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Okechukwu Madu

Okechukwu Madu

Project Engineering
Port Harcourt

Summary

Dedicated project professional (PE 2 Assessed), familiar with DEM1/2 requirements, Shell's Opportunity Realization Process, Project Management Framework and DCAF; with a passion for people development. 18 years’ experience effectively (16+ years in Shell). Flawless project delivery in both Brown Field and Green Field projects. Excellent team player with strong communication, facilitation and team building skills. Possess strong people skills, strong passion for development with an appreciation of D&I and cultural differences. Strong aptitude for Learner Mindset with a genuine passion for Continuous Improvement and impacting team success. Ability to influence senior management and develop strong working relationships with all levels of stakeholders.


Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Team Lead / Supervisor, Technical Learning

Shell Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
07.2019 - Current

Responsibilities:

- Shares the accountability (along with the business leaders and the capability managers) for the development of the organizational capability (HSSE, leadership, foundational and differentiating capabilities) for the technical functions in Shell Nigeria to deliver business goals in the short-, medium- and long-term.

- Accountable for the efficient management of the learning agenda for the respective departments, including the delivery of the full suite of 70-20-10 offerings for the designated functions.

- Accountable to provide thought-leadership on the approach to continually high-grade the delivery of business outcomes through leveraging the capability of the people in the function.

- Shares accountability with the leaders of the designated technical functions to support the development of leadership capability in the target functions both through the suite of formal leadership learning offerings and specific initiatives to address leadership challenges in the target functions.

- Accountable to demonstrate the return on learning investment primarily through the achievement of the agreed business outcomes during the annual performance consulting process.

- Accountable to investigate, align with business leaders and intervene to address performance issues that constrain the delivery of the potential of the target functions.

- Accountable to lead key country-level improvement projects around the team’s remit.



Achievements:

  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
  • Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Advised management, business and technical staff on solutions using specific domains or technology.
  • Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Supervised architecture, design and implementation of company-wide platforms and applications.

· Deputized Manager, Learning Solutions Nigeria and provided Leadership to the PHC OD & Learning team

· Developed materials & delivered the training for HVAC Masterclass for Real Estate, COG & DWP Functions

· Developed and deployed Evaluation Template for Overall Effectiveness of Learning Plan Delivery (Learning Value Assurance). Led Level 4 (ROI) Evaluation on Effectiveness of Digital Skills Learning for the Production Asset

· Carried out Level 3 Evaluations for 3 Learning Events – outcome from completed evaluations led to organization of Workshop for Offshore Engineering & Construction and 3 other social learning events to close identified gaps.

· Led the Development of Learning Demand Planning & Administration Tool – Now Functional

· Led engagements with Vendors & Course owners on Virtualization of 5 F2F courses, thereby saving over $119k from Logistics

Successfully Supported SPA Accreditation (through CV reviews and CEMS guidance) for 21 Project Practitioners in COG (11) & DWP (10). Supported SGP/SATP Exits for 8 staff in SCiN and 7Nos new TA appointments (1 TA3 & 6 TA2)

Principal Pipeline Engineer

Nigeria LNG Ltd
Bonny Island, Nigeria
12.2016 - 06.2019

Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation of front-end studies, design, engineering, construction, upgrade/integration works, (pre-)/(de-) commissioning related activities along the Gas Transmission System (GTS) corridor including handover in accordance with DEP and relevant codes and standards to ensure integrity of the existing and new assets interfacing the existing assets.

- Coordinate the key pipeline integrity technical interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective closeout of third-party maintenance and operational punch list activities on gas-supplier pipelines for non-routine activities.

- PG risk focal for coordination PG RIC sessions as part of the MTA process and Management of PG concessions & Omnisafe actions to ensure GTS pipeline related risks are adequately managed.

- Coordinate periodic assurance reviews on pipeline integrity, drive the implementation of Integrity Work Plans (IWP) and develop systems for integrity assurance of infrastructure and ancillary facilities in the pipeline system to ensure reliability, capacity & availability of NLNG pipelines and mitigations are adequate to prevent operational leaks.

- Lead the review of new/existing GTS-1 pipeline-related Procedures, Manuals & Guidelines, to ensure that Inspection Strategies, techniques, and analysis are developed and managed in accordance with NLNG Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS).

- Lead pipeline integrity assessments coordinate the annual pipeline integrity reviews and performance monitoring to ensure Pipeline annual integrity report is prepared and made available to NLNG management and the regulatory body (DPR).

- Provide integrity related inputs for all GTS-1 Pipeline license applications/renewals to ensure validity of NLNG’s License to Operate the GTS-1 Pipeline network.

Maintain updated pipeline assets inventory, monitor asset performance, manage asset improvement plans and lifecycle, monitor and guide delivery of implementation strategies and manage pipeline activities performance reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual) for pipeline asset team to ensure availability of valid/updated as-built documents for all pipeline assets.



