Erere Otavboruo

Erere Otavboruo

Facilities Project Engineer-in-training

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    LinkedIn Top Program Management Voice | Solutions Driven Collaborator | Passion for Leadership, Innovation, Digital Transformation, People & Mission Critical Projects | Hyperscale Infrastructure Delivery | AI/ML/HPC

  • Education

    • Prime Atlantic Cegelec (PACE)

      2015 - 2015
      OPITO Diploma Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

      Oil and Gas Field Development

    • University of Benin

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Engineering - MEng Industrial Metallurgy and Corrosion Management Did not complete.

      Activities and Societies: Pipeline Internal Corrosion (Case Study) Industrial Metallurgy, Material selection, Composite materials, failure analysis of engineering materials, heat/surface treatment of materials, mechanics of materials, Corrosion Engineering and Management, Asset Integrity Management, Reliability,Availabilty and Reliable systemsMsc.Thesis: Pipeline Internal Corrosion (Case Study) Dropped out in 2015 as a result of my full-time engagement on the EGINA FPSO Field development project.

    • University of Benin

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) 2.1 Mechanical Engineering Second Class Honors Upper Division(2.1)

      Activities and Societies: Environmental Conservation Club, Research, Learning and Development. Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Strength of Materials, Mechanics(Statics & Dynamics), Creative Thinking & Problem Solving, Machine Design, AutoCAD, Electrical Power Machines, Metallurgy & Materials, Corrosion Engineering and Control, Engineer and Society, Microsoft Visual Basics, Mechanical Vibrations, Theory of Machines, Structural Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry etc. Looking at new… Show more Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Strength of Materials, Mechanics(Statics & Dynamics), Creative Thinking & Problem Solving, Machine Design, AutoCAD, Electrical Power Machines, Metallurgy & Materials, Corrosion Engineering and Control, Engineer and Society, Microsoft Visual Basics, Mechanical Vibrations, Theory of Machines, Structural Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry etc. Looking at new ways to make my environment more habitable through cutting edge technology,research & cost effective solutions. Show less

  • Experience

    • Guinness Nigeria

      Jun 2011 - Feb 2012
      Facilities Project Engineer-in-training

      Ogba Brewery Expansion Projects for Packaging Lines 6 &7.•I utilized value stream mapping to improve engineering departments capacity for utilities provision and support aligns with expansion initiatives as it relates to ensuring accurate delivery of power requirements, cooling requirements, steam requirements, maintenance manpower requirements, water requirements, networking requirements, compressed air requirements, CO² requirements, effluent treatment requirements etc. Avoided under-provisioning and overprovisioning.• Coordinated with vendors, internal and external contractors, reported progress on day to day activities, supervised decommissioning, installations, commissioning, startup and operations of new equipment for new lines.• Ensured expansion activities were carried out in compliance to company quality, health, environment & safety standards, agreed specifications, budget, and schedule.•I documented RPO's (Request Purchase Orders)•Participated in carrying out Root Cause Analysis to ascertain root cause of equipment failure and Condition Monitoring (Criticality Based Maintenance) using Infrared themography, Lubrication Analysis Vibration Analysis to ascertain root cause of Vibration, Misalignment etc. on Pumps, Electric Motors, Compressors•I engaged in Stock Count(inventory management) to eradicate obsolete spares for decommissioned brewery equipment and facilities •I participated in Hazard Identification, Risk Assessments and Safety meetings.•I cured leakage on pipes, steam, water & air lines.•I reported progress to Supervisory Authorities. •I witnessed the installation, commissioning and decommissioning of brewery facilities and equipment Show less

    • Prime Atlantic Cegelec (PACE)

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

      OPITO Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation Certified Diploma in Contracts Administration(Bids & ITT), Mechanical(Pumps, Valves, Compressors,Gas Turbines,Auxiliary power units,Waste Heat recovery, Heat Exchangers, etc.),Fabrication,Process,Instrumentation,Electrical and HES(Health, Environment & Safety) Training.Cegelec Oil & Gas-ITS.I received training that covered Oil & Gas Process/•Production(Completion:Wellheads,Xmas trees,Manifolds,Risers, Jumpers,PLEMs,PLETs,Umbilicals,•Metering Systems Installation & Operations , Flowmeter types Operating Principles, Specifications & Troubleshooting ,Filters, Multiphase Flow metering, Gas Metering Stations, Protection & Conditioning Equipment with regards to Metering Systems etc.) ,•Fabrication,Instrumentation(process control),Mechanical and Electrical with respect to an FPSO(Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading) Construction and Operations.•I gained understanding of Process Flow Diagrams(PFDs),Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams(P&IDs),Isometric drawings,General Arrangement Drawings,Piece Mark Drawings,Weld Map Drawings, Markup Drawing e.t.c•I received training on FPSO Precommissioning and Commissioning.•I received training and participated in EPCIC Contracts Execution, Bids & ITT(Invitation To Tender) Administration and Management..I reviewed Technical Queries and Management of Change documents,processes/activities and how they impact quality, scope,schedule,HSE,Interface, Procurement etc. Show less

