OGHENETEGA OMERHI
Bonny Island
Summary
Dynamic maintenance leader with extensive experience at Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company, excelling in strategic maintenance planning and multidisciplinary team management. Proven track record in optimizing asset integrity and enhancing operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring HSE compliance. Skilled in budgeting and cost control, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AREA MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
Bonny Island, NIGERIA
05.2024 - Current
- Manage multi-discipline maintenance activities to ensure plant availability, reliability, and integrity for LNG production Trains 4-6.
- Oversee statutory, preventative, and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and instrument equipment to ensure continuous LNG, LPG, and condensate production.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term maintenance strategies to meet annual delivery program targets.
- Coordinate with Contracts, Procurement, and Materials (CPM) to ensure the timely availability of spares, minimizing emergency purchases, and equipment downtime.
- Identify training needs, and develop staff development plans to ensure sustainability and continuity.
SENIOR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (TRAINS 4/5 & 6)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
Bonny Island
08.2020 - Current
- Executed daily statutory, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure continuous LNG production
- Led safety-critical functions and maintained control barriers as defined in bowties
- Developed and implemented short-term maintenance plans to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
- Proposed improvement initiatives for maintenance practices and equipment upgrades to enhance budget management
TURNAROUND MECHANICAL COORDINATOR
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
Bonny Island
01.2016 - Current
- Planned and executed Trains shutdowns within approved budgets, durations, and HSE targets
- Managed multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver flawless shutdowns in compliance with HSE standards
- Prepared and monitored shutdown budgets, ensuring cost-effective execution and knowledge transfer to Nigerian personnel
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (AREA A, UTILITIES)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
Bonny Island
03.2011 - Current
- Supervised statutory, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities for LNG Trains 4-6
- Facilitated equipment problem resolution and participated in failure investigations to eliminate recurring issues
- Ensured compliance with HSE standards and best maintenance practices to prevent incidents and reworks
SENIOR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AREA A, UTILITIES)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
Bonny Island
09.2008 - Current
- Adhered to Permit to Work (PTW) systems and safety protocols, ensuring high standards of work site tidiness
- Organized team activities, planned equipment/tool requirements, and interfaced with other disciplines
- Utilized PACER MMS for work planning and attended daily planning meetings
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AREA A, UTILITIES)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
Bonny Island
11.2004 - Current
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on nitrogen trains, chillers, and valves
- Participated in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) teams and failure investigations
- Utilized PACER for job execution, spares ordering, and report development
PROJECT ENGINEER
Pipeline Integrity Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt
02.2002 - Current
- Conducted de-sanding and de-silting of LP and HP separators for Shell Odidi 1 flow station
- Performed major inspections of GE gas turbines and compressors
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHÉ
Nigerian Dredging and Marine Company
Warri
08.1997 - Current
- Monitored wellhead performances and conducted crude oil sampling and analysis
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHÉ
Nigerdock Nigeria Limited
Lagos
08.1995 - Current
- Conducted welding joint preparations, ship plate measurements, and structural welding
Education
PhD - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ESUT Business School
Enugu, State, Nigeria01.2023
MSc - ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
ESUT Business School
Enugu, State, Nigeria01.2016
B.Eng. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria01.2009
NVQ2 - PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
TTE Technical Training Group
Middlesborough, UK01.2004
HND - WELDING ENGINEERING
Petroleum Training Institute
Warri, Nigeria01.1999
Skills
- Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
- Shutdown and Turnaround Management
- Asset Integrity and Reliability Optimization
- Leadership and Multidisciplinary Team Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control in Maintenance Operations
- HSE Leadership and Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Maintenance Planning and Execution
- Failure Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Continuous Improvement
References
- Dr. Kelvin Idehen, Petroleum Training Institute, Warri, Delta State
- Dr. Nnadi Ezekiel, Kampala International University, nnadiezekiel@kiu.ac.ug, Kampala, Uganda
- Eguando Anthony E., Proofload Services Nig. Ltd., Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Publications
- Mitigating Risk and Enhancing Governance: A Framework for Effective Implementation of Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Act, Kiu Pub. Ext.
- Rating the Delivery Rate of TETFUND Projects in South-East Nigerian State Universities, Journal of Engineering Technology and Applied Science (JETAS)
- Assessing the Influence of Cost on the Implementation of TETFUND Projects in Selected Public Universities in Nigeria, IAA Journal of Applied Sciences
Languages
English
Accomplishments
P.T.I. Award for the Best Welding Engineering Student, Higher National Diploma Award, 1999
• Shell Petroleum and Development Company’s Best Welding Engineering Student Award, 1999.
• NLNG MD/CEO Recognition for Perfect Supervisor/Role Model, 2016.
• NLNG Special Recognition Award for invaluable contribution to the business, Sept 2023.
Certification
- Middle Management Leadership Program – Lagos Business School (February 2025)
- Leading for Performance - Dale Carnegie and Associates (October 2024)
- ISO 55000 Asset Management System Training – Philip Consulting (May 2024)
- Team Leadership Program – Lagos Business School (March 2023)
- Advanced Fire Fighting – FALCK Prime, Atlantic (December 2015)
- API 653 Above Storage Tank Inspection – Gennesaret Nig Ltd (July 2014)
- Optimization of Rotating Equipment – NLNG Learning Centre (November 2011)
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AREA MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
05.2024 - Current
SENIOR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (TRAINS 4/5 & 6)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
08.2020 - Current
TURNAROUND MECHANICAL COORDINATOR
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
01.2016 - Current
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (AREA A, UTILITIES)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
03.2011 - Current
SENIOR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AREA A, UTILITIES)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
09.2008 - Current
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AREA A, UTILITIES)
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG)
11.2004 - Current
PROJECT ENGINEER
Pipeline Integrity Nigeria Ltd
02.2002 - Current
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHÉ
Nigerian Dredging and Marine Company
08.1997 - Current
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHÉ
Nigerdock Nigeria Limited
08.1995 - Current
PhD - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ESUT Business School
MSc - ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
ESUT Business School
B.Eng. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University of Port Harcourt
NVQ2 - PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
TTE Technical Training Group
HND - WELDING ENGINEERING
Petroleum Training Institute
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