Mechanical Engineer - Marine Maintenance & Diesel Power

GODWIN PRIYE ROLAND

Mechanical Engineer Marine & Industrial Maintenance Diesel Power Generation Rotating Equipment

Port Harcourt, Nigeria (Open to Relocation) +234 706-***-**** *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/godwin

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer and hands-on maintenance professional with 9+ years of experience across marine operations, oil & gas shipping, diesel power generation and industrial/facility maintenance. Experienced in mechanical troubleshooting, preventive/corrective maintenance, diesel engines and generators, rotating equipment, compressors, pumps, valves, shaft systems and equipment overhaul. Combines practical engine-room experience with maintenance planning, reliability improvement, team supervision and contractor coordination, supporting safe and reliable operations in safety-critical environments.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Mechanical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Diesel Engines & Diesel Generators

Caterpillar, Cummins & MAN Engines

Power Generation Equipment — 500 kVA–1000 kVA+

Rotating Equipment

Pumps, Compressors & Air Systems

Valves, Bearings & Mechanical Components

Shaft Alignment & Propeller/Shaft Systems

Equipment Overhaul & Inspection

Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)

Engine-Room Watchkeeping

Mechanical Isolation & Permit to Work (PTW)

Fault Diagnosis & Failure Identification

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Equipment Reliability & Downtime Reduction

Spare Parts & Maintenance Inventory

Contractor & Maintenance-Team Coordination

HSE, Risk Assessment & Safe Work Practices

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oiler — Engine Room Team — Vettal Mega Services Limited (Oil & Gas Shipping)

Jan 2025 – Present

Carried out engine room watchkeeping duties under delegated authority, executing routine Tasks, cleaning, repairs and maintenance in full compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Operated and monitored industrial air compressors, central A/C, dryers and Conducted daily pre-shift rounds and equipment checks to support safe, smooth and uninterrupted operation

Ensured PTW and mechanical isolation procedures are followed during maintenance activities, including enclosed-space entry, hot-work operations, work aloft, even in hazardous conditions making sure is reported immediately to the OIM/supervisor.

Monitor pollution-control measures under the VMS, identifying and safely stopping unplanned discharges and using correct PPE when handling leaks.

Head of Maintenance — Sky Rock International (Facility & Hospitality Operations)

Feb 2021 – Dec 2024

Supervised and assigned maintenance activities across mechanical and electrical systems, motors and facility equipment to ensure operational readiness.

Reduced Equipment downtime by 50% within 9 months through implementation of structured preventive/planned maintenance.

Led safety initiatives that reduced workplace incidents by 25% in Compliance with safety best practices.

Monitored equipment inventory, controlled maintenance budget/expenses, and managed contractor and service-provider relationships.

Oiler — Engine Room Team — Vettal Mega Services Limited (Oil & Gas Shipping)

Nov 2019 – Feb 2021

Performed routine engine-room and auxiliary-room inspections, identifying maintenance needs and executing shaft alignment, valve repairs, shaft seal fixes and propeller inspections.

Delivered daily pre-shift checks on compressors, dryers, air vessels, line filters and auto-drains, and carried out power generator/engine overhauls up to 1000KVA.

Designed maintenance plans for vessels from 200T to 400T and examined component form/texture to detect imperfections ahead of failure.

Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on Caterpillar, Cummins and MAN diesel generators rated between 500kVA and 1000kVA.

MotorMan — UDI Engineering and Power Generation Co

Dec 2016 – Oct 2018

Conducted maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of diesel and petrol engines, applying analytical problem-solving to equipment faults.

Operated and maintained cranes, tow winches, tuggers and haulage equipment, managing technical documentation and inventory via management software.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified MotorMan Trade Test 1, 2 & 3 (Diesel Mechanical Competency) Engine Room Resource Management Able Seafarer (Engine) III/5 — satisfies engine-watch certification per STCW Reg. A-II/4 or equivalent

EDUCATION

Associate Certificate in Marine Engineering (ACME) — Conarina School of Maritime and Transport Tech, 2018–2020

B.Engr. Mechanical Engineering (Second Class Lower Division) — Imo State University, 2014–2018

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