Richard Avwenake

I am an Electrical/Electronic Engineer with a diverse skill set and a solid track record of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. I am self-motivated, results-driven, and thrive in high-pressure environments. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, I am currently seeking a technical support or engineering role within an established organization.

I am eager for the opportunity to take on new challenges, where I can apply my analytical and critical thinking abilities to solve problems effectively. I am adaptable to changing environments and committed to optimizing my potential to achieve organizational goals. I believe my work ethic and approach would be a valuable asset to any company.

Senior UPS field service Engineer - BPC Energy Ltd

(2021-01)

Performed commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance, and repair of UPS and EL systems ranging from 1kVA to 400kVA at multiple sites in and around the M25 area.

• UPS commissioning and decommissioning
• Carry out routine service and customer specific maintenance on UPS
• UPS Troubleshooting and Repairs
• Carry out battery impedance test using Hioki Impedance tester

Senior UPS field service Engineer - Centiel UK

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

Performed commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance and repair work of UPS systems ranging from 1kva to 100kVA at various sites within and around the M25 area.

• UPS commissioning and decommissioning
• Carry out routine service and customer specific maintenance on UPS
• UPS Troubleshooting and Repairs

Senior UPS field service Engineer - Dale Power Solutions Ltd

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

Performed commissioning, decommissioning and repair work of UPS systems ranging from 1kva to 200kVA at various sites within and around the M25 area.

• UPS commissioning and decommissioning
• Carry out routine service and customer specific maintenance on UPS
• UPS Troubleshooting and Repairs
• Carry out battery impedance test using Midtronics Impedance tester

Customer Service Engineer - Starkstrom Limited

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Conducted routine servicing, commissioning, repairs, and replacements of medical equipment at various hospital sites, as needed.

• Commissioning of Medical equipment (Theatre operating light, IPS, Battery back-up & UPS systems)
• Carry out routine service maintenance on the above-named medical equipment and attend to fault call out

Tendering Engineer - Schneider Electric UK

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Led bid preparation for various high-profile projects across the UK.

• Interfacing with internal key account managers in preparing proposals
• Develop and maintain relationship with internal sales manager to drive sales
• Interpret technical specification into commercial proposal

UPS field service Engineer - Emerson Network Power (Chloride) UK

(2011-01 - 2015-12)

Carried out commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance, and repair of UPS systems ranging from 6kVA to 1.2MVA at various sites in and around the M25 area.

• UPS commissioning and decommissioning
• Carry out routine service and customer specific maintenance on UPS
• UPS Troubleshooting and Repairs
• UPS AC and DC load bank testing
• Carry out battery impedance test using Hioki Impedance tester

Sales Assistance - Select Service Partner (M&S Simply Food, Victoria) UK

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

Provided daily customer service at the till point for M&S Simply Food, Victoria Station.

• Serving customers on the till and shelving items on FIFO basis
• Ticketing, restocking, price reduction and managing waste

Head, Design/Support unit - Toptech Engineering Limited Nigeria

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

Managed bid preparation, repairs, commissioning, and decommissioning of ATS, AVR, LV panels, AC power transformers, and UPS systems throughout Nigeria.

• Bid preparation and assisting in Project management of key accounts
• Network-wide Power System and data centre design and management
• Liaising with Sales Administration, factory, sub suppliers and project department

Manager, Electrical Engineering unit - Emmacom-Tech Nigeria

(2008-01 - 2008-12)

Managed bid preparation, repairs, commissioning, and decommissioning of LV/HV panels, AVR, ATS, and UPS systems across Nigeria.

• Managing client accounts and supporting sales force
• Producing weekly progress report on ongoing Project status
• Bid preparation and responding to customers' queries

UPS Service Engineer - Dataflex Nigeria

(2001-01 - 2008-12)

Executed commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance, and repair of UPS systems ranging from 6kVA to 200kVA at various sites across Nigeria. Design, Installation and Maintenance/Repairs of High-availability UPS systems for mission-critical systems. Supporting sales team bid preparation and after sales projects.

• UPS commissioning and decommissioning

HND - Electrical/Electronic Engineering - Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria (1997-01 - 1999-12)

OND - Electrical/Electronic Engineering - Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria (1990-01 - 1992-12)

G.C.S.E.s (O/L) - General Education - St. Malachy's Grammar School, Nigeria (1984-01 - 1987-12)