FAITH ESTATE, Phone: +2348068498772

CEMETARY ROAD, +2347011727529

OFF NWANIBA ROAD. E-mail
UYO, alexandersylvanus@yahoo.com
AKWA IBOM STATE. alexander.mkvi@gmail.com

ALEXANDER SYLVANUS AKA

Date of Birth 28th December, 1986.

Sex Male.

Marital Status Married

Nationality Nigerian.

Passport No A05466033

Summary I am an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Personnel with an objective to deliver

quality service with high level integrity. In course of my present responsibilities I have
succeeded in working with different individuals from all race and culture which puts me
at the apex of Positive team playing skill with the ability that encompasses the needs of
an entire project; this involves planning, organization, co-ordination and commitment. I
will be glad to offer my services to available opportunities presented to me.
With ten (10) years of experience in power plant maintenance, power plant equipment
installation/ commissioning with Gas Turbine Driver Control Systems and auxiliary
Systems, rotating machinery, gas turbines (generator or mechanical drive) compressors,
flow stations and gas plants operations/maintenance. Looking for opportunities in
extensive engineering field to provide top quality, and professional service in a
challenging and good working environment for customer satisfaction.

PERSONAL PROFILE
 Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
 Positive team playing skill with the ability that encompasses the needs of an
entire project; this involves planning, organisation, co-ordination and
commitment.
 Customer service / quality control management
 Very high strength of character and integrity
 Self-motivated, innovative and creative
 High learning and adaptability speed
 Undying passion for excellence and results
 Fluent in English.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Power point, Word, Excel)
 Experience with large scale equipment commissioning.
Technical
Skills  Ability to understand and implement controls software for Technical Problem-
solving
 Troubleshooting, Operations & Maintenance skills for the purpose of trip
reduction & recovery, maintaining optimum performance and availability.
 Strong analytic, problem solving and hazard identification skills
 Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
 Field experience on MarkV, MarkVI and MarkVIe controls systems,
 Strong computer skills
 I Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Gas Turbines Operated

 GE Heavy Duty Industrial Gas and Steam Turbines
1. Frame 6B Operation and Maintenance
2. Frame 9E Operation and Maintenance
3. Frame 9FA Operation and Maintenance
4. TM2500 GEN8 Operation and Maintenance

 FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI IN VIEW

Educational
PDG IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 2017/2018
Qualification

 NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS

DIRECTORATE HEADQUARTERS Maitama, P.M.B 138, Abuja Nigeria
Letter of Exclusion from National Service(P/EXC/16B101957) 2016

 FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE

P.O. Box 1036, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. 2015

 TEMPLE GATE POLYTECHNIC.

P.O. Box 3448, Aba, Abia State Nigeria
National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. 2012

 Federal Ministry of Labour & Productivity

Trade Test Certificate of Competence, Electrical
Installation Works (D&I) Class II & III Standard 2007

 Senior Secondary School certificate 2004

Beryl Comprehensive College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Work
Employer: TECHTOP TECHNOLOGIES LTD,
Experience SOYO 1 COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT, ZAIRE PROVINCE, ANGOLA.
(750MW),4 Nos. GE Frame 9E and 2 GE Steam Generator A200
April 2018 to July 2018

Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor (COMMISSIONING)

Essential Responsibilities:
 Operation and Maintenance of the Gas Turbines
 Creation of Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
 Taking Trainees on OJT (On the Job Training)
 Follow up on plant operational status.
 Control System: Mkvie
XITOTO GENERATION POWER PLANT, XITOTO, NAMIBE PROVINCE,
ANGOLA.
AERODERIVATIVE TURBINE PROJECT (60MW),2 Nos. GE TM2500, GEN 8
Dual Fuel Turbines, each of 30MW rating Date: Nov. 2017 to Feb 2018

Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor(COMMISSIONING)

