CURRICULUM VITAE

FULL NAME: Sunday Babatunde BALOGUN

STATE OF ORIGIN: Kwara State

CONTACT ADDRESS: **, ******* ****,

Unity Estate, Ipamesan,

Sango Ota.

TELEPHONE : 080********, 070********.

E-MAIL ADDRESS: adxvt0@r.postjobfree.com

DATE OF BIRTH: 25th October, 1964.

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

WITH QUALIFICATIONS: (i) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara

State, (1982 – 1987).

Degree: B.Eng.(Mech.).

Class of Degree: First Class Honours

(ii) ECWA Secondary School, Igbaja, Kwara State (1977 – 1982).

Certificate: SC/GCE O/L.

(iii) ECWA LGEA School, Oyatedo, Oro-Ago, Kwara State (1971 – 1977).

Certificate: First School Leaving Certificate.

PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS: (i) Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers

(MNSE).

(ii) Certified ISO 9000 Quality System Internal Auditor.

DESCRIPTION OF PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

(i) NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS:

Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Benue State (1987/88). Worked as Corper Lecturer.

(ii) UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, KWARA STATE.

(Dec 1988 – Feb 1991).

POST: JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

DUTY: Concerned with both Internal and External Departmental Research/Consulting Projects, as well as assisting in teaching.

(iii) NIGERIAN SWEETS AND CONFECTIONERIES COMPANY LTD, KANO (Mar 1991 – April 1993).

POST: MECHANICAL ENGINEER.

DUTY: Steam and Power Generation, Mechanical Handling, Site Engineering including Workshop Management, Engineering Stores and Implementation of Preventive Maintenance Systems.

Services and Utilities Distribution – Water, Steam, Fuel, Oil and Compressed Air, and associated pipework services.

Process Engineering covering Pumps, Boilers, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration including Chillers, Water Treatment Plant, etc.

Process Control & Instrumentation including Level Control, Pressure, Temperature, Liquid/Steam Flow, etc.

Breakdown repair of factory machineries, utilities and other confectionery equipment.

(iv) DUNLOP NIGERIA PLC, OBA AKRAN AVENUE, IKEJA, LAGOS

(May 1993 – April 1997).

POST: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

DUTY: Planning and Coordination of overall plant facilities maintenance.

Determination of work contents, installed capacity and

establishing the most efficient deployment and utilization of

human and mechanical resources.

Producibility Studies involving equipment, tooling, material and labour costs, plant modifications for improved plant utilization and productivity as a way of pursuing technological adaptations and innovations.

Determining and setting optimal performance standards in all the company’s operations including machine efficiency and productivity indices, manning levels and work measurements.

Ergonomics monitoring including heat level, lighting quality, noise level and appropriate working conditions for factory operatives.

May 1997 – May 2001

POST: MANAGER, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

DUTY: To strive continuously to improve the plant performance and the productivity of the manufacturing units of the Company through effective planning, coordination, implementation actions, and also to provide advisory services to the operations and engineering functions in all aspects of plant protection and site hazards management.

Ensuring that good housekeeping and strong preventive maintenance programs are implemented and also to ensure site-wide compliance with statutory regulations and standards.

Examining all proposed changes affecting the work of employees, and in particular the preparation of the plant and machine layout schemes for any extensions or reorganizations within the factories, with a view to eliminating potential hazards.

Conducting regular Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to identify hazards or potential accidents associated with jobs, and then to develop solutions to eliminate or control the exposures.

To motivate workers and consequently improve the industrial relations and general working conditions in the Company through the design and implementation of suitable productivity/ Incentive schemes/programs.

Carrying out systematic review of the factory operations to enhance cost savings for improved organizational performance with particular emphasis on wastes arising from manufacturing operations, as well as energy conservation and efficiency improvement.

(v) GM NIGERIA LTD (SUBSIDIARY OF UAC OF NIGERIA PLC AND GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, USA), 17 CREEK ROAD, APAPA, LAGOS (June 2001 – June 2006).

POST: PLANT MANAGER

DUTY: To manage the activities of the manufacturing unit of the Company towards achieving the overall objectives of the organization. All manufacturing processes and associated activities to be coordinated in an effective and efficient manner to ensure timely delivery of products that satisfy desired specifications and quality standards.

Coordinate all activities of Production, Process Engineering, Product Development, Quality Control and Maintenance Sections of the manufacturing unit.

Establish manpower requirements and deployment as well as equipment and toolings necessary to meet established schedules.

Ensure all processes used for manufacturing purposes are standardized and that established standards and methods are strictly adhered to.

