EUGENE FRANKLIN NWAIGWE
North Woolwich,London
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge in building and engineering, complemented by superior problem-solving skills and math capabilities. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a creative and analytical mindset. Proven ability to perform preventive and reparative maintenance, showcasing strong computer and organisational skills. A highly collaborative team player dedicated to leveraging expertise for innovative solutions in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SKILLED PLATE LAYER (SPL)
Cleshar Contract Services (CCS)
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Performing routine inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure the tracks are in good condition and safe for use.
- Checking the level of the underlayer ensures the stability of the track.
- Drilling holes through rails, tie plates or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes.
- Assisting in the replacement and upgrading of old or damaged track components to improve the overall infrastructure.
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with safety regulations and protocols, including the installation of safety barriers and signage.
- Observing the levelling indicator and determining the levelness and alignment of tracks.
- Replacing worn-out rails and sleepers to enhance rail longevity.
- Verifying and adjusting track dimensions to minimize derailment risks.
- Improving efficiency for laying new track sections.
- Operating a track saw to precisely cut rails to specified lengths.
- Operated small plant tools effectively to achieve precise results.
- Performed manual labour tasks diligently, contributing significantly to project progress.
FACILITIES ENGINEER
OBEK Solution FZE
02.2014 - 02.2024
- Prepared, scheduled, coordinated and monitored assigned engineering maintenance or projects.
- Scheduled and monitored compliance to codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Reviewed project proposal and plans to develop project objectives.
- Developed Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) & identify project phase and elements.
- Performed overall quality control of work (budget, schedule, plans, and personnel’s performance) and report on project status.
- Periodic reporting of on-going projects as requested by SPDC.
- Ensured HSE compliance of contractors on project site and regulate policies/ procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Provided coaching/ training to SPDC contractor staff on project and construction best practices.
- Managed team of 80 workforces working on project.
- Oversaw plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
- Ensured & established specifications for projects based on thorough review of performance standards, client requirement and product design.
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials and plant.
- Approved price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for intended project.
- Created drawings used in design and construction and provided intervention supports.
- Liaised with clients, subcontractors, supervisors, quantity surveyors and general workforce involved in project.
- Liaised with local authority (where appropriate to project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws.
- Established and designed test methods to monitor overall quality of project.
- Collected and analyzed project information to create status report and recommend future actions.
- Reviewed engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate planned preventive maintenance (PPM) & CMMS or corrective actions.
- Coordinated labourers and suppliers to meet strict construction deadlines.
- Comply with Company Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSE-MS).
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER
Al Rafiq Trading Contracting Est.
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed designs and approved structural, mechanical and electrical contracts Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) documents.
- Reviewed and approved construction projects, procurements and installations which include buildings materials, irrigation system, boreholes, installation of transformers, electrical schematics for solar powered boreholes plumbing isometrics, and detailed construction drawings.
- Supervised and managed operations of State project consultant (SPCs) simultaneously across states and local government areas.
- Managed commissioned phase of all structural, mechanical and electrical installations and provided necessary certifications where required to ensure compliance with Standard specifications.
- Ensured construction works are completed to agree project works schedule and budget.
- Ensured quality control inspections of all mechanical, electrical and structural construction works.
- Monitored, evaluated and prepared progress report review work progress level of vendors and prepared valuation certificates for payments.
- Motivated teams to deadline through regular site visits and inspections, problem-solving accordingly and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results. Carried out oversight functions to ensure compliance to Qatar Construction Standard (QCS) and regulations.
- Interfaced between contractors and clients in meetings.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Orange Drugs Ltd
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Prepared of as built drawings in coordination with draftsmen and engineering department.
- Setting out of Steel structure.
- Installed, Modified and Improved on new and existing machines which includes: Compressors, Boiler, Cooling tower, Transformer, Generators set, Pumps, Bore hole, Fire hydrant system, Water Treatment Plant and Storage Tanks, Caustic Dilution Plant, Drive motors, Conveyers, Vacuums, Oil Bleaching Plant, Saponification Plant, Soap Finishing Lines, Chillers, Heat Exchangers etc.
- Ensured day-to-day activities on site, made sure progress is being completed according to approved drawings and approved material submitted.
- Used planning, monitoring and controlling processes, to ensured completion of projects on time and according to budget by setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring and communicating project progress.
- Explained work methodologies to workforce and supervised to ensure that work was done as per requirements.
- Reported to Project manager regarding daily progress of work and plan for next working days.
- Worked with product planners and industrial designers to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Calibrated and maintained control systems for mechanical equipment.
- Offered technical evaluations and calculations to improve design processes.
- Evaluated operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Worked with Solid Works and AutoCAD to draft assemblies, models and technical drawings.
- Inspected completed equipment for compliance with codes, design specifications and quality standards.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TRAINEE
Waste Management and Environmental Solution Ltd
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Visited sites with engineer to support servicing and maintenance tasks.
- Monitored and recorded contractor work and progress of contractors.
- Assisted in producing Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering designs complying with current codes and standards.
- Conducted field inspections to evaluate construction progress and adherence to design specifications
- Assisted with fieldwork for data collection, site inspections and observations.
- Observed and attended meetings with project stakeholders.
- Worked closely with senior engineers to develop and refine engineering design concepts.
- Helped with engineering drafting in AutoCAD.
Education
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering Technology
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 09.2002 - 07.2007
Skills
- Building and Engineering Knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and analytical thinker
- Superior problem-solving skills and math capabilities
- Highly collaborative team player
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Basic Track Awareness (BTA)
- Small Tools 1&2 and Jacks
- Sentinel Card (Network Rail)
- Manual Handling
- SIA Door Supervisor
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Registered Engineer by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
- Member Nigeria Society of Engineers (MNSE).
- General Health, Safety and Environment Course.
- Health, Safety, and Environment Competence; Supervision Level (Shell Accredited).
- NEBOSH IGC Training certificate.
- Project Management
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Traveling, Reading, surfing the web, sports, Receptive to Training within a challenging and progressive establishment, respectively.
Timeline
SKILLED PLATE LAYER (SPL)
Cleshar Contract Services (CCS)
06.2024 - 01.2026
FACILITIES ENGINEER
OBEK Solution FZE
02.2014 - 02.2024
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER
Al Rafiq Trading Contracting Est.
08.2013 - 01.2014
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Orange Drugs Ltd
03.2010 - 07.2013
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TRAINEE
Waste Management and Environmental Solution Ltd
03.2009 - 02.2010
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering Technology
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
09.2002 - 07.2007