      • Project Development Engineer

        Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      • Project Development Engineer

        Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
    • Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Ltd.(SHIN)

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

      • Aligned stakeholders on high-level outcomes and objectives, and defined efficient process and data structures mapping them into tools. Co-authored and maintained a project definition library with change control. • Collaborated with 4 planners, 3 schedulers & 37 multidisciplined project team members, defined roadmap to address issues and brought the team to the desired outcomes.• Escalated to management when needed to maintain trajectory and address misalignment. Communicated status, progress and project performance to improve stakeholders satisfaction. • Defined and managed company’s approach to capital planning, budgeting and funding, including operating models to improve model, processes and enhance profitability. • Facilitated project meetings with Subcontractors and 3rd party inspection agencies during the FPSO module integration to establish customer’s exact requirements and agree deadlines to completion of critical activities on the project and provided schedule impacts for changes.• Incorporated engineering and field schedules into the performance measurement baseline, provided earned value reporting and performance measurements, provided trends for cost analysis, including delayed construction, procurement and/or engineering deliverables, recommended corrective action measures such as schedule revisions and manpower adjustments• Utilized construction management and capital planning best practices, delivered continuous improvement initiatives, created visual communication tools to convey complex concepts, schedule,cost models and projections.• Reduced project costs by optimizing the project schedule, equipment availability (e.g GantryCrane, Riser Pulley System) and manpower requirements for Offshore Hook-up, FPSO Module IntegrationCommissioning and Start-up activities.• Managed, executed and delivered the KPI/Deliverables of the project to maintain and develop businessgrowth in accordance with the overall strategy. Show less QAQC Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer,Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited.EGINA FPSO(Floating Production,Storage and Offloading) Project Fabrication(Phase 2) at Nigerdock Fabrication Yard Snake Island FZE, Apapa,Lagos.Role:I worked with the Egina QA/QC team comprising Welding Engineers,Welding Inspectors, NDT Technicians,Material Inspectors and Document Controllers. •Reviewed relevant documents, procedures,vendor specifications to ensure they comply with project specifications, codes(ASME VIII,IX, B31.1/3,AWS D1.1,API 1109,ASTM) & standards prior to site implementation.• Implemented Project Quality Plan and maintenance of standards procedure, WPS and welders/piping qualification- ensured compliance with QA standard & procedures including keeping of inspection records.• Performed surveillance at the Field and Shop to verify work activities are carried out as per Quality Control Procedures, ITP's, Method Statements, and Specifications.• Reviewed radiographic films to ensure soundness of weld as per Code Standards & Client Specifications.• Inspected materials prior to use fabrication and installation to ensure conformance to specification & reviewed material test certificates(MTCs) for all the raw materials purchased.• Witnessed/Monitored NDT, PWHT,Calibration of Welding Machines.• Interpreted weld drawings, and reviewed other NDT & PWHT reports.• Reviewed package for fabrication as well as line checking for installed piping.• Performed Final walk through for completed pipeline, fabricated assembly and installations with client representative.• Witnessed on site hydro testing of pressure vessels, pipe spools and valves as per approved hydro test procedure.• Identified and reported non conformities to specified requirements.• Carried out full review of Final Hand-Over Documentation.• Participated in QC Meetings, Tool box meetings, internal audits as observer, adapted WPS from pWPS and other duties. Show less

      • Project Engineer

        Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
      • Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer

        Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
    • Aquaterra Energy

      Nov 2018 - Jun 2019
      Project Engineer

      EPCIC of Unmanned Wellhead Platform Jacket & Topsides Fabrication.ANYALA/MADU FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT•Provided technical support to the site supervisor and responded to issues on site in a professional and timely manner •Reviewed General Arrangement GA Drawings, Isometric Drawings, Equipment drawings and project documents(e.g Packing Lists) to reconfirm correct sizes, quantities, inclination(angular) and materials were accurate and to current specifications for site/shop fabrication and field installation •Attended site to measure and record specific information about the project and ensured information is incorporated, organized and delivered appropriately and timely.•Followed and expedited procured materials needed on site.•Attended project progress meetings to establish the clients exact requirements and agree deadlines for completion of critical activities on the project.•Followed up with travel(work packs), equipments list, packing list, engineering drawings(AFC Markups, general arrangements, isometric,schematics(P&IDs), design calculations,rigging studies, plant and labour requirements ensuring documents are complied with.•Coordinated/Interfaced with the internal department to ensure activities(fitup,welding,NDT, installation, PWHT etc.) are compliant with clients agreed scope and programme, with timely and suitable communication of any required changes.•Ensured Technical Queries resulting from modifications to site fabrication execution were resolved or quickly reported to engineering design team for resolution to avoid negative schedule,scope,quality and cost impacts.•Jointly stewarded contractor performance, engaging/aligning key stakeholders, engaging discipline engineers and expert resources as required, to complete the assigned scope consistent with the projects objectives.•Jointly Coordinated project issues identification and resolution process to ensure smooth transitions between project stages,across sites and between key stakeholders. Show less

    • Engineering & Management Consultancy Group

      Jun 2019 - May 2022
      Senior Project Engineer

      EPCI of Detailed Engineering Design for 9km 12" Inanga-idoho Subsea Pipeline Replacement Project, Deck Extensions and Pipeline AppurtenancesAchievements •Reported project progress & status updates in Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly meetings to keep stakeholders aware and satisfied.•Coordinated with a multidiscipline team of engineers to ensure timely response with respect to deliverables •Participated in HAZOP study, Design reviews(30%, 60%, 90% & Constructability Reviews) to ensure efficient, reliable and safe systems.•Coordinated with Vendors on procured items(PigLauncher/Receiver, and pipeline appurtenances) to ensure availability of items with respect to the project schedule •Followed progress and updates on pipe spools fabrication from Fabrication contractors to avoid schedule slippage •Developed, Updated and reviewed project documents(e.g Project Execution Plans, Design Basis, HAZOP Reports etc.) to ensure only the latest revisions are used.•Engaged with discipline engineers, project manager and stakeholders to resolve issues to ensure stakeholders satisfaction •Ensured detailed Engineering Design scope was executed with respect to scope requirements, specifications, international code standards and global engineering best practices Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Foundations

      LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course Certificate
      Jul 2020
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    • Project Management Foundations

      LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course Certificate
      Jul 2020
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    • Learning Program Management

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2022
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    • OPITO Diploma in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

      OPITO
      May 2015
    • Construction Management: Reading Drawings & Specifications

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
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    • Microsoft Project 2019 and Project Online Desktop Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
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    • Project Management Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
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    • Project Management Foundations: Ethics

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
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    • Project Management Foundations: Requirements

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
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    • NDT Level II

      ASNT (The American Society for Nondestructive Testing)
      Apr 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Erere Otavboruo
      PTDF Local Scholarship Award Petroleum Technology Development Fund March 1, 2009 PTDF is a special purpose Fund to train and make available skilled, competent and qualified local manpower for the oil and gas industry. It is also involved in developing and upgrading local institutions that are used in providing training and education to Nigerians to make them competent, capable and skilled to participate actively in the industry. Through research and adaptation of technology, PTDF strives to promote processes for the development of material input required by the industry… Show more PTDF is a special purpose Fund to train and make available skilled, competent and qualified local manpower for the oil and gas industry. It is also involved in developing and upgrading local institutions that are used in providing training and education to Nigerians to make them competent, capable and skilled to participate actively in the industry. Through research and adaptation of technology, PTDF strives to promote processes for the development of material input required by the industry using local raw materials and indigenous researchers. Show less
    • Awarded to Erere Otavboruo
      Best Graduating Student - June 1, 2006 WAEC 6 Distinctions 2 Credits
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Polling Officer

      Issued by Independent National Electoral Commission on Dec 2012
      Independent National Electoral CommissionAssociated with Erere Otavboruo
    • Deputy Cadet-in-Chief(NYSC)

      Issued by Federal Road Safety Corps on Mar 2013
      Federal Road Safety CorpsAssociated with Erere Otavboruo
    • Social Organiser

      Issued by Environmental Conservation Club on Jan 2004
      Environmental Conservation ClubAssociated with Erere Otavboruo