Ensure conduct of regular quality audits as well as correct

implementation of in-process quality inspections.

Establish requirements for new product support in terms of tooling and

equipment.

Establish correct specifications for all local contents.

Attend to all safety and environmental issues and ensure compliance with required statutory regulations and standards.

Formulate short- and long-term strategies on:

-Scraps and waste reduction

-Energy savings

-Repairs and replacement schedules of facilities

-Introduction of modern technology

Identify training needs and development plans for all manufacturing staff and liaise with the Human Resources Department for implementation.

Strive to improve and maintain industrial peace among workers through implementation of suitable and effective motivational schemes.

(vi) VITAFOAM NIGERIA PLC, OBA AKRAN AVENUE, IKEJA, LAGOS.

(July 2006 – Sept. 2010).

POST: CHIEF ENGINEER

DUTY: To coordinate all engineering and maintenance activities in Ikeja, Aba, Jos, Kano and Sapele factories of the Company and to provide efficient management of the department.

To ensure achievement of the Company’s corporate goals through contribution at management levels, coordination of projects and effective management of all resources.

To make available buildings, plants and machineries in all five (5) factories of the Company for manufacturing and other operations at the most cost effective manner.

To ensure all electrical installations including Fire Alarm Systems, Generators and Power Transformers in all the Company’s operating locations are in accordance to regulating standards and effectively maintained for optimal efficiency.

Prepare and make available to all Plant Engineers in Company’s factory locations preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment and ensure adherence to the schedules.

Ensure minimal downtime on production equipment, thus making them available for production.

Maintain downtime records to monitor equipment performance for enhanced output and availability.

Identify essential spare parts required for necessary back-up of the machineries and make contacts with equipment suppliers for prices and possibility of placing orders allowing for adequate lead-time.

Carry out feasibility studies and/or liaise with Architectural and Engineering Consultants, where necessary for design, execution and management of Company’s infrastructural and operational facilities construction and other property developmental projects.

Ensure that all safety gadgets, fire protection/fighting equipment are at top condition to operate at touch of the button.

Supervise efficient running and control of the Central Engineering Store located at the Head Office in Ikeja.

Organize for efficient housekeeping of all the factories and liaise with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)

Committees in ensuring that the factory locations are environmentally

friendly.

Advise and implement on new equipment and innovation as a aid to

machine/production efficiency.

Identify training needs and liaise with Human Resources department for

training of subordinates.

Ensure regular service and calibration of control and testing instruments

and equipment, and also to make available and maintain all

communication equipment in all factory locations.

Play the role of LEAD AUDITOR for the Company’s ISO 9001:2000 Quality

Management Systems.

Oct. 2010 – Mar. 2012.

POST: HEAD, LOGISTICS.

DUTY: Sourcing and Procurement of all Raw Materials, Engineering Machine Spares and General Materials and Services (Local and Foreign) for company operations at very competitive prices and quality.

Managing and coordinating Inbound and Outbound Distribution of Finished Goods to various Company’s Key Distributors and Customers.

Coordinate preparation of Stock review and Re-order levels for all stock items.

Processing and monitoring of foreign procurements from agreed Proforma Invoices through opening of Form ‘M’ to establishment of Letters of Credit (LCs) with Banks.

Following-up shipment of outstanding Orders and ensuring all necessary documents are received for clearing shipments through Customs.

Selection of new Suppliers (Local and Foreign) and contributing to Company’s strategic outsourcing programs.

Develop and maintain Statistical Models, Strategies and Processes for use in operating the Supply Chain, Procurement and Inventory Management Functions.

(vii) GOLDEN TULIP FESTAC, LAGOS (ASSOCIATED HOSPITALITY-COMPANY OF UACN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (UPDC) PLC).

(April. 2012 – September, 2019).

POST: CHIEF ENGINEER.

DUTY: To coordinate all engineering and facilities maintenance activities in the Hotel including, among others: Power Supply Sub-stations, Standby Generators( with Auto Synchronization Systems), Water Supply Boreholes, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant, HVAC Systems (Chilled-Water Central Air Conditioning, Packaged Split Air Conditioning, Steam Boiler, Gas Supply),Electrical Installations, Building Infrastructures.

Maintain and monitor the facilities in the Hotel’s Gym, Swimming Pool, Laundry, Bars and Restaurants.

Ensure that all Fire Safety and Security Gadgets (CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Hydrants, Fire Hose Reels, Fire Sprinklers) are functioning at all times.

Carry out landscaping of the premises and upkeep of the gardens in the hotel premises.

