IYIOLA ABDULAFEEZ OYEWUMI
Structural Design Engineer/ Designer
Doha
Summary
Experienced Structural Designer with a proven track record in delivering high-quality structural designs and leading teams in the Oil and Gas industry leveraging expertise in Conceptual 3D modeling, FEED, Detailed Design, Fabrication, Installation and Decommissioning of Fixed/Floating Offshore and Onshore Facilities with responsibility for verification and validation of designs for both constructability and Installation. As a safety and lean ambassador with knowledge of lean principles, safety in design and six sigma to achieve safe effective and quality output in the design office.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Offshore Structural Designer/Quality Checker
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2021 - Current
- Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of design concepts, modifications, and progress updates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, codes, materials, and technologies for application in innovative structural designs.
- Evaluated existing structures for potential retrofitting or rehabilitation projects based on condition assessments and feasibility studies.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by reviewing internal processes for areas of potential optimization.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Identified and helped resolve production problems, increasing output while reducing errors.
- Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Contributed to successful project bids by providing accurate cost estimates for structural components during proposal development stages.
- Optimized material usage by performing thorough analysis of load-bearing capacities and stress factors in various Structural elements.
Offshore Senior Structural Designer
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted field/site surveys as requested, adhered to health and safety regulations, gathered technical data, prepared reports and reviewed detailed scope of work with Lead Engineer in line with job orders
- Prepared new and as-built 3D models, connection details, isometric, shop/fabrication and installation drawings for multiple offshore and onshore structures along with detailed material take-offs.
- Prepared plans, elevations, layouts, and detail reinforced concrete drawings of heavy equipment foundations and retaining structures, prepared bar bending schedule.
- Prepared 3d models for pipe racks, equipment and pipe support with E3D. Extracted 2d drawings and prepared detailed installation and fabrication drawings.
- Created as-built 3d Models from point Cloud laser scan data. Incorporated new designs with As-built data in E3D.
- Responsible for implementing E3D while providing expert training and support to end users in Aveva Suite Products
- Established strong relationships with clients and contractors, fostering a collaborative atmosphere during all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones.
- Conducted thorough peer reviews of fellow designers'' work to maintain consistency across the team''s output while promoting continuous improvement efforts within the department.
- Offshore Assets Design and Construction (Green & Brown Field)
- Responsible for Conceptual, Detailed design and repair of Offshore Production Platforms, Security
- Structures, Critical personnel safety structures, Deck Extensions, Helidecks, Telecom mast, Caissons
- Equipment supports, Flare bridge, walkways, Helideck hatches, Access Ladders and Stairs
- Conducts pre-design surveys, pre-installation audits to prevent damage to assets
- Conducts offshore surveys for critical assets evaluation for load shedding opportunities
- Conducts field surveys to proffer solutions to field structural challenges during installation/commissioning/decommissioning .
Onshore Senior (Structural Designer) - NLNG TRAIN7
AMAZON ENGINEERING - SAIPEM CONSORTIUM
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Onshore Assets Design and Construction (Green & Brown Field)
- Responsible for Conceptual, Detailed design and repair of Onshore Remote Manifold Platforms
- Equipment supports, Flare bridge, walkways, Helideck hatches, Access Ladders and Stairs
- Conducts pre-design surveys, pre-installation audits to prevent damage to assets
- Conducts site surveys for critical assets evaluation for load shedding opportunities
- Conducts field surveys to proffer solutions to field structural challenges during installation/commissioning/decommissioning and operation
- Updating drawings to As-built status, Archiving Legacy Models and drawings
- Interdisciplinary interface (structures, pipeline and Piping)
- Conducting design reviews and scope verification for design, fabrication and Installation activities
- Providing daily and weekly report of team’s activities to the management
- Verify materials specifications to ensure design’s fitness for purpose
- Design teams’ task as oversight functions and maintains project folders on SharePoint
- Conducting Appraisals for Juniors and Intermediate Designers
Senior Structural Design Engineer
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED
02.2016 - 03.2018
- I was responsible for handling Offshore job scopes while supporting the Lead Structural Engineer in the team management
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, effectively allocating resources and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality deliverables.
- I Worked on Pipe supports, Telecom Mast, Deck Extensions, Grillages, Access Platforms, Walkways and
- Equipment supports, Boat landings, Surfer landings, Riser Guards, Access Ladders and Stairs
- I worked as drilling support for Offshore Additional Wells Project modifying the wellhead platforms to accommodate the new wells producing 3D models and 2D design and fabrication drawings
- I also carried out site surveys and provided installation support to Chevron Offshore Construction Group
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining findings from structural inspections, providing actionable recommendations for maintenance or repairs as needed.