Essential Responsibilities:
 Operation and Maintenance of the TM2500 GEN 8, Aero Turbines
 Control System: RX3i Control System
 Familiarization of the Various TM2500 GEN8 Systems:
TM2500 Engine Operation, Support Systems, Turbine Lube Oil System,
VG System, Start System, Dual Fuel System, Ventilation & Combustion System,
Vibration System, Water Wash System, Fire Protection System, Electrical Systems,
Generator Operation, Generator Lube Oil, Control System and
Sequencing (Start and Shutdown)

Employer: HERMES ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD,

GBARAIN GENERATION POWER PLANT, YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE
NIGERIA.
SIMPLE CYCLE GAS TURBINE PROJECT (225MW),2 Nos. GE Frame 9E
Gas Turbines, each of 112.5MW rating Jan. 2017 To Nov.
2017
Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor/ Installation,
Commissioning and Start-up
Essential Responsibilities:
 Perform troubleshooting of the control panel hardware (MarK VI & MarK VIe
Software), replacing faulty cards with spare ones, setting Berg jumpers and
downloading configuration software to the newly replaced cards.
 Install, configure and troubleshoot MarK VI & MarK VIe software components on
the HMI and other PC used in the control system.
 Download and troubleshoot control Software to the Control Panel.
 Calibrate and test any type of field instruments, according to P&I and instrument
list, using the necessary tools and filling the relevant check list/certificate.
 Execute loops check for any type of instruments
 Perform calibration of gas turbine control servo-mechanisms (fuel valves (SRV
and GCV) and IGV)
 Calibrate pressure-regulating valves.
 Edit the existing control software if required to rectify non-conformities,
implement sequence changes required from technical office, customize the control
system to the site conditions, modify the animated displays on the HMI, etc. Any
change shall be implemented upon approval by the competent technical office.
 Verify the correct implementation of control software as requested from control
specification document.
 Understand design and standard documents in their various formats: drawings,
specifications, ITN and other Internal Technical Normalization documents,
material lists (Bill of Materials), technical manuals for control systems and
specific components/sub-systems, NIC, TIL, procedures, etc.
 Ensure the correct installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning practices
are followed throughout the project, filling and/or requesting sub-contractors to fill
 the relevant check lists
 Supervise the positioning and wiring of Control Panels such as Turbine Control
Panel (TCP), Auxiliary Panels of any type, Direct Current Panel (DCP), battery
charger and battery cells, Generator Control & Protection Panel (GCPP), Motor
Control Center (MCC), etc, done by Client or Sub-Contractor.
 Supervise LV cables laying, cables termination and connection and point to point
check done by Client or Sub-Contractor.
 Supervise the fabrication and installation of the field electrical and instrumental
arrangements, done by Client or Sub-Contractor, particularly electrical hook up,
pneumatic hook up, primary hook up and field wiring.
 Perform the integrity check and first power-up of the Control Panel

Management competences include:

 Good attitude to manage relationships with customer concerning technical and
contractual aspects.
 Working knowledge and application of EHS rules.
 Coordination and management of manpower (when applicable).

Employer: HERMES ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD

OLORUNSOGO, OGUN STATE NIGERIA.
COMBINED CYCLE GAS TURBINE PROJECT (750MW), 4 Nos. GE Frame 9E Gas
Turbines, each of 125MW rating in Combined Cycle Operation with 2 Nos. Harbin
Steam Turbines each of 125MW rating. May 2013 To Jan 2017

Job Title: Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor, (C&I Lead).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively involved in controls activities on site during Operation & Maintenance of Gas
turbines, Steam Turbines and HRSG with associated BOP’s including but not limited to
oversight of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics on gas turbine and
auxiliary systems
• Plan, organize, integrate, and direct all I&C activities
• Ensure the correct installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintenance
practices are followed 
• Provide general knowledge of turbine instrumentation calibration, including various
types of transmitters
• Provide technical expertise to field technicians and operators 
• Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports 
• Ensure contractual obligations are met 
• Attend technical meetings in the plant
• Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with 
company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures
• Provide expert consultation on complex projects
• Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original 
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) packaged products
• Overall responsibility of the management of site controls & instrumentation activities
including planning, organizing, integrating and directing of resources such as tools and
materials as required to complete the work scope 
according to site requirements.