Maintain accurate inventory and records of all equipment, tools and materials.

Ensure regular and adequate supply of diesel and gas for use on utility equipment (generators, boiler, gas equipment, etc).

Carry out project engineering works relating to installations, construction, renovations, refurbishment or rehabilitation of equipment, machineries, systems and building infrastructures.

Identify training needs and liaise with Human Resource Department for training of subordinates.

(viii) RAO INVESTMENT PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED, 3/5 IKOYI

CRESCENT, IKOYI, LAGOS.

(May, 2020 – April, 2022).

POST: HEAD OF MAINTENANCE.

DUTY: To coordinate all engineering and facilities maintenance activities in the Organisation and the Group including, among others, Power Supply sub-stations, Standby Generators, Water Supply Systems, HVAC Systems, Swimming Pool, Electrical Installations, Building (High-Rise Structures, etc) Infrastructures, etc.

(ix) MIKANO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, ADEOLA ODEKU ROAD,

VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS.

(May, 2022 – August, 2022).

POST: MECHANICAL ENGINEER

DUTY: Project supervision and management relating to HVAC Systems, Plumbing, Water Supply and general mechanical works.

(x) FESTIVAL HOTEL (FORMER GOLDEN TULIP) FESTAC, LAGOS (ASSOCIATED HOSPITALITY-COMPANY OF UACN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (UPDC) PLC).

(September. 2022 – To Date).

POST: CHIEF ENGINEER.

DUTY: To coordinate all engineering and facilities maintenance activities in the Hotel including, among others: Power Supply Sub-stations, Standby Generators( with Auto Synchronization Systems), Water Supply Boreholes, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, HVAC Systems (Packaged & Split Air Conditioning), Steam Boiler, Gas Supply), Electrical Installations, Building Infrastructures.

Maintain and monitor the facilities in the Hotel’s Gym, Swimming Pool, Laundry, Bars and Restaurants.

Ensure that all Fire Safety and Security Gadgets (CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Hydrants, Fire Hose Reels, Fire Sprinklers) are functioning at all times.

Carry out landscaping of the premises and upkeep of the gardens in the hotel premises.

Maintain accurate inventory and records of all equipment, tools and materials.

Ensure regular and adequate supply of diesel and gas for use on utility equipment (generators, boiler, gas equipment, etc).

Carry out project engineering works relating to installations, construction, renovations, refurbishment or rehabilitation of equipment, machineries, systems and building infrastructures.

Identify training needs and liaise with Human Resource Department for training of subordinates.

ACADEMIC AWARDS/PRIZES:

(i)Oro-Ago Development Union Scholarship Award (1983-1987).

(ii)University Undergraduate Scholarship Award (1984-1987).

(iii)Departmental Prize Award (1986/87).

(iv)University Postgraduate Scholarship Award (1989/1990)

(v)Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship Award (1989/1990).

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

(i) Reading of Journals, Magazines and Texts

(ii) Indoor Games

(iii) Listening to Music.

REFEREES:

(i)ENGR. H. B. SULE

MD, SATEC ENGINEERING LTD

40, Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos.

Tel: 080********

(ii)ENGR. C. O. O. KOLAWOLE

BOLAMARK ENGINEERING LTD.

Plot 18D, Rafiu Babatunde Tinubu Road,

Apple Junction, Amuwo-Odofin, Mile2, Lagos

Tel: 081********

(iii)MR. OMOTOKUNBO ADEBOWALE

MD, MODESERVE NIGERIA LTD.

11, Zanci Road, Onike, Yaba, Lagos.

Tel: 080********

LIST OF MAJOR PROJECTS HANDLED IN RECENT TIME

S/NO DESCRIPTION VALUE(=Nm=) YEAR

1Construction of Foam Block 70 2006/

Maturing Building for Vitafoam 2007

Jos Factory.**

2.Installation & Commissioning of 25 2006

Foam Re-constituted (RECON)

Plant in Ikeja Factory.

3.Installation & Commissioning of 14 2007

9m Diameter Horizontal Foam

Cutting (ROTARY) machine in

Ikeja Factory.

4.Installation & Commissioning of 15 2007

Computerized Quilting machine

In Ikeja Factory.

5.Office Reovation & Asphalt 25 2007

Surfacing for Vitafoam Aba

Factory.

6.Extension of Loading Bay for 20 2007

Vitafoam Kano Factory.

