GODFREY C. OKAFOR, P.E. CRE

**** *** **** *****, ********, TX. 77581 832-***-**** ac3anx@r.postjobfree.com

Maintenance, Reliability & Integrity Engineer

Product Development, Applications and Assets Management

Experienced engineer competent in driving strategic improvements in product designs, development, and performance to meet the Process and Safety requirements, while optimizing the assets life cycle. Advanced knowledge of multiple and competing technologies in products and applications for aerospace, oil and gas Assets Reliability, Safety, Maintenance and Integrity through sound hardware selection and effective deployment of Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analyses, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PdM & PM), Condition Monitoring and Inspections. Recognized ability to comprehend the technical landscape of different projects and effectively implement innovative solutions that reduce costs, capture value and create competitive advantage.

Areas of Competency

Reliability Engineering Analyses/Processes

Assets Integrity Management

Maintenance and Integrity

Process System Designs Analyses

Sparing/warehousing Management

Risks and safety Analyses

Life Cycle Analyses/Processes

Root Cause Analyses/FRACAS

Manufacturing and Fabrication Engineering

Project Management

Business Opportunity Realization

Integrated Safety Systems/LOPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SCE Engineering and Construction Services, Texas. 11/14 - Present

Mechanical Engineer

Implement Reliability and Quality Processes and Procedures into Work Instructions to meet ISO and API requirements.

Perform supplier audits to evaluate compliance to reliability and quality requirements.

Perform risk assessment on projects and processes for purposes of understanding and providing mitigating actions to ensure on time and flawless delivery.

Perform Inspections and verifications of Industrial Building MEP and HVAC as installed and provide certification for compliance.

Perform equipment validation and verification.

Provide Drilling Rig equipment evaluation, audit and certifications.

Shell - GSUSI, New Orleans, LA 8/12-10/14

Consultant Maintenance and Integrity Engineer - Contractor

Defined processes and procedures to manage Products, Processes and People in the overall scheme of Asset Cycle management. Led Assets reviews and programs for facilities to proactively and efficiently incorporate measures to ensure asset maintenance strategies are developed, validated and ready for deployment on operation day one.

Developed maintenance, inspections and monitoring strategies for equipment per various engineering standards.

Developed and delivered Project Operations and Maintenance Philosophy, Maintenance & Integrity strategy. Developed CMMS, E-SPIRs and RAM studies

Developed Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programs to eliminate unwanted operational downtimes during the life of the facility.

Defined and responsible for maintaining compliance with company, industry and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Developed and Implemented programs and procedures to meet OSHA’s process safety management (PSM) and EPA’s risk management program (RMP) regulations.

Determined and audited vendors, suppliers and manufacturers in other to classify and establish their Reliability Capability Maturity Model (RCMM) status.

Performed system level TRL and TRC workshops to support equipment risks mitigation and technology maturity.

Defined and validated functional requirement for Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).

FMC Technologies, Houston, Texas 6/08-8/12

Senior Reliability Engineer

Reviewed and worked on integrating reliability into the design and manufacturing of various subsea hardware per API, ISO, ASME and DNV standards.

Performed Failure Modes and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) on hardware and systems during the design, development, manufacturing and deployment phases to drive fit, form and function.

Performed Reliability and Maintainability Analysis (RAM) study on subsea systems to verify the compliance with the overall Production and Control System availability target.

Performed Root Cause Analyses (FRACAS) on several hardware and systems failures, Risk analyses, Hazop/Hazid.

Reviewed processes, procedures and validate results of qualification, FAT, and SIT tests for subsea hardware and systems.

Developed Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to match customer’s requirements to design and manufacturing KPIs.

Generated MTBF, MTTR, Failure rates and Availability predictions

Gathered and examined basic reliability data from field studies or data base, and correlates the data for analysis using well defined engineering techniques, principles, procedures, and acceptable risks for equipment.

Baker Oil Tools, Houston, Texas 1/06-6/08

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Directed the operations of three functional departments; manufacturing engineering, lean business processes, and quality assurance.

