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Mechanical Engineer Power Plant

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Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Posted:
March 31, 2023

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BAMIDELE AKINWOLE OLUWABUKOLA

Lagos, Nigeria 100001 +234********** home +234********** mobile adv9d2@r.postjobfree.com MECHANICAL ENGINEER & TECHNICAL SALES

Power Plant Construction Projects

Professional Summary:

• Proven success leading industrial-scale engineering and construction projects.

• Expertise in design, planning, and management of complex, multimillion-dollar power plant projects for diverse industries.

• Adept at managing project scope, cost, materials, resources, and schedules.

• Expert in operational safety best practices with demonstrated mastery of complex compliance requirements.

Areas of Expertise:

• Construction Project Management

• Specifications & Designs

• Project Execution Plans (PEP)

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Regulatory Compliance

• Quality Control / Assurance (QA/QC)

• Power Generating Equipment Sales

• Pre-Bid reviews

EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Senior Sales Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, NovaLT Gas Turbines 09/2020 to Present Baker Hughes, Lagos, Nigeria

Responsible for the Technical sales of NovaLT Gas Turbines through Interface with prospective & existing clients in about 25 countries in Sub Saharan Africa to promote sales to both potential and existing clients. Responsible for identifying and developing new markets for the company’s range of products sub 20MW power generating Equipment. Collaborate on major construction and engineering initiatives, managing projects and ensuring procurement of all necessary equipment with Channel Partners and EPC Entities. EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Assistant General Manager / Senior Business Development Manager 01/2015 to 09/2020 Triumph Power & Gas Systems, Lagos, Nigeria

Earned promotion to Assistant General Manager in ’17, following success driving business development efforts with strategic OEM partners throughout Nigeria—including Centrax Turbines, Ariel Compressors, Fairbank Morse Reciprocating Engines, and Altronic. Collaborate on major construction and engineering initiatives, managing projects and ensuring procurement of all necessary equipment. Sales Manager – Gas Electrical Power 9/2012 to 12/2014 Mantrac Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria

Led nationwide sales of Caterpillar-brand gas engines, including ongoing business development and account management. Consulted with key decision-makers to identify, advise on, and meet regional equipment requirements. Collaborated with business teams on creation of account growth and business development strategies. Selected Accomplishments:

• Instrumental in new, nationwide product launch for CAT CG Series.

• Served as corporate IPP Project and Industrial Project Anchor, representing the organization in project meetings and analysing technical project details.

Project Coordinator 6/2012

Odidi Node SPDC Offshore Facility, Nigeria

Orchestrated installation of solar turbine Centaur 50 gas turbine-driven generator modules (2nos 11KV, 4.5MW site rated) and Caterpillar G3516 gas-driven generating sets (9nos 3.3KV, 1MW) on pontoons for offshore oil well platform (Oil Mining Lease 48), with 3 incoming switchgear with synchronizers and 2 outgoing cubicles. Project Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Construction Manager 9/2003 to 5/2012 Negris Limited, Lagos, Nigeria

Advanced through progressively responsible positions, playing integral role in key projects and initiatives within

$10M USD power generation, procurement, and construction organization. Leveraged project engineering and management best practices to lead end-to-end projects through delivery to provide electricity to communities throughout the region; defined project management and operational safety standards and produced project execution plans (PEP). Created project schedules / budgets and oversaw HSE compliance. Collaborated with cross- functional teams of engineers, superintendents, inspectors, contractors, and tradespeople. Conducted technical analysis of plant operations and performed root cause analysis (RCA). Ensured consistent compliance with ANSI, API, and ASME codes.

Selected Roles & Projects:

• Project Lead, ’11 to ’12 – NBC Ikeja / Coca-Cola Independent Power Plant, Nigeria: Directed installation of 2 GE Jenbacher engines (11KV, 1 MW) to power the largest bottling plant in Africa.

• Field Service Engineer, ’11 – Total E&P OML 58 Obite Gas Plant, Nigeria: Partnered with OEM to install and commission twin Taurus 70 solar turbines; performed drive train alignment, lube oil cooler flushing, and static equipment inspection.

• Project Engineer / Construction Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer, ’10 to ’11 – Lagos State Government Island Power, Nigeria: Developed construction PEP, reviewed / approved equipment specifications, oversaw installation procedures for MWM engines.

• Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer, ’09 to ’10 – Ebocha Oil Centre NAOC, Nigeria: Led installation of EPC project to install 3rd turbo pump to distribute crude oil from Nigerian Agip Oil Company wells in Egbema to Bonny Island for export; developed PEP to install Taurus 60 solar turbine to Sulza pump. Played integral role on other turbine-related projects and provided key engineering recommendations.

• Project Engineer, ’09 – Oku Iboku Paper & Pulp, Nigeria: Managed key aspects of power revamp initiative, including RCA to determine power failure causes and technical plant evaluation. Integral contributor to Remaining Life Analysis effort for 3 steam boilers; assisted with overhaul efforts on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and furnaces.

• Construction Lead, ’08 – Chevron Nigeria Limited, Nigeria: Managed diverse mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and quality-focused functions for Lekki electrical power system upgrade project phase 3. Performed RCA and produced PEP.

• Mechanical Engineer, ’08 – Total E&P Nigeria Limited, Nigeria: Installed Taurus 60 solar turbine

(16.5MW), including set up of lube oil cooling system, exhaust system, air inlet system, and lift pump. Developed expertise in offshore and onshore welding procedures.

• Mechanical Inspector, ’08 – Unilever Nigerian Limited, Nigeria: Installed MWM gas engine

(5.2MW), performing mechanical piping installation and inspection.

• Senior Mechanical Engineer, ’07 to ’08 – Chevron Nigeria Limited, Nigeria: Decommissioned 7 generators (900KVA) as part of Lekki electrical power system upgrade phase 2, including diesel, air, and water line tagging out and generator house demolition. Installed, commissioned, operated, and maintained 3 CAT 3516 diesel generators (5.2MW), including air lines, diesel fuel lines, air inlet systems, and fuel purifier / separator.

• Mechanical Superintendent, ’06 – Ikorodu Independent Power Project, Nigeria: Led installation of Mars 100 solar turbine (12MW) and rotating equipment / ancillary support structures for $7M construction project. Performed premobilization assembly of heavy lift equipment and earthmoving equipment. Managed gas piping works (carbon steel and stainless steel pipes) and served as weld inspector.

• Procurement / Logistics Officer, ’05 – Procurement & Engineering Office, Nigeria: Serving within corporate offices in Lagos, performed long-lead and short-lead sourcing / procurement efforts of $2.5M in equipment for Ikorodu Independent Power Project.

• Utility Engineer, ’04 to ’05: Maintained company assets with a focus on static and rotating equipment. Page 3 of 3

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Maintenance Staff, 2002 Katsina Steel Rolling Complex, Katsina, Nigeria Industrial Trainee, 1999 National Raw Material Research & Development Council Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria Industrial Trainee, 1995 to 1996 Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), Abuja, Nigeria EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering / Power Plant, 2002 Ahmadu Bello University of Zaria, Nigeria Master of Business Administration (Strategic Business Management, 2014 Metropolitan school of Business and Management

Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) 2022 MGU Marconi Guglielmo University Rome (In- view Dual Certification with PGD Bus Admin)

Professional Development: Installation & Commissioning of Centrax Turbines – Shaldon, UK Engineer in Training, 2018; Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist Saskatchewan (APEGS) Member

PERSONAL DATA

Nationality: Nigerian

Language Skills: Fluent in English, Yoruba, and Hausa Civil Status: Married with 3 Children



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