KALU EZIYI
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
I am a proficient Mechanical Engineer, with nine (9) years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Engr.) and possess good knowledge of piping systems, P&ID & AutoCAD design. Experienced in the fabrication, installation, and repairs/ modification of Grass Reinforced Epoxy Pipes (GRE) on land and offshore locations. Well-experienced in the maintenance of static and rotating equipment in production and oil and gas industry. My strength includes; car servicing and repairs, mechanical maintenance of pumps (positive displacement and centrifugal), progressive cavity pumps, mechanical seal replacement, internal combustion engines repairs (Caterpillar & Waukesha), Ariel gas compressors, overhauling of Caterpillar engines as per OEM, rotating shaft misalignment correction, and general facility maintenance. Personable communicator with eye for detail and efficiency. Adapts to team and customer needs to achieve collective goals. Proactive, results-driven and analytical team player. Proficient in maintaining smooth and efficient mechanical systems. Systematic professional with keen eye for details, strong focus on performance improvements and skill in root cause analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mechanical Technician
SPIE Oil & Gas Services
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
06.2021 - Current
- Perform planned preventive and corrective maintenance on crude oil export pumps, instrument air compressors, gas export compressors, water injection pumps, and turbine generators
- Ensure that all machinery is routinely maintained in line with operational requirements
- Perform weekly checks on Freefall lifeboats, fast rescue boats, and firewater pumps
- Test, perform root cause analysis, and diagnose faults
- Carry standard exchange of defective rotating & static mechanical equipment
- Ensure there is minimal equipment downtime and quick response to emergencies
- Maintenance and repairs of emergency diesel generators, mobile air compressors, & progressive cavity pumps
- Maintenance and change out of static equipment; valves, heat exchangers
- Routine checks on all running equipment
- Carry out a misalignment correction on shafts of rotary equipment using laser and dial indicators
- General facility maintenance
- Maintained mechanical assets to minimise unplanned breakdowns.
- Tested individual components and functions of equipment to detect root cause of issues.
- Analysed recurrent faulting and identified sustainable system improvements.
- Performed thorough daily visual inspections of mechanical assets to maintain workflows.
- Minimised unplanned downtime through rigorous testing and maintenance.
- Carefully dismantled mechanical assemblies to perform precise repairs, testing and cleaning duties.
- Assessed equipment failures within target timeframe to improve reliability.
Mechanical Technician
Heritage Operational Services Limited
Ughelli, Delta State
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Carry out routine checks on all rotating equipment at various flow stations
- Documentation of equipment parameters
- Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on power generators, pump drivers (Caterpillar and Waukesha engines), and export pumps (Sulzer and Weatherford) as per OEM recommendation
- Use of Caterpillar service information system (SIS) to diagnose and rectify engine problems, as well as sort for part numbers for replacement of a defective part
- Maintenance of Ingersoll-Rand air compressors and Ariel gas compressors
- Correction of shaft misalignment on rotating equipment's
- Test mechanical equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance
- Writing a daily report to my supervisor
- Maintained mechanical assets to minimise unplanned breakdowns.
- Performed thorough daily visual inspections of mechanical assets to maintain workflows.
- Carefully dismantled mechanical assemblies to perform precise repairs, testing and cleaning duties.
- Oversaw pumps, compressors and pipework.
- Assessed equipment failures within target timeframe to improve reliability.
- Tested individual components and functions of equipment to detect root cause of issues.
Mechanical Technician
Heritage Operational Services Limited
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Perform preventive maintenance on Caterpillar, Waukesha engines, and export pumps
- Maintenance of instrument air compressors and Ariel gas compressors
- Condition monitoring of diesel set in field logistics base facility
- Writing a daily report on tasks carried out.
- Maintained mechanical assets to minimise unplanned breakdowns.
- Responded to outages to maximise plant availability.
- Minimised unplanned downtime through rigorous testing and maintenance.
- Carefully dismantled mechanical assemblies to perform precise repairs, testing and cleaning duties.
- Oversaw pumps, compressors and pipework.
Field Service Technician
Bell Oil and Gas, Fiddil Avenue Off Ordinance Junction Trans, Amadi
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Fabrication and installation of glass-reinforced epoxy pipes (GRE)
- Site inspection and job planning
- Writing daily reports
- Repair of damaged Pitt-char coated Fiberglass-Reinforced pipe (FRP) Total Energies (Egina FPSO Deep waters)
- Fiberglass-Reinforced pipe (FRP) repairs, modification, and replacement of leaking saddles on the seawater line Chevron (Agbami FPSO Deep waters)
- Internal repair of Cleaning in Place tank (CIP) on the seawater ultra-filtration unit, Total Energies (OFON 2 OML 102)
I.T Trainee
Daewoo Autoland Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Servicing and repairs of cars and trucks
- Assist in the overhauling of car/ truck engines
- Scanning of vehicles with an OBD 2 scanner to detect trouble codes
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
B.Engr - Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State 09/2007 - 01/2013
Skills
- Occupational health and safety
- Gear boxes
- Aerial lift operator
- Flange management
- Rigger level 1
- Basic first aider
- Basic fire fighter
- AutoCAD
- Manufacturing process improvement
- Qualified Rigger
- Breakdown support
- Mechanical maintenance
- Mechanical hand and power tools
- Blueprint reading proficiency
- Diagnosis and fault finding
- Industrial testing equipment
- Component replacement and repairs
- Symptom analysis
- Hydraulic systems
- Bearing maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Shaft Alignment using laser and dial gauge
- Caterpillar diesel/gas engine repairs, maintenance and overhaul
- Auto cars repairs and replacement of defective parts
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Certified Aerial Lift Operator, Energyray Integrated Services Limited - 14th July 2023
- Chemical Handling, Total Energies - Dec 2022
- Electrical Authorization for Non-Electricians(ELB8), APAVE - 20th Oct 2022 - 21st Oct 2022
- Certified Rigger Level 1, International Association of Safety Professionals - 10th Oct 2022
- Certified Basic First Aider, Charkin Maritime & Offshore Safety Centre - 7th Oct 2022
- Certified Basic Fire Fighter Charkin Maritime & Offshore Safety Centre- Oct 2022
- Flange Management System, SPIE Oil and Gas - Oct 2022
- OPITO Approved Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training( with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System) - 11th April 2022 - 13th April 2022
Work availability
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Timeline
Mechanical Technician
SPIE Oil & Gas Services
06.2021 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Heritage Operational Services Limited
04.2018 - 10.2020
Mechanical Technician
Heritage Operational Services Limited
02.2018 - 04.2018
I.T Trainee
Daewoo Autoland Nigeria Limited
09.2014 - 05.2015
Field Service Technician
Bell Oil and Gas, Fiddil Avenue Off Ordinance Junction Trans, Amadi
09.2014 - 01.2018
B.Engr - Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
09/2007 - 01/2013
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