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Lawal Ayinla Fasola

Engineer
3517 N Dukane Way, Indianapolis,Indiana
As a leader, you are responsible for ensuring that your team feels valued and respected in order to achieve any kind of success.
Gifford Thomas
Lawal Ayinla Fasola

Summary

Skilled engineering manager builds and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas working with pre-commissioning, commissioning, equipment maintenance, installation and pipeline projects. Committed to rapidly, efficiently and safely completing projects by leveraging team-based frameworks to best leverage available engineering talent.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

BBS ENGINEERING LTD, GHANA
Takoradi, Western Region

Engineering Manager
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Leading and coordinating various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development of new and existing product lines
  • Planning and executing strategies for completing projects on time
  • Facilitating communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated, understood
  • Serves as project manager for multiple projects, creating timelines and cost projections, organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets
  • Reviewing work and projects for technical accuracy
  • Prepares project costing and ensure profitable execution of same
  • Acting as a lead contact person with clients, identify, develop and successfully close business opportunities
  • Establishes, implements, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and standards
  • Maintain knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; apply this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency
  • Performing other administrative and management duties.
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
  • Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
  • Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.

CAINERGY INTERNATIONAL LTD, NIGERIA
Lekki, Lagos

Engineering Manager
03.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Provide execution oversight for important research, development, test and evaluation efforts
  • Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
  • Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
  • Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of Direct, review, and approve product design and changes
  • Lead and direct architectures sufficiently flexible and adaptable to meet market emerging requirements
  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the Company
  • Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
  • Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
  • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
  • Set technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management
  • Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
  • Recruit technical employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of engineering staff competence
  • Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts
  • Provide resources, technical guidance, and budget accountability to support Project activities
  • Establish staff performance expectations and provide regular feedback from Both informal and scheduled reviews
  • Represent engineering team in product development requirements and creation Of schedules and budgets
  • Perform any other related task as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

SPEC ENERGY LTD, NIGERIA
Ebedei, Umutu, Delta

Plant Manager - LPG, PROPANE & LNG Plant
08.2017 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
  • Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
  • Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
  • Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
  • Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.

Air Liquide

Oil & Gas Project Services Manager
04.2013 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Maintained records of service transactions and customer feedback for future reference.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer service satisfaction ratings.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure best prices for parts and supplies.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

Air Liquide

Engineering Maintenance & Services Manager
07.2008 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Monitored spare part inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
  • Developed department processes and procedures to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained records of service transactions and customer feedback for future reference.
  • Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
  • Managed a total of 18 multi skilled maintenance staff, created work schedules, distributed assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
  • Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with health and safety regulations.
  • Inspected facility and assessed its physical conditions and performance systems for functionality and safety.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Rebold International Limited

Senior Maintenance Engineer
01.2003 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Reported issues to maintenance manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Education

Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

MBA from Project Management
10.2011 - Current

University Overview

  • MNSE
  • MNIMechE
  • ASME
  • PIPE
  • COREN

Fedearal University of Technology, AKure
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Postgraduate Diploma from Mechanical Engineering
07.2008

University Overview

  • 3.55 GPA

Yaba College of Technology, Yaba
Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Associate of Science from Mechanical Engineering
12.2002

University Overview

  • 2.83 GPA

Yaba College of Technology, Yaba
Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

National Diploma from Mechanical Engineering Technology
08.1997

Skills

  • AutoCAD & Flare net Software
  • Smart Draw for P&ID
  • Microsoft Office Software
  • Project Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Equipment Knowledge
  • Field Operations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Prioritization
  • Resourceful Nature
  • Manufacturing
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Budget Coordination
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Business Development
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Forward-Thinking Mindset
  • Technology Integration
  • Proposal Creation
  • Project Oversight
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Recruiting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Performance Testing
  • HVAC
  • Personnel Management
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Financial Administration
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Staff Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Resource Allocation
  • AutoCAD & Flare net Software
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Daily Facility Operations
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • System Performance Evaluation
  • Contractor Oversight
  • Parts Oversight
  • Expense Tracking
  • Maintenance and Repair Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Daily Progress Reports
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Budget Administration
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Proactive Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Task Prioritization
  • Production Scheduling
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Installation Management
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Coordinate Work
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Mitigation Projects
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Inspect Completed Work
  • Welding and Brazing
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Resolve Grievances
  • Dependable and Consistent
  • Hazard Monitoring and Management
  • Machinery Operation

Accomplishments

  • Overshot the Annual Oil & Gas Services Turnover (A.T/O) of the company by 60% through introduction of new fields of operations, skills, downtime minimization and effective Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Developed and actively involved in the implementation of strategies which led to an additional 5% increase on the total company turn-over.
  • Resolved major mechanical problems, which temporarily halted production in Air Liquide Nigeria Main plant & refilling depots.

Area Of Expertise

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Health Safety and Environment
  • Plant/Product Operations
  • Facility Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • People Management

Travelling, Leadership, Motivation, seeking knowledge

I am an adventurous person who likes travelling outside my original location for both official & leisure reasons.

I am a leader who enjoys leading great team to success with great motivation and personal supports.

I love learning new ideas and taking new challenges wish will lead to additional skills and knowledge.

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Timeline

Engineering Manager

BBS ENGINEERING LTD, GHANA
06.2023 - Current

Engineering Manager

CAINERGY INTERNATIONAL LTD, NIGERIA
03.2021 - 07.2022

Plant Manager - LPG, PROPANE & LNG Plant

SPEC ENERGY LTD, NIGERIA
08.2017 - 02.2021

Oil & Gas Project Services Manager

Air Liquide
04.2013 - 07.2017

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

MBA from Project Management
10.2011 - Current

Engineering Maintenance & Services Manager

Air Liquide
07.2008 - 04.2013

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Rebold International Limited
01.2003 - 06.2008

Fedearal University of Technology, AKure

Postgraduate Diploma from Mechanical Engineering

Yaba College of Technology, Yaba

Associate of Science from Mechanical Engineering

Yaba College of Technology, Yaba

National Diploma from Mechanical Engineering Technology

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