Francis Ulinfun
Oil And Gas Professional
Port Harcourt,RI
Summary
Dynamic operations and maintenance professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, specializing in the reliability and performance of rotating equipment. Proven leadership in roles such as Maintenance Team Lead, Power Plant Lead, and the Superintendent of the newly commissioned 750,000 barrel capacity Indigenous Crude Oil Onshore Terminal at the Otakikpo Field, Nigeria. Committed to aligning world-class standards and best practices with organizational goals to ensure sustainable throughput and operational excellence. Expertise in driving maintenance strategies that enhance equipment availability and reliability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Professional with strong background in terminal operations and logistics management. Known for optimizing workflow, enhancing safety protocols, and improving operational efficiency. Effective in fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Competent in strategic planning, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Terminal Superintendent (Otakikpo Onshore Terminal)
GREEN ENERGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and reviewed the Terminal Handbook and SOP.
- Successfully completed 3 Export operations.
- Liaise with the project team to oversee all installations, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Responsible for all terminal operations and maintenance activities with regard to crude oil receiving, storage, and export operations within the Otakikpo Onshore Terminal.
- Improved terminal efficiency by implementing streamlined procedures for cargo handling and storage.
- Oversaw maintenance programs for terminal equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and longevity of assets.
Maintenance and Reliability Consultant
Tempo Power Solutions
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2021 - 08.2025
- In charge of setting up new power plants, including the operation and maintenance, annual maintenance plans, assigning roles to personnel, configuring Computerized Maintenance Management System, developing preventive maintenance strategies, carrying out Root Cause Analysis, guaranteeing increased operational efficiency, and reducing operational expenditure.
- Part-time
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Rotating Equipment Specialist
Ingenta Energies Limited
Ahoada Rivers, RI
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Resolved Mechanical seal failure by carrying out corrective maintenance on two units of OH Pumps. Replaced failed bearings and mechanical seals, replaced metal plates with recommended alignment shims and carried out shaft alignment on both units with major corrections on the static (Pump End) and misalignment caused by pipe strain. Trained the personnel on how to carry out pre-start and startup operations as recommended for Centrifugal pumps. Gave recommendation for rework on the concrete foundation to improve rigidity and for the Pump skid to be bolted down to the concrete foundation to help eliminate vibration.
- Part-time
Maintenance Team Lead (EPF, CPF/LPG, Power Pant)
GREEN ENERGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Andoni , RI
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Sustenance and optimization of the company’s business by ensuring the reliability and availability of all rotating and static equipment.
- Oversee all maintenance activities in the Otakikpo Field (EPF, CPF, and 6MVA Power Plant) as the Head of Maintenance.
- Carry out an analysis of the effects of technical loopholes and showstoppers, and translate the consequences into the language that management understands in order to help management make profit-oriented decisions.
- Over 95% uptime recorded over 7 years.
- Optimized inventory management, ensuring the availability of necessary parts while reducing overall stock levels to minimize holding costs.
- Assessed equipment performance data to identify trends highlighting areas requiring attention or potential improvements in maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) OTAKIKPO FIELD OML 11
GREEN ENERGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Commissioning of the Early Production Facility.
- Implementation of maintenance best practices.
- Mentoring of the greenhorns
- Supervision of the 12 MMSCFD Modular LPG extraction plant project.
- Integrated into the Project Team (Mechanical) in 2022, handling the Otakikpo 750,000-barrel capacity onshore terminal, Ubima 2 trains 15,000 bpd Flow Station, and Otakikpo 2 trains 20,000 bpd Flow Station projects from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) to project delivery.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Rotating Equipment Specialist
PNG Gas Limited / SPEC
Ebedei, Delta
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Achieved 45% increase in Production by resolving repetitive equipment failure, implementing new condition-based monitoring technics, parameter handling and threshold settings that were not just generic but tailored to meet the precise operating conditions (the environment where the equipment operates, the mode of operation required by the client in line with their goals, OEM recommendations and best practice, etc.). This optimized efficiency, equipment availability and reliability.
- Part-time
Maintenance Supervisor at OML 30
HERITAGE OIL
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervision of Ariel / CAT G3516 Gas compressor Package installation commissioning at Afiesere, Uzere and Olomoro Gas compression station.
- Part of the team that carried out major overhauling of 3 CAT G3412 and Sulzer MSD 7 stage pumps which brought about the increase in production at OLOMORO F/S from 28,000 barrels per day to 47,000 barrels per day.
- Installation and commissioning of Waukesha F18 and Weatherford 437 pump package for Oweh and Eriemu flow station.
- In charge of Maintenance activities in three Flow Stations with a total production of 78,000bbls/day with over 95% uptime recorded.
- Implementation of CMMS for all maintenance and inventory management of all assets in the facility.
Maintenance (Mechanical)
Nigerian Petroleum Development Company/INTERGLOBAL PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES (IGPES)
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Preventive and Corrective maintenance on API 610 Centrifugal pumps, Positive Displacement double acting pumps (National Oil Well, Weatherford 737 and FWI).
- Preventive and Corrective maintenance on WAUKESHA 7042 and VGF F18 Extender series Gas engines. Installation, commissioning and complete overhaul.
- Commissioning, corrective and preventive maintenance on Gas Compressor package - CAT 3516 and ARIEL Gas Compressor at Afiesere F/S, Kokori F/S, Olomoro F/S and Uzere F/S.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance on various types of Instrument Air compressors, Chemical injection pumps, dryers and also static equipment.
Graduate Trainee
Shell Petroleum Development Company
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Top and Complete overhauling of various CAT Models such as 3300, 3400 and 3500 series.
- Reconditioning of Cylinder Head of Various Models.
- Overhauling and Servicing of Chemical Injection and Metering Pumps
- Servicing and Overhauling of Instrument Air Compressors.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Benin
Benin City, ED01.2010
Skills
Problem-solving
Documentation control
Operational management
Environmental awareness
Operational efficiency
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Staff management
Organizational skills
Team building
Attention to detail
Work Planning and Prioritization
Equipment operation
Certification
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) – R60040
References
- KABIRU, ANAFI, Superintendent, 08053391250, HERITAGE OIL
- JACOB, SOKARI, Operations Manager / Subject Matter Expert, 08152302115, Green Energy International Limited
- KINGSLEY, NWAFOR, Terminal Manager, 08066657004, Green Energy International Limited
Timeline
Rotating Equipment Specialist
Ingenta Energies Limited
01.2025 - 01.2025
Terminal Superintendent (Otakikpo Onshore Terminal)
GREEN ENERGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance and Reliability Consultant
Tempo Power Solutions
01.2021 - 08.2025
Maintenance Team Lead (EPF, CPF/LPG, Power Pant)
GREEN ENERGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
01.2021 - 01.2024
Rotating Equipment Specialist
PNG Gas Limited / SPEC
01.2021 - 01.2021
Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) OTAKIKPO FIELD OML 11
GREEN ENERGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
11.2017 - 05.2021
Maintenance Supervisor at OML 30
HERITAGE OIL
06.2016 - 11.2017
Maintenance (Mechanical)
Nigerian Petroleum Development Company/INTERGLOBAL PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES (IGPES)
03.2013 - 05.2016
Graduate Trainee
Shell Petroleum Development Company
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Benin
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