Achievements:

  • Provided remote analysis of In-line Pipeline Inspection remote intelligent pigs and remote sensing equipment.
  • Contributed to technical memos and reports by providing planning and analytical data on GTS-1 pipeline Integrity management works
  • Participated in design reviews for new construction, analyzing planned pipeline, conduits and engineering models.
  • Assisted project planning teams by providing data on scheduling, cost estimations and project scope calculations.

- Coordinated the 2017 external review of NLNG’s Pipeline Integrity Management System (including tracking closure of all identified gaps)

- Key participant in the deployment of w-PIMS in NLNG

- Developed and operationalized the GTS-1 Pigging Operations Planning Guide

- Developed GTS-1 Pipeline ROW Encroachment Mitigation Procedure

- Initiated and Secured approval of the Long-Term Mitigation Project for GTS-1 Pipeline ROW Encroachment (CPD18015)

- Initiated and led procurement of quicker pipeline repair tool (3LPE Coating removal equipment)

- Led the update of GTS-1 Pipeline route alignment drawings with Google map overlay.

- Facilitated five AAR sessions for completed pipeline projects and leak repairs within PG (including tracking closure of recommended actions in Omnisafe)

- Led two incident investigation sessions (including tracking closure of recommended actions in Omnisafe)

- Developed and secured approval for 2016 to 2018 GTS-1 Annual Pipeline Integrity Reports (including tracking closure of recommended actions in Omnisafe)

- Reviewed, updated and secured approval of all pipeline engineering related documents in PG department (including those transferred from other departments to PG)

- Key participant in the development of a new Integrity Work Plan (IWP) for the GTS-1 Pipeline Assets

- Manager’s delegate for development of Job Descriptions for the new Gas Supply & Pipeline Assets (PG) Organization

- Completed several HSE site visits to the GTS nodes (Rumuji, Ubeta & Obiafu)

- Participated in numerous Senior Management HSE Walkabouts with PPI & PMI (made several observations that are tracked in Omnisafe)

- Made cost optimization contributions to projects within and outside own Department

o In Feb. 2018: Supported HVAC duct System design and inspection at the NLNG Head Office Project Site; advised against change of insulation material from already installed fiberglass material to Armaflex, thus saving over $50k on variation costs

In April/May 2018: Led Project Assurance review for Trains 1, 2 & 3 HVAC Systems Upgrade & Replacement of Obsolete HAVC Units (led to about $500k reduction in project cost estimates)

Senior Project Engineer, Benisede

Shell Nigeria
Port harcourt, Nigeria
10.2014 - 11.2016

Responsibilities:

- Manage the activities of the main EPC Contractor involved in the delivery of the Benisede Facilities work scope to complete the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the facilities safely, in accordance with the specified standards/specifications, on time and within budget. The Benisede Gas Booster station is one of the four new stations to be constructed as part of the SSAGS Projects (about $2bln project – Construction of 4Nos AG booster compression stations, a Central Gas Processing Facility with capacity for 160MMscf/d and Gas Gathering Pipelines from the 4 booster stations to the CPF).

- Delivery of TQ project in accordance with Shell’s HSSE & SP control framework, ORS, project standards / guides. Ensure best practice Project Controls are implemented for the location, including planning and progress reporting.

- Provide technical interface management with contractors, vendors, and P&T as it pertains to construction deliverables for the SSAGS projects (CPF, Booster stations & Pipelines). Manage the interfaces between the Facilities and Pipelines contractors to ensure effective co-ordination of construction activities at the locations. Manage the interface with the Asset team, to ensure their requirements are considered during project execution, to limit the impact of brown field activities on production and to ensure a smooth handover to Operations.

- SSAGS Projects Focal point for Flawless Project Delivery (FPD)

- Ensure proper Management of Change during detailed design and site construction works.

- Support project manager to evaluate all Variation Proposals on the EPC Contract and give technical advice on merits of each proposal. Part of SSAGS Project Negotiation team for disputed variations and claims.

- Provide effective leadership to own team of CSRs and Inspectors, to allow them to perform to the best of their ability. Provide feedback, coaching and support for their career development.

- HSSE leadership role model, commitment to Life Saving Rules, Goal Zero, Visual Leadership, Technical Integrity and Process Safety.

- Construction Site Safety Standardization focal point for the SSAGS projects (CPF, Booster stations & Pipelines). Work with the respective stakeholders to establish mutual agreement and Implement construction safety management processes, procedures and strategies designed to deliver HSSE incident free during construction and start-up of the facility.


