Faith Ekpoboriyoma
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Summary
Experienced rotating equipment engineer with a decade in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. Applied API standards, led 10+ root cause analyses on turbines, compressors, and pumps, saving ExxonMobil Nigeria $200M. Proven in preventing, detecting, responding, and recovering assets for optimized performance. Adaptable and poised for industry challenges
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Machinery Engineer (Rotating Equipment)
ExxonMobil Nigeria Limited
08.2023 - Current
- Designed custom tools and equipment, increasing overall process effectiveness and safety in the workplace.
- Applied lean principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in various engineering projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Assign and review appropriate equipment criticality.
- Assess PM reports for rotating and static equipment, provide recommendations.
- Witness shop teardown where root cause failure analysis is required.
- Track key equipment trends for predictive modeling and deviation detection.
- Review condition monitoring reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Aid continuous improvement to minimize unplanned outages and define overhaul scopes.
- Investigate and classify machinery trip events, suggest equipment and process improvements.
- Document troubleshooting and recovery effort for each package in a common repository for history.
- Provide technical scope for the development of new maintenance contract.
- Champion root cause failure analysis and lesson learned.
- Develop and update machinery engineering tools, guides, and specifications.
- Lead top-tier troubleshooting with remote support for machinery overhauls.
- Contribute to equipment specs, ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Participate in machinery risk assessments, screening and MOCs engineering evaluations.
- Support machinery reliability, integrity, and optimization initiatives
Senior Condition Monitoring Specialist.
SPIE OIL AND GAS (Erha FPSO, ExxonMobil, Nigeria)
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
- Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Used the bad actor analysis model to reduced cost of maintenance by 72.5% in the 2021 calendar year.
- Remotely monitor the condition of all turbomachinery using online System 1 tool.
- Establish Falcon Nest database for efficient vibration data collection and analysis.
- Revamped CBM template for optimized fault detection using vibration, thermography, and more.
- Monitored Turbomachinery remotely via Bentley Nevada, devised plans for fault correction.
- Performed thermographic surveys, analyzed images, and generated reports for root cause.
- Established lubrication procedure, mitigating frequent failures from contaminated oil in rotating equipment.
- Conducted daily performance monitoring on four gas turbines (3 GE LM2500, 1 Solar Taurus TM70).
- Aligned using XT550 laser kit, set thrust probes per Bentley Nevada's procedures.
- Updated and closed out Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) work order and reported to the Maintenance Supervisor at the right time.
- Leveraged communication skills to build rapport between condition monitoring and mechanical teams.
Condition Monitoring Engineer (Technical Services)
Notore Fertilizer Industry, Onne
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Regularly collects vibration data, analyzes, and creates repair plans for rotating equipment.
- Communicated vibration analysis results, advising equipment owners on necessary actions.
- Resolved equipment issues by analyzing vibration patterns and integrating process data.
- Sought best technical solutions by collaborating with diverse technical resources.
- Performed bump testing, cross-phase, and modal analysis to diagnose equipment faults.
- Conducted roto-dynamics integrity checks using various vibration diagnosis tools.
- Pursued resolution of outstanding vibration issues with relevant technical teams.
- Established positive work ties with regional and plant-based colleagues effectively.
- Implemented Bentley Nevada 3500 interface with CSI 2140 for vibration data accessibility and analysis.
- Worked with plant staff to create maintenance strategies using vibration analysis.
- Aided in failure analysis of rotating equipment, identifying root causes and prevention solutions.
- Carried out pipeline, boiler, reformers, heat exchanger, & reactor column inspection during TAM.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Imo State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Planning
System Troubleshooting
Excellent Communication
Design development
Quality Control
Vibration Analysis
Laser Alignment
Rotor balancing
Lube oil analysis
Ultrasound Inspection
Modal Analysis Tool
Infrared Thermography
Non-Destructive Testing Techniques (DPI)
SAP CMM
SHSE Documentation (SOW, JHA etc)
Process Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Failure Analysis
Inspections
Analytical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Reliability
Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Zero HSE incidence, LTI and non-compliance issues in my career.
- Lead the recovery of the LP compressor that failed to vibration
- Dry gas seal primary vent modification on the HP compressor
- Reviewed the surveillance to capture actionable recommendation.
- Lead the replacement of 4 turbine engine & power turbine.
- Lead RCFA for the water injection pump system recovery
- Pioneered the condition monitoring program in Deepwater.
- Recovered the reliability of the jockey fire water pumps
- Reliability index improvement from 42% to 62% in 3 years
- Championed the recovery of NH3 Syn gas compressor
- Upgraded the vibration system to improve data capture time
Certification
ISO Vibration CAT II, ANST L2 (ISO18436)
Timeline
Machinery Engineer (Rotating Equipment)
ExxonMobil Nigeria Limited
08.2023 - Current
Machinery Lubricant Analyst Level 1 (ISO 18436-4)
07-2023
Certified Infrared Thermographer L1 (ISO 18436)
07-2023
ISO Vibration CAT II, ANST L2 (ISO18436)
07-2022
Senior Condition Monitoring Specialist.
SPIE OIL AND GAS (Erha FPSO, ExxonMobil, Nigeria)
04.2019 - 08.2023
ISO Certified Ultrasound Analyst L1 (ISO18436-8)
09-2018
Condition Monitoring Engineer (Technical Services)
Notore Fertilizer Industry, Onne
08.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
04.2001 -