Experienced and Certified Principal Project Engineer (CPIM, PMP, RMP, APMP) with 21 years of rich blended major and medium projects experiences cut across green and brown fields. Project Management Framework (PMF) facilitator within Shell group and successfully co-trained over 350 Shell personnel. Solid reputation of delivering projects successfully, ahead of schedule with highest quality, within budget and project schedule; inclusive of projects with pre-allocated budget of US $1.1B, and $1.3B. Awarded 2 separate awards in Shell for outstanding deliveries on sensitive projects and nominated for the Shell CEO's annual platinum award.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal Project /Construction Engineer
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company
Lagos, Lagos
08.2020 - Current
Bonga Main Life Extension Portfolio Project
Reclassified existing 34 Bonga Main Life Extension Projects and developed strategic end-to-end plan for delivery by End of Design Life of the FPSO.
Annually delivered cost reduction (CAPEX/FEASEX) for BMLE portfolio project to cadence - Banked 42%savings in OP'20, 55% FEASEX savings in OP'21 BMLE budget, and additional 36% above target CAPEX saving in OP'22.
Challenged and re-baselined the CAPEX for the Telecoms/IT Upgrade project with a 24% CAPEX savings.
Saved F$9M on the Gas Turbine Control System Upgrade through competitive scoping and technically challenged the original Corrective Action Workshop (CAW) recommendation to upgrade.
Provided creative and pragmatic (inter-disciplinary) solutions in ensuring all base inspections and studies planned for OP'21 are achieved and surpassed.
Lead and secured Decision gates (DG) - DG 2, DG 3 & DG 4 (Final-Investment Decision) on 7 BMLE projects ahead of schedule.
Actively contributed to the EPCm contracting process for Deep Water Projects.
As a PMF facilitator, drove simplification of the Operation Realisation Standard (ORS) implementation on the suited of BMLE portfolio projects.
Secured alignment and FID support for $1.3B with all principal stakeholders on the BMLE.
Annually secured 100% cost recovery on projects from Shell venture partners
Reduced safety incidents by implementing comprehensive safety trainings and regular site inspections.
Maintained accurate documentation throughout all stages of the construction process to facilitate future reference or dispute resolution if needed.
Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Senior Project Engineer / EA Asset Engineering Lead
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Lagos, Lagos
01.2014 - 07.2020
Reporting directly to the Shallow Offshore and Terminal Project Manager, successfully delivered 18 brownfield projects, 5 of the most recent projects and achievements includes:
EA Sea Eagle FPSO Lifeboat Upgrade Project
Successfully delivered project 4 months ahead of schedule
Saved $0.48m from approved CAPEX
Saved $0.42m for EA Asset 2018 OPEX spend
Eliminated $1.3m from annual EA budget going forward
Prevented shutdown / declassification of the Sea Eagle FPSO
Achieved zero Loss Time to Injury (LTI) both onshore and offshore over the entire project duration
Lead enhanced engagement with government regulators to secure reversal of already proposed financial and production sanction (written) to Shell
EA Sea Eagle FPSO Hull Fire & Gas System Upgrade Project
Strategically executed the project scope 1-1/2 month ahead of schedule
Saved $250k CAPEX cost
C.55% reduction in material delivery lead time
Presented Gold award for exceptional project delivery
Achieved zero facility trip during execution which is against the norm
EA Drilling Platforms 11KV High Voltage Switchgear Upgrade
Saved 35% of CAPEX budget for activity through continuous improvement and secured commendation from Government and JV Partners
EA Sea Eagle FPSO Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
Project delivered at 62% CAPEX budget through continuous improvement and cost competitiveness
Eliminated the perennial challenge and non-availability of the existing Sewage Treatment Unit on the FPSO
Provided n+1 philosophy for the sewage system on the FPSO
Prevented shutdown/down-manning on the sea Eagle FPSO on safety ground due to failing existing unit
EA Sea Eagle FPSO Gas Turbine - 1 structural repairs & Engine change out
Specifically nominated/commissioned by the acting EA Asset Manager and supported by GM production to build and lead a task force for end-to-end execution
Saved EA production & prevented abrupt shutdown/deferment of c.31kbbl/day from EA field/Sea Eagle FPSO by strategically coordinated the emergency installation and commissioning of new air compressor on failure of the 3 existing compressors
Lead a cross-functional team to successfully deliver the decommission scope and completed the entire structural repair/changeout 1-1/2 ahead of schedule
Achieved GT-1 decommissioning safely and completed GT-1 engine change out 1 month ahead of schedule
Reduced risks throughout projects and projected risks prior to project implementation
Tracked project status through all steps and ensured compliance with safety regulations and design requirements
Liaised with various stakeholders, including contractors, architects and engineers to meet budgetary restrictions and project completion deadlines
Senior Project Engineer (Shallow Offshore)
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Port-Harcourt, Rivers
01.2012 - 01.2015
48” Forcados Crude Export Line Emergency Repair Project
East Area Emergency SYMP Swivel Bearing Replacement Project
East Area Further Oil Development (EA FOD) Project East Area Asset Engineering Projects
Key achievements include:
Carried out Impact Assessment/Biological Monitoring Study & Field Data Gathering
Scoped required works for Detailed Engineering Designs, coordinated contracting activities for design awards
Senior Project Engineer (Major Project Team)
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Port-Harcourt, Rivers
01.2012 - 01.2015
36” Forcardos Offshore Water Disposal Line Replacement/Revamp Project
Reporting directly to the project manager; coordinated all activities required to safely execute the subsea repair of the damaged offshore pipeline without impact to the closely located 48" crude export line
Continuous interface with all major stakeholders especially the government regulatory units to ensure continuous production and forestall potential shutdown of the entire Forcados terminal which signifies about 40% of Shell Nigeria's production
Key achievements include:
Redefined project scope and problem statement
