ALI ZAKARIA CHUKA

Construction Phase

• Design Reviews for Electrical System ABB Switchgear, SEL Ring Main Units, 33/0.6kV, 6.64MVA MV Transformers, 220/33kV, 20/25MVA ONAN/ ONAF HV Transformers.
• Design Reviews for Instrumentation & Control Systems - ABB PLC DCS , MOVICON SCADA, Weather Monitoring System (WMS) and Soiling Monitoring System (SMS) Instruments.
• Supervision of construction on the PV Plant, Substation and 220kV Transmission Line
• Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
• Commissioning & Punch Points Management
• Manage site Health & Safety and Security

Operation & Maintenance Phase

• Check and evaluate execution of Maintenance Activities by the O&M contractor.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
• Prepare OPEX and CAPEX Budgets
• Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems with established Enterprise Resource Program (IFS - Integrated Financial System) to reduce costs and improve operations.
• Manage site Health & Safety and Security standards compliance.
• Use of skills acquired in NEBOSH Certificate Training to enhance safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
• Review Plant Operational Performance and maintain Risks Registers
• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.

• Project Management of 20 Inch diameter 454km long Mombasa -Nairobi Oil Pipeline. Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
• Determined project specifications by thoroughly studying performance standards, requirements and technical studies.
• Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
• Commissioning of KROHNE Altosonic V Ultrasonic Flow Metering for Custody Transfer
• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
• Commissioning of Pump Station Control System Upgrade using OASYS SCADA Modifications and Allen Bradley, Schneider Quantum DCS Programmable Logic Controllers configurations for efficient Petroleum Pipeline Operation.
• Calibration of Rosemount and Endress +Hausser Pressure Instruments.
• Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.

• Roles: Implementation of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance activities on 6MW Niigata HFO 18V Engines.
• Large power export meters installation and commissioning using Landis+Gyr Energy Meters
• Installation of 66kV Arteche Class 0.5 Voltage and Current Instrument transformers for Energy Metering Purposes
• Generator Protection Relaying System Upgrade from ABB Protection Relays using GE 489 Multifunction System Relays for a SMART GRID soluttion.
• Calibration of Process Instruments using ZERA and BEAMEX MC5 enhanced with QM6 platform for Data Management.

• Roles: Implementation of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance activities 48MW from Westinghouse Electric Corporation, 75Gallons/minute Reverse Osmosis Plant coupled with Allen Bradley SLC5 Flex IO DCS.
• Installation and commissioning of large power meters for 11kV system using Landis+Gyr Energy Meter for monitoring Electrical Energy consumed by the BOP (Balance of Plant/ Auxiliary Equipment)
• Installation and Commissioning of synchronization scheme for 48MW Brush generator to 2MW Detroit Diesel Generator to achieve Black Starting capability of the plant when there is loss of grid.
• Maintenance Solaris SCADA System to run the 48MW Gas Turbine Generator.