Ekpoabasi Akaninyene Victor

Bsc, Msc, SCPM-iapm, R.COREN, IAENG

Construction Superintendent/Construction Engineer/Supervisor/Civil Lead/Planner

No 14 Ring Road.

Eket – Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned COREN registered Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with over 14 years of Civil Project/construction experience, working with Project Managers and Project Team in executing complex construction projects from design to commissioning in line with budget, scope, and timeline. Adept at developing optimised construction plans, monitoring and control strategies which ensure work efficiency, excellent communication and team building skills at all levels, able to lead and gain top management confidence. Skilled at coordinating EPCI Project activities and ensuring compliance with, quality, HSE, government, environmental Regulations/Policies. Maintained and built healthy stakeholder relationship which has ensured project success like NPDC OML 42 Odidi Re-entry project, Construction of NNPC Portharcourt Refinery Okrika Product Loading Jetty, Warri Refinery TAM, Exxonmobil and others as highlighted below.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Civil Detailed Engineering Control & Review

Site Survey and Construction Feasibility study.

Scope management & Work Breakdown structure

Concurrent Engineering & Constructability Reviews

DPR Guide for Design & Construction of Oil & Gas Facilities

BOQ and Material Take off

Site Construction Planning & Control

Civil/Structural AutoCAD Drawings

Construction Specifications, Codes Policies & Regulations

Job Hazard Analysis, offshore and onshore safety

Team Building and Leadership

Technical Documentation & Method Statement

RFQ and Budget Estimations

Subcontractor/Contract Management

Civil works Supervision/QAQC Inspection & Testing

DPR Oil Pipeline Act

Soft Skills: Microsoft Project 2016, Oracle Primavera P6, MS Office suite 2016, and AutoCAD 2013, Oracle Aconex ERP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Construction Superintendent/Civil Lead Jan 2018 – Date

NETCO-Kemtech Engineering Services Ltd

Project: ExxonMobil NETCO- QPDUP Major Integrity Project – Qua Ibo Terminal

Developed realistic plans for the project by deploying critical analysis and review of the Project Execution plan (PEP), while developing suitable and cost-effective Construction Strategy.

Translated project Scope of Works into clearly defined metrics using Project control techniques, while establishing KPIs as a basis to monitor site construction at a given point.

Coordinated design reviewed with Clients on Civil Designs & Drawings (Load Centre Steel Building, Plot Plans, Road Crossings, Cable Trenches and Drains, Transformer Foundation Bases, APM Elevated Concrete Support platforms etc) prior to submission to client and issue for Construction.

Initiated and approved the preparation of overall work programs, projects standards and working procedures. Established the basis for project execution phase

Review of risk register and monitor risk identification, evaluation and mitigation

Developed and managed RFQs for Subcontractors and Prepared MTOs prior to field construction works.

Planned and identify project resource requirements (Manpower, Materials, Machines and Method) in consultation with Project manager.

Reviewed and approved construction plans and strategies including work method statements, procedures while coordinating project trends ensuring daily update of project progress measurements is implemented.

Supervise all construction activities and ensure compliance to AFC Drawings & designs

Successful construction of (2m depth) underground MV &HV cable bank duct across QIT facility network using Concrete Batching Plant & Mobile Mixer

Ensuring all project 4Ms (Machines, Manpower, Methods and Materials) are in place prior to task executions and conducting periodic project schedule reviews against Baseline.

Maintaining records of all construction milestones and project costs.

Prepared and reviewing integrated Project Master Schedule using Primavera P6, recommending performance improvement plans.

Implementing cost and budget controls measures and conducting periodic variance analysis on project cost-budget/ schedule progress.

Reviewed Changes in designs, Baseline budgets and submit to top management for approval, implement Redlines for changes and submit for As-built Drawings.

Enforcing safety standards and policies in all project tasks.

Project Coordinator (Onshore) May 2017 – Dec 2017

Benek Engineering Company Limited

Project: Field Maintenance Service (FMS) for ExxonMobil Platforms

Project Involved the retrofitting of identified corroded and damaged Offshore structural steel members on termed basis.

Development of MTO as per drawings approved for construction

Identification of suitable approved material for retrofitting of structures.

Provision, Logistic planning and deployment of Material, manpower, equipment to site as when needed prior to commencement of construction activities.

Construction Site Superintendent/Civil Lead Jan 2013 – Feb 2017

LEE Engineering & Construction Company Nigeria Limited

Project: Rehabilitation of Oil & Gas Facilities & Installation of Power Generation Facilities {Odidi Node. (OML 42) Re-Entry Project. Warri, Delta State.} (Brown Field Project)

Contributed in implementing Engineering planning and Construction Strategies for the Odidi OML 42 Re-entry Project under the direction of Engineering Manager and in liaison with other functional Managers after 13 years of abandonment by SPDC.

Established a design basis for all disciplines at the start of the project, including a setting up a central communication centre where all documentation, specifications and other relevant design documents are communicated.

Prepared BOQ & RFQs to Subcontractors, while drafting/monitor suitable contract/procurement strategy based on risk assessment.

Prepared fleet Mobilization plans, site preparation, laydown area, heavy equipment access and harmonize construction site to avoid construction conflicts.

Conducted regular meetings with PMT in collaboration with Client to discuss Milestone reviews, technical, procedural and operational issues and work practices while agreeing on decisions/actions to ensure KPI compliance along with possible solutions.