- Preparation of As-Built designs and documentation from red lined drawings
- Promotes adherence to HSE procedures during design, fabrication and installation
- Reviews designs and installation procedures during HAZOP meetings
- Deliver Operational Excellence talks within group meeting to improve team’s function
- Ensures that designs are carried out in accordance with the Chevron’s Safety in design manual.
- Promoted sustainability within structural design by evaluating materials based on their environmental impact, durability, and cost effectiveness.
- Enforced quality control measures by reviewing shop drawings and construction documents to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry codes.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
Offshore Senior Structural Designer
AMAZON ENERGY L.T.D
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Project: Mobil Producing Nigeria UnLimited (MPNU) – Etim/Inim Field Life Extension Project, Producing General Standard Detail Drawings for structural details and connections, producing
- Demolition, Modification and New drawings for corroded structural elements on production platform and jackets
- Producing Material take-offs for structural drawings
- Resolving model review punch issues with different disciplines using PDMS
- Mentoring trainee designers
Offshore Structural Designer
WORLEY PARSONS CONSORTIUM, MODULES
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Modeling and drawing production of Egina FPSO primary, secondary and tertiary steels
- 3D and 2d drawings using PDMS Model and Draft
- Resolving 60 and 90 percent model review punch issues with different disciplines
- Producing Standard detail drawings for nodes on the Egina Topside modules
- Mentoring trainee designers
- Project documents including general notes update for the structural department
- Clash checking and resolving within the project team.
Fabrication Senior Structural Designer
NIGERDOCK FZE, Snake
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Project: Total OFON 2 Project (Living Quarters, Jackets, Topsides and Interconnecting Bridge), Worked as a sectional team lead to delivering Ofon 2 Living Quarters
- Worked on Jackets, Topsides and interconnecting bridge for Total Ofon 2 Project
- Produced 3D Models and 2D design and fabrication drawings
- Produced nesting plans and weld details and weld maps
- Generated drawings for loadout beams grillages and bumpers
- Responsible for delivering levels 4,5, and 6 Ofon Living quarters fabrication drawings
- Resolving Fabrication challenges and raising TQs and RFIs
Lead Dratsman
GLOBAL OCEON ENGINEERS (SUBSEA 7 GROUP)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Project: Chevron EGP3B Phase 2 Project – Subsea Pipelines Design and Installation Support, Managed a team of 13 Draftsmen to successfully complete 3 subsea project scopes
- Worked on Installation aids, riser clamps, abandonment and recovery heads and pipeline crossings
- Enhanced drafting efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software tools.
- Leveraged expert knowledge of AutoCAD to create precise technical drawings that met all applicable codes and regulations.
- Worked on Subsea scopes supporting Structural, Pipeline, Installation and Subsea department
- Document management and checks for the project before Issue
- Fabrication Supervision and As-built of Offshore Structural/ Pipeline facilities
- Conceptual designs of Subsea structures like PLEM, MUDMAT, TRAWL PROTECTION
- Updating project documents to As-Built status
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the drafting department, driving increased productivity and cost savings for the company.
- Led training sessions on advanced drawing techniques setting up guidelines for creating consistent standards among staff members.
Structural Engineer/ Designer
FRUGAL CONSULT LIMITED
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Carrying out structural analysis and preparation of drawings using Strap 2008, Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Responsible for plotting survey data points and developing cross sections
- Developing Bill of Materials and Bulk MTOs
Education
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Structures
University of Ilorin,
Ilorin11.2023
B.Eng - Civil and Water Resources Engineering
University of Maiduguri
Borno State , Nigeria03.2007
Skills
- SOFTWARE SKILLS:
- AVEVA E3D Model and Draw module/ AVEVA E3D CATS AND SPECS
- AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- PDMS Model and Draft
- Tekla Structures
- Bentley Prostructures
- Autodesk Inventor
- StaadPro
- Naviswork
- Aveva LFM
- Microsoft Office Tools / PowerBi
- Team Management
- KEY COMPETENCIES
- Modelling and drawing production of Topsides and Subsea main structures, secondary deck structures
- And outfitting structures such as pipe racks, access platforms, equipment supports etc with use of Aveva
- E3D design and draw modules with point Clouds in accordance with the project execution model
