OKONKWO EDWARD CHINEDU

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Corporate Headquarters, I specialized in fault detection and commissioning tests for high-voltage infrastructure, directly aiding in system stability and restoration efforts.

• Assisted in diagnosing faults within injection substations and power transformers, contributing to efficient system restoration and reliability.
• Supported engineers in conducting critical tests for the commissioning of new power lines, ensuring grid stability and operational readiness.
• Contributed to the wiring and installation of a 33/11 kV substation control room, gaining hands-on experience with high-voltage infrastructure.
• Collaborated with engineers to repair damaged relays, control panels, and feeders, minimizing system downtime and ensuring continuous power supply.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Ogui District, I supported critical testing and maintenance operations for distribution systems, contributing to operational reliability and safety.

• Supported comprehensive testing of distribution transformers and cables, ensuring compliance with industry standards and operational safety.
• Collaborated with engineers on maintenance and troubleshooting of critical control systems, contributing to seamless operations.
• Mastered key industry safety protocols and standards, applying best practices in all operational tasks.
• Executed precise installation and rewiring of Ethernet RJ-45 connections, enhancing network infrastructure reliability within the district.

Actively participated in and led initiatives within the IEEE Student Chapter, fostering technical development and community engagement.

• Participated in and organized technical workshops and campus events, fostering a vibrant engineering community and enhancing peer learning.
• Led an 8-member team through the design and construction phases of a solar-powered green energy cantilever tent, showcasing project management and renewable energy application.

Designed and implemented an automated street lighting system utilizing light-dependent resistors and relays for energy efficiency.

Constructed a solar-powered cantilever tent, integrating sustainable energy solutions with structural design to reduce grid dependency.

Developed a standalone infrared circuit for real-time obstacle detection, showcasing foundational circuit design expertise.