James Nwabueze Okpochi Okpara ad0xiz@r.postjobfree.com

JAMES NWABUEZE OKPOCHI OKPARA

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-okpara-cmrp-pmp-psm/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Management Professional Professional Scrum Master Certified Maintenance and Reliability Expert Visionary and Transformational Project Management and Mechanical Engineering Professional with over 26+ years of combined experience successfully leading complex global technical operations, stewarding organizational assets, and positively impacting the bottom line and shareholder value in the Oil and gas, and construction industry. Provides technical direction to cross-functional teams throughout the project life cycle and possesses professional competencies in Troubleshooting, Conducting Fault Analysis and Repairs, Offshore Operations, Technical Engineering Support and Data Acquisition. Capable of effectively cementing extensive technical knowledge with practical skills and experience in driving a diverse range of business operations, from expansion and growth operations to technical surveys and consultancy projects. Capitalises on advanced petroleum technology processes, quantitative analysis, and human capital to realise integrated results. Proven collaborative leadership style; functions effectively as a member of the engineering management team and directs in a multinational capacity.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Scrum Master (PSM-1) 2022

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP/SMRP) 2021

Major Emergency Management – Initial Responses (MEMIR) 2021

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - University of Benin, Nigeria 2005

Plant Engineering (Maintenance): Full Technological Certificate - City & Guilds of London 1999

Engineering Production: Full Technological Certificate - City & Guilds of London 1997

Field Production Operations (Level A Certificate) - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1996

Diploma in Tool Making Technician 1995

Trade Test: Tool Maker, General Fitting & Metal Machining 1994

WAEC Technical (Craft Practices) Certificates 1993 Training

Mobil Technical Training Centre – 2 Years Apprenticeship Program 1995 - 1997

Volkswagen Technical Training Centre – 5 Years Apprenticeship Program 1991 - 1995 CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Proficiencies

Project Processes: Experienced working with computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP (IPES), UDOCs VIEW, e-Vision Permit to Work (e-PTW) and Impact.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Sketchup, HSE Considerations, Safety Training. SKILLS AND EXPERTISE HIGHLIGHTS

Possess 18+ years in the Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Fault Analysis and Repairs division of a leading organization in the Oil and gas industry.

Assumed various leadership on Offshore Production Platforms and the FPSO (Gas Compression, Condensate, NGL extraction & Crude), Storage and offloading facilities with a proven record for positively impacting safety and equipment reliability.

Functional Supervision Techniques

Systems Control & Maintenance

Risk Analysis and Evaluation

Compliance & Regulation Adherence

Oil & Gas Production Technology

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution

Offshore Construction & Process Execution

HSE Operations

Critical Path Analysis

Repair Planning

Root Cause Analysis

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8+ years directly involved in the construction, fabrication, mechanical projects division and maintenance of facilities. Instrumental in creating an environment of quality control process improvements that result in compliance, profitability, and growth.

Technical awareness of API, NACE, ISO, British Standards, design criteria, and industry/Regulatory Codes within Oil, Gas, and LPG, CNG product handling/transportation principles at upstream/ midstream / downstream Industry.

Experienced in Oil, NG, CNG, LPG Processes, handling/ transportation of the product, Material Selection, evaluations of Scope/ quantity, Survey data, Plans, Personnel training, Audit Assistance, Billing quantities, Controls, Commissioning, Completions, Procedures, SOP’s, mandatory Spares, Preventive Schedules & Mitigations of facilities.

Skilled in all phases of Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Scrum & Waterfall); expert in translating business requirements into technical solutions; and passionate about quality, usability, security, and scalability.

Successfully maintained high technical skills in critical processes, utility and lifesaving equipment troubleshooting, analysing root causes, problem-solving, startup & commissioning. Equipment includes but is not limited to:

Gas Turbine, Inert Gas Generator, Turbo-expander, Pump and Compressor packages (Reciprocating and Centrifugal, Multi-Stage Axial Flow etc.). Process & Utility Pumps including Seawater Lift, Fire Water Pumps and cryogenic Pumps. Crane packages, Lifeboats, Escape Crafts.

Involved in high-level risk assessments and mitigation processes. Participated in constructive risk screening exercises.

Trained with certification in Exxon Mobil Fundamentals of Safety, Major Emergency Management, Offshore and Hostile Environment Survival.

Organisational Leadership – Plan, organise and provide overall coordination of maintenance and support teams, vendors and special maintenance experts during routine & extended maintenance projects, breakdown, process and plant shutdowns. Provides in-field and hands-on training to junior and mid-level technicians/engineers. NOTABLE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully initiated, coordinated, supervised and led the execution of revamping a dilapidated 'Mineral Oil Cooler Fan' on Erha FPSO.

Coordinated and led cross-functional teams to replace and install the 'TEG Reboiler Heater Bundle' on Erha FPSO.

Sourced and gathered the right repair kits and personally rebuilt leaking 'Terndem Mechanical Seal' on Hot Oil Pumps on Oso PP; The pump was installed and aligned using the Optalign Alignment Tool.

