John Odey

Highly skilled and results-driven Electrician and Utility Technician with over 10 years of experience in residential, commercial and industrial. Proven expertise in design, installation, management, preventative maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, service and repair of large-scale air compressors, refrigerant chillers and sophisticated air dryers.

Electrician and Utility Technician at Dangote Packaging Limited (2025-07 – Present)

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial air compressors (screw, centrifugal, reciprocating) and associated equipment, including oil changes, filter replacements (air intake, oil, separator) and belt/coupling inspections.
• Conduct frequent leak detection surveys on the compressed air distribution network and perform minor to complex corrective repairs to minimize system losses and maximize energy efficiency.
• Monitor, operate and maintain commercial and industrial chiller systems (air-cooled and water-cooled) including cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, pumps and heat exchangers.
• Check and adjust system pressures, fluid levels and temperatures; manage and document refrigerants in strict compliance with environmental regulations and ensure the chilled water quality meets operational specifications.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex issues on refrigerated and desiccant air dryers (twin-tower and heatless dryers) to maintain the required pressure dew point and air quality.
• Service and replace critical components such as desiccant material, solenoid valves, purge valves, condensate drains (including zero-loss drains) and inline filtration systems.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all maintenance, repairs and system modifications.
• Strictly adhere to lock out/tag out procedures, confined space entry protocols and all safety regulations while working on high-pressure and high-voltage utility equipment.

Electrician and Utility Technician at Pardee Foods Nigeria Limited (2020-02 – 2025-07)

• Diagnose, repair and maintain complex motor control centers, variable frequency drives and programmable logic controllers used to automate and operate large mechanical loads, specifically for chillers, cooling towers and industrial AC compressors.
• Verify the electrical integrity and functionality of safety interlocks, limit switches and control loops across all utility systems, ensuring seamless integration between electrical power and process control.
• Install, upgrade and perform major repairs on the high-voltage electrical feeds, transformers and distribution panels supplying power to large mechanical equipment like industrial steam boilers (ignition systems, blowdown control), chillers and effluent treatment plant mixers/pumps.
• Lead and direct apprentices or maintenance teams during scheduled shutdowns and major overhaul projects on the facility's critical utility infrastructure.
• Read and accurately interpret complex electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams) and manufacturer service manuals specific to industrial chillers, boilers and air handling units.
• Conduct specialized electrical testing, including megger (insulation resistance) testing on motor windings and conductors and thermal imaging surveys on utility power distribution equipment to prevent unexpected failures.
• Provide electrical support for reverse osmosis and E.T.P. systems, including the installation and maintenance of power for high-pressure pumps, metering pumps, UV sterilizers, PH control panels and intricate sensor instrumentation.

Electrician at Godrej Consumer Products Limited (2012-03 – 2019-11)

• Installation & Wiring: Install, connect, and run electrical wiring, conduit, and apparatus for lighting, control, and power systems.
• Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine and corrective maintenance, diagnosing and fixing issues with equipment, fixtures, motors, and control systems.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve malfunctions in electrical circuits and systems using diagnostic tools.
• Reading Diagrams: Interpret and use electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and replace old wiring, clean circuits, and perform scheduled checks to prevent breakdowns.
• Testing: Test circuits for compatibility and safety, and evaluate equipment performance.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate service and repair records, prepare reports, and potentially create wiring diagrams.
• System Support: Maintain/repair medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) systems, UPS, battery banks, transformers, and solar monitoring.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow Nigeria Electricity Supply and Installation Standards and safety protocols.

West Africa Senior School Certificate – Solomon Best Int'l High School (2007-09 – 2009-07)

Primary School Leaving Certificate – Great Ecstasy Private School (2001-09 – 2005-07)