MICHAEL NGANG FRU
Electrical Engineer
Douala
Summary
Electrical Engineer with strong experience in offshore operations, natural gas power plants, and hazardous-area electrical systems. Skilled in IEC 60079-17 inspections, ATEX/IECEx compliance, HV/LV maintenance, and offshore safety procedures. Proven ability to troubleshoot high and low voltage electrical systems, maintain explosion proof equipment, verify certification compliance, and improve operational integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Offshore Electrical Technician
Golar Cameroon – FLNG Hilli Episeyo
11.2022 - Current
- Performed systematic preventive maintenance on Generators, Transformers, Motors, Switch gears, UPS and control panels.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to locate faults in electrical systems and restored equipment to optimal functionality, thereby reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Overhaul of electrical motors and carryout vibration measurements as part of predictive maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with low-voltage installation regulations and internal safety procedures.
- Prepared detailed inspection reports and corrective action recommendations.
Electrical Technician
HALLIBURTON
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Assembled and tested electrical components including power supplies and circuit boards.
- Improved assembly workflows in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Troubleshot electrical assemblies and completed functional performance checks.
- Updated equipment documentation and maintenance records in digital systems.
- Conducted regular inspections, issued technical reports, and coordinated with engineering teams on electrical enhancements.
- Followed strict HSE policies during maintenance and troubleshooting operations.
Senior Electrical Technician
Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC)
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on MV breakers, transformers, motors, and auxiliary systems.
- Tested MV breakers using CBA 1000 and MEGGER 1000 diagnostic tools.
- Updated electrical diagrams following MoC processes.
- Supervised contractors, issued PTW, and conducted toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Maintained generator protection systems, HVAC, fire-fighting systems, and facility equipment.
Electrical Technician
Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC)
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained LV electrical systems for industrial engines and auxiliaries.
- Performed electrical inspections, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Installed, programmed, and calibrated electrical control equipment.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Buea
Cameroon01-2016
Skills
Ex Inspections: ATEX / IECEx / IEC 60079-17
Offshore Electrical Maintenance (HV/LV, 11 kV)
Hazardous Area Installation & Compliance
HV Switching, Protection Relay Testing & Diagnostics
Generators, Transformer, Switchgear and VFD maintenance
PTW, Risk Assessment & HSE Compliance
Ability to read and inteprete Electrical Drawings, Loop Diagrams & Area Classification
Preventive & corrective maintenance
Accomplishments
- Reduced critical non-conformities through high-quality IECEx/ATEX inspections.
- Strengthened operational reliability for a 216 MW gas-fired power plant through structured MV/LV maintenance.
- Ensured zero safety deviations while supervising vendors, toolbox talks, and PTW compliance.
- Delivered accurate MV breaker diagnostics using CBA 1000 and MEGGER 1000, improving equipment performance.
- Provided support during the Factory Acceptance Testing carried out after remedial works on the HV ABB AMG generator following a partial discharge occurrence.
- Led the electrical and instrumentation team of six (06) in completing major overhauls on thirteen Wärtsilä W18V50DF engines at the 24,000- and 36,000-running-hour intervals.
Certification
PMP – Project Management Professional, PMI (2024)
TECHNICAL TRAINING
- Power System Protection (Protection Relays) - ASET UK 2026
- OPITO Offshore Safety Representative (7080) – 3t UK 2025
- HV Switching & Protection Relay (IADC Standard) – ATTS Singapore 2025
- CompEx Units 01–04 – Gas Atmospheres – ATTS Singapore 2025
- K-Chief 700 Step 1 – Kongsberg, Norway 2025
- OPITO OERTM – FMTC Netherlands 2024
- IECEx Basic / Ex Maintenance – Trainor Norway 2022
- IECEx Equipment Marking – Trainor Norway 2022
- OPITO BOSIET – NOIAA Cameroon 2022
- Protection Relay Testing – Schneider Electric 2017
Timeline
Offshore Electrical Technician
Golar Cameroon – FLNG Hilli Episeyo
11.2022 - Current
Electrical Technician
HALLIBURTON
06.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Electrical Technician
Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC)
04.2020 - 05.2022
Electrical Technician
Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC)
06.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Buea