7.Construction of Maxfoam Plant/ 90 2008

Laboratory Building for

Vitafoam Jos Factory.**

8.Construction of Regional 230 2008/

Warehouse/Office Annex 2009

for Vitafoam Jos Factory.**

9.Renovation of Acquired 70 2008/

Warehouse Complex at ACME 2009

S/NO DESCRIPION VALUE(=Nm=) YEAR

Road, Ogba, for Vitafoam

Ikeja Factory comprising of

following works:

- Civil renovation works

- Construction of roofed

Shed Power House

- Installation of new 150 KVA

Generating Set

- Installation of Fire Hose Reels

Systems

- Reactivation of PHCN HT Power

Supply System.

- Installation of Water Supply

Facilities.

- Asphalt Surfacing of entire premises

- Electrical Installation works for all

warehouse buildings within the premises

including LT Control Panel/Gear Switch.

- Renovation of Perimeter Wall Fence.

10. Conversion of 500 KVA and 725 KVA Diesel 30 2009

Generators to Bi-Fuel Generators

(Gas/Diesel–70/30%).

11. Construction of Factory Complex Building 44 2010

for Proposed VITABLOM LTD, at Ibafo,

Ogun State, comprising Civil/Structural,

Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection

Systems Works.**

12. Project Engineering Planning Works for 470 2010/2011

Factory Complex Building Construction for

Proposed VITAFOAM SIERRA LEONE LTD,

Freetown, comprising Civil/Structural,

Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection

Systems.**

13. Construction of 50m3/hr capacity Water Treatment

Plant & Borehole at Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos. 2014

S/NO DESCRIPION VALUE(=Nm=) YEAR

14. Coordination & Management of Design &

Installation of Independent Power Project

(IPP), 3.5MW Gas Engines (main) &

3.2MW Diesel Engines (backup) Power System

at Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos. 2015

15. Installation of 11kV, SM6 Changeover Panel at

Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos. 2016

16. Refurbishment of Sewage Treatment Plant at

Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos. 2017

17. Installation of 11kV Ringmaster Unit (RMU) Panel 2019

at Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos.

18. HVAC Systems installation at Mikano Syringe Factory 2022

** Projects included Civil/Structural Works; Electrical,

Plumbing & Air Conditioning Installations; Fire Alarm Systems & Fire Sprinkler/Hose Reels Systems.

ENGR. SUNDAY BABATUNDE BALOGUN

SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Engr. Sunday Babatunde Balogun obtained BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Ilorin with First Class Honours in 1987.

His working experience spans Research; Engineering Design; Process Engineering; Maintenance of Machineries & Equipment; Human Resources; Business Development; Project Management; Quality, Health, Safety & Environment and Supply Chain Management.

He coordinated, as Chief Engineer of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, the teams of Engineers, Technicians and Consultants in the Planning, Construction, Installation and Commissioning of many major Projects executed in the last few years by Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, among which are: Foam Re-constituted (RECON) Plant in Ikeja Factory; Horizontal Foam Cutting (ROTARY) Machines in Ikeja Factory; Computerized Quilting Machine in Ikeja Factory; Foam Block Maturing Building in Jos Factory; Maxfoam Plant Building in Jos Factory; Promix Slabstock Foaming Plants in Ikeja & Jos Factories respectively; Conversion of 500 KVA and 725 KVA Diesel Generators to Bi-Fuel Generators (Gas/Diesel-70/30%); Flat Top Device for production of Flat-Top Foam Profile in all Vitafoam Factories; Regional Warehouse/Office Complexes in Jos & Kano Factories respectively; ACME Factory Renovation Works; Vitablom Nigeria Ltd. Factory Building in Ibafo, Ogun State and Planning works for proposed Vitafoam Sierra Leone Ltd. Factory in Fasreetown, Sierra Leone.

He also worked as Chief Engineer, with Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos, an Associated Hospitality Company of UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) Plc. He executed a good number of projects ranging from Water Treatment Plant and Borehole, Gas IPP Power Plant, 11kV Power Changeover Panel, Sewage Treatment Plant, 11kV Ringmaster Unit (RMU) Panel, Building Infrastructure Upgrade, etc.

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He is a Corporate member of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) and a Certified Quality System Internal Auditor. He was a University Scholar who bagged many scholarship awards among which were: Oro-Ago Development Union Scholarship Award (1983-1987); University Undergraduate Scholarship Award (1984-1987); Departmental Price Award (1987); University Postgraduate Scholarship Award (1989/90) and Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship Award (1989/90).

He has a wealth of multi skills, competence and expertise including Planning, Coordinating, Organizing, Leadership, Communication, Negotiating, Project Management, etc.

He is happily married with four children.

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