Afolabi Ojo
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership, engineering, and project management. Demonstrated proficiency in asset management, contract management, and stakeholder management. Adept at implementing corporate governance practices to enhance organisational efficiency and compliance. Committed to achieving business objectives through effective team collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Management Consultant
Self Employed
Lagos
2024.12 - Current
- Develop execution strategies
- Set up teams for successful outcomes
- Manage teams to deliver on objectives
Project director
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2019.11 - 2024.11
- PD for Shallow Offshore projects (HI and HA Gas supply projects to NLNG T7)
- Developed execution and contracting strategies
- Implemented innovative strategies to improve project economics
- Executed Front End Engineering Design
- Actively managed project risks and opportunities
- Provided leadership to multi-discipline and multi-cultural team
Internal audit manager
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
2017.10 - 2019.11
- Developed annual audit plan for Shell Companies in Nigeria.
- Managed assigned audits across the Shell group
- Provided the Executive Committee of Shell an assessment of the effectiveness of the system of risk management and internal control.
- Identified areas for improvement based on audit outcomes
Project Manager
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2012.04 - 2017.09
- Project Manager for all onshore gas supply projects to NLNG (including Gbaran infill, Kolo Creek to Soku and Soku NAG Compression)
- Guided the development of project execution and contracting strategies.
- Implemented HSSE and quality control measures.
- Identified risks and implemented necessary mitigation to secure project outcomes.
- Promoted team collaboration across functions
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates
Special Project
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
2010.10 - 2012.03
- Divestment
- Organisational design for efficiency improvement
- Distilled learnings from Iriama pipeline disaster and shared across company
Project Manager
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2006.07 - 2010.09
- Provided project and engineering support to the asset teams
- Sustained asset integrity for safe oil and gas production
- Ensured alignment with asset team priorities
- Fostered a positive work environment which enhanced team productivity
Project Leader
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2003.03 - 2006.06
- Project Leader for Soku Gas Supply Plant debottlenecking project
- Carried out Front End Engineering Design
- Developed and implemented project execution and contracting plans
- Managed site activities to ensure safe and timely completion.
Principal Project Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2000.08 - 2003.02
- Provided engineering input to notional project development plans
- Prepared execution strategy and basis for design for new projects including the Eastern Gas Gathering System and Soku debottlenecking projects.
Head Pipeline Operations
Petroleum Development Oman
Muscat, Oman
1996.04 - 2000.07
- Developed annual plans and prepared budget
- Executed pipeline operations and inspection activities
- Executed pipeline corrective maintenance activities
Appraisal Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
1992.08 - 1996.03
- Compiled engineering input to 5 year corporate business plan.
- Developed scope for proposed projects and prepared screening level cost estimates.
- Prepared Initial Execution Strategy and Basis for Design for projects.
- Carried out annual review of pipeline network capacity.
Construction engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
1989.06 - 1992.07
- Carried out construction / modification and rehabilitation of facilities in SPDC land and swamp assets.
- Ensured adherence to design specifications during all stages of construction.
Design and Planning Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
1986.10 - 1989.05
- Developed plans for existing facilities upgrades and new facilities
- Carried out feasibility studies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Lagos
Nigeria 2001.04 - /1985
Skills
- Leadership
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Asset Management
- Contract Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Governance
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Travelling and meeting people
- Swimming
Certification
COREN Registered
Fellow Nigeria Society of Engineers
Timeline
Project Management Consultant
Self Employed
2024.12 - Current
Project director
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2019.11 - 2024.11
Internal audit manager
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2017.10 - 2019.11
Project Manager
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2012.04 - 2017.09
Special Project
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2010.10 - 2012.03
Project Manager
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2006.07 - 2010.09
Project Leader
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2003.03 - 2006.06
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Lagos
2001.04 - /1985
Principal Project Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
2000.08 - 2003.02
Head Pipeline Operations
Petroleum Development Oman
1996.04 - 2000.07
Appraisal Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
1992.08 - 1996.03
Construction engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
1989.06 - 1992.07
Design and Planning Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria
1986.10 - 1989.05