Francis Boboli

As a Regional Manager, I was responsible for overseeing sales, shipping, commercial operations, and technical activities across Africa, with a primary focus on Nigeria. My role involved driving business growth in key sectors such as oil and gas, commercial maritime, and the OEM segment. I developed and implemented strategic and operational objectives, set performance targets, and managed budgets to optimize cost-effectiveness. Additionally, I played a critical role in identifying potential challenges, resolving operational issues, and ensuring smooth business operations while fostering long-term
relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Management of the overall profit and loss (P&L) for Three Ace Oil and Gas businesses in Africa -Nigeria
• Growth of the business in cruise, commercial maritime and O EM segments
• Formulation of strategic and operational objectives to set relevant targets overseeing all aspects of business, sales, operations and human resources
• Sales management activities carried out includes; Field sales | Technical sales | Engineering and estimation | Internal sales support | Growth of the business in cruise, commercial maritime, petroleum shipping and logistics
• Overseeing the loading and unloading of oil and gas tankers
• Planning and execution of shipping routes to maximize environmental impact
• Ensure the compliance with international maritime regulations
• Formulation of strategic and operational objectives, setting relevant targets for sales in petroleum products
• Purchase of materials, inventory, warehouse efficiency and overseeing shipment operation and function
• Ensuring all operations are carried out in an appropriate cost effective way
• Determine labour in order to meet production goals
• Measures productivity by analysis of performance data, financial data and activity reports
• Management of budget and forecast
• Performance of quality control and monitoring of operational KPIs
• Create solutions to increase the quality of customer service
• Motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
• Development and implementation of environmental management plans, to ensure compliance with all regulation and impact of oil and gas activities
• Management and maintenance of offshore facilities
• Management of the team of engineers
• Safety and environmental policies
• Representation of the company at industry meetings
• Align with the current technological innovations in the maritime oil and gas industry

I worked as a Piping and Commissioning Engineer at Samsung Heavy Industry (SHI), I was involved in the Total Egina FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) project, a large-scale offshore oil and gas development. I was responsible for overseeing the installation, fabrication, design, and commissioning of complex piping systems in various industrial settings, including oil and gas, power generation, and chemical processing. My role required a deep understanding of piping design principles, material selection, and compliance with industry standards and safety regulations to ensure optimal system performance and longevity. I worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, structural, and process engineers, as well as construction and safety personnel, to ensure seamless execution of projects and overseeing welding and joint integrity, and ensuring compliance with international standards such as ASME, API, and ISO

• Installation, fabrication, design, and commissioning of the piping systems in a variety of industrial settings
• Design of piping systems
• Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Selection of appropriate piping materials and components
• Performing piping stress analysis
• Generating drawings for piping fabrication and specifications
• Overseeing the installation of piping systems to ensure they are in accordance with codes and standards
• Conducting pressure testing and leak detection
• Prepare commissioning report
• Develop and execute commissioning plans on Egina FPSO
• Performance of pressure and stress analysis on the piping system
• Performing functional testing of piping systems
• Development and implementation maintenance plans for piping systems
• Inspection and repair of piping systems to ensure compliance with codes and standards
• Managing a team of welders, pipe fitters, and personnel
• Developing and implementing safety and quality control procedures
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Enhanced equipment efficiency by developing and implementing commissioning procedures.

I designed, analyzed, and maintained piping systems ensuring safe and efficient fluid transport, while also optimizing process operations and equipment.

• Delivery of technically and qualitatively high-level process engineering design with proposals
• Support SA00 TSD team monitoring piping quality and trouble shoot offsets through P&ID data analysis
• Take leading role in analyzing operational challenges and work with others to find interlines solution
• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
• Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Reduced downtime during system upgrades with thorough planning and implementation of new hardware across company networks.
• Streamlined permit acquisition process for new projects, working closely with local authorities to ensure compliance and timely approval.
• Developed proprietary algorithm that enhanced data analysis capabilities, leading to more informed decision-making.
• Conducted detailed research and analysis to identify potential improvements in engineering methods, resulting in more sustainable practices.
• Coordinated with suppliers to secure high-quality materials, negotiating favorable terms that led to reduction in project costs.
• Optimized workflow and increased productivity by introducing cutting-edge engineering software for project management.
• Led cross-functional teams to innovate on product design, enhancing user experience and functionality.
• Streamlined project delivery processes, implementing agile methodologies that improved team collaboration and efficiency.
• Enhanced team performance by implementing structured onboarding program for new engineers, reducing ramp-up time.
• Developed comprehensive maintenance schedule for critical machinery, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing production delays.
• Conducted feasibility studies for new projects, providing detailed analysis and recommendations that informed leadership decisions.
• Achieved significant cost savings in material usage through development and application of innovative recycling program.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
• Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
• Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.

I oversaw and optimized the operations of industrial plant, ensuring efficient and safe functioning of machines, equipment, and systems by troubleshooting issues, implementing improvements, and maintaining compliance

• Maintenance and Improvement: Maintaining and improving the operations of manufacturing or industrial plants.
• Equipment Management: Ensuring that machinery, equipment, and systems are functioning efficiently and safely.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot mechanical issues, oversee maintenance schedules, and
  implement process improvements.
• Process Optimization: Analyze and improve existing manufacturing process to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall productivity.
• Project Management: Leading projects related to plant operations, including the design, installation, and
  maintenance of new equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for plant operation.
• Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.
• Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices, promoting continuous learning within the engineering team.
• Assisted in procurement strategies by providing input on vendor selection based on cost analysis and performance metrics.

• Act to lead and supervise customer personnel, freelancers and field service representatives in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of Rotating Equipment (Specifically Centrifugal Gas Compressors, and Steam Turbines)
• Direct service representatives to take corrective action for equipment performance problems and troubleshooting activities
• Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
• Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
• Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
• Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
• Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
• Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
• Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
• Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
• Achieved significant cost savings in material usage through development and application of innovative recycling program.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering culture of continuous learning among team members.
• Enhanced team performance by implementing structured onboarding program for new engineers, reducing ramp-up time.
• Conducted feasibility studies for new projects, providing detailed analysis and recommendations that informed leadership decisions.
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
• Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
• Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.

• Repair and maintenance of construction plants
• Diagnosing and trouble shooting of mechanical plant
• Define, develop and perform P.M and parts requirement to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition