
Akaninyene Ben
Instrumentation Engineer – Oil & Gas Operations
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About
Results-driven Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with over 3years hands-on experience supporting instrumentation reliability in oil & gas and power environments. Demonstrates strong capability in calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of smart transmitters, control valves, and industrial measurement technologies. Adept in CMMS (SAP PM/UNISUP), shutdown preparation, spare parts optimization, and vendor coordination to sustain equipment integrity.
Known for strong HSE discipline, analytical troubleshooting, and rapid technical learning. Fully prepared for offshore operations and major maintenance campaigns within high-performance production environments.
Experience
Operations and Maintenance - 1 Year Graduate Internship at Savannah Energy Oil and Gas Processing Company (2024-06-19 – Present)
Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on field instruments, improving measurement reliability across process units. Calibrated pressure, level, temperature, and flow transmitters using HART communicator with >98% calibration compliance.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on 25+ field instruments, improving measurement reliability across process units
- Calibrated pressure, level, temperature, and flow transmitters using HART communicator, achieving >98% calibration compliance
- Troubleshot and restored faulty 4–20 mA loops, reducing instrument-related downtime incidents
- Performed control valve functional checks and positioner tuning to maintain process stability
- Maintained accurate work order history and material tracking in SAP PM, improving maintenance traceability
- Supported periodic maintenance plan reviews aligned with company maintenance policy
- Monitored spare parts consumption trends and initiated replenishment actions that prevented critical stock-outs
- Generated detailed technical reports supporting maintenance decision-making
- Supported instrumentation scope during plant shutdown activities with zero safety incidents recorded
- Coordinated third-party vendors for calibration and repair works, ensuring schedule compliance
- Witnessed and supervised material receipt inspections at warehouse and vendor facilities
- Provided rapid technical support to onshore operations teams when required
- Maintained full compliance with PTW, LOTO, and company HSE standards
- Participated actively in toolbox talks, JSAs, and risk assessments prior to maintenance tasks
Operations and Maintenance Department - NYSC at Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) (2022-06 – 2023-06)
Supported grid operations and load management activities, including switching operations under the supervision of System Operators. Participated in fault reporting, logging, and preliminary fault analysis on transmission lines and substation equipment.
- Supported grid operations and load management activities, including switching operations under the supervision of System Operators
- Participated in fault reporting, logging, and preliminary fault analysis on transmission lines and substation equipment
- Assisted in SCADA monitoring and interpretation of system parameters such as voltage levels, frequency, load flow, and line status
- Maintained accurate operational logs, shift reports, and event records in compliance with TCN operational standards
- Observed and assisted during system protection tests, relay coordination checks, and control panel operations
- Ensured strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations within the transmission station
- Collaborated with engineers, technicians, and control room operators to ensure reliable and efficient grid operation
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden Mkpat Enin LGA (2018 – 2022)
National Business and Technical Certificate (NABTEC) – Frankfort High School odoro Enen, Eket LGA Akwa Ibom State (2010 – 2014)