Project Management Engineering Intern

SHAMSUDEEN

AHMADU

Kent Ohio United States 219-***-**** **********.*****@*****.***

Personal Summary

Dynamic Industrial and Mechanical Engineer with expertise in maintenance, failure analysis, and continuous improvement. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency. Experienced in engineering design, data analysis, and project management, with a proven ability to lead teams and improve system reliability across multiple industries. Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

AutoCAD & SolidWorks

Preventive Maintenance

Data Analysis (Minitab, Python, MATLAB)

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Experience

ENGINEERING INTERN 06/2024 - 08/2024

Illinois Department of Transportation - IL

Contributed to the analysis and design of transportation infrastructure projects by assisting senior engineers with structural evaluations and material assessments, enhancing project efficiency and safety standards. Supported the development and review of traffic management plans, utilizing software tools to model traffic flow and optimize congestion relief strategies for urban and rural roadways. Conducted field inspections of construction sites, identifying compliance issues, documenting progress, and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations, leading to a 15% improvement in on-site safety protocols. Assisted in the preparation of technical reports and environmental impact assessments, helping to streamline project approval processes and reduce delays for ongoing construction projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on a pavement preservation project, conducting data analysis to evaluate long-term durability and cost-effectiveness, resulting in an innovative solution for reducing maintenance costs. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER 09/2019 - 12/2022

Dangote Fertilizer Limited

Spearheaded preventive and corrective maintenance operations for critical equipment in a high-output fertilizer production plant, reducing unplanned downtime by 25% through proactive troubleshooting and equipment optimization. Managed a team of technicians to conduct routine inspections, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and quality standards, contributing to a 15% increase in overall plant efficiency. Led the implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), streamlining work order processes and improving response times to equipment malfunctions by 20%. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to develop and execute maintenance strategies for newly installed machinery, minimizing integration issues and accelerating production ramp-up times by 10%. Conducted root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures, resulting in the redesign of critical components that improved reliability and extended service life, reducing repair costs by 18%. INTERN MAINTENANCE ENGINEER 02/2018 - 02/2019

Nigerian Navy Dockyard Limited

Assisted in maintenance and repair of naval vessels, improving task efficiency and reducing delays by 20%. Supported diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, aiding in swift fault resolution. Conducted shipboard system inspections, optimizing maintenance schedules and reducing unplanned downtime by 15%. Gained hands-on experience in welding, machining, and fabrication, supporting critical component refurbishments. Contributed to safety protocol development, improving compliance and boosting on-site safety by 10%. INTERN MAINTENANCE ENGINEER 05/2017 - 08/2017

NNPCL

Assisted in the maintenance of critical oil and gas equipment, identifying operational inefficiencies that led to a 15% improvement in system uptime.

Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of compressors, pumps, and valves, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards to minimize downtime.

Supported the implementation of a predictive maintenance program, utilizing vibration analysis and thermography techniques to forecast equipment failures and reduce emergency repairs by 20%. Collaborated with senior engineers to perform root cause analysis on equipment failures, helping to design modifications that extended component life and reduced repair costs.

Contributed to daily operational reports and maintenance logs, streamlining documentation processes that improved team communication and decision-making efficiency.

Education

Purdue University - Master of Science

Industrial Engineering, 12/2024

GPA: 4.0

Purdue University - Graduate Certificate

Lean Six Sigma, 12/2024

Kwara State University - Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, 06/2019

GPA: 3.54

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