DANIEL EZEKALU

Experience

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  MANTRAC NIGERIA LIMITED

  Dec 2012 - May 2019

  CAT SPECIALIST SERVICE ENGINEER

  JOB FUNCTION:1. Perform Pre-delivery inspection on CAT Equipment2. Commissioning of CAT Equipment3. Perform Technical Analysis 1 and 2 to Caterpillar’s Standard on CAT Equipment4. Carry out Preventive and Corrective Maintenance5. Carry out Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of CAT Equipment6. Carry out Top End, In-frame and major Overhauls of CAT Engines7. Generate Part List for various tasks/jobs using CAT SIS8. Perform Components Inspection9. Investigate CAT Engine failures and identify root cause of failures10. Test Newly overhauled engines on Dynamometer Show less

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  Shelf Drilling

  May 2019 - now

  Carry out assigned duties in a safe manner according to company policies, procedures and ensure a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained on-board the rig Plan and fix all daily inspection reported abnormal operating conditions and/or patterns of equipment that may/will affect operational reliability and safety Organize and promote the Synergic system within the mechanical team and other departmental teams Plan to troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment such as top drive system, drawworks, mud pump power end, air compressors, main and emergency engines/genset, deck cranes, etc Plan and carryout periodic maintenance according to the J .D. Edward s Guidelines and coordinate same with supervisors and other Department heads. Also, track corrective maintenance and needed ordered parts using JD Edwards application. Incorporate the Risk Assessment planning process into all tasks and ensure that the permit to work and isolation systems are strictly followed. Implement the follow-up requirements to audits, as issued by clients, regulatory authorities or rig management Ensure that all third-party equipment is fit for purpose, certified, correctly installed, and maintained while on the rig Maintain an adequate supply of spares in order to fulfil maintenance requirements and facilitate a safe and efficient operation Supply information to assist in the development of maintenance and repair budget Ensure that third party and rig crew service, maintenance and other operational reports are accurate and complete. Liaise with the marine department regarding the loading, ordering and use of fuel, potable water, and drill water in consideration of the rig's stability Plan and coordinate with other departments prior to any major activity such as rig moves, running and retrieving BOP, etc. Carry out classification society surveys as part of continuous survey of machineryAnd Much More Show less

  • Rig Chief Mechanic

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Rig Mechanic

    May 2019 - Sept 2023