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AKANINYENE PETER AKPAN

AKANINYENE PETER AKPAN

Birmingham,WEST MIDLANDS

Summary

Results-oriented Project Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Maintenance and reliability and delivering successful projects and ensuring utmost customer satisfaction. Proven expertise in coordinating project development, implementation, and control, while adhering to safety, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. A dedicated professional with exceptional communication skills and a track record of maintaining strong customer relationships. Skilled in managing project budgets, timelines, and resources to meet customer obligations and achieve project targets. Committed to continuous improvement and proactive risk management to ensure the successful execution of all contracts. Knowledge of Data Analytics.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Engineer

ExxonMobil
01.2020 - Current
  • Led activities for turnaround maintenance projects and provided technical support to at least 20 mechanical Technicians, contractors and maintenance teams, leading to 10% increase in plant efficiency.
  • Collaborated with vendor companies and other service providers to overhaul a gas compressor train, including the Prime movers (GE power and gas generator turbines) on an offshore oil production platform.
  • Checked client requirements and generated solutions from identified needs by stewarding detailed project plans and executing them to required standards.
  • Reduced costs of Shutdown maintenance by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Supervised facility repairs and the installation of new replacement parts and equipment to meet all KPIs for timely production.
  • Monitored and escalated project risks reducing effects on project deliverables.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Collaborated with Maintenance, Field Operations, and other Engineering support functions to coordinate project development and implementation, ensuring compliance with company specifications, and operating procedures.
  • Produced project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to minimize accidents and injury.


Maintenance Specialist

ExxonMobil Nigeria
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated different work teams comprising over 15 members to achieve 100% weekly maintenance compliance
  • Read and interpreted technical documents to complete maintenance procedures to required specifications.
  • Coordination team of Mechanical Technicians to carry out Preventive maintenance of GE gas generator turbines.
  • Carried out oversight of contractor technicians responsible for repairs and general maintenance of Offshore pedestal cranes.
  • Responsible for maintenance and reliability of pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, heat exchangers, Utility air systems, Fire water pumps and other live-saving equipments.

Mechanical Technician

Exxonmobil Nigeria
12.1999 - 12.2013
  • Tested individual components and functions of equipment to detect root cause of issues.
  • Maintained mechanical assets like pumps, compressors, turbines, cranes, cooler fans etc. to minimize unplanned breakdowns.
  • Planned works and interpreted job requirements to allocate resources.
  • Responded to outages to maximize plant availability.
  • Assessed equipment failures within target timeframe to improve reliability.
  • Performed thorough daily visual inspections of mechanical assets to maintain workflows.
  • Carefully dismantled mechanical assemblies to perform precise repairs, testing and cleaning duties.

Education

PGDip - Data Science & Business Analytics

McCombs School of Business, Univ of Texas, Austin
Texas/United States of America
01.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

University of Portsmouth
United Kingdom
09.2011 - 07.2013

Licenciateship - Mechanical Engineering Technology

City & Guilds of London Institute
United Kingdom
11.2007 -

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (Distinctions and credits -

City & Guilds of London Institute
2000

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 2 (Distinction in all courses -

City & Guilds of London Institute
1999

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 1 (Distinction in all courses -

City & Guilds of London Institute
1998

Certificate of Higher Education - Production Field Operations Level A

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Canada
02.1998 -

Skills

SKILLS

  • Technical:
  • AutoCAD, PTC Creo/Pro Engineer, SAP, IPES, CMMS, Finite Element Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional(CMRP), Project Management Professional, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), Measurement Systems, Data Interpretation, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Troubleshooting, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Power Plant Operation & Equipment Use, Root Cause Analysis
  • Change order management
  • Leadership and Management: Strategic Planning, Change Management, Operational Excellence, Human and Physical Resources Organization, Project Management
  • Team Work: Verbal and Written Communication, Team Building, Teaching
  • Programming: Python and Visual Basic
  • Data gathering and review
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Risk mitigation
  • Project estimation
  • Subcontracting management
  • Quality inspections
  • Blueprint reading

Accomplishments

  • Led 100% completion of scheduled maintenance projects, including material procurement and equipment installation
  • Managed a cross-functional team of four in the planning and scheduling of maintenance work using the work order system.
  • Executed troubleshooting and repair of over 50 mechanical apparatuses, such as gas turbines, pumps, internal combustion engines, lifting equipment (pedestal cranes and hoists), compressors, turbo expanders, utility systems, and heat exchanger fans
  • Collaborated with production teams to reduce downtime by 25% by improving scheduling procedures for preventative maintenance
  • Initiated and spearheaded a total revamp of the instrument air system worth over $10M to ensure oil-free air compression, resulting in a commendation from the supervisor
  • Operated as a material coordinator for an offshore condensate production facility, planning and implementing scheduled shutdown maintenance, including gathering spare parts and other consumables, leading to a 30% increase in workplace productivity
  • Organized preventive maintenance tasks effectively to ensure 100% monthly PM compliance
  • Volunteer Teacher (Mobil Employees Volunteer Education Program) (June) 2004 - (Nov) 2006 - ExxonMobil Nigeria
  • Volunteered to teach mathematics and physics to 40+ students in colleges within ExxonMobil host communities in Nigeria, significantly improving their performance in the West African School Certificate Examination
  • Certified Project Management Professional 2023 - Beina Maintenance and Reliability Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) 2022 - Beina Maintenance and Reliability Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Survival Capsule (TEMPSC) Boat Coxswain 2022 - Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Affiliations

Member 2022 - Present Nigerian Society of Safety Engineers

Member 2011 - Present Institution of Engineering Technology (IET)

Timeline

PGDip - Data Science & Business Analytics

McCombs School of Business, Univ of Texas, Austin
01.2023 - 08.2023

Project Engineer

ExxonMobil
01.2020 - Current

Maintenance Specialist

ExxonMobil Nigeria
01.2013 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

University of Portsmouth
09.2011 - 07.2013

Licenciateship - Mechanical Engineering Technology

City & Guilds of London Institute
11.2007 -

Mechanical Technician

Exxonmobil Nigeria
12.1999 - 12.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Production Field Operations Level A

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
02.1998 -

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (Distinctions and credits -

City & Guilds of London Institute

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 2 (Distinction in all courses -

City & Guilds of London Institute

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 1 (Distinction in all courses -

City & Guilds of London Institute
AKANINYENE PETER AKPAN