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Haruna Talib

Power System Protection Engineer

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Sept 2026
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Haruna Talib (Power System Protection Engineer) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Haruna brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in 11kV/33kV Switchgear, AutoCAD, Health, Safety & Environment (Hse) Compliance and Power System Load Analysis. Haruna studied B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering – First Class Honours at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.

6+
Years experience
17+
Skills
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Roles held

About

Meet Haruna

First-Class Honours graduate Electrical/Electronics Engineer with hands‑on experience in switchgear operations, electrical maintenance, power system protection, and equipment testing. Proven ability to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of HV/LV power systems, conduct relay setting and coordination studies, perform underground fault location, and support project management activities. Registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement in power system reliability.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • 11kV/33kV Switchgear
  • AutoCAD
  • Health, Safety & Environment (Hse) Compliance
  • Power System Load Analysis
  • Power System Protection
  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  • Project Support
  • Protection Relays: ABB, Schneider Electric Easergy Sepam, Schneider Electric Easergy P3, Siemens Reyrolle 7SR45
  • Relay Setting & Coordination
  • Report Writing & Documentation
  • Switchgear Operation & Control
  • System Setup And Maintenance
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Testing And Commissioning
  • Transformer Maintenance
  • Transformers: 33kV/0.4kV, 0.4kV/33kV, 11kV/0.4kV, 11kV/132kV
  • Underground Fault Location

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Electrical Maintenance / Power System Protection & Testing Engineer

    Ocean Power FZE

    Performed pre‑commissioning testing on major developments (132kV plant, Shell Nigeria HQ, malls, towers). Executed 60+ underground fault location exercises, 50+ relay setting and coordination studies using ABB, Schneider, and Siemens relays. Installed energy meters, maintained 33kV/11kV switchgear, transformers and LV panels, conducted LV system testing, diagnosed faults, supported project management schedules, and prepared technical reports for asset and HSE compliance.

  2. —

    Switchgear Operator

    Ocean Power FZE

    Operated and monitored HV/LV switchgear panels, performed routine inspections, executed switching operations for maintenance and emergencies following lockout/tagout procedures, maintained operational logs, and assisted the maintenance team with equipment servicing and fault rectification.

  3. —

    Industrial Trainee (SIWES) – Electrical Maintenance

    Geregu Power Plant, Ajaokuta, Kogi State

    Supported routine and corrective maintenance on generation plant electrical equipment, gained exposure to power generation systems, electrical safety practices, and plant maintenance procedures at a national grid gas power station.

Foundations

Education & languages

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering – First Class Honours

Quick answers

About Haruna

What does Haruna Talib do?

Haruna Talib (Power System Protection Engineer) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Haruna brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in 11kV/33kV Switchgear, AutoCAD, Health, Safety & Environment (Hse) Compliance and Power System Load Analysis. Haruna studied B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering – First Class Honours at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.

Where is Haruna Talib based?

Haruna Talib is based in Nigeria.

What are Haruna's top skills?

Haruna's top skills are 11kV/33kV Switchgear (Intermediate), AutoCAD (Intermediate), Health, Safety & Environment (Hse) Compliance (Intermediate), Power System Load Analysis (Intermediate), Power System Protection (Intermediate) and Preventive & Corrective Maintenance (Intermediate).

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