08.2020
Project Officer
Prodeco Nig
07.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Energy Systems
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Ilorin
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