Peter Arome Ameh
Port Harcourt,Rivers-Nigeria
Summary
Results-oriented Maintenance and Rotating Equipment Engineer with 17 years of experience in natural gas processing and plant operations. Expertise in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and reliability improvement of gas engines, compressors, pumps, and turbines. Skilled in leading maintenance programs, root cause analysis, and asset integrity initiatives, driving equipment availability and process safety in high-performance Oil & Gas environments.
Overview
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Certification
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18
years of professional experience
Work History
OEM and Plant Maintenance Engineer
FWE Western Energy
Wuse, FCT
11.2024 - Current
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Engineer
SEPLAT Energy
Jisike Flow Station, Imo State
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully commissioned and operated multiple gas processing and compression facilities across upstream and midstream Oil & Gas operations.
- Commissioned and maintained Waukesha gas engines, Caterpillar systems, Ariel compressors, Dresser-Rand compressors, pumps, turbines, and gas processing equipment.
- Led maintenance and reliability activities for rotating and static equipment, supporting safe and continuous plant operations.
- Implemented preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, enhancing equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Supported major plant modifications, Management of Change (MOC) initiatives, troubleshooting activities, and equipment optimization projects.
- Supervised maintenance teams and coordinated shutdown, overhaul, inspection, and commissioning activities while maintaining compliance with HSE standards.
- Managed a team of technicians and provide guidance and support to ensure timely and efficient maintenance.
- Conducted inspections of compressor valves, piston rings, piston rider bands, oil wiper, pumps, and pressure packing; rebuilt them.
- Conducted root cause analysis for equipment failure and risk assessment to mitigate future occurrences.
- Managed a team of technicians to ensure efficient maintenance operations., providing guidance and support for timely and efficient maintenance execution.
- Developed and implement strategies to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce downtown.
- Monitored and analyzed equipment performance data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Diagnosed and troubleshoot breakdown problems on all the rotating and static equipment.
- Implemented technical advice and made reports relating to technical subjects on equipment availability and reliability in the facility.
- Devised and implemented precautions against industrial hazards and accident during overhaul activities.
- Communicated effectively with management and staff to achieve project objectives. with all levels of management and other staff in achieving CSI.
Plant Operation & Maintenance Supervisor
Enerflex Energy LTD
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
08.2018 - 11.2024
- Developed and implements preventive and predictive maintenance program to ensure optimal performance and equipment reliability.
- Managed a team of technicians and provide guidance and support to ensure timely and efficient maintenance.
- Successfully commissioned and operates 6nos of Waukesha 16V275GL+ with ESM II and Ariel KBZ/4 reciprocating compressors.
- Commissioned centrifugal pumps on the fractionation column & hot oil system.
- Implemented PTW and effective JHA, LOTO before any maintenance activities.
- Conducted inspections of compressor valves, piston rings, piston rider bands, oil wiper, pumps and pressure packing; rebuild them where applicable.
- Implemented PTW and JHA, ensuring LOTO procedures before maintenance activities for enhanced safety.
- Conducted inspections of compressor valves, piston rings, piston rider bands, oil wiper, pumps and pressure packing; rebuilt components as necessary.
- Conducted comprehensive troubleshooting on unit operations, analyzing static and rotating equipment for effective resolution.
- Managed team of technicians, providing guidance and support to achieve timely, efficient maintenance.
- Monitored and analyzed equipment performance data to identify trend and made recommendation for improvement.
- Effected service work order and inventory using MAPCON & SAP CMMS.
- Prescribed work details, specifications and procedure to be adopted in special undertaking, related to non-routine jobs.
- Devised and implemented precautions against industrial hazards and accident during overhaul activities.
- Monitored, reviewed and approve the overhauling steps to ensure that all activities are carried out safely according to technical and safety requirements.
- Assisted in front line supervision of maintenance and overhauling activities according to predetermined schedule to ensure compliance and prevention of complacency.
Mechanical/Rotating Equipment Supervisor
Japeils Energy Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Supervised mechanical completion and installation of electrical and instrumentation systems for 4 CAT G3616 and Ariel KBZ/4 reciprocating compressors, ensuring operational readiness.
- Effected soft foot and shaft alignment on 4nos of CAT G-3616 and Ariel KBZ/4 reciprocating compressors.
- Executed soft foot and shaft alignment for 4 CAT G-3616 and Ariel KBZ/4 reciprocating compressors, optimizing performance and reducing vibration issues.
- Successfully completed pre-grouting, epoxy and cementitious grouting of 4nos of reciprocating compressor packages.
- Implemented PTW and effective JHA, LOTO before any maintenance activities.
- Inspected compressor valves, piston rings, piston rider bands, oil wipers, and pressure packing; rebuilt components as necessary to maintain operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot and program the CAT engine integrated combustion sensor module (ICSM) using ADEMIII software.
- Troubleshot and programmed murphy centurion C4, C5 during commissioning phase of the compressor package.
- Regularly updated maintenance records to meet the tracking requirements established by ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Field Technician/Operator
SPEC Energy EPCC
Egbaoma Gas Processing Plant
09.2008 - 04.2016
- Effected the operations and maintenance of the reciprocating compressor package and gas generator set.
- Managed and coordinate the maintenance for timely to minimize equipment downtime.
- Reviewed and approved preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for rotating and static equipment on site.
- Managed and coordinated maintenance efforts to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collates maintenance and operations report on the daily activities and relate to the management.
- Devises and carries out precautions on non-routine work like engine Top –End overhaul, compressor frame overhaul, compressors rod run out and cross head clearance check.
- Adjusted engine valves to optimize performance and ensure reliability during operation. where applicable to obtain desired performance and reliability.
