Misbahu S Bala
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
A highly skilled professional with commercial awareness, conflict resolution, and performance development planning. Demonstrates strong coaching leadership and effective negotiation strategies to drive team success and organisational growth. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve strategic business objectives and foster collaborative work environment.
Developed skill-set and experience in diverse fields including Planning & Scheduling (ALSCON Ltd), Construction, Procurement, Sales & Services (Standard Construction Ltd), Projects & Facilities Management (NNPC).
Overall, consistently demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities in every aspect and accumulated the necessary skills and experience to perform at consistently high levels and have demonstrated exceptional on-the-job performance; and demonstrated clear signs of leadership with a large capacity for handling higher responsibilities.
Possesses high level of commitment, professionalism, and robust team building skills and an ability to extract the best out of direct reports.
Demonstrated capacity in leading and managing major operations leading and delivering major projects and creating revenue for the company through dedication and teamwork.
Key amongst others:
- Southern Swamp Associated Gas Gathering Project(SSAGS+) - *160MMSFD capacity gas plant completed and increase gas supply to domestic market - August 2019.
- Soku AG2 Restoration *30MMSFD - Q3 2020 Enabled LLP NAG wells production from Soku + 3rd party
- Gbaran 16PWD (7000bwpd) Q4 2023 Enabled 100MMsfd
- Soku-Sanbarth *270MMSCFD - Q4 2023 Condensate evacuation
- ANOH Wells Completion & Testing *400MMSCFD 25/01/2024
- GNC TRAIN 1 - *200MMSFD Increased gas supply to NLNG - 14/01/2024
- ISENI FID Potential *100MMSCFD To Increase Supply to Domestic market when onstream -08/02/2024
- Condensate Divert Project Increased Robustness of circa *250MMscf/d to export gas production during liquid evacuation lines outage -12/05/2024
- ENWHE WEST *100MMSCFD - 09/07/2024 Onstream (Increased gas supply to NLNG ).
- GBARAN CPF Upgrade Turbo Tray Installation *200MMSCFD - 24/10/2024 Increased the capacity of Gbaran CPF from 1.2BSCFD to 1.4BSCFD
- GNC Train 2 - *200MMSCFD Increased Supply to NLNG 25/12/2024
- ZARAMA 8 & 9 Restoration *100MMSCFD- 27/02/2025 Increase supply to NLNG
- EPU 3& 4 Restoration *100MMSCFD - 29/03/2025 Increase supply to NLNG
- HA FEED Maturation *250MMSCFD - 01/04/2025 Matured HA project to FEED Completion
Over the course of 28yrs career, have led and supervised projects with a cumulative cost of over US$3Bln and the currently managing major projects amongst others
- Assa North Ohaji South project (Domestic Gas) *500MMCFD Upstream Facility and 300MMSCFD Midstream Plant (Overall Percentage Progress 64.4% & current estimate US$1.779Bln
- HA Development Project (NLNG Export Gas) *250MMSCFD shallow offshore development (FEED Completed March 2025 & schedule for Final Investment Decision Q4 2025 - current estimate US$1.9 - 2Bln
- OML 58 Ubeta Development Project (NLNG Export Project) - Completed Detailed Engineering Feb 2025 and Percentage Completion 18.05%) *320MMSCFD - Current Estimate US$437.5Mln
Other opportunities currently been matured in the project maturation funnel includes:
- HB Development Project (NLNG Export Gas) *250MMSCFD shallow offshore development
- Okpokuno & Tuomo West Project (Domestic Gas Project)*400MMSCFD
- Other NLNG T1 -T6 Projects (NLNG Export Gas Project) *1BCF
Friendly Deputy Manager committed to creating positive work environment through effective mentoring and coaching. Skilled in delegation and communication. Talented in leadership, staff development and training.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPUTY MANAGER JOINT VENTURE GAS ASSET
NNPC - NUIMS
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2023 - Current
- Review of JV Operators’ annual Maintenance Plan & Monitor Maintenance Work Execution reduce down time by 6% plus.
- Led Gas Team in Gas Plant & Facilities Budget & Performance Review
- Manage Monthly Cashcalls/Return review for 6 Operators
- Develop, plan, design and supervise execution of major project - completed over 15 projects from 2023 to date as DM JV Gas Asset NUIMS
- Provide project management support for large and complex projects including oil & gas projects (offshore & onshore) and improved execution performance by over 20%
- Review work scope, cost, schedules, and milestones for new and on-going projects.
- Emplace indigenous participation in project execution and ensure adequate utilization of local materials
- Supervise implementation of Integrated Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Control
- Coordinate project close-out and document lesson learnt
- Supervise capacity development of direct reports, through coaching and other learning methods, for career growth, optimal productivity, and performance
- Provide regular, formal, and informal, feedback on identified gaps of direct reports' performance and recommend appropriate solutions
- Led and motivate talented project teams, consistently achieving KPIs.
- Defined project scope, guidelines, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Led meetings with all stakeholders to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
- Deftly manage estimation processes by preparing accurate bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
- Track and communicate project status, timelines, budgets and action items from project inception to delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans.