Carried out Preventive Maintenance on equipment like Lm2500 Turbine, Solar Centure Turbines, diverse Pumps and Compressors, Caterpillar Engines on Nautilus Cranes etc.

Successfully managed both Maintenance and Construction activities during:

Erha FPSO: May 2016 - Small bore piping replacement campaign

Erha FPSO: August 2018 - Major Shutdown involving Test Separator / GFU De-sanding, HPC-2 DGS Replacement and CSCC Bolt Replacement Campaign.

Erha FPSO: 2019 - Maintenance Campaign on Gratings, Handrails & Valves Replacement

Recognised by organisational leadership and peers as an innovative, industrious, technical, and decisive leader. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CAREER PROGRESSION

MOBIL PRODUCING NIGERIA - JOINT VENTURE, NIGERIA

PROJECT COORDINATOR February 2023 - Present

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and ensure timely repair/mitigation, fabrication and installation of leaking process pipes leveraging on fabrication contractor teams onshore.

Exemplify versatility and multitasking skills in performing diverse tasks, including schedule development, analysis, cost control, and reporting duties, along with the execution of critical path analysis, resource levelling and analysis, budget analysis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, and WBS scope, cost, and schedule analysis through application of Earned Value (EV) techniques and methods.

Handle the preparation and presentation of internal department briefings. Manage data collection and serve as the primary point of contact for project management in arranging external briefings within the department.

Responsible for all maintenance activities related to process piping repairs. Lead work teams and demonstrate good work management skills.

James Nwabueze Okpochi Okpara ad0xiz@r.postjobfree.com EXXONMOBIL- ERHA FPSO, NIGERIA - (@ FLOATING PRODUCTION STORAGE & OFFLOADING FACILITY) EXECUTION/CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR December 2015 – February 2023 Duties and Responsibilities

Provided hands-on and astute leadership in supervising cross-functional teams, construction projects, and missions simultaneously, along with competency to manage and conduct practical training and development processes and programs to deliver superior results.

Played a pivotal role in redefining and coordinating highly visible turnaround projects that were troubled or behind schedule.

Significantly contributed to the overall production process through project development and completion for generator replacement at power plants or overhead power l, valve replacements at gas plants to avoid safety issues, gas turbine maintenance, new pump installations, and control panel upgrades.

Streamlined processes and procedures, which facilitated attaining safety and quality goals and completing projects within time and budget constraints.

MOBIL PRODUCING (MPNU) – OSO PP, NIGERIA

SENIOR MECHANICAL LEAD December 2011 – December 2015

Ensured a safe working culture and engagement of the maintenance team in Company safety initiatives.

Attended daily planning meetings, reported work progress, planned future work, ordered spares and liaised with suppliers and vendors.

Utilised considerable engineering experience in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading capital equipment through advanced troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving to develop corrective action plans.

Coordinated the processes of installing, repairing, and maintaining structural and mechanical equipment at the plant, including turbines, pumps, piping systems, boilers, cooling towers, condensers, scrubbers, pressure vessels, and all other associated systems and equipment to maintain efficient plant production. MOBIL PRODUCING (MPNU) – OSO PP, NIGERIA

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN (Offshore- Production Platform) August 1997 – November 2006

Determined the malfunction in the equipment by correct diagnosis and repaired mechanical problems on the compressor systems accordingly.

Prepared Permits to work (General, Critical, Confined Space and Hot-Work Permits).

Conducted Job Safety Analysis, Pre-work Planning and Job Site Preparations.

Troubleshoot and overhaul single and multi-stage pumps. Routine Maintenance on Gas Turbines (Solar/LM2500)

Routine Inspection and Maintenance of lifeboats and launching davits. VOLKSWAGEN OF NIGERIA AND BAGCO BAGS – LAGOS, NIGERIA FITTER MACHINIST & TOOL MAKER/ MTCE REPAIRS May 1991 - September 1997

Served 5 five-year engineering apprenticeship in Volkswagen of Nigeria TTC, which entails Fabrication of machine components (Milling, Turning, Centre and Surface Grinding) and fault finding on machines. It also involved oxy- acetylene gas welding and brazing.

Served another 2 years engineering apprenticeship in Mobil Producing Nigeria TTC, which entails Maintenance, Overhaul, Installation of Pumps, Compressors, IC engines, Valves, Fault finding and repairs on Machines and other equipment.

Maintained assembly lines and other tooling to improve processes, resulting in increased productivity and quality parts, including assembly checking fixture

OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Fire Fighting and Self Rescue Training (OPITO Approved) Offshore Major Emergency Response/Management

OPITO Approved Offshore Seawater Survival (BOSIET and HUET)

CPR, First Aid & Hypothermia Training Typewriting (25 words per minute) by Pitman Exam Institute.

Basic Shaft Alignment Course-(Bently Nevada) Gas Turbine – LM2500 Maintenance

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