- Discipline schedule and established design basis with focus on quality and HSE during fabrication and
- Installation
- Capable of generating 2D drawings and 3D design model
- Competent in the preparation of Fabrication / Shop drawings; such as General arrangement and
- Details, connection details, assembly details, cutting / nesting plan and weld maps
- Capable of carrying out site surveys for Project installation, Commissioning and Decommissioning
- Capable of preparing Load-out and Sea fastening drawings
- Competent in preparing Bill of Material and Material Take-Offs (MTO)
- Competent in detailing of reinforced concrete structures
- Ability to review and check design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others
- Working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criterion and codes relevant to Offshore
- Structural Design like API RP 2A, AISC, AWS, DEP, DNV, GES, SID
- Capable of applying Lean Management techniques to reduce wastage
- Lead trainer for trainees and junior designers for project integration
- Structural Optimization
- Steel Structure Design
- Structural Retrofitting
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Foundation Design
- Site analysis
- Project Management
- Engineering Documentation
- Design development
- Material Selection
- Site investigation reports
Accomplishments
- Chevron – 2024 Turn - Around Maintenance Project – Gas Plant Train 1 and 2 MSB Modifications
- Chevron – Meren JacKet 34 Additional Water Injection Well (Offshore)
- Chevron – Escravos Tank Vent Management System Project – Vent Release Unit skid, foundations and
- Pipe supports
- (onshore)
- Chevron – Project Panther Additional wells, Flow Lines, Risers and J-tubes Phase 1 (Offshore)
- Chevron – Parabe Jacket 3 Abandonment and Decommissioning (Offshore)
- Chevron – Ewan PP subsea Jacket repairs and clamps (Offshore)
- Chevron - Dibi RMP 18 Bulkline Replacement Project – Pig Launcher Platform and Manifold Platform
- Chevron - Makaraba – Utonana Emergency Pipeline Repairs – Pontoon and Pipe Springing Restraint
- Clamps (onshore project)
- Chevron - Escravos Field - Critical Personnel Safety Structures Audit of Offshore Facilities and Repairs(Production, Gas Gathering, Riser, Water injection and Wellhead Platforms and FSO) Offshore
- Chevron - OPLL 2021 Pigging Operations project – Pig launcher and Receiver Supports – Design &
- Fabrication (onshore project)
- Chevron - Okan GGCP Debottlenecking Project – Installation Support – Design (offshore project)
- Chevron - Tapa PP Upgrade – like for like repairs, Lifting and Installation Support - Design & Fabrication(offshore project)
- Chevron - Onshore Wellhead Platform Security - Security Cages (18 Nos.) Offshore
- Chevron – Fire Protection Engineering project – Design of Heat shields and Guagers Hut (Offshore)
- Saipem/Chiyoda/Dover Consortium - NLNG Train 7 Project – FEED and DED
- Exxon Mobil JV Structural Repairs of OSO Field production platorms – (Offshore brown field)
- Exxon Mobil Etim/Inim Life Extension Project – (Offshore brown field)
- Total - Egina FPSO Topside Detail Engineering Design – Offshore (green field)
- Total - Ofon 2 Project – Living Quarters, Wellhead Platforms, Bridges (Offshore)
- Total – OML 21 Oily Water Treatment Module Design and Fabrication (Offshore)
- Exxon Mobil - SFDP2 Project – OYOT, ITUT & ABANG Platforms - Offshore (green field)
- Chevron - EGP3B project – Conceptual, FEED, DED of Risers, Clamps, Knee braces and Subsea Structures –
- Design and Fabrication (Offshore green field)
Certification
Offshore Oil and Gas Facility Construction, Aveva E3D CATS & SPECS, Aveva E3D Structural User, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) ,Total Quality Management Certificate, Lean Management Certificate, Risk Assessment and Management Certificate, Emotional Intelligence Certificate, Coaching and Mentoring Certificate, Certified Sustainable Design Associate , Project Management Professional (PMP)
References
Referees will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Principal Offshore Structural Designer/Quality Checker
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2021 - Current
Offshore Senior Structural Designer
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2019 - 03.2021
Onshore Senior (Structural Designer) - NLNG TRAIN7
AMAZON ENGINEERING - SAIPEM CONSORTIUM
04.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Structural Design Engineer
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED
02.2016 - 03.2018
Offshore Senior Structural Designer
AMAZON ENERGY L.T.D
03.2015 - 01.2016
Offshore Structural Designer
WORLEY PARSONS CONSORTIUM, MODULES
05.2013 - 03.2015
Fabrication Senior Structural Designer
NIGERDOCK FZE, Snake
02.2011 - 04.2013
Lead Dratsman
GLOBAL OCEON ENGINEERS (SUBSEA 7 GROUP)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Structural Engineer/ Designer
FRUGAL CONSULT LIMITED
09.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Structures
University of Ilorin,
B.Eng - Civil and Water Resources Engineering
University of Maiduguri
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