Kizito Obiakonwa

Kizito Obiakonwa

Facilities Project Engineer

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  • About me

    Facilities Project Engineer | Civil Engineering, Construction Management| Transportation Engineering

  • Education

    • International Facility Management Association

      2018 - 2020
      FMP ( Facility Management Professional)

      Facilities Operation and Maintenance, Project Management, Finance and Business, and Leadership Strategy.

    • University of Benin

      2011 - 2016
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Civil Engineering Second Class upper (82%)

      Activities and Societies: Director of Sports, Faculty of Engineering. Teaching Assistant for 2015/2016 Civil Engineering Graduating Class. Faculty and Departmental Leadership Positions My education in the University of Benin was both exciting and challenging. I gained both academic and practical experience working in various Industrial training schemes (UBITS) to properly hone my engineering skills. In addition to the learning and training opportunities, I was a key stakeholder in leadership and governance within the Students’ body. I acted as the Director of Sports for the Faculty of Engineering in 13/14 academic sessions, leading the team to 2nd place finish in… Show more My education in the University of Benin was both exciting and challenging. I gained both academic and practical experience working in various Industrial training schemes (UBITS) to properly hone my engineering skills. In addition to the learning and training opportunities, I was a key stakeholder in leadership and governance within the Students’ body. I acted as the Director of Sports for the Faculty of Engineering in 13/14 academic sessions, leading the team to 2nd place finish in Vice-Chancellor annual sports competition. Furthermore, I worked as a teaching assistant for colleagues and classmates, organising and facilitating tutorial sessions to solve complex engineering questions in various topic modules. Show less

    • Heriot-Watt University

      2021 - 2023
      Master's degree Civil Engineering with Construction Management Merit

      Activities and Societies: Sports Politics and Governance Networking Societies

  • Experience

    • Interswitch Limited

      Jul 2017 - Sept 2021
      Facilities Project Engineer

      Key responsibilities performed on the role are:1. Conducted site investigation and feasibility studies on construction sites to collect data for ground investigation report and geotechnical design reports.2. Performed structural analysis and design of structural members such as slabs, beams, columns, foundations, walls, staircase, retaining walls, etc., according to design guidelines and specifications in British Standard codes and Euro code 7.3. Designed , developed and sized water and wastewater treatment and storage facilities.4. Implemented sustainable energy storage and supply solutions through the deployment of synchronised storage systems to supply energy for peak and off-peak periods.5. Managed construction projects, stakeholders and vendors on site, ensuring that project implementation quality adheres to design guidelines.6. Ensured the preventive and corrective maintenance of building infrastructure, leading to optimal building performance and fit-for-purpose office workplace.7. Managed health and safety at construction sites, ensuring that site rules are adhered to the latter.8. Resolved conflicts between contractors and vendors.9. Coordinated site meetings and project briefings to discuss timelines and review project outcomes. Show less

    • Moonlight Energy

      Jun 2024 - now
      Chief Operating Officer

      Ensuring the safety and reliability of Electric Vehicles (EVs) through the production of efficient lithium-ion batteries with appropriate energy density and reliability under certain temperature conditions.Overseeing all production aspects, ensuring delivery of high-quality energy storage systems for homes and transportation systems.Forging strong relationships with suppliers and the entire value chain, guaranteeing delivery of cost-effective materials and components for both homes and transportation energy storage systems.Develop operational strategies and business models to ensure value delivery and increased productivity for the organization.Leveraging operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, specifically within the energy storage system for homes and transportation units.Developing and implementing robust quality control systems, ensuring that Moonlight products for homes and transportation systems meet the highest standards, and ensuring safe and reliable energy storage systems. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Founders Journey An Entrepreneurial Process

      Morrissette Entrepreneurship
      Oct 2024
    • SMSTS

      CITB
      Sept 2023
    • Google Project Management: Specialization

      Coursera
      Jun 2023
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    • Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer

      PECB
      Sept 2019
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

      GoLeanSixSigma.com
      Aug 2017
    • Member Energy Institute

      Energy Institute
      Nov 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director of Sports

      Issued by Nigerian University Engineering Students' Association (NUESA) on Oct 2013
      Nigerian University Engineering Students' Association (NUESA)Associated with Kizito Obiakonwa
    • Fire Marshal

      Issued by Interswitch Group on Jul 2017
      Interswitch GroupAssociated with Kizito Obiakonwa
    • Critical Staff (Spartans) On Essential Duty During Covid-19 Pandemic

      Issued by Interswitch Group on Mar 2020
      Interswitch GroupAssociated with Kizito Obiakonwa
    • Operations Analyst

      Issued by Moonlight Energy on Mar 2024
      Moonlight EnergyAssociated with Kizito Obiakonwa