Co-ordinated disciplined activities such as Civil/Structural, Piping/Structural Prefabrication and installation works, painting, Pressure vessels, QAQC Inspectors and Subcontractors

Successful completion of Pre-fabrication of Heavy Structural Steel members and installation for Steel Turbine House, complete with all NDT and UT testing of welded joints.

Successful Installation of 2 nos Centaur Turbine Generators complete with all structural support elements on platform and subsequently commissioned them.

Successful Fabrication of 2 Nos Pontoon Barge and installation of 2 Nos 1 MGW Pon Caterpillar Black Start Generators, complete with all ancillary/Flexible pipe works for gas supply.

Completed Revamping and reinstallation of fully automated Water Treatment plant for both Flowstation and Logistic Base

Successfully supervised Novo Pignone/GE OEMs(Field Service Engineers) to revamp, repair to full re-activation of Odidi CPF (Gas Central Processing facility) Compressor Turbine

Successfully carried out Hydro-testing for all product lines

Completed the construction of Flowstation Barge/Boat Slipway/Jetty with pilling works.

Successfully installed 30 nos 36” STEEL Casings for construction of 2 nos Centaur 50 Turbine House.

Identified and managed change, completed redlined isometrics, coordinated the completion of punch list items, interfaced with the client’s commissioning group and ensured successful completion of OML 42 Odidi Flowstation revamp to achieve first Oil.

Project Coordinator/Planner/Scheduler April 2007 – Dec 2010

LEE Engineering & Construction Company Nigeria Limited

Key Projects

1.Construction of the Port Harcourt Refinery Okrika Product Loading Jetty A & B for Port Harcourt Refinery Company (EPCI Project)

2.West Africa Gas Supply Project (WAGP) – Upgrade of Utorogu gas plant for Shell Petroleum Development Company.

Liaised with design team to review all Civil, structural design drawings prior to issue for construction.

Prepared all technical documentation, construction plans and specification for issue for approval by Client as deliverables with transmittals.

Developed and presented to Client (NNPC) construction strategy for re-construction of PHRC Product Jetty A and B.

Developed, review, monitor and track integrated Project Master Schedule for the Okrika product Jetty reconstruction.

Participated in HAZOP/SIMOPS/HAZID analysis and evaluations with third party for Jetty process systems.

Oversaw the controlled demolition of Jetty burnt down concrete topdeck and critical reconstruction works under controlled environment.

Successful planning and Concrete Pre-casting of Beams, Pile Cap and Concrete Forms for Jetty construction works.

Development of Lifting Procedures and Coordinated safely all liftings operation during Jetty Reconstruction works.

Recommended, designed and supervised the extensive retroffiting spalled under deck beam and Jetty piles with FRP (Carbon Fibre Technology)

Attended periodic project review meetings with clients and documented/monitored construction issues and action plans with target dates.

Collated all as-built drawings and project lessons learnt.

Site Engineer/Supervisor Jan 2006 – March 2007

Sudelletra Nigeria Limited

Project: Fire water System Upgrade Project for Exxon-Mobil. Qua Ibo Terminal

Completed change out, replacement and upgrade of QIT Firewater Pipelines.

Oversaw construction of rigid pavement roads and fire pads.

Led construction Team to carry out survey and installation of Precast Concrete Pipe Supports.

Supervised fitting and onsite welding of pre-fabricated Spools for Firewater Pipelines

Supervised construction of Firewater Storage Tank foundation.

Carried out Hydro-testing of Pipelines

Supervised Site Fabrication and Erection of sectional steel plates for Storage Tank.

Supervised Yard Pre-Fabrication and Installation of structural steel for Firewater pumps house.

Civil Engineer/ Site Supervisor Jun 2003 to Dec 2005

LEE Engineering & Construction Company Ltd.

Project 1:

Amukpe Flow station Upgrade. Sapele

Client: Shell Petroleum Developemnt Company

Project Activities and accomplishments:

Installation of 2 No’s Electric Crude Export Pumps and all associated Civil works including concrete flooring of Flow Station and Product Drains to Server Pit.

Project 2:

Provision of Natural Gas Supply Pipeline to Alsthom Gas Turbine, Carbon Black Plant & All Heaters in WRPC (Warri Refinery and Petrochemical).

Project Activities: Construction of Several Equipment Foundation Bases, Construction of Pipe Sleepers, Yard Fabrication and

Installation of Spools and Gas Lines, Drilling of 500mm bore Piles for equipment support, commissioning of Testing of refurbished

systems.

EDUCATION

Msc in Construction Project Management, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom

Bsc in Civil Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Senior Project Manager (International Association of Project Managers) IAPM ID code 2KGX 1DYE SMWS

Quality Management System (ISO 9001: 2008) – Awareness Training from LEE Engineering& Construction Co. Ltd; 2015

Technical Training on Operations and Maintenance of Solar Turbines. San Diego- California. USA; 2014

Hazard Identification, Working in Confined Space and security awareness from Construction Skills, United Kingdom; 2012

Prince2 Practitioner Foundation – APMG-International (P2R/901932); 2012

Managerial & Construction Professional Health & Safety (CSCS): Working at Height, Firefighting awareness, First Aid.

Advance MS Project Certification from the Foundry, Sheffield Hallam University; 2011

Construction Safety and Health Manager – OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Training - Ongoing

Oil and Gas Safety and Health Manager - OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Training- Ongoing

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Council for Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria (COREN Registered Engineer)

International Association of Engineers (IAENG) (ID: 276554)

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) UK. (ID: 2000229)

Project Management Institute (PMI) UK Chapter. (ID: 1839775)

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