- Utilize strategic planning to drive business growth.
- Conduct performance evaluations, enhancing individual employee development.
- Supervised team members for optimal task completion.
- Implemented effective staff training programmes for improved performance quarterly.
Head Gas Project Execution
NNPC - NAPIMS
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Develop, plan, design and supervise execution of major project
- Provide project management support for large and complex projects including oil & gas projects (offshore & onshore) etc.
- Review work scope, cost, schedules, and milestones for new and on-going projects. Reduced project cost by 15%.
- Emplace indigenous participation in project execution and ensure adequate utilization of local materials - Increased 10% use of local materials
- Supervise implementation of Integrated Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Control
- Manage preparation of Capex and Opex budget for new projects and major modifications of existing facilities
- Coordinate project close-out and document lesson learnt
- Supervise capacity development of direct reports, through coaching and other learning methods, for career growth, optimal productivity, and performance
- Provide regular, formal, and informal, feedback on identified gaps of direct reports' performance and recommend appropriate solutions
- Led and motivated talented project teams, consistently achieving KPIs.
- Defined project scope, guidelines, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Led meetings with all stakeholders to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
- Deftly managed estimation processes by preparing accurate bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
- Track and communicate project status, timelines, budgets and action items from project inception to delivery. Improved delivery by 3%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans.
Deputy Manager Maintenance
NNPC - NAPIMS
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Review of JV Operators’ annual Maintenance Plan
- Define / Supervise Maintenance Contracting Strategy & Work Execution
- Carry out regular site visits & Monitor Maintenance Work Execution
- Achieved average of 6% downward negotiation of JV Maintenance contracts due to impact of COVID-19 and low oil price
- Accomplished putting in place Provision of Turbines Engines Exchange and maintenance services agreement that reduced Plant downtime
- Reviewed & Optimized Operators Budget and Work program downwards (15%) due to impact of COVID-19 & low Oil Price.
- Ensure efficient distribution of resources and seamless running of plants hence continued production during COVID-19.
- Negotiated and put in place Provision of Turbines Engines Exchange and Maintenance Services Agreement that reduced Plant downtime and increased capacity Utilization
- Reduced cost of Dry Gas Seals change out across all Gas Plants by putting in place change-out recycling agreement with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). This eliminated waiting time for orders, reduced cost of right out purchase by 65% (Price of pair approx. US$0.5M). Enhanced budget optimization by eliminating cost of expensive stocking.
Supt Project Coordination
NNPC -NAPIMS
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Monitor projects through development phase, execution phase and operations phase
- Established monthly and quarterly performance reports of ongoing projects.
- Review & Supervise JV Cash calls/Returns
- Emplaced use of diverse teams in reviewing Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents
Procurement Manager/ Sales & Services
Standard Construction Ltd
Kano, Nigeria
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Manage all procurement activities, improved performance by 10%
- Manage Assessment, Maintenance & Allocation of plants and machineries
- Management Sales & Services rendered to clients, improved sales by 12%
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow, and stock storage.
- Draw Budget on all procurement activities and build warehouse stock of necessary materials and spare parts
- Reduced wastage of materials by monitoring consumption patterns for all locations reduced operation cost by 25%
- Established computerized allocation of plants and machineries to various location reduced downtime by 25%
- Established computerised materials & spare parts requisition improved performance by 7%
- Reduced cost of procurement by identifying vendors and original equipment manufacturers
- Coordinated logistics for $[200Million] per year operations.
- Handled contract disputes effectively, minimising business disruptions and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Established standard operating procedures for procurement department, increasing workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently, avoiding stockouts or excess inventory.
Planning/Scheduling Engineer
Aluminium Smelter Company Ltd (ALSCON)
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Planning and Scheduling of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities, reduced downtime by 17%
- Established preventive maintenance schedule, improved performance by 15%
- Established standard job procedures & assigned skill man-hours on maintenance activities
- Developed maintenance check list for Pot-rooms & Cast house
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
- Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.
- Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.
- Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient task management strategies.
- Facilitated productive client meetings ensuring clear communication of complex technical concepts.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bayero University Kano
Nigeria04.2004
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Bayero University Kano
Nigeria09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Bayero University Kano
Nigeria11.1995
Skills
- Commercial awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Performance development planning
- Coaching leadership
- Negotiation strategies
Timeline
DEPUTY MANAGER JOINT VENTURE GAS ASSET
NNPC - NUIMS
04.2023 - Current
Head Gas Project Execution
NNPC - NAPIMS
01.2021 - 04.2023
Deputy Manager Maintenance
NNPC - NAPIMS
01.2016 - 12.2020
Supt Project Coordination
NNPC -NAPIMS
01.2007 - 12.2015
Procurement Manager/ Sales & Services
Standard Construction Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2006
Planning/Scheduling Engineer
Aluminium Smelter Company Ltd (ALSCON)
01.1997 - 12.2000
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bayero University Kano
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Bayero University Kano
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Bayero University Kano
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