EMEKA NWABUDIKE
LONDON,Greenwich
Summary
Confident, pro-active, and highly experienced ENGINEERING MANAGER with proven track record around delivery of challenging energy projects. Over 25 years in the Oil and Gas Industry with rich experience in plant maintenance and reliability, instrumentation and control, automation, commissioning and start-up, capital (upstream) project engineering and management, technical issue resolution regarding operations support, facility modifications and installations, asset integrity management, project management, HAZID and HAZOP. Knowledgeable in ISO 9001 and 55001 standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Engineer
Zigma Limited
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed and reviewed three (3) marginal field bid round technical submission packages, was successful in all, resulting in the acquisition of 100% Okiori Field, 65% Edi Field and 11% Omofejo Field ($20m sold) during the last MFBR by NUPRC
- Review and update of technical data for the implementation of the 30mmscf/d Gas Flare Commercialization project by Maverick Synfuels
- Preparation of Bid Packages for various projects including the successful RFP (Request for Proposal) in the 2023 NUPRC Deepwater Bid Round and Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialization Program.
Senior Facilities/Project Engineer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company
10.2015 - 08.2021
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput by 10,000 bbls/d and 20mmscf/d carrying out Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) on the OB/OB Gas Plant with a team of 15 engineers and 80 contractors
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce maintenance costs by 42% and increase machine efficiency by about 300% across all business units in Nigeria
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams of about 15 engineers to develop and implement process changes and maintenance programs
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses by creating and monitoring KPI dashboards
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans
- Led root cause analysis to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
Senior Asset Integrity Engineer
Eni S.p
Milan
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Ensure the reliability and uptime of plant equipment and facilities through supervision of maintenance technicians and facility engineers, planning, implementation and oversight of preventive maintenance and reliability programs, coordination of shutdown activities, procurement of capital spares, etc
- Manage all pressure equipment and safety crucial equipment inspection and prioritization program
- Serving as a technical resource and providing consulting on fundamental engineering concepts
- Validate project design work quality and construction quality for new builds
- Prepare Engineering Assessments for Eni's assets to technically assess incidents or integrity threats and document any remediation strategies or recommendations conforming to Eni's policies and procedures
- Specific goal of ensuring Eni's pressure containing assets remain fit for purpose until the projected end of field life dates
- Responsible for managing the integrity of pressure systems fixed equipment, including ownership of Written Schemes of Examination, inspection regimes, inspection methodology.
Senior Project Engineer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company
10.2005 - 05.2013
- Assist in developing P&IDs and PFDs
- Knowledgeable in industry standards and best practices
- (ALARP)
- Working with multi-disciplinary team of engineers to produce engineering documents such as specifications, datasheets, scopes of work, general arrangement drawings, equipment models, technical bid evaluations, design briefs, etc
- Provide technical advice to maintenance supervisors and project/contractor staff on a regular basis and lead or participate in project execution activities
- Provide technical support for the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the plant equipment
- Execute engineering activities (Conceptual Design, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
- Reviewing engineering drawing changes for Management of Change approval
- Ensure that changes are properly designed and documented
- Experience in design engineering on capital projects > $50m
- Demonstrable knowledge & skills in HSE, HAZOP, HAZID, FEED, risk assessment and management of engineering change
Education
PGD - Project Management
University of Liverpool
06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics (Electronics
University of Lagos
06.1990
Skills
- Project management
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning and Coordination
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Consultant Engineer
Zigma Limited
09.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Facilities/Project Engineer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company
10.2015 - 08.2021
Senior Asset Integrity Engineer
Eni S.p
05.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Project Engineer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company
10.2005 - 05.2013
PGD - Project Management
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics (Electronics
University of Lagos
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