Damian Yakubu Odoje
Senior Facilities Manager
Doha
Summary
I am a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) & LEED Green Associate professional in implementing effective policies, procedures to meet company strategic objectives. Ensuring quality policy through excellent service/output, HSE standards and budgetary and cost savings. I am a committed team player delivering consistently projects, maintenance of Facilities through effective communication, coordination, planning and execution. Dedicated Facilities Management professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Head of Facilities Management
Qatar Foundation
Doha
02.2008 - Current
- Managing HVAC and Mechanical activities of over 2500 acre consisting (80) Facilities in Qatar Foundation both inside Education city and outside Education city
- Participated in, and personally Involved in contract management for facilities and Infrastructure - maintenance & operation of a wide range of Equipment / System in the field of Engineering (HVAC &Mechanical equipment, Pumps, computer room Air conditioning, precision units, R0 plant , Kitchen central cold rooms, Ecology unit, District cooling Plants, Screw & Reciprocating chillers, fume hoods , BMS, Emergency Diesel Generators for Education City Facilities
- Developed and Managed the Key performance indicators (KPI) as per the service level agreements (SLA)
- In charged of statutory/ regulatory bodies such as, Civil Defense to get new approvals/ renewals certificates or and such related works or buildings for firefighting systems ensuring Building is safe for operations
- Planned & carried out corrective and preventive maintenance activities for over 16000 HVAC and Mechanical equipment
- Participated in developing emergency preparedness, risk register, business continuity and assets
- Also prepared of annual lists of critical spare parts, consumable materials, raise material request and carry out technical evaluation
- Developed scope for various projects requirements and managing projects from initiation to completion
- Prepared regular work reports – Daily reports, Equipment failure reports, Incident/Accident reports, Monthly reports, staff/contractor appraisal reports, indicating activities carried out, problems encountered and produces analysis reports of a technical nature indicating failures and recommendations to avoid recurring problem
- Carry out Root cause analysis for repeated issues and any major failure that impact facilities operations
- Participated & developed scope of works for Contract award for facilities maintenance (operations and maintenance) for Sidra hospital Education City operations -facilities and Infrastructure 5 years contract value –QAR >1Billion
- Develop and Conduct Energy management audit, identify energy savings potentials for utilities consumption, reduction of carbon footprint (ASHREA Level #1 walk through, level 2) as per to strategic objectives
- Utilize CAFM (computer aided facilities Management) system (CM work orders, PTW, PPM schedule, RFE etc) to maximize availability and reliability of the facilities equipment by minimize operating and maintenance costs.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.2
- Saved $100,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Facilitate audits and completes ‘action points’ to conform to ISO 90001, 140001, 41001 and 45001, 20007 series quality management systems requirements.
- Reviewed the life cycle of asset, business improvements and carry out detailed studies for replacement with new equipment to enhance availability and reliability of equipment
- Developed policies, procedures, walk instructions, Guidelines, Hazard identification risk assessment and Environment aspects and impact processes.
- Conduct Facilities inspection audits, assets, equipment to ensure noncompliance to operations and Maintenance
- Prepared and implement yearly budget and business plan for Mechanical & HVAC, managing OPEX/CAPEX of the section.
Operations Specialist
GLOBAL GAS AND REFINING LTD
Port Harcourt
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed the maintenance and production operations of a Natural Gas to Liquid plant offshore plant
- Monitoring of equipment, field and control room operations of cryogenic equipment, turbo expander, boost compressors, de-methanizer column, bottom and side re-boilers, liquid separator, de-hydrators, dust filter, heat exchangers, cooling Towers, Driers, and refrigeration systems, slug catcher, analyzers, valves and transmitters
- Monitored the PLC/DCS based control system to ensure adequate control of plant upset, start-up, gas turbine logs and Re-compressor parameters
- Review of Piping and Instrumentation diagram, PFD and operating parameters are closely observe
- Participated in the commissioning of the Natural Gas to Liquid plant, installed and commissioned the de-propanizer /de-ethanizer and centrifugal chillers
- Review of method of statement for planned jobs before releasing to the maintenance section
- Ensuring Permits To Work (PTW) is utilized and adhered to by assessing the area and ensure all safeties are observed
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements.
- Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
Mechanical Engineer
UNIVERSAL SPINNERS, HVAC
Kano
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Lead a team of Supervisor/ Technicians in maintaining plant systems and rotating and stationary equipment adhering company procedures and standard operating practices
- Monitored performance of the plant and troubleshoot to resolve problems to maintain targeted quantity and quality of output
- Ensured safety of personnel and assets through strict enforcement of safety rules and policies and standard operating practices
- In charged in the Operations mechanical equipment like chillers with two stage centrifugal compressors, KSB centrifugal pumps, axial fans, steam boilers , multi-stage pumps, and screw compressors etc
- Conditioning Monitoring and vibration analysis of rotating equipment
- In charged of operation and maintenance of Emergency Generators and Utilities
- Provided daily briefings to teams through meetings and tool box talks on work schedules and safety procedures
- Planned and arranged spares and other material for smooth maintenance and monitored minor projects.
- Established and monitored maintenance protocols to deliver reliable service.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of HVAC and Mechanical equipment.
- Increased maintenance team efficiency 30% by streamlining processes and reducing task redundancy.
- Created maintenance schedule for team of 20 to cover regular service needs and emergency requests.
Education
Ph.D. - Management : Energy & Sustainable Management
Livingstone International University
Lusaka 01.2019 - 05.2022
MBA - Leadership and Sustainability
University of Cumbria
Cumbria 09.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Engineering Management
University of Benin
Benin 06.1999 - 10.2003
Associate of Arts - Facilities Management
TQUK
United Kingdom 03.2020 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - Safety Management
Stonebridge
United Kingdom 09.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
School of Management
Kano 07.1991 - 07.1993
City Guilds –HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
Technical College
07.1981 - 07.1983
Skills
Leadership and StrategyGas Plant operationsPublic speaking & presentationFacilities maintenance- ManagementProcurement /material ManagementDeveloped Process and proceduresCorrective & Plant Preventive MaintenanceTechnical EvaluationTeam work
Sustainability and Energy Management
On the Job trainingMicrosoft , office , Word &ExcelAudit-ISO 9001,14001 18001
Contract managementIndoor and outdoor Air Quality managementRisk & Safety managementCommunicationInterpersonal skillsProject managementPerformance & QualityEmpathyISO 41001 Facility ManagementISO 50001:2018 Lead AuditorCondition Monitoring and Vibration analysisCAFM (Computer aided Facilities Management)Problem solvingCustomer serviceCertification
Certified Facilities Manager
Affiliations
Presented a seminar on topic “Improving efficiency in Chillers and Cooling Tower” at International District cooling Conference –Qatar 2011
World Stadium Conference: Head panel discussion on Maintenance of Stadiums infrastructure
Presented a seminar on topic “Advances in District cooling Plants in Qatar “Project Qatar -2014.
An Initiative to go green and become completely a paperless organization
Positive view on Conditions of Migrant workers in Qatar.
Involved as Member of the Technical committee for Preparing “Industrial Training Course Manuals for Mechanical Engineers/Technicians/craftsmen in Nigeria
Developed on job training details as Instructor , manuals and feedback , recommendation for improvement
Research Paper : Investigating the rise of retrofit measures in efficient and sustainable facilities management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 maintenance staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 6 persons in the development of Shell spaces -EPIC project at QSTP.
- Achieved exceptional result by completing MEP upgrades at AJCC with accuracy and efficiency.
- Involved in Cooperate Social Responsibility by providing support to poor communities.
- Received 3nos of THANA Award for Excellence in Facilities Management as Role Model for feedback/reporting
- Developed a contract management scope for total Facilities Management that saved up to QAR 20Million.
Sports like football, Reading movies
Football fan , Volleyball
Reading of literatures and books
Watching movies with Family
Swimming
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Safety Management
Stonebridge
09.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Facilities Management
TQUK
03.2020 - 07.2020
Ph.D. - Management : Energy & Sustainable Management
Livingstone International University
01.2019 - 05.2022
MBA - Leadership and Sustainability
University of Cumbria
09.2012 - 04.2014
Head of Facilities Management
Qatar Foundation
02.2008 - Current
Operations Specialist
GLOBAL GAS AND REFINING LTD
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Engineering Management
University of Benin
06.1999 - 10.2003
Mechanical Engineer
UNIVERSAL SPINNERS, HVAC
01.1995 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
School of Management
07.1991 - 07.1993
City Guilds –HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
Technical College
07.1981 - 07.1983