Enthusiastic, self-motivated, easy going, hardworking, and result driven person with a unique insight into the international Oil & Gas industry (upstream, midstream and downstream) market in particular the United State gulf coast and West African, specializing in the Offshore, Ocean and Maritime sector as well as a good understanding of the fiscal and regulatory regimes applicable for Investment. Possess over 15 years of transferable skills from Power system engineering, engineering consulting and process-manufacturing.

Work Experience:

07/24/2015 Construction Site Field SHES Inspector.
Till-date Mitsubishi Heavy Industry/ExxonMobil NAG Polyethylene Project.
Provided oversight and internal hazards protection to the company from employees, contractors, temporary employees, visitors, and vendors.
Supported in training and coaching of other onsite security officers
Provided oversight and advice functions.
Responded to contingency events including bomb threats, sabotage and severe weather conditions through on-site security force or with the assistance of government law enforcement agencies.
Liaised with local, state and law enforcement agencies.
Maintained knowledge of safety policies, procedures while performing assigned duties in a safe manner,
Implemented site safety and security specific using various strategies i.e. site access control protocol, spot inspections of designated location against bomb threat etc.
Showed a command presence for the purposes of observe, evaluate and report.
Implemented and enforced barge/I.D. card credential verification.
Supported in evaluating MARSEC threat level and advise Exxon/Mitsubishi project top management team.
Provided direct support for all major contractors and sub-contractors personnel.

06/10/2014 Oil Terminal/Vessel Support.
O6/24/2015 OilTanking (Contractor) 15602 Jacintoport Blvd. Houston TX Channelview , Houston Tx, USA
Provided direct support for all Shoreside Operations personnel,
Enforced vessel/shore operation safety policy.
Interfaced between OilTanking and Contractors(CB&I, LCON etc.) at the Asphalt new construction.
Coordinated the distribution of all vessel operations documentation as it pertains to U.S. Customs requirements.
Handled daily crude oil vessel operation including operations is scheduling and coordinating of vessel movement.
Interfaced between Oil Tanking and Contractors and act as a Liaison between vessel and other company departments.
Utilized strong operational knowledge while being on-call 24/7 to manage any impacts related to
operation of transportation and storage assets.
Managed interconnects between inter modal to ensure safe and timely handoff to/from trucks, rail and
Marine vessels.
Track transportation capacity and utilization forecasts in the scheduling system
Collected vessel unload performance information, compile overall reports and distribute to applicable users.
Shell Petrochemical Deer Park Health, safety and environment training of USCG operations.

02/22/2013 Subsea Hardware and Software Obsolescence Project Manager.
01/17/2014 Cranfield University Through life Consulting(Dept of Advanced Manufacturing ) in-collaboration with GE Oil and Gas Bristol, UK.
Designed and developed a novel obsolescence management roadmap tool deployed for EPC pre-contract/pre-FEED and In-service stage by ranking individual subsea components complexity level (i.e. MTBF, LTB, BoM, BESPOKE/FFF and Requalification timeline and cost) with classification and associated obsolescence resolution approach with individual cost metrics (i.e. non-recurring cost of each resolution approach).
Developed, established and led a reactive and proactive Obsolescence Management system to counteract unforeseen subsea hardware and software discontinuance and supply shortfalls using expert judgment and validated outcome with OEM (GE oil and gas UK).
Wrote analytical and statistical reports to incentivize management to efficiently plan and implement prospective strategies which has increased GE oil and gas UK management capability level.
Effectively reduced unbudgeted costs for Subsea component and equipment requalification.

10/25/2012 Subsea Graduate Project Engineer.
02/11/2013 AZUR Offshore Limited a Subsea Consulting Engineers, Channel Island UK.
Developed a Field Development Methodology” for North Sea Field. By Providing conceptual subsea equipment and layout, cost and schedule estimation and reviews at the initial stage of project life cycle.
Drafted and developed detailed Subsea IMR- Intervention Strategy for North Sea Field interfaced with the component, crew, tools and applicable procedure. Maintenance of Cathodic Protection Systems.
Reviewed and supported modification of all Cathodic Protection Systems project documents.
Prepared Technical and commercial tenders and Contract bidding. Evaluated and recommended procedures to perform subsea intervention activities.

