Ekerette Ibanga
Uyo,Akwa Ibom
Summary
I am a facility maintenance professional with background in service leadership roles. I have 20+ years experience in Oil and Gas facility Operations and Maintenance.
I coordinates daily operations through strategic staff and resource planning.
I am knowledgeable about Oil and Gas industry trends and focused on remaining ahead of competitors by proactively meeting evolving consumer demands.
I am a multi-skilled individual seeking opportunity in consolidating practical management experience in facility management and servicing role.
I am skilled in Instrumentations, process controls and electrical engineering for adaptable support.
I meets strict work schedules through tactical planning and team coordination.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Exxonmobil
Eket, Akwa Ibom State
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team and reviewed completed work to evaluate performance.
- Documented daily work performed in company logs and on equipment-specific reports.
- Maintained daily facility operations with strong focus on preventive maintenance and swift repairs.
- Diagnosed faults and carried out or assigned repair tasks to minimise downtime.
- Monitored maintenance priorities and allocated labour resources to meet expected demands.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures.
- Monitored department priorities and coordinated team workflows to meet demand.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of preventive maintenance schedule.
- Implemented maintenance programme to manage operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Enforced compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures.
Instrumentation and Controls Specialist
Exxonmobil
Eket, Akwa Ibom State
06.2012 - 06.2022
- Supervised installation, commissioning and maintenance of process plant instrumentation and control systems
- Oversaw maintenance for gas turbine and compressor controls
- Maintained NGL process control systems including de-ethanizers and turbo expanders
- Managed maintenance of turbine controls for power generation operations
- Maintained plant utility systems including air compressors and water pumps
- Specialised in maintaining Wells Controls systems to boost productivity and efficiency
- Coordinated annual and bi-annual maintenance of top-tier machinery for plant efficiency
Instrumentation technologist
Exxonmobil
Eket, Akwa Ibom State
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Carried out review of Piping and Instrumentations engineering drawings and make necessary corrections for implementation, to enhance smooth startup of Gas Compression and Injection facilities
- Perform tests and commissioning of DCS (delta v) control system for effective monitoring and control of plant processes.
- Performed installation, hookup and commissioning of Siemens MXL Fire Detection System
- Conduct loop checks, reliability test, and analysis of the ESSDS to ensure its optimal performance during plant operations
- Carried out loop checks of field instrumentations to ensure correct hookup to Distributed Control System (DCS) in the Control Room.
- Recorded test data to verify product outputs or produce specific results.
- Prepared safe working procedures and equipment strategies on critical areas of plant operation in coordination with safety department and ensure its implementation to minimize accident and equipment/plant downtime.
- Defined installation methods and inspected completed installations to verify adherence to requirements.
- Collected and analysed data to inform project and system requirements.
- Collaborated with engineers to support product design, development and improvement.
- Analysed systems and equipment to assess strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.
- Implemented safety protocols and performance controls for new electronic equipment.
Project intern
Exxonmobil
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked on ExxonMobil’s EPC1A, 2A and 1B EAP Projects - Liaised with contractors and vendors to ensure that quality control standards, company’s operational procedures and safety standards are well adhered to.
- Prepared presentations and reports for project updates, enhancing transparency and communication.
- Conducted research and gathered data to contribute to project feasibility studies, aiding decision-making processes.
- Maintenance of Rolls-Royce gas turbines (RB211) controls systems to enhance gas compression and injection.
- Represented organizations at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on project deliverables to meet established standards.
- Prevented project failure, establishing risk management plans to eliminate undefined risk.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Analyzed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimized scheduling.
Project assistant
Exxonmobil
Busan, South Korea
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Worked on ExxonMobil’s EPC1A, 2A and 1B Projects - Liaise with contractors and vendors to ensure that quality control standards, company’s operational procedures and safety standards are well adhered to.
- Developed project updates, enhancing clarity and team communication
- Conducted research and gathered data to contribute to project feasibility studies, aiding decision-making processes.
- Represented organizations at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Coordinated communication between project team members, stakeholders and external partners.
- Compiled and analyzed project-related information, facilitating informed decision-making by project team.
- Analyzed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimized scheduling.
- Maintained project schedules for timely completion of project milestones.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
Process Instrumentation Technologist
Exxonmobil
Eket, Akwa Ibom State
03.1998 - 03.2005
- Supported installation, operation and maintenance of well head control systems and instrumentations.
- Implemented safety protocols and performance controls for oil and gas wells systems and equipment.
- Recorded test data to verify product outputs or produce specific results.
- Defined installation methods and inspected completed installations to verify adherence to requirements.
- Collaborated with engineers to support product design, development and improvement.
- Maintenance and repairs of well control panels, wing valves, SSVs and SSSVs.
Education
Master of Engineering - Elect./Elect. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
University of Uyo
Akwa Ibom State 09.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 09.1999 - 03.2025
Advanced Instrumentation Engineering Certificate - Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Canada 01.2005 - 04.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Process Instrumentation and Controls
Kansas State University
Kansas City, United States 03.2011 - 11.2011
C&G of London Institute Full Tech Certificate - Measurement Technology, Automatic control and Electronic/Electrical Instrumentations
ExxonMobil Technical Training Center
Eket, Akwa Ibom State 09.1996 - 01.1998
Skills
- Project Coordination and Supervision
- Personnel Management and Supervision
- Work Measurement and Analysis
- Root Cause Identification and Resolution
- Risk Assessments and Maintenance Management
- Problem Identification and Solutions
- Power and Gas Turbines Controls diagnostics skill
- Wellhead Operations and Control Systems Supervision
- Gas Compression and Injection facility management and operations
- NGL process facility management and operations
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Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading and listening to news
Accomplishments
- Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Member Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)
- Fellow Chartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching Nigeria (FCICMCN)
Certification
- COREN Licenced (2012)
- SME in Work Management System (ExxonMobil)
- Executive Program Alumni (Lagos Business School-Nigeria)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Exxonmobil
06.2022 - Current
Master of Engineering - Elect./Elect. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
University of Uyo
09.2015 - 06.2017
Instrumentation and Controls Specialist
Exxonmobil
06.2012 - 06.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Process Instrumentation and Controls
Kansas State University
03.2011 - 11.2011
Instrumentation technologist
Exxonmobil
02.2007 - 06.2011
Project intern
Exxonmobil
05.2006 - 06.2007
Project assistant
Exxonmobil
05.2005 - 02.2006
Advanced Instrumentation Engineering Certificate - Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2005 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
University of Benin
09.1999 - 03.2025
Process Instrumentation Technologist
Exxonmobil
03.1998 - 03.2005
C&G of London Institute Full Tech Certificate - Measurement Technology, Automatic control and Electronic/Electrical Instrumentations
ExxonMobil Technical Training Center
09.1996 - 01.1998
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