 To operate the generating plant, including all auxiliary equipment in a safe,

professional manner, in accordance with industry standards, environmental
 restrictions, original equipment manufacturers recommendation.

 To ensure the continuous operation of the generating plant, including all auxiliary
equipment in a manner which will achieve the optimum thermal efficiency,
without compromising safety, plant availability and reliability. Operate DCS controls
(BOP) and MARK VIe controls systems that are required to control all applicable
plant systems during normal plant operations, start-up, shut down and emergency
operations. Assist the Shift Personnel in the preparation of Permits to Work as
required. Assist in the start-up and commissioning of the power generating plant
equipment.

 Analyse plant operating problems and take necessary steps to restore plant to
normal operation or take recommended solutions to the Shift Personnel as
appropriate.
Report immediately to Shift Lead or his delegate whenever an accident occurs
involving serious injury to personnel and when a plant upset occurs which would
result in an extended loss of plant or equipment availability.

 Prepare daily reports on corrective and preventive maintenance in plant as

required by the Site manager

 Provides on the job training for Instrument and controls technicians and Field
Operators.

 Gas Turbine Control Type: MarkVIe

 Working Online with MarkVIe Component, for control, protection, and
monitoring of turbine and driven load equipment.
 Configuring, navigating and troubleshooting MarkVIe components (controllers,
I/O cards/ modules, network switches, field equipment and device failure using
alarm ID with the toolboxST application software tool.
 Troubleshooting and restoring sequence of operation failure.
 Valve calibration: configuring the valve circuits of both the servo control
Pack and the core analog.
 Combustion Inspection (CI) participation on GT-11 July 2014
Roles involved in during Combustion Inspection:
-Removal of spark plugs and flame detectors from their mounting adapters after
de-energising the power source and keeping them safe.
-Inspection and Corrective/Preventive maintenance of all Instruments,
Thermocouples, RTD’s, Vibration Sensors, Transmitters
(Pressure/Temperature), Pressure Switches, Level sensors and Gauge’s, all
instrument junction box was inspected for loose wiring and PM was carried out.
Roles after Combustion Inspection:
-Installing back the Flame Detectors and Spark plugs, performing functionality
test on the Flame detectors and Spark Plugs using the GE MKVIe ToolboxST
software.
-Stroking of IGV, Stop Ratio Valve, Gas Control Valve.
-Final verification of every instruments and device prior to GT-11 start-up.

 Steam Turbine and HRSG: Performing Corrective/ Preventive maintenance on

Steam turbine and HRSG instruments, actuators and control valves examples
SIPOS 5 control valves and GREATOK control valve Commissioning and
troubleshooting.
 GE OC400 for DCS of HRSG and Steam Turbine Troubleshooting to restore
normal and smooth operation of the HRSG and STEAM Turbines
  Installation of Gas Turbine Magnetic pick-up sensor 77NH-1/2/3, calibrating the
clearance Gap of the sensors to the control device set point. Testing the sensor
when the unit cooldown was initiated, the shaft speed value was displaying ok.
 Trouble-shooting Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC, uploading and downloading
the PLC software.

Employer: PIC Group, Inc. (“PIC”), July 2011 – May 2013

O&M with Marubeni Corporation/
NIPP Federal Ministry of Power and Steel, Nigeria.
For Ogorode Generation Company Limited, Sapele, Delta State.
451MW 4 Nos. GE Frame 9E Gas Turbines, each of 112.75 MW site rating.

Job Title: Controls and Instrumentation Lead (C&I Lead)

Responsibility;

Experience on GE Mark VI Control System;

- Gas Turbine Mark VI (with HMI, Toolbox 11) Maintenance:
 Replacing I/O cards, Replacing the controller card, Terminal Boards and J-
Cables
 Troubleshooting alarms, troubleshooting "Ready to Start"
 Trouble shooting MKVI: Alarms traced to field device and Events Traced to
Field Device.
 Valve Testing, Maintenance and Calibration
 Functionality Checks of Flame Detectors, Spark Plugs.
 Trouble shooting in Bentley Nevada vibration and Temperature Monitors.
 Trouble shooting in Gas Leak Monitor with Hazardous Gas Control Panel
 Calibration of IGV (Inlet Guide Vanes), Gas Module SRV (Stop Ratio Valve),
and GCV1, 2&3(Gas Control Valves.) with Mark-VI Toolbox Control.
 Calibration and Commissioning of Hazardous Gas Control System.
 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Gas Station Water Bath Heaters.
 Navigation, Maintenance and troubleshooting Yokogawa DCS System.
 Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Network Time Protocol (NTP)
 General Maintenance of Networking and Communication system as per the Plant
Networking/Communication Topology, Design and Specification.

Certificates/ Awards Obtained;

 GE Energy Training Centre, Salem, Virginia, USA, 24153.
Gas/Steam Mark VI (with HMI, Toolbox 11) Maintenance Certification,
Salem, VA, USA. April 15-26,2013

 Fire Protection Systems – Certificate of Training from GUARDFIRE LIMITED:

JAN. 2013
Employer: GE Power &Water O&M Sabiya Kuwait JAN. 2011- July 2011
SABIYA COMBINED CYCLE POWER GENERATION (2000MW) &
COMPRISING OF GTG 225MW X 6 UNITS (GE9FA) & STG 250MW X 3UNITS
(D11), HRSG: 271 T/H X 6 UNITS. COOLING TOWER, TH X 3 UNITS, MARK VIE
AND DCS

Job Title: INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL TECHNICIAN (I&C)

Responsibilities;
- Working with General Electric commissioning TA’s in pre- commissioning and
commissioning of the six frame 9f units and Balance of Plant.
– Working with General electric commissioning TA’s, Operation and Maintenance team
and mew (ministry of electricity and water) in top (turn over package) of equipment from
Hyundai heavy industries co. limited, for commissioning.
– System expert on fire fighting system, demineralised system, air inlet filtration system
understanding the operation, maintenance and location of all devices and instrument in this
systems.

-Certificates/ Awards Obtained;

 Certificate of O&M training for balance of plant (bop) in sabiya ccgt project in
kuwait- hyundai heavy industries co, ltd 4th - 29th jan 2011

 Certificate on gas turbine generator operations; (ministry of electricity and water,

sabiya ccgt, kuwait) –general electric international 10th feb, 2011
OTHER TRAININGS; IN SABIYA CCGT POWER PROJECT.

 Mkvie controls training; GE 13th – 17th feb. 2011

 Generator controls and excitation training; GE energy 20th – 24th feb 2011

 Gas- insulated switch gear (gis) training;

abb switzerland 12th – 14th march 2011

 3500 monitoring system (bently nevada technical training); GE Energy

3rd – 4th april 2011

 System 1 fundamentals (GE optimization and diagnostic platform)

5th – 7th april 2011

 Sabiya power station ehs quality assurance procedure / safe working principles
training - competent person (cp) training
EMPLOYER: Ibom Power Company (IPC) with GE O&M 2008 – Jan 2011
(190MW), 1 GE Frame 9E Gas Turbine, of 120MW rating and
2 Nos. Frame 6B Gas Turbines each of 35 MW rating
1 Ibom Power Avenue, IkotAbasi, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria.

Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Technician ,

Operation and Maintenance Department(O&M)

 Responsibility: Taking log of activities/operations in the Plant, Operation and

maintenance of Gas turbine and Auxiliaries, BOP (Balance Of Plant) equipment
and others, Operational maintenance on equipment, LOTO (Lock Out and Tag Out
of Equipment for Maintenance),High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage
Switching.
 Troubleshooting Failure to reach I/O status A7 in Mark V
 Carrying out complete functionality checks, and troubleshooting the turbine control
system
 Navigation on Mark V Cimplicity Screens
 Carrying out instruments loop check to ensure proper termination on JB and Mark V
control panel
 Installation and Calibration of Instruments; Servo Valve, Solenoid valve, Vibration
sensors, Pressure switches, Micro Switches, Limit switches, Supervisory switches, fire
detector, Smoke detectors, Pressure Transmitters, Temperature Transmitter, Flow
Transmitters, RTD’s, Magnetic/speed pick up, Level sensors, Thermocouples, Flame
Detectors, Spark Plugs etc.
 Loop Checks, Functionality Test, Commissioning and Operation of Generator Control
Panel (GCP), CO2 System with Commissioning TA’s.
 Loop Checks, Functionality Test, Commissioning and Operation of Generator Breaker
(52G) with Commissioning TA’s

EMPLOYER: Group Five Power Project 2007-2008

(190MW), 1 GE Frame 9E Gas Turbine, of 120MW rating and
2 Nos. Frame 6B Gas Turbines each of 35 MW rating
1 Ibom Power Avenue, IkotAbasi, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria.

Job Title: Electrical Technician/ Installation & Commissioning Technician

Responsibility: Supervision of Cable Pulling, Termination of Cables; Indoor and Out Door
High voltage Cables, Power Cables, Instrument Cables, Control Cables.
Earthing Cable installation and Cat welding, Optic Fibre Cable installation.
Verification of Phase Connection Using Phase Indicator Meter.
Megger and Insulation Test on Electrical Motors and Supply Cables.
Insulation and Resistance Test on Current Transformer in 132 KV Yard.
Commissioning of Electrical Motors; 88CR, 88QA, 88QE, 88QV, 88HQ, 88TQ, 88TK,
88VL, 88VG, 88FC, 88QB, 88JS, 88WN, 88TM, 88WC.
Commissioning of ;125vdc Battery Bank, GNAC, GLAC, CO2 System, Air Filter Housing
and Motors, Air Processing Unit, Gas System, UPS System, Water injection Skid, Water
Washing Skid.

EMPLOYER: Amadi Electricals 37\39 Obaziolu street.

Port Harcourt, River State. Nigeria 2006-2007
 Job Title: Electrical Apprentice

 Responsibility: Step-down Utility Transformer Installation, Raceway, Conduit

and Surface Wiring. Fixture, Appliances, and Equipment Installation. Overall
Household Maintenance.

Leadership Instrumentation & Controls Lead (OMT).

Experience

Other Skills  Creation of Technical reports.

 Installation and Commissioning.
 Devised and Prepare Instrument Calibration Procedures.
 Drafting of Incident Reports.
 Identification and Interpretation of; Electrical Termination diagram, Circuit
Diagram, Schematic Diagram, P&ID, Interconnection Diagram and Device
summary

Other Language; Basic French

Computer Skills CompTIA N+ Certification at New Horizons Computer Learning Center Nigeria.
5 Babatola Drive, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

 Basics of networking theory, concepts and networking methods

 Basics of networking data delivery
 Networking media, cabling and hardware
 Networking protocols and the OSI model
 Networking Operating Systems
 TCP/IP fundamentals

CompTIA A+ Certification at NIIT (National Institute of Information

Technology), Warri, Delta State

 Installation, configuration and maintenance of PC operating systems

 Maintenance and installation of PC hardware components
 Troubleshooting and diagnosing skills for PC hardware and software
 Basic network skills, including networking PCs and troubleshooting networks
 Basics of PC and networking security

CompTIA A+ Certification at New Horizons Computer Learning Center

Nigeria. 5 Babatola Drive, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

 Installation, configuration and maintenance of PC operating systems

 Maintenance and installation of PC hardware components
 Troubleshooting and diagnosing skills for PC hardware and software
 Basic network skills, including networking PCs and troubleshooting networks
 Basics of PC and networking security

References : On Request