- Addressed and rectified process abnormalities to minimize plant downtime during unavoidable shutdowns, utilizing cause and effect matrices.
- Modified a process and reviewed MOC for plant/process modification.
Field Technician/Operator
EXterran Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2016
- Installation & Commissioning of Gas Compressor Station for Well Optimization and Gas Flare Down.
- Installed, pre-commissioned, and commissioned 8 Waukesha engines (LT 5794 GSI, L7042GSI, L7044GSI, VGF H24GSID) with Ariel compressors (JGK/4, JGT/4), superior white WH64, and dresser rand 6HOS4 for Addax petroleum flow station gas injection and flare down project, optimizing gas management.
- Performed top end overhaul on L7042GSI, L7044GSI, G3512, G3516; Ariel frame overhaul KBZ/4-6, JGK/4, JGT/4, dresser rand 6HOS2-4.
- Conducted inspections of compressor valves, piston rings, piston rider bands, oil wiper, and pressure packing; rebuild them where applicable.
- Interpreted piping, instrumentation, and isometric diagrams during construction and modification phases.
- Monitored process parameters including pressure and temperature during operations. (pressure & temperature) and ensured they are working according to safe operating mood.
- Troubleshot and diagnosis on field related equipment as well as PLC, DSM, TTD, TDXM, CPU95, Altronic and murphy centurion C4 &C5.
- Effected and implemented PTW, JHA, energy isolation, log out and tag out before schedule maintenance activities and non-routine work.
- Coordinated and executed plant and equipment shutdowns and startups for scheduled and unscheduled activities.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Imo StateNational Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra StateSkills
- Gas compression operations
- Reciprocating Gas compressor
- Waukesha
- Caterpillar
- Pumps
- Turbine
- Blower
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Equipment rebuilding
- Overhaul
- CMMS- MAPCON
- SAP
- PrufTechnik Laser Shaft alignment
- Piping interpretation
- Instrumentation interpretation
- Isometric diagram interpretation
- Start-up
- Shutdown
- Performance check
- Design life optimization
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- PRUFTECHNIK – Laser Shaft Alignment Specialist
- INNIO Waukesha - Gas Engine Technology
- INNIO Waukesha – VHP Engine Technology
- INNIO Waukesha – 275GL+ Engine Technology
- INNIO Waukesha – VGF Engine Technology
- INNIO Waukesha - ESM and ESM II
- Ariel Corporation – Basic Training 2.1
- Caterpillar – CAT Technician
- OSHA academy – OSHA(18001) Specialist
- NISP - QHSE Level 1-3
Accomplishments
- Successfully commissioned and operated multiple gas processing and compression facilities across upstream and midstream Oil & Gas operations.
- Led maintenance and reliability activities for rotating and static equipment, supporting safe and continuous plant operations.
- Commissioned and maintained Waukesha gas engines, Caterpillar systems, Ariel compressors, Dresser-Rand compressors, pumps, turbines, and gas processing equipment.
- Implemented preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs that improved equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Supported major plant modifications, Management of Change (MOC) initiatives, troubleshooting activities, and equipment optimization projects.
- Supervised maintenance teams and coordinated shutdown, overhaul, inspection, and commissioning activities while maintaining compliance with HSE standards.
- Utilized SAP, MAPCON, PTW, JHA, LOTO, and equipment reliability practices to support maintenance planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
Training
- Enerflex - Waukesha 16V275GL+ Repair
- Enerflex – Waukesha VHP troubleshooting and repair
- Enerflex - Waukesha ESM II
- Ariel Corporation, Basic training 2.0 & 2.1
- CAT – Caterpillar technician for Africa
- O– Secul Nigeria Limited, Centrifugal Pump Operation & Principles
- O-Secul Nigeria Limited, Valves Selection and Operations
- OSHA academy - OSHA 18001, specialist
- NISP – QHSE level 1-3
- NISP – Breathing apparatus and gas testing
- Afrihub International – ICT tracking and Microsoft Word
- Rotbol – Data processing and desktop publishing
- SAGE ACCPAC300ERP61 – Work order and inventory
- SAP LOGON 770 – ECC Production
- Enerflex – Energy isolation and PTW holder
- Enerflex – Process safety & emergency response
Personal Information
- Enerflex - Waukesha 16V275GL+ Repair
- Enerflex – Waukesha VHP troubleshooting and repair
- Enerflex - Waukesha ESM II
- Ariel Corporation, Basic training 2.0 & 2.1
- CAT – Caterpillar technician for Africa
- O– Secul Nigeria Limited, Centrifugal Pump Operation & Principles
- O-Secul Nigeria Limited, Valves Selection and Operations
- OSHA academy - OSHA 18001, specialist
- NISP – QHSE level 1-3
- NISP – Breathing apparatus and gas testing
- Afrihub International – ICT tracking and Microsoft Word
- Rotbol – Data processing and desktop publishing
- SAGE ACCPAC300ERP61 – Work order and inventory
- SAP LOGON 770 – ECC Production
- Enerflex – Energy isolation and PTW holder
- Enerflex – Process safety & emergency response
Timeline
OEM and Plant Maintenance Engineer
FWE Western Energy
11.2024 - Current
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Engineer
SEPLAT Energy
01.2024 - Current
Plant Operation & Maintenance Supervisor
Enerflex Energy LTD
08.2018 - 11.2024
Mechanical/Rotating Equipment Supervisor
Japeils Energy Nigeria Ltd
05.2016 - 06.2018
Field Technician/Operator
EXterran Nigeria Limited
01.2016
Field Technician/Operator
SPEC Energy EPCC
09.2008 - 04.2016
Higher National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University