12/08/2005 Plant Manager.
09/24/2012 Stuart Forest Products Inc. Stuart Va. USA.
Responsible for running the plant as the Plant Manager. Increase production, export to Asia and Russia during economic recession + reduced accident.
Started as the only plant Boiler and chiller loop system Operator No-shift/On call and operates boilers as well as related machinery. 
Worked as the only plant Boiler Operator No-shift/On call and operates boilers at steam pressures not exceeding 150 psig as well as related machinery. 
Checked controls and makes adjustments to maintain proper combustion and fuel/air ratio to satisfy Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. 
Exercised professional judgment in abating and correcting problems that could result in disastrous effects if not addressed properly and in a timely fashion. Collect and analyze boiler water samples, chemically treat the boiler water based on test results, and administer proper blow-down procedures to control solids. 
Tested various safety devices, makes hourly inspections of the entire plant, corrects or attempts to correct any deficiencies observed, and notifies the General Manager of any problems encountered and action taken through entries in the pass-down log. 
Responsible for the cleanliness and preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment in assigned section of the boiler plant.
Responsible for preparing the boilers, deaerating feed tank, condensate return tank, fire tubes and boiler blow-down tank for annual internal and external inspections.
Troubleshoot, repaired, maintained, and installed Industrial/Commercial wood fired Boiler and related
equipment as assigned.
Assumed day-to-day operation of Superior boiler cost effective manner.
Carried out planned, reactive, and annual maintenance on plant boilers.
Tested and advised on all boiler controls and fire-tube and water-tube boiler systems, boiler/burner systems, combustion and piping system components
The Boiler has passed six times this inspection and the entire Plant has passed EPA Emission Test six times in my seven years plus of working at this facilities.

01/02/2003 Business Development and Executive Director (Company Owner).
11/30/2005 SOLAR ENERGY INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria.
Developed and created Solar Technology (Renewable Energy) and UPS Market in Nigeria for Solara Germany.

Managed installation of solar systems for mobile company MTN in Nigeria.

Educated and demonstrated solar integrated components to potential customers.
Engaged and educated clients to the financial benefits of going solar while always focusing on exceeding client expectations and closing the deal. 
Conducted tailor made cost benefit and investment analysis for University of Portharcourt Teaching Hospital Rivers State Nigeria.
Prepare and present individual sales proposals while clearly explaining the positive financial impact. 

01/03/2002 Project Assistant Technical Advisor to National Electric Power Authority.
01/31/2003 ALSTOM POWER Switzerland Limited.
Worked as a team with the Technical Advisor on site;
Liaised with Senior Project Manager in Alstom Switzerland. Daily monitored of ABB GT 17 and 18 performance, rotating equipment, high pressure gas line/scrubber tanks + Planned, scheduled and conducted remote troubleshooting on different types of rotating equipment’s to find related root cause of failure through root cause and failure analysis.
Assisted in trouble shooting large hydraulic pumps utilizing on daily basis using available process data and tools i.e. the computer (Microsoft ABB-UTA programs) and experience from rehabilitation project with ABB and Alstom before.
Represented Alstom on site in de-blading of damaged Unit 18 vane and turbine rotor blades.
Document process parameters and reports, to ensure the efficiency, and conformance of all Data
recorded in log book/sheets by customer operators.
Analyze processes and provide Pump and other rotating equipment engineering and technical support to
Meet performance and reliability requirements for GT 17 and 18
Assisted in developing predictive tools to monitor equipment performance condition and used the data to
prevent unplanned operational forced outages caused by pump failures.
Performed reliability/risk assessments analysis;
Performed vendor qualification, selection, and surveillance;
Provided technical support during equipment rehabilitation/overhauls and repairs;
Provided back up to the other Pump technicians,
Provided field support for equipment analysis and startups;
Participated in root cause analysis;
Wrote specifications for new equipment and assisting with bid evaluations and engineering reviews of
vendor proposals and providing short and long term budgeting support.

01/07/2001 Project Logistics Manager.
02/31/2002 ASEA BROWN BOVERI Energy Engineering Limited, Switzerland.
Supported and Assisted the Site Project Manager in Rehabilitation Project of Two Gas Turbines valued at over $35Million from work package covering design, definition, procurement, fabrication, construction planning, commissioning.
Made cost-effective recommendations - in necessary new installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standardization within broad fields of endeavor through understanding of the Power Generation system and subsystems including: Transformers, Transmission lines, Switch gear system and switch yard and effectively handled a high voltage system from 11KV generator to 33KV Bus and down to 415V through a 6.6KV Bus with CT and VT replacement.
Provided adequate development, training and guidance for the Customer employee through mentorship,
Class-room training on modified equipment and on the job orientation.
Overseeing Project Cargoes, equipment leasing contract, manpower mobilization, Community Affairs,
interfacing with Customer and Resident Consultants.
Carried out running cost analysis for specific set of equipment i.e. gas turbine centrifugal compressors,
Bearings, blades, generators, air-intake.
Carry out Variance analysis, use basic Earned Value Management techniques.
Developed a Microsoft excel tables to track and report project financial performance, including percent spent, remaining budget, funding expiration projections and limitation.
Review invoices and project cost information to identify discrepancies, issues and/or concerns relative to compliance with contractual requirements. Monitors unbilled costs and payment issues. Supports preparation and/or review of non-standard backup data for invoicing when required.
Track subcontractor invoicing, payments and baseline. Works with project Subcontracts management, accounts Payable. Implemented project cost control procedures.

