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Electrical Engineer

Somaliland•22+ years experience

Also works as: Power Systems Engineer · Electrical Maintenance Supervisor · Telecom Power Specialist · Plant Maintenance Engineer · Generator Field Technician · Distribution Systems Engineer · Energy Infrastructure Manager · PLC Programmer

Senior Electrical Engineer | LV/MV Power & Telecom Infrastructure | Power Generation & High-Availability Operations

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About

I am a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 17 years of experience in LV/MV power systems, diesel generation, and telecom infrastructure. Across key roles at Somtel, Telesom, and Soltelco, I have managed critical AC/DC backups, solar integrations, and power distribution grids. I specialize in preventive maintenance, electro-mechanical troubleshooting, and continuous uptime for core network facilities. I drive technical execution to maintain power resilience and operational excellence.

Experience

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    Electric Engineer

    Somtel

    5 yrs

    • Maintained prime and standby power systems across base transceiver stations and switching centers to safeguard network integrity.
    • Executed installations, scheduled overhauls, and routine servicing of heavy-duty diesel generator sets.
    • Monitored industrial battery banks, rectifiers, and uninterruptible power supply systems to prevent telecom service interruptions.
    • Diagnosed and resolved complex electrical distribution faults across high-priority transmission installations under tight deadlines.
    • Implemented rigorous preventive maintenance schedules, reducing component failures and extending machinery service lifespans.
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    Electrician

    Telesom

    3 yrs

    • Overhauled and serviced diesel engines driving power continuity across cellular base transceiver stations.
    • Managed battery bank maintenance and replacement routines to ensure seamless emergency power transitions during outages.
    • Rectified acute electrical wiring faults, alternator failures, and circuit anomalies to minimize communication downtime.
    • Documented detailed operational metrics and technical logs in strict adherence to engineering standards.
    • Received corporate recognition and an official Certificate of Appreciation for exemplary power deployment during the 5th Somaliland Trade Fair.
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    Head of Electric Section / Engine Operator

    Soltelco (Somaliland Telecommunication Corporation)

    01/2000 — 04/2009 · 9 yrs

    • Directed daily operations and maintenance routines for heavy industrial diesel generators supporting critical telecom hubs.
    • Isolated and resolved complex electro-mechanical breakdowns across high-demand grid feeds and standby generation units.
    • Supervised technical crews in emergency power restoration and enforced workplace safety compliance.
    • Maintained switchgear assemblies, circuit breakers, and main distribution panels to eliminate downtime across regional hubs.
    • Preserved rigorous equipment inspection logs and achieved consistent uptime records across nine years of continuous service.
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    Electrician and Generator Mechanic

    Al-Towfiq Automatic Bakery

    02/2003 — 04/2008 · 5 yrs

    • Serviced and repaired automated industrial bakery lines, electric motors, and associated control circuitry.
    • Executed comprehensive mechanical overhauls, oil servicing, and fuel filter replacements on facility diesel generators.
    • Calibrated safety cutoff mechanisms and electrical instrumentation to prevent machine failures and production hazards.
    • Troubleshot electrical malfunctions rapidly to eliminate factory downtime and protect sensitive baking equipment.
    • Maintained reliable power distribution to ensure uninterrupted 24-hour industrial bakery operations.

Education

Diploma in IT

Science & Information Technology College (SITCO College) / University of Hargeisa

Diploma in Electricity, Diesel Engines and Solar Energy

Nour-Al-Iman International Institute

Technical Vocational Certificate in Electricity

HAVOYOCO / Save the Children Denmark & Ministry of Education

Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Engineering
Diesel Generators Maintenance
Power Transmission and Distribution
LV and MV Electrical Systems
AC and DC Power Systems
Telecom Power Infrastructure
Generator Synchronization and Troubleshooting
Battery Management Systems
Solar Energy Systems
BTS Power Maintenance
Electrical Safety and Compliance
Technical Diagnostics
Information Technology

Languages

SomaliNativeEnglishFluent

Certifications

Diesel Engines Operating Training CertificateTelesom Human Resource Department
Certificate of English Language ProficiencyUniversal Institute of Languages and Administration Study

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