IKPEME IYANYA ITA
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Efficient Engineering professional skilled in task delegation, Project scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated over 20 years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head QHSSE and Engineering/Maintenance Manager
Sahara
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Implement and monitor quality management system, plans, and safe work procedures
- Lead entire R&D, technical support, and maintenance operations in line within the group strategic objective
- Evaluate and create reports regarding product returns for product quality issues
- Oversee corporate QHSSE goals, budget, priorities, and key performance measures
- Participate and represent the organisation internationally in operations regulatory seminars and conference
- Review and implement ISO 9001 QMS, EMS, and OHSAS standard company wide
- Asses audit reports on environmental and safety performance and develop correction action plans accordingly
- Collaborate with government and regulatory agencies on QHSSE issues to ensure full compliance
- Manage Aviation Fuel Quality Control in line with International air transport association IATA and Joint inspection group
- Developed training programs and led trainers to ensure delivery program compliance with set standards
- Introduced serviceable equipment resulting in increasing the sales of petroleum products by 92%
- Attained ISO 9001:2015 within record time of just eight months
- Reduced accidents by 99% through enforcing HSE culture within the organisation
- Achieved 100% external audits/Inspections without non conformities
- Saved 40% of operational budgets through execution of cost effective programs
- Accomplished 100% of all performance-leading indicators for HSE
- Development of maintenance store coding system on Oracle for effective spare parts, tools, item release, procurement, and equipment inventory
- Maintained 100% quality assurance.
technical support, QA/QC and Technical Manager
Sahara Group Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Direct QHSSE staff, emergency drills, and response program across all location., Provided high-level product and, in implementing quality control programs, documenting defects, updating databases, training employees, and organising work schedules
- Established key process indicators (KPI’s) and implemented preventive and corrective actions to eliminate the root causes of poor quality and delivery problems
- Introduced effective culture to swiftly address all operational issues
- Created and delivered relevant technical information to operations staff enabling proper operation and maintenance of field technical equipment
- Directed QA/QC team and quality management system for smooth execution of all Quality related activities
- Executed preventive measure and corrective action for non-conforming products
- Reviewed and optimised the contractors’ quality control plans in line with set standards
- Ensured the high quality project delivery through implementation of project inspection strategy to cover all project phases
- Initiated Operational training to upgrade employee knowledge and comply to local and regulatory legislations
- Rationalised company operations improved on-going work productivity and efficiency
- Advised and motivated people to improve the company’s performance
- Implemented ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and received certified within just 18 months
- Increased flow rates by 100% alongside manufacturer through re-development of equipment for refuelling
- Generated saving about N100M yearly on planned procurement of spares from direct purchase
- Key contributor in overall efficiency of the operation team for achievement of 100% sales targets
- Enhanced the skills and performance of trainer by providing training and coaching
- Initiated the PecoFacet Jetgard system for monitoring quality delivery of Jet Fuel to Aircrafts real-time
- Implemented electronic metering EMR3 to all refuelling equipment to monitor and eliminate product supply inconsistencies with customers.
Operations Manager
Sahara Group Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Led entire business operations and ensured compliance with department of petroleum resources regulations and all other federal, state, and local regulations
- Established professional relations with employee and customer by increasing sales within the location, meeting performance expectations in managing maintenance and operations of the facility
- Oversaw team engaged in loading, unloading, recording, arranging, routing, and delivering incoming and outgoing petroleum product shipments
- Administered and aligned work schedules for all operational activities with customer supply requirement
- Identified staff needs and initiated employees training programme accordingly
- Assisted the sales and marketing team in acquiring new clients for business growth
- Ensured the company continually received market intelligence on competitor business operations
- Evaluated expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for controlling costs, improving profits and processes
- Secured the first 7M litres of Aviation fuel sold by the company
- Played a key role in the first N2 billion made by the company though operational excellence in the logistics and delivery of Aviation fuel
- Improved shipment efficiency resulted in reduction of equipment downtime by close to 80%
- Maintained 100% staff performance and achieved zero theft rate on product supply
- Attained zero incident rate amongst the workforce
- Increased logistic contractors by over a 100% from 2 transporters to 14 transporters with just two months
- Saved over $100K from refuelling equipment through successful negotiation.
Project Civil Engineer
Iaa Associates Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2001 - 09.2008
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Prepared change orders when required due to unforeseen circumstances or additional scope changes requested by client.
- Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
- Analyzed test results from soil samples taken during excavation activities for conformance with local building codes.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized project information and trends to prepare project status reports for management.
- Modified and approved technical documentation according to customer specifications.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
- Determined project responsibilities by identifying and assigning personnel to project phases and elements.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
Trainee Engineer
- NYSC – Ilorin, Kwara
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
ESUT Business School
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ibadan
05.2000
Skills
- Highlights of Expertise
- Leadership & Development
- Safety & Quality Compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Risk Management
- HSE Audits
- Project Tracking & Reporting
- Resource Co-ordination
- Equipment Inspection
- Contract Administration
- Client & Vendor Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Operations Management
- Facilities Maintenance
- Staff Management
- Project Management
Affiliations
Fellow Institute of Management Consultants Member – International Register of Certificated Auditors, London. Associate Member, Nigeria Institute of Management Associate Member, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria Corporate Member – Nigerian Society of Engineers Registered Engineer, Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria Member – Energy Institute, London Member – ASTM International, USA. Member – American Society for Quality. Member – Association of Civil Engineers, Passed with Distinction IATA Management of Aviation Quality and Service – Civil Aviation conducted by IATA Training and Development Institute, Miami, United States.
Certification
Certified Management Consultants Certified QMS, EMS and OHSAS Lead Auditor Trained to Inspector to JIG Standard (JIG (IJS) Auditor) NEBOSH Certificate (IGC 1) ISPON General Health Safety and Environment ISPON General Health Safety and Environment level 3
Interests
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , Authorized to work in the United States of America for any employer. continued…
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Timeline
Head QHSSE and Engineering/Maintenance Manager
Sahara
01.2016 - 07.2019
technical support, QA/QC and Technical Manager
Sahara Group Limited
01.2010 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
Sahara Group Limited
01.2008 - 01.2010
Project Civil Engineer
Iaa Associates Ltd
09.2001 - 09.2008
Trainee Engineer
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
ESUT Business School
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ibadan
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