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Project Controller Resume Energy & Efficiency Specialist

Location:
Waterloo, IA
Posted:
January 10, 2026

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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



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