Richard Okwuedei-Okuleye

About the Candidate

Profile

• Adaptable hands-on mechanical/technical team member looking for an opportunity to contribute to maintenance and construction operations.
• Experienced operations and maintenance team lead/manager with over 15 years background in contractor management, asset management, health & safety, quality control, financial oversight, costing and reporting.
• Demonstrated success leading projects in renovations/construction, plant operations, and water filtration services.
• Committed health & safety leader with experience in process implementation, QA, process control, and policy/procedure compliance.
• Analytical, collaborative, and results-driven technician with extensive experience managing residential & ICI construction projects.
• Proven ability to establish positive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory/ municipal offices, colleagues, superiors, and other professionals while working in deadline-driven environments.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) AUTOCAD, SAP, ERP.
• English educated new Canadian eligible to work in Canada (Open to relocation or rotation work).

Work Experience

Technical Base Manager | Eunicellin Limited, Port Harcourt (Nigeria)                                Jan  2017- May 2023

• Provided strategic and tactical leadership to a large chemical sales/ manufacturing plant (Port Harcourt base) with direct accountability for operations, workforce planning, performance management, compliance, QA, QHSE, and reporting.

Construction Superintendent / Renovation Specialist | Private – Part time (Nigeria /Canada)   1995 – 2023

Projects: Single and multi-residential buildings, Institutional building (ICI)

• Supervised and managed the construction site and team from initiation to hand over on project completion.
• Managed work on site to ensure the compliance of construction drawings, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Assisted the Project Manager and Project Scheduler to develop project construction schedules for material delivery, subcontractor work schedules, and overall project plans.
• Determined manpower and material quantities, ensured availability of proper equipment and trades and reviewed invoices from subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support ongoing progression.
• Managed site office set up (temporary power, water supply etc.)
• Experience using AutoCAD and Archibuild to review, develop and modify blueprints.
• Performed basic construction / renovation tasks including but not limited to:
  • Basic Carpentry – Including framing rooms/basements, etc.
  • Basic Plumbing – Such as installing vanity, toilet, shower and tubs.
  • Flooring – Including Tiling and hardwood/laminate boards.
  • Painting/Mudding/Drywall

Oil & Gas – Well Production / Testing | Various (See Below)

Operations Manager                                                    Cetco Oilfield Nigeria Services Ltd. (Nigeria)                             2011- 2015

Operations Manager                                                     Exprotech Nigeria Ltd. (Nigeria)                                                     2006- 2011

Service Coordinator & Supervisor                          Powerwell Services (Nigeria)                                                             2005- 2006

Sr Well Test Operator/ Supervisor/ Specialist   Halliburton Energy Services (Nigeria)                                          1992- 2005

• Provided operational oversight to the Well Test Department in mobile well testing services, with direct accountability for equipment management/ procurement, business planning, and team performance.
•  Performed installation, testing, and operation and maintenance of equipment including pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers etc.
• Met with senior leaders to gather unique operational requirements, successfully translating strategic priorities into project/ construction documents, work/ material estimates, and project schedules.
• Worked with the procurement department to structure purchase/rental agreements for industrial equipment on client sites and established reporting frameworks for equipment maintenance/ certification records.
• Improved Health & Safety processes through training & development, disciplinary action, and communications at all service levels.

Plant Operator / Shift Supervisor | Ajaokuta Steel Company, (Nigeria)                                              1980- 1992

• Responsible for testing, operation, and repair of Thermo-mechanical equipment at Ajaokuta Steel Plant including pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, boilers, fans & blowers, generators and other plant auxiliary equipment.

Certifications, Training, and Professional Development

• Health and Safety Trainings– WHMIS-2015 (AixSafety, 2023), Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps (Ontario Ministry of Labor, 2023), First Aid/CPR Certification (Canadian Red Cross, 2023), H2S Alive (Energy Safety Canada, 2023), Common Safety Orientation (Energy Safety Canada, 2023)
• Technical Training Completions– Crane Riggers Training, SAP OTC/RS End User Training, Repairs of Thermo-Mechanical Equipment, Boiler / Turbine Shop (Ukraine)
• Software– Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Archibuild, Visio, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Acrobat
•  Program Completion– Senior Management Program, Lagos Business School (2019) Courses: Strategic Human Management (2014), Project Management (2012), Audit Management Training (2009), Effective Leadership Skills (2009), Effective Supervision (2009)

Education

University of Port Harcourt | Nigeria

• Executive Master of Business Administration                        2015
• Post Graduate Diploma, Management                                     2013

Auchi Polytechnic Institute | Nigeria

• Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Tech                                  1980