AUSTIN OKORO
Calabar, Cross River.
ad2t9n@r.postjobfree.com
WORK HISTORY
Mechanical / Maintenance Engineer
M.Saleh Engineering FZE, Calabar: February 2017 – Present
Updated and maintained engineering documentation and drawings
Provided day-to-day technical support to Operation and Maintenance to troubleshoot and fix rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
Participate in the installation, testing and commissioning of new rotating equipment and machineries
Developed the engineering design packages for new installations and upgrade projects
Analyzed machine data to identify recurring issues, then collaborated with the engineering team to implement corrective actions that reduced unplanned downtime by 25%
Conducted weekly check-ins with the engineering manager to provide updates on project development, ensuring timely and successful completion of all projects
Managed the production schedule for shearing, punching, folding, and welding operations, resulting in 20% shrink in lead time and a 15% rise in on-time deliveries
Supervising fabrication and welding operations in line with standard operating procedures
Directed a team of three technicians in the preparation of detailed reports on mechanical installation, maintenance, and repair activities
Streamlined assembly line processes for Massey Ferguson MF-375 tractors, ploughs, ridgers and harrows; lessen assembly time by 15%
Monitored HSE compliance of 18+ employees by conducting daily safety inspections Mechanical Equipment Engineer (On-the-Job-Training), Westfield Energy Resources Ltd. Lagos: April 2019 – May 2020 Project: Repair and Upgrade of Chevron Escravos Tanks (DED)
Drew up comprehensive mechanical equipment list and supplier document requirement listing, which ensured seamless equipment procurement and installation
Contributed in the development of equipment specifications, ensuring compliance with discipline and local regulatory requirements
Generated storage tank design calculation sheets and mechanical equipment data sheet.
Created detailed storage tank general arrangement drawing and collaborated with project engineers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations; approved by client with zero major revisions.
Drafted plot plan, equipment GA drawings, and isometrics using AutoCAD for infrastructure projects; markdown the time required for documentation by 30% and improved project delivery timelines by 15%
Provided support in the delivery of all mechanical work scope at all phases – conception, DED and construction
Worked with multidisciplinary teams to produce reports, studies and presentations pivotal in shaping management’s decision.
Mechanical Equipment Engineer (Junior)
Ebonance Engines Ltd, Lagos: Jan.- March 2019
Project: Aviation Fuel Storage Facility at MM International Airport Ikeja Lagos
Prepared mechanical equipment list and supplier requirement listing
Engineered robust ATK storage tank design calculation sheets that met 100% of project specifications and passed all tests on the first attempt
Produced mechanical equipment data sheet for storage tank, including design specifications, performance criteria, and safety requirements; ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Sized and optimized storage tanks for a new plant expansion project, shrinking material costs by 15%
Draftsman/Machine Operator
M.Saleh Engineering FZE, Calabar: September 2012 – March 2015
Operated CNC Punch machine, Press brakes and hydraulic shears; generating high-quality metal parts with 99% accuracy rate, contributing to the 30% increase in production output
Drafted 50+ components using AutoCAD software, ensuring compliance with design specifications; cutback production errors and saved 8+ hours a week
Facilitated toolbox talks and practical training sessions on hazard identification and risk assessment; decreased workplace incidents and reached 100% compliance with company safety regulations
Streamlined the design and fabrication process of soundproof enclosures by implementing lean manufacturing principles, thus improving efficiency. Junior Engineer/Corps Liaison officer,
Ika North-East Local Govt. Council, Delta State: August 2011 – July 2012
Supervised a team of 15 artisans on a construction site, ensuring daily targets were met and quality standards were upheld; leading to minimal rework and increased productivity by 25%
Developed and presented a detailed Bill of Quantities for commercial construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
Initiated and facilitated weekly training sessions for 100+ corps members on conflict resolution, effective communication and team building which curtailed complaints from stakeholders by 50%
EDUCATION
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, November 2019
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, June 2011 CERTIFICATIONS
Offshore Oil & Gas Safety I & II: OSHA Academy
Engineering Project Management: MacLevi Projects Limited, Lagos
General and Offshore Health, Safety and Environment: Hybrid Group Limited, Lagos
API 650 Aboveground Storage Tank Design: Arveng Training and Engineering
Creating and Sustaining Entrepreneurial Venture: Kaduna Business School
Engineering Facility Design (Level I & II): ITOL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (45884)
Member, International Association of Engineers (266085) TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Strong preventive maintenance development experience