Project Management Quality Assurance

STEPHEN AKHIREBHULU

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SUMMARY

With over two decades of consistent practice as a registered and COREN-certified Engineer, Engr. Akhirebhulu Stephen brings a wealth of experience in engineering. His expertise spans various facets, including field activities, high-profile projects, and involvement in commercial and project procurement. Notably, he is deeply engaged in the final stages of delivering the ambitious 'Forcadoes Yokri Integrated Projects' for Shell Petroleum Dev, showcasing his proficiency in electrical project management and general construction. As a corporate member of professional institutes such as the Nigeria Institutes of Safety Professional and the Society of Petroleum Engineers, he is recognized for his detailed-oriented, resourceful, and self-motivated approach. Coordinating multidisciplinary activities for the Shell FYIP Start-up, Engr. Akhirebhulu remains enthusiastic and committed to continual learning and achievement of organizational objectives, while ensuring strict adherence to statutory guidelines and health and safety regulations.

SKILLS

Construction Oversight

Coordination

Estates Management

Renewable Energy Expertise

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

Budget and Cost Control

Reporting and Documentation

Electrical LV/HV Power management and Operational

Project Management

Team Leadership

Technical Expertise

PV Renewable Energy Mini grid design and management

Stakeholder Engagement

Resource Optimization

Quality Assurance

Contract Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Electrical Commissioning & Start Up Coordinator 07/2022 to Current

Couba Engrg Nig Ltd – Seconded to Shell Petroleum Dev Company Ltd

Ensure the consolidation of critical deliverables and drawings from various disciplines prior to plant commissioning, facilitating a smooth handover to the end user. Supervise and lead a team of SPDC and contractors in Construction, Commissioning, Operation Readiness, Quality Control, and Assurance for the Forcados Yokri Integrated Gas Gathering Project.

Coordinate with Design Sub-Contractors (PROTONS, INTECH, ALCON) to ensure designs and drawings meet Shell's approved standards. Oversee the integration of all multidiscipline activities, seeking approval from the Asset Team with the Standard of Fitness Certificate (SoF). Drive start-up activities to align with project delivery timelines.

Proactively address technical and interface issues within the Project Team and Asset Teams, including tie-ins, shutdowns, and decommissioning of redundant facilities. Establish and maintain an Interface Risk Register to monitor and manage interfaces. Coordinate the approval process for all project change controls within the FYIP projects, ensuring seamless project integration.

Elect Project Manager 02/1998 to 04/2012

TERA ENERGY LIMITED

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address project issues and minimize risks, fostering effective problem-solving.

Oversaw project performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement and implementing adjustments to ensure optimal outcomes.

Strategically planned, designed, and scheduled various phases within extensive projects to ensure seamless execution.

Furnished comprehensive project status updates to stakeholders and executive management, delivering precise technical and operational guidance to overcome project challenges and consistently meet deadlines. Coordinated with contractors to manage performance and successfully achieved project milestones. Identified necessary plans and resources essential for meeting project goals and objectives.

Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations for electrical projects, ensuring compliance. Negotiate favorable contract terms. Provide technical expertise aligned with industry standards, collaborating with engineering teams. Manage electrical sub-contractors, ensuring adherence to schedules and safety regulations. Conduct performance reviews, fostering collaboration.

Operations Engineer 04/1995 to 02/1998

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC

Oversee oil and gas asset performance, optimizing production and minimizing downtime through advanced technologies.

Implement strategies for improved production rates, well performance, and reservoir management, using best practices and innovative technologies.

Monitor and enhance production equipment reliability, ensuring preventive maintenance and efficient troubleshooting.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage with communities for positive relationships in line with SPDC's social responsibility initiatives.

Senior Electrical Construction Engineer 01/2015 to 01/2022

TERRA ENERGY (NIG) LIMITED, SHELL Residential Areas & Guest Houses PH

Oversaw adherence to Company, Statutory, and International Standards in the completed Bonny Terminal Oil/Gas integrated project. Ensured the safe execution of activities, including process facility construction, equipment installations, hook up/tie-ins, test runs, prestart-up audits, and commissioning/operations for crude process operation equipment/plant.

Managed completed construction and rehabilitation of Shell R. A. Residential Area Houses, Guest Houses, and Electrical Substations. Designed electrical requirements, specified switchgears, distribution boards, and implemented safety measures like earthing circuits and Lightning Arrestor Systems.

Designed completed electrical systems for residential buildings, specified components like switchgears, distribution boards, and residual current devices (RCDs). Implemented installations for lighting, ring sockets, radial sockets for appliances like air conditioners, cooker control units, water heaters, etc.

Participated in the completed construction, installation, and maintenance of seven substations. Provided details on generators and transformers capacities, including specifications for Substation 1 (two generators: 1825KVA and 1000KVA, two transformers: 1000KVA and 500KVA), Substation 2 (three generators: 725KVA each, two transformers: 500KVA each), and Substation 3.

Senior Electrical Construction Engineer 01/2015 to 01/2022

TERRA ENERGY (NIG) LIMITED, SHELL Focadoes-Yokri Integrated Projects (FYIP)

Operated a main generation center with six electrical substations, eight 8.3MW turbines, and 10.4 MVA feeding into the main sub-grid. This involved synchronizing through two 25MVA, 11KV/33KV ONAN step-up transformers with an 11KV switchboard rated at 11KV, 3200A, 50HZ, 40KA RMS 1 Sec.