Achievements:

  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Visited sites to plan equipment placement and interconnection to site's existing piping systems.
  • Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling building foundation loads.
  • Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
  • Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
  • Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
  • Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
  • Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
  • Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
  • Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Timely completion of early works (bush clearing, dredging & sand filling, including site preparation – piling and civil foundation works).
  • Completion of Pipe racks and equipment installation ahead of schedule
  • Led review of contractor submitted variations and participated in deal negotiations that led to over 50% reduction in the value of claims
  • Zero LTI for over 2years of site works

Project Portfolio Engineer

Shell Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
05.2010 - 09.2014

Responsibilities

- Coordinate engineering design activities, Management of Change processes, HAZOPs as relates to SPDC West assets.

- Lead, manage and deliver flowlines and brownfield facilities upgrades/modifications works in the onshore and shallow offshore SPDC Swamp West Facilities.

- Manage SIMOPs, tie-in to live facilities & shutdown activities.

- Support Project Budget Sourcing/Defense

- Participate in meetings and activities aimed at maintaining good communications with the relevant Regulatory bodies and JV Partners such as NAPIMS, DPR and other Government authorities, and ensure that all required Statutory permits and approvals are obtained on time.

- Oversee the development and/or bridging of contractor HSE management systems and promote safety culture and practices with suppliers to ensure safe installation and operation of relevant equipment and systems.

- Participate in the development of specifications and tender packages for the delivery (design, material sourcing, construction and installation) of these systems.


Achievements

  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
  • Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Executed the North bank & Yokri Diesel Storage Project (Design, Contracting, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction / Installation of 30,000L diesel storage tanks, pumps, and piping systems for the North Bank & Yokri Flowstation).
  • Executed the Mechanical Engineering Scope for the Commissioning & Start-Up of Otumara Flow station Train 3 (increased capacity of the facility from 60,000bopd to 105,000bopd).
  • Prepared and managed over $50mln annual budget for the Swamp West team.
  • Led the engagement team that secured approvals from JV partners for proposed budgets and eventual spends.
  • Saved over $250k through efficient project management during the Otumara Flowlines/gaslift Lines Replacement campaign.
  • Unlocked over 13,500 bopd from Replaced Flowlines in Otumara FS, Repaired well conduits in Afremo, Estuary, South Bank, North Bank & Yokri FS
  • Constructed over 23km flowlines/gaslift lines for Otumara Wells 11T, 42S, 25G, 26G, 28G, 29G, 34G, 7S, 7G, 8G, 20L & 34L
  • Managed construction works, equipment installation and shutdown planning activities in Otumara, Saghara & Escravos FS – Installation Flare Remote Ignition Systems; Construction & installation of chemical transfer tank and injection pumps; upgrade of pump house & metering skid lifting facilities; changeout of defective 16” oil equalizing line between SV 1 & 2; Construction of platforms to enable desanding of SV1&2.
  • Safe SEWOP moves for shallow offshore construction works in the Afremo platforms, Estuary FS & Wellhead platforms
  • Developed Contracting strategies, setup & managed over 20 minor contracts for SPDC Swamp West Team.
  • Part of engagement team to secure approvals from JV partners for budget proposals & spends.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Shell Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
05.2009 - 05.2010

Responsibilities:

- commissioning towards value maximization.

- Ensure excellence in the quality of technical work and the technical integrity: constructability, functionality, safe operation and reliability of designs.

- Contribute to excellent HSE performance throughout the engineering phase of the project life cycle.

- Create demonstrable value for customers by understanding their drivers and critical success factors.

- Use of design software (PVElite, Ceasar II, PDMS, AutoCad etc.) for Front End & Detailed Engineering Designs (for mechanical static equipment).


Achievements:

  • Completed mechanical designs for HVAC, air control, fire protection and elevators while providing SME input to client and design teams.
  • Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
  • Designed ventilation systems for cleanrooms and general manufacturing facilities.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Tested feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
  • Agbada-1, Obigbo North & Bonny Flowstations Remote Operations Capability Implementation (ROCI) Upgrade Project
    - Developed Mechanical Specifications and Datasheets for Export Pump and HVAC System.
    - Developed Pump Sizing Calculations and Reports
    - Developed PDMS Models used for HAC, Piping isometric drawings and to generate Material Take-Off (MTO) documents
  • Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) Loopline Project
    - Developed PDMS Models for the TNP at Ogale New Manifold, Alakiri Manifold and Bonny Terminal (used for generating piping isometric drawings).
    - Produced Tie-in Schedule for the TNP Project.
  • DOMGAS Brownfield Integration Project
    - Prepared Piping specifications, Line List and Tie-in Schedule
  • As-Built Campaign Project
    - Participated in the 3D modelling (using PDMS) for the As-Built Campaign Project
  • North Bank and Yokri Flowstations Diesel Tank Project
    - Developed Mechanical Specifications and Datasheets for Diesel Dispensing Pump Package.
    - Developed Mechanical Specification, Datasheet, SDRL and Calculation Report for Diesel Storage Tank.

