OTEH KENTUS
(Energy Management)
(C) 548-***-****, (E) **********@*****.***
PROFILE
Passionate about creating more sustainable and energy-efficient environments, I bring over five years of experience managing energy and sustainability projects in complex organizations. I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams, helped optimize utility usage, and supported major retrofit efforts that delivered real results. Whether analysing energy data, working with internal teams, or partnering with consultants and utility providers, I am committed to finding smart, practical solutions that help organizations meet their energy goals and reduce costs.
Core Competencies
Renewable Energy Resource Assessment
Wind and Solar Forecasting and Analytics
Energy and Utility Management
Building Systems Optimization
Project Coordination and Scheduling
Energy Audits and Baseline Assessments
Budget Monitoring and Cost Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis and Reporting
Preventive Maintenance Oversight
Contract and Vendor Management
Knowledge of Building and Safety Codes
EDUCATION
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON 2023 - 2024
Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Energy Management – Renewable Energy (Distinction)
Heriot-Watt University. 2013 - 2014
M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. 2007 – 2011
B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering (Second Class Upper Division)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc., 770 Boxwood Drive, Cambridge, ON 2023 – 2024
Position: Operation and Efficiency Assistant
Contributed to operational efficiency by managing the movement and organization of materials, helping streamline internal logistics and reduce downtime.
Optimized space and energy usage by efficiently building and stacking skids, promoting safe and sustainable material handling practices.
Supported continuous improvement in packaging processes by organizing workstations, maintaining equipment readiness, and reducing material waste.
Maintained clean and safe work areas, actively contributing to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and energy-conscious housekeeping standards.
Participated in trailer loading/unloading and goods transportation using manual and powered equipment, emphasizing safe practices and energy-efficient workflows.
Assisted in maintaining an organized materials supply system, minimizing unnecessary resource consumption, and supporting lean operations.
Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced settings by responding to shifting operational priorities, helping maintain productivity without compromising energy or safety standards.
South Pole Engineering and Support Systems Limited 2021 – 2023
Position: Energy Project Coordinator
Lead economic and energy modeling for various electrification projects, interpreting project value stacks and optimizing project configurations.
Supported experimental and simulation work related to energy systems and thermal processes
Prepared technical reports and presented findings in weekly team meetings
Managed and coordinated energy management and sustainability projects across multiple healthcare sites, aligning with strategic goals set by energy leadership.
Conducted energy assessments and consumption baselines; analyzed utility bills to ensure billing accuracy and tracked savings achieved from implemented measures.
Supported the Energy Manager in planning and budgeting, providing detailed reports on project timelines, costs, and performance.
Collaborated with consultants, utility providers, and internal stakeholders to develop project scopes and monitor execution to ensure compliance with relevant codes and by-laws.
Led preventative maintenance initiatives, ensuring all systems operated efficiently and aligned with energy performance standards.
Contract Specialist Consultant at NigerStar 7 Limited. 2019 – 2021
Position: Energy Analyst
Performed detailed energy audits and feasibility studies for energy conservation measures (ECMs) in commercial and institutional buildings.
Prepared energy performance reports and provided decision-support tools to assist clients in selecting optimal retrofit strategies.
Reviewed utility billing and contract terms, identifying and correcting discrepancies that resulted in annual savings.
Partnered with facility managers and maintenance teams to develop equipment schedules and operational strategies that reduce energy consumption.
NigerStar 7 Limited. 2018 – 2019
Position: Contract Engineer
Monitored the contractor’s performance on the project, making recommendations as necessary, and maintaining a network with Stakeholders
Monitored project costs and schedules to ensure compliance with project management governance.
Assisted in the preparation and coordination of project information for planning purposes.
Participated in business process integration and strategic planning.
Reviewed construction RFP packages, including scope definition and schedule requirements.
Developed project documentation and engineering work plans and coordinated subcontractor deliverables.
Ensured all project standards, specifications, and safety regulations were met.
Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited. 2017 – 2018
Position: Piping/Mechanical Engineer
Ensured sizing and design calculations for piping are accurate.
Assisted in mechanical system design and analysis for industrial facilities
Created detailed drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Supported senior engineers in evaluating system performance and conducting thermal-fluid calculations
Participated in multi-disciplinary design meetings and contributed to system optimization strategies
Applied AutoCAD for construction drawings, survey control, and machine control systems.
Ansett Integrated Services, 2015 – 2017
Position: Reservoir Engineer.
Collaborated with team members to manage communication for projects and suggest performance improvements.
Supported management in overseeing development and production projects.
Estimated production requirements and analyzed studies to optimize resources.
Conducted core analysis and validated PVT (Pressure, Volume, Temperature) analysis data and results.
Performed reservoir evaluation and interpretation using core and PVT analysis data.
Conducted pressure testing and maintained oil and gas bottles throughout operations.
Calibrated PVT and core analysis equipment.
Managed the warehouse storage of cores, ditch cuttings, and PVT samples.
Supported field operations, data analysis, and optimization of energy systems.
Assisted in technical troubleshooting of power distribution components.
Participate as a team member in Research and Development activities.
Sentrex Limited – Effurun. 2014 – 2015
Position: Petroleum Engineer
Supervised the maintenance and calibration of mud logging tools and equipment.
Mud logging operation and interpretation
Well-control operation
Schlumberger (Wireline Segment). 2010 - 2014
Position: Field Engineer Vacation Trainee.
Conducted seismic operations at the Niger Delta Petroleum Resources (NDPR) land rig in Nigeria.
Performed quality checks (Q-checks) on wireline tools and equipment.
Executed monthly Tool Review and Inspection (TRIM) and Fast Inspection of Tools (FIT) maintenance on:
Tough Logging Conditions System (TLCS) tools, Logging truck, Winch Drum Drive Skid (WDDS), Offshore Skid Unit (OSU), Trisor equipment and Versatile Seismic Imager Sonde (VSIS)
Implemented a systematic approach to improve productivity, quality, and safety using the 5S method.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
RETScreen, PI Systems, Helioscope, Sacs, Caesar II, Microsoft Office suites Azure DevOps, Specflow, Viso Studio Windows Server, SQL Server, RF Power Level Meter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Mathcad, Python, and PDMS.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), and Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
INTERESTS
Gas Turbine Technology Renewable Energy Industrial Maintenance Process Optimization