Prepared and secured executive management's approval for funding/Group Investment Proposal
Lead contracting process and achieved contract award a month ahead of schedule
Championed Injury Free Club and achieved zero Loss Time to Injury (LTI)
Demonstrated use of 3D-Mapping to clarify existing subsea uncertainties
Supervised schedule sensitization and optimization for baseline scheduling
Evaluated technical and commercial submissions of contractors for top management approval and achieved government (regulators) approvals a month ahead of schedule
Senior Project Engineer (Major Pipeline Project)
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Port-Harcourt, Rivers
01.2012 - 01.2014
12 "/18"x 22 KM Soku to Ekulama oil pipeline and facility project
8" X 8.5KM Adibawa to Okordia delivery line project
14" x 1Km Okordia River Crossing Sectional Replacement Project
Coordinated Front End Project and Engineering activities, Construction and Supply Chain Management which were key factors that won the project team 2 global awards within the Shell group
Key achievements include:
Achieved timely site mobilization a month ahead of schedule
Fast-Tracked construction works through resource rescheduling to achieve 30% progress ahead of plan
Reviewed risk and cost-benefit analysis to use an alternate ROW against the preferred ROW
Identified, defined and selected the required materials with the required reliability and lowest life cycle costs
Decontamination and Decommissioning of Old NEMBE Creek-Cawthorne Channel Trunkline Project (NCTL)
Performed decommissioning works on major ageing facilities with zero tolerance to environmental leak at a challenging phase in the Company's history; lead company and contractor personnel, interfaced with stakeholders to design, construct and successful de-oiled/decommissioned the largest trunkline and associated facilities
Key achievements include:
Proposed the adopted "NOVEL" concept selected for the de-oiling of the old NCTL
Lead costing team for the selected design and obtained approval from the Management Tender Board
Obtained Decision Review Board and Government regulator's approval (Technical and Commercial)
Lead construction of the "Novel" design -Barging system for safe facility deoiling to lead Shell Nigeria into a new phase of business opportunities which attracted the Nigerian government applause
Coordinated 28 SPDC personnel and 98 contractor staffs to safely design and execute planned project activities
Lead risk management planning, analysis (qualitative/quantitative), monitoring & control
Project Engineer (Major Pipeline Projects)
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Port-Harcourt, Rivers
01.2011 - 12.2011
8” x 12Km Belema Delivery line decommissioning and Replacement Project
Delivered a strategic pipeline in a challenging and security sensitive location from define phase to project close-out
Successfully lead 28 Shell and 450 contractor's personnel to unlock 15,000bbl/day capacity delivery line with no loss of Time and Injury (LTI) on schedule to enhance early return on investment of US $52.5M
Successfully de-oiled, flushed and salvaged the old delivery line without environmental leaks/spillage thereby improved Shell's environmental friendliness image in the Niger Delta
Achieved weld & lay, mechanical completions and Ready For Start-Up (RFSU) a month ahead of schedule
Achieved zero LTI with c
500,000-man hours through implementation of project HSE and maintained zero tolerance to any form of safety violations
Carried out significant construction and project monitoring/control activities within a large multicultural team to give lifeline to Shell Production in Nigeria and boost national production
Key achievements include:
Coordinated construction site activities to deliver 600,000bbl/day capacity trunkline a month ahead of schedule
Saved 4 days project slippage on the lay & weld activity and f US$5.75m for the project
Lead Shell team at contractor's fabrication yard and supervised the pre-fabrication/construction of platforms, manifolds piles to timely achieve planned project schedule and quality objectives
Achieved Zero LTI/Fatality at Contractor's fabrication yard/construction site with 3 million man-hour
Ensured 100% actualization of HSE monitoring plan
Developed and maintained accurate material database for local & foreign materials ensuring only certified equipment are utilized at every point in time
Prepared and secured approvals for technical & commercial justification for the 12" x 5km additional work scope
Reconciled project materials and coordinated project close out
Field Engineer/Material Controller/Expediter/ Logistic Assistant
WILLBROS (Offshore) Nigeria Limited
Port-Harcourt, Rivers
01.2004 - 01.2006
Successfully accomplished different job designations/project responsibilities on 7 different facility projects onshore and offshore within green and brown fields with contract values range US$5M to US$350M
Key achievements include:
Reviewed engineering drawings
Supervised fabrication of riser clamps
Reconciled project materials and close-out
Coordinated procurement of local & foreign project materials
Chartered Engineer Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)
Accomplishments
3 Gold awards winner for exceptional projects deliveries
Project Nominated for 2018 Shell group CEO Platinum award
Awarded 'Certificate of Recognition' by the Shell Group Vice-President (Projects and Technology) for outstanding contributions to Shell business in 2015
Achieved 26% Improvement in Hazard Identification Reporting (HIR) by re-designing the HIR form
Co-designed and fabricated offshore the 16" x 5m diverless excavating tool.
Affiliations
Chartered Engineer Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute
Risk Management Professional (RMP) Project Management Institute
Association for Project Management (APM) International Project Management Association
Certified Production/Inventory Management Professional (CPIM) Association for Operations Management (APIC)
Timeline
Principal Project /Construction Engineer
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company
08.2020 - Current
Senior Project Engineer / EA Asset Engineering Lead
Environmental Health Practitioner (Locum) at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company 21/22, MarinaEnvironmental Health Practitioner (Locum) at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company 21/22, Marina
Joint Venture Process Excellence Lead at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Producing CompanyJoint Venture Process Excellence Lead at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Producing Company