Mechanical Engineer Trainee

Shell Nigeria
Warri, Nigeria
03.2007 - 05.2009

Responsibilities

- Use of Project Engineering/management Software (MS Projects, Primavera & SAP).

- Responsible for providing planning and scheduling support to new and current projects in the Corporate Utilities Department.

- Development of comprehensive schedules in various formats and details to suit the reporting needs of different stakeholders.

- Attend management, project team and customer meetings.

- Active Participation in Technical Bid Evaluations. Review, analyze, and validate schedules submitted by EPC Contractors and any other outside parties contributing to the project.

- Heat load calculations and Specifications for Cooling Equipment

- Oversees site construction/installation works for Utilities Projects (Water Treatment Plants, Chillers, DX Units & LV Transformers).

- Coordinate with internal / external specialists and technical staff of adjacent projects that will be constructed at the same time.


Achievements
• Installed the central air-conditioning (AC) system for the new PHC IA clinic extension.
• Installed new water chillers for B1/B2 central AC system
• Installed new DX AC units & chiller for PHC IA Data Center (Block B3)
• Installed AC systems in PHC IA Telecoms building (Block P5)
• Supported Installation of LV transformers for substation 5 in IA PHC.
• Supported installation of Water treatment plant in PHC Residential Area
• Supported Drilling of water well in IA PHC

Technical Services Engineer

Rodot Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2005 - 02.2007

Responsibilities:

- Equipment Installation and Maintenance works

- Installation & Maintenance of Water treatment machines (GE Water technologies) for medical use.

- Installation and Maintenance of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at Major hospitals & University Teaching hospitals in Nigeria.

- Water treatment/solutions for domestic purposes (fast food centers and small housing estates) in Lagos, Nigeria.


Achievements
• Installed Water treatment machines (GE Water technologies) for Medical use at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos.
• Installed Water treatment machines (GE Water technologies) for Medical use at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun Sate
• Installed Water treatment machines (GE Water technologies) for Medical use at the General Hospital, Gbagada, Lagos.
• Installed 3 units of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos.
• Installed 6 units of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano.
• Installed 4 units of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun Sate.
• Installed 4 units of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun Sate.
• Installed 3 units of B.braun Dialysis Machines at Dialyzer Medical Center (DMC), Oshodi, Lagos
• Installed 3 units of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at Federal Medical Center, Abuja.
• Installed 2 units of Dialysis Machines (B.braun) at Eko Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos
• Installed 1 unit of GE Reverse Osmosis Water treatment machine each at Nando’s Fast Foods in Surulere & Victoria Island, Lagos.

• Water treatment/solutions for domestic purposes (fast food centers and small housing estates) in Lagos, Nigeria.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of South Wales
United Kingdom
12.2006 - 12.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Oil & Gas Engineering

Robert Gordon University (Shell Intensive Training
United Kingdom
03.2007 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Federal university of Technology, Owerri
Owerri/Nigeria
12.1999 - 10.2004

Skills

HSSE &SP Control Framework

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Accomplishments

Career Highlights

Efficient Project Delivery: Delivery of Define/Execute phases Benisede Gas Booster Station (>$145mln) within budget; On-schedule delivery of Assess/Select phase of NLNG Gas Transmission System Pipeline ROW Encroachment Project (>$60mln). Delivery of Brownfield Portfolio Projects (>$120mln) within schedule & budget.

Cost Savings: Saved >$100mln for SSAGS Projects (>$2bln greenfield portfolio project) via evaluation/review/negotiation of EPC Contractor submitted variations.

Capability Development: 4+ years’ experience conducting learning needs analysis and delivering learning intervention programs to close capability gaps for over 1,000 technical staff in SCiN.

Staff Management: 7+ years’ experience coordinating multiple site mobilizations and managing concurrent site operations.

Affiliations

Member, Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)

Member, Association for Project Management (APM)

Member, ASME

Member, The Energy Institute


Certification

SPA level 2

Timeline

SPA level 2

05-2023

Team Lead / Supervisor, Technical Learning

Shell Nigeria
07.2019 - Current

Principal Pipeline Engineer

Nigeria LNG Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2019

Senior Project Engineer, Benisede

Shell Nigeria
10.2014 - 11.2016

Chartered Engineer (COREN)

10-2013

Project Portfolio Engineer

Shell Nigeria
05.2010 - 09.2014

Mechanical Design Engineer

Shell Nigeria
05.2009 - 05.2010

Mechanical Engineer Trainee

Shell Nigeria
03.2007 - 05.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Oil & Gas Engineering

Robert Gordon University (Shell Intensive Training
03.2007 - 03.2008

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of South Wales
12.2006 - 12.2018

Technical Services Engineer

Rodot Nigeria Limited
09.2005 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Federal university of Technology, Owerri
12.1999 - 10.2004
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