Michael Uloko (CEng MIMechE)

Experience

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  River State University of Science and Technology

  Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

  Project Manager, Civil Structures
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  Titan Engineers & Constructors, Later ADAMAC Petroleum Development LTD

  Feb 2007 - Aug 2008

  Mechanical Piping Engineer
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  Globacom

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2010

  Project Manager (Team Lead)

  • Managed a team of 11 project engineers and support personnel and delivered strategic project initiatives within budget, schedule and quality specifications which provided improved telecom services in an area with over 4 million in population. • Identified project development needs and opportunities in support of overall business objectives. • Implemented several community relations efforts that effectively resolved conflicts involving community needs and company development initiatives. • Negotiated and managed acquisition of lands used for construction of telecom cell sites.• Initiated and supervised several civil engineering construction projects involving concept planning, feasibility studies, contract administration, and oversight of construction contractors.• Led successful recruitment initiatives and mentored project team members.• Established quality and performance objectives and evaluation criteria. Show less

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  Penspen

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2015

  Senior Pipeline Engineer

  Provided engineering consultancy services to several global clients in the areas of risk and asset integrity management. Maintained direct supervisory responsibilities of four engineers and maintained significant independence in managing engineering projects.  Established business partnership with a service company in Africa.  Successfully managed over 100 pipeline and infrastructure projects involving multidisciplinary teams working across several countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Managed projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $5million, with responsibilities spanning corrosion management, MAOP validation, risk assessments, integrity assessment, failure investigation, inspection planning, pipeline repairs, hydrostatic test planning, project management, and various other tasks.  Led several successful business development initiatives.  Developed an engineering team through staff recruitment efforts and supported professional development of new and younger staff.  Engaged in science development activities including initiating and coordinating technical seminars with IMechE, presenting technical papers at seminars and conferences on behalf of Penspen and participating in forums that created awareness about STEM courses among high school students. Show less

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  Kiefner and Associates, Inc.

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2020

  Senior Engineer II (Pipelines)

  Provided technical consultancy services to major and midstream operators in the oil and gas industry. My responsibilities encompassed providing pipeline and asset integrity solutions including Fitness for Service Assessment for various pipeline defects, Remaining Life Evaluation, Failure Investigation, Integrity Management Planning, Pipeline Risk Assessments, Girth Weld ECA per API 1104 and BS 7910, MAOP Uprate Studies, Due Diligence, Inspection Planning for ILI technologies, Pipeline Repair Methods, Regulatory Compliance Support, Flow Reversibility Studies, Codes and Standards involvement, and Business Development/Project Management. Show less

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  NiSource

  Jul 2020 - now

  In my role as a senior project manager (PM), I lead multiple infrastructure projects aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, NiSource’s safety standards and business growth. I coordinate a diverse team of more than 30 internal and external stakeholders consisting of project schedulers, project specialists, engineers, land specialists, inspectors, permitting experts, external vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders. My ability to successfully fulfill my PM responsibilities has been crucial in delivering strategic project solutions while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Project Manager 2

    Jul 2020 - now