Led the design, construction, and installation of a 30km 33kV underground and above-ground cable system, ensuring quality checks. Managed a 7.4km underground 33KV line from Shell CCP/CPF Central Compression and Central Processing Plants to YOKRI Flow Station, meeting SPDC standards and conducting quality tests.

Oversaw the Yokri end high-voltage (HV) switchboard and bus bar, rated at 3.3KV, 3ph, 50Hz, 1250A, 50 KA, RMS SYM 1sec. This terminated into two distribution transformers with a rating of 630KVA, 3.3KV/0.4KV Z=4%. The low-voltage (LV) switchboard and bus bar, rated at 0.4KV, 1250A, 3ph, 4w, 50Hz, 60KA RMS SYM 1Sec, were connected through two 125Amps breakers.

Contributed to the construction of the Yokri Electrical Substation Battery Room, supplying 110VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC, and two banks (A and B) of 230VAC auxiliary power. Participated in the design, construction, and commissioning of the Shell Gas Central Compression Plant and Compression Plant Facility (CCP/CPF). This included sub-sea cable integration into the main HV substation and transformer yard, featuring 33KV, 1250A, 31KA, 3Ph, 3w bus bar panel through two 12MVA ONAN 33KV/3.3KV supply transformers and associated breakers. Managed multiple distribution transformer substations supplying the LV board and Shell Field Logistics Base (FLB).

Evaluate technical and commercial bids for electrical projects, aligning with Shell's standards. Negotiate favorable contract terms for electrical services and equipment procurement.

SNR CONSTR MECH QC ENGR 01/2009 to 01/2015

MXCEN NIG LIMITED

Supervised the demolition of outdated in-plot piping systems and the construction and rehabilitation of 23 crude oil storage tanks, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards such as API 520, API 563, and EMUA 159. Managed electrical and instrumentation installations, including level control devices.

Managed the construction and installation supervision of the cathodic protection system for underground in-plot piping at the New Process Area of the Bonny oil and gas terminal. Implemented decay anode types and impressed current systems as per project specifications.

Provided supervision for the installation of continuous dehydration and stabilization facilities, including associated piping configurations and support systems. Ensured the installation of produced water handling units, incorporating Induced Static Floatation (ISF) and Corrugated Plate Interception (CPI) systems, along with the corresponding piping networks and control systems.

Developed, maintained, and managed facility and pipeline asset budgets, utilizing a system for projecting and recording costs based on an established asset reference plan. Oversaw risk contours and asset registers for in-plot piping systems and right-of-way (ROW), ensuring compliance with pipeline technologies and optimization of facilities. Implemented measures to embed the 12 life-saving rules and achieve Shell's Goal Zero HSE Objectives.

PROCESS OPERATIONS ENGINEER 01/2007 to 01/2009

DIAMOND TECHNICAL LIMITED

Organized and facilitated weekly review meetings for the Shell Bonny Oil and Gas Operations and Maintenance. Managed concurrent Planned and Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) activities across eight plants using the SAP-based MIE software program. Ensured seamless coordination for optimal facility performance.

Compiled and analyzed all process operations and control activities at the Shell Bonny Crude Oil Terminal. Disseminated relevant information to action departments and governmental agencies on behalf of Shell, ensuring compliance and transparency in operations.

Coordinated construction and operations activities concurrently for the Offshore De-Manning Project of Crude Oil Loading Platform Refurbishment (CLP) Single Buoyed Mooring SBM 1 and 2 facilities, located approximately 27 km offshore Bonny Terminal in the Niger Delta. Acted as the Shell Asset Owner Supervisor, overseeing crucial aspects of the project.

Led the development, implementation, and administration of the Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) and supervised the database, specifications, inspection, and maintenance reference plans for oil and gas transmission systems. Ensured long-term optimization of pipeline operations. Additionally, supervised and optimized the in-plant Fuel Gas Plant and managed safety-critical activities, including Permit To Work (PTW) processes, in a brownfield environment.

Project Engineer – Offshore 01/2004 to 01/2005

GLOBEX OILFIELD SERVICE

Developed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.

Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill sets and monitored progress to ensure timely completion.

Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.

Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science:: Electrical and Renewable Energy Trainings 03/2021

Advanced School of Electrical Power Sys Lagos Nigeria

Bachelor of Science: Petroleum Engineering 02/2018

University Of Port Harcourt Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Master of Science: Production Gas Project Management 01/2005

University of Port Harcourt Rivers State

High School Diploma: ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING 02/1993

Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, Nigeria

LANGUAGES

English: First Language

CERTIFICATIONS

PMP Registered N0: 9673062 and SCRUM Master (in waiting)

SAP User Academy Certification

Registered Member, Council for Reg. Of Engineering In Nigeria, (COREN)

Nigeria Association Technological Association (COREN NATE – Electrical Powers)

Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)

Corporate Member, Nigeria Institute Of Safety Professionals (MNISP)

Confine Space, Scafold and above ground training

PTW Training

H2S Awareness Certifications

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