02/01/2000 Project Mechanical Engineer/Contract Analyst: (Junior Consultant).
06/30/2001 LAHMEYER INTERNATIONAL Engineering Consultant Berlin German.
Developed and maintained 6 power plant project schedules plan.
Monitored project schedule life cycle progress and incorporating modifications or delays using Microsoft Project
Devised strategies to overcome roadblocks/delays through various methods such as using industry related technical knowledge, innovated alternative ways, improvising with available resources, scheduling overtime to meet the deadline.
Coordination and regulating various meetings such as project progress review meetings, quality circles like application of various project progress methods to ensure the project schedule is on track to meet deadlines or deliverables using Power Point.
Carried out initial/final turbine spares/equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Integration Tests (SIT) of modified turbine parts and Site Receival Tests (SRT) for the Rehabilitation project of 2-gas turbines and New Construction of Siemens GT1 and 2 in NEPA Power Station.
Participated in all aspects of planning, design, and production of engineering designs, documents and equipment, including project control such as cost control, scheduling, and conducting reviews and risk assessments. Prepared, reviewed and checked all drawings i.e. P&ID, Isometric drawings, analysis and calculations.
Prepared operational, database management, team communication, maintenance manuals and other project documentation.

12/02/1996 Marine Systems and Administration Support- Temporarily.
10/29/1999 SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Nigerian Limited -Delta State, Nigeria
Service Support Department-West/Log (SSW-Log).
Supported in the early planning/conceptual stage for BOGA 1 Deepwater field development project.
Supported in Marine Caterpillar Diesel Engines Maintenance workshop and Marine fleet administration base operations.
Supported the operation of new hovercraft project for shallow/swamp water transportation of crew members.
Managed the interface between the project team and other departments and developed an integrated team and work program for shallow water and swamp operations.
Supported in the administration work packages for EPC’s contractors.

Education and Qualifications
2014 : MSc Subsea Engineering, Cranfield University Bedfordshire, UK.

Dissertation: Managing the effect of obsolescence whole life cycle cost of offshore oil and gas industry: a case study of software and hardware obsolescence.

Main subjects: Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk Management, Safety Risk and Reliability Offshore, Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation, Offshore Pipeline design and Installation, Offshore Inspection, Corrosion Control Offshore, Material in the Offshore environment, Flow Assurance, FPSO Architecture/Conversion, Finite Element Analysis and Project Management.

Industry Project: Design a Jack-Up Extended Well Testing (EWT) / Early Production System (EPS) Vessel for Middle East and India.

1996 : B-Tech Maritime Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Nigeria.

Dissertation: Quest for participation of indigenous shipping company in Crude Oil Affightment.

Main Subjects: Marine engine/ propulsion engines, Naval architecture, Operations research 1&2, Engineering economics, mathematical methods 1&2, ordinary differential equation 1&2, Computer science (FORTRAN 7), Engineering drawings, Welding and workshop practice, Project Management, Port Design, Port management, Port navigation and controls, Marine automation and control, Port navigation, Port planning and administration, Shipyard Technology, Intermodal through transport, Law of Carriage of goods at sea.

Computer Skills: Microsoft office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power-point, Visual Basic.
Software (FEA-NASTRAN PATRAN), OLGA Flow assurance (learning is in progress), Enterprise Project Manager (EPM), Primavera P6 (learning in progress).

Activities and Interest:
Marine Technical Society-USA.
Component Obsolescence Group, U.K.
NACE (membership No.: 656193) USA.
Energy Institute (membership No.: 0052265) U.K.
Society of Petroleum Engineers (membership No.: 4073363) U.K.
Society of Underwater Technology (membership No.: 31086) U.K.
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) U.K.
Society of Naval Architect and Marine Engineers (membership No.: 20010163) USA.

Language: English fluent, French and German intermediate and Spanish (currently studying).

References: Will be gladly provided upon request.