OGHENEVWEDE BLESSING IKPAMA
Maintenance Engineer
Summary
M.Eng Mechanical Engineer with academic and project-based expertise in CAD design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and thermal/structural optimization. Combines strong analytical and technical skills with over (8) Eight years of leadership and organizational management experience. Adept at delivering engineering solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and managing budgets and resources effectively. Passionate about mechanical design, simulation, and innovative problem-solving.
Maintenance professional with proven track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Known for ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skills include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Salvation Ministries
09.2019 - Current
- Directed maintenance and safety operations across multiple facilities with large-scale public gatherings.
- Enforced HSE compliance, implementing risk assessments, safety inductions, and fire/emergency drills.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime by 40%.
- Supervised technical teams in mechanical, electrical, and environmental safety projects, ensuring operational reliability.
Graduate Engineer
Dan Ventures
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported operations in marine logistics, including cargo handling, vessel scheduling, and documentation.
- Assisted in welding and fabrication tasks, observed techniques, and learnt industry safety and quality standards.
- Participated in HSE activities, toolbox talks, and helped ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
- Participated in fabrication, assembly, and quality control inspections during vessel production.
Front Desk Attendant/Cashier
BEDC Electricity Plc
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Delivered customer-facing support by responding to billing inquiries, processing service requests, and resolving complaints, achieving a high rate of same-day issue resolution.
- Processed electricity bill payments, reconnection, and service fees, maintaining 100% accuracy in transaction records and receipts.
- Reconciled daily cash collections and POS transactions in line with company accounting procedures, ensuring error-free financial reporting.
- Maintained detailed records of customer visits, service requests, and resolutions in the company database, enabling data-driven service improvements.
Drilling Engineer Intern
Nigerian petroleum Development Company Limited
03.2016 - 09.2015
- Assisted in preparing drilling programs and well plans under the supervision of senior drilling engineers.
- Monitored daily drilling operations and collected well data (e.g., depth, mud properties, rate of penetration) for reporting and analysis.
- Participated in rig site visits to observe drilling operations, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
- Updated and maintained drilling records, logs, and operational reports for ongoing and completed wells.
- Supported the evaluation of drilling performance and identification of optimization opportunities.
- Assisted in materials and equipment planning, ensuring timely supply for drilling activities.
- Learned and adhered to NPDC's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards during field and office tasks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (geologists, reservoir engineers, HSE officers) to support operational objectives.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers 04.2001 -
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Delta State University
01.2017
Skills
Experience with ANSYS and Abaqus for engineering analysis
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Salvation Ministries
09.2019 - Current
Graduate Engineer
Dan Ventures
11.2018 - 09.2019
Front Desk Attendant/Cashier
BEDC Electricity Plc
03.2018 - 10.2018
Drilling Engineer Intern
Nigerian petroleum Development Company Limited
03.2016 - 09.2015
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
04.2001 -
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Delta State University
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Fiscal Management - Managed all financial activities for program operations.Accountable for all P&L.Reduced department expenditures by 10% over a one-year period.
- Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)