Developed and oversaw approximately 3 million dollars budget for retrofitting the warehouse area to reduce inventory level and optimize the use of space.

Re-organized receiving and inspection layout to minimize handling time and improve job sequencing with the net effect of improving through put by 30% with existing resources.

Identified, developed, and implemented process improvement strategies designed to improve operational efficiencies and reduce total manufacturing cost.

Coached global drilling and completion operations team on emerging new technologies and how best to incorporate them into well designs and operations.

Managed and Coordinated major service provider Contracts driving continuous improvement from the origination of AFE to delivery.

NASA-Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas 6/00-1/06 Lead Safety and Reliability Engineer

Developed system design specifications and requirements definitions for the Space Shuttle vehicles.

Provided technical direction and manage junior engineers on the development and implementation of safety and reliability requirements.

Reviewed and Performed analyses on flight systems to predict system reliability/maintainability and safety using reliability based maintenance principles.

Prepared, interpreted and reviewed calculations-stress, structural load and thermal analyses and specifications.

Evaluated certification analyses, test results, NCR & waivers per the governing requirements.

Provided real time engineering and technical support for subsystems to the program boards.

Performed hazard analyses, identified and developed risk reduction controls using FMEA & CIL and Fault Tree analyses.

Performed Risk Assessments –Quantitative and Qualitative.

Nuclear Logistics Inc., Fort Worth, Texas 1999–2000

Project Engineer

Performed in-plant project management, implementation of mechanical and reliability maintenance in a nuclear plant.

Prepared design requirement, verification and validation plan for testing safety related parts used in Nuclear Power Plants in accordance with EPRI, CSA and UL standards.

Logistics coordinator for material and personnel to perform on-site work with security and nuclear industry documentation requirements including work procedures, QA inspections, technician training, and scheduling.

Vendor interface for part design, product quality, scheduling, ordering, and price negotiation.

Reviewed test reports and resolved discrepancies or anomalies in test analyses.

Performed equipment qualification and acceptance test according to IEEE 344-1975.

Planned, scheduled and supervised multiple engineering projects simultaneously to meet turnaround time, cost and quality assurance.

Weatherford Aerospace Inc., Weatherford, Texas 1995–1999

Project/Manufacturing Engineer

Planned and coordinated production procedures to meet specifications, turnaround time and cost.

Provided technical direction and allocated work to designers/drafters and the interfacing engineers.

Modified and improved existing manufacturing process, obtained, compiled and monitored operating data.

Initiated, developed and adapted new manufacturing process, evaluated efficiency and cost effects.

Evaluated tools and prototypes for compliance to quality and performance requirements.

Supervised the installation of tools, equipment and machine and launched the Bell Tilt rotor sub- assembly line.

Resolved manufacturing difficulties and in turn optimized the process.

Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria. 1986-1992

Driller and Drilling Supervisor

Managed day to day drilling/work over operations-planning, resource allocation and cost control.

Provided clear and concise drilling & completion instructions to drillers and other rigs hands on target objectives.

Supervised and managed drilling and completion operations to ensure compliance with HSE policy standard and objectives and other Government and Regulatory requirements.

Provided front line support to the Superintendent and Drilling/Completion Team personnel in achieving targets.

Assessed, applied and implemented best engineering and operational practices.

Reviewed casing and completion design and made recommendations on bit selection, tools and materials used in drilling, fishing and well stimulation and well re-entry.

Performed post well reviews and incorporated lessons learned into future programs.

Planned, scheduled rig operations to optimize productivity and safety of the crew and equipment.

EDUCATION

M. Engineering (Industrial), University of Houston, Houston. 2003

B. Engineering (Mechanical), University of Texas, Arlington. 1998

CERTICATIONS

Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) State of Texas

Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Computer Skills

Proficient in Solid works, AutoCAD, Pro-E, ANSYS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAFTA, SAP MAROS and RELEX.

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