Ayo Akindoju

Phone: 832-***-****

Email: ad3fzs@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ayo is a customer focused, result driven, Engineer with relevant work experience and education. Ayo has a proven ability in project planning, process design, process optimization, leadership and ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Prairie View A&M University MAY 2013

Master of Science in Engineering Management University of Arkansas MAY 2023

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Generated over $1.5 million/week in savings by implementing cost analysis using six sigma DMAIC methodologies.

Eliminate waste by reducing catalyst reactor waiting time (one-third) by focusing on cycle time reduction and improve startup process speed flow.

Led and commissioned newly constructed $120 million hydrocracking/hydrotreating catalytic manufacturing plant by collaborating with the construction, HSE team, for pre-startup of 25 major equipment to achieve safe and successful.

Executed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) (startup, shutdown) and trained new technician on equipment performance, troubleshooting and DCS to meet customer demand.

Generated $450,000 savings in 2017 first quarter by implementing blending method to reprocess defect product.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISOR/PLANT ENGINEER

VENATOR CHEMICAL LLC FREEPORT TX AUG 2017 – PRESENT

Leads, coaches a team of seven of 7 Quality technicians, and mechanics to plan daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description to maximize personal output.

Performs quarterly employee review to evaluate performance and goals.

Serves as a leader and primary technical resource in area of expertise and communicates requirements/expectations with team.

Acts as the point of contact for technical Contractor and vendor on site.

Works with multiple customers and prepares all deliverables within each customer's own requirements.

Maintains a high level of productivity to meet schedule for projects occurring simultaneously and tracks and generates reports on project status.

Performs quality checks and review to ensure products comply with customer requirements and time frames.

Performs engineering calculations as required to operate a chemical production facility including equipment selection, simple structures, piping, and electrical.

Directs and coordinates the use of resources and all plant activities in the areas of maintenance, lab, engineering and equipment inspections.

Lead ISO PSM management program for the site.

Identifies and Implement capital expenditure needs and process improvement needs.

Identifies project cycle time, to improve yield and productivity of the product as well as improve performance.

Leads safety program in the facility including training, monitoring, and reporting.

Ensures all duties are performed according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment in compliance with various state and federal regulations.

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

UOP (HONEYWELL COMPANY) SHREVEPORT LA JUN 2016 – MAR 2017

Managed a team of 5-7 technicians and operators in production line and led the team in delivering high performance level in safety, Quality, and production.

Developed, performed and updated plant work procedures.

Organized and led the team to implement process and procedural adjustments resulting in 10% production yield increase.

Managed blending calcination base catalyst through batch management, then continuous process by Metal Impregnation, Oxidation, and packaging.

Conducted quality investigations report (QIR) using Apollo RCA tools to improve caused-by effect to result in effective solution.

Improved process operating parameter (Temperature control and Flow set Points) in the unit operation, which includes Reactor, Ager tower, Wash tower, dryer, Calcination, Impregnation, Oxidation, and packaging.

Utilized SAP software to create master recipe for the product, BOM, product of variance forecast (POV) and inventory reconciliation.

Supported process safety team by actively participating in safety review and PHAs.

Provided operations support for new projects (planning, data review, startups and training).

Engaged in continuous process improvement project using lean manufacturing tools to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Tracked & managed OEE data for utility in identifying and targeting effective improvement opportunities

Participated in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints products using Apollo RCA.

Supported lead operators as technical advisors in troubleshoot process operations during production.

CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

UOP (HONEYWELL COMPANY) MIDWAY, GA MAR 2016 - MAY 2016

Created operating manual, and trained operators to use the DCS system and interlocks.

Served as Honeywell SME to Elan Technology to supervise, train and lead technicians/mechanics team during the MTO production to fulfil product demand.

Served as Honeywell onsite leader for a large packaging MTO Production.

Monitored/worked production to meet customer demand and deadline.

Provided production troubleshooting guidelines and equipment performance information to managers.

COMMISSIONING/STARTUP ENGINEER (NEW HYDRO PROCESSING CATALYST PLANT)

HONEYWELL SHREVEPORT, LA JAN 2015 - MAR 2016

Managed and monitors nitrogen level for all-natural gas firing equipment and setup readiness.

Developed technical and process training manuals for wet commissioning.

Train and certified technicians for key startup operation parameter.

Participated in technical review meetings (PSSR’s, P&ID’s, and PHA) for the new catalytic plant.

Created product recipe on SAP for use in making extruded catalyst production.

Planned and coordinate product trial as needed for the new plant.

Responsible for working P&ID’s before mechanical completion to ensure plant safety.

PRODUCTION ENGINEER (ROTATIONAL PROGRAM)

HONEYWELL LOUISIANA/ ILLINOIS FEB 2014 – DEC 2014

Performed full hands on plant activities that includes operating drum filtration system, dryers for wastewater uranium chloride, operated lamella process machine, filtration drum machine for waste water processing.

Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions in 7 days that resulted in of $1.5 million savings for catalyst manufacturing plant and uranium fluoride nuclear conversion facility.

Ensured daily continuous improvement of the production activities.

Performed troubleshooting hands-on experience firing equipment in the production unit.

Performed wastewater treatment by regulating PH and fluoride to meet Title V Environment.

Supervised/monitored daily product quality and production rate.

Modified and reviewed production line operationl procedures.

Generated/completed MOC and PSSR activities as needed to ensure safety.

Performed mass balance calculation on platinum loss per product order.

Ensured product quality using control charts (SQC & SPC Chart).

Participated in the investigation and customer complaints resolution using Apollo Root Cause Analysis.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Six Sigma Lean manufacturing (Green Belt) Certified.

Hazmat Certified.

ISO 9001 Audit Certified.

Apollo Root Cause Analysis (ARCA) and reality charting Certified.

American Institute of Chemical Engineer (AICHE) & Safety and Chemical Engineering Education Program (SACHE) Certified.

OTHER SKILLS

Strong attention to details with problem solving and analytical skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a drive to motivate others.

Effective decision-making skills and excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Strong research, presentation and documentation skills.

TOOLS AND SKILL SETS

Aspen/Unisim

Technical & Analytical Skills

Agile Framework

Pi Processbook

Process Development/Implementation

Continuous Improvement

Project Planning/Execution

MS Office Suite

Employee management

Requirements Gathering

SAP

Microsoft Office Application

AFFILIATION, HONORS AND INVOLVEMENT

Treasurer Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society 2012 to 2013.

Active Member Society of Women Engineering.

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