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Richard Sarkodie Amo MSC, IENG

Calgary,AB

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Superintendent bringing strong background in overseeing maintenance teams and projects. Demonstrated success in implementing proactive maintenance schedules that prevent unexpected equipment failures and enhance operational efficiency. Strengths include solid problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and leadership qualities. Previous work has resulted in improved safety cultures, reduced downtime, and enhanced productivity.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Superintendent

MISC BERHAD
02.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias (Mero 3 - Project)
  • Guarantee the managerial support for all disciplines within the Maintenance team, by supporting Supervisors, supervising and following up status of critical services and operations for each team, in order to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all plant and machinery in the unit, as well as emergency equipment, thus contributing to the production and revenue target achievement
  • Contribute to the unit's annual budget planning (expenses and investments), by participating of the corporate planning, providing information about resources, replacements, services and materials needs and other expenses used in its activities, liaising with Supervisors to ensure accurate information
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of MISC fleet performance by participating or leading, when required, RCAs, investigations of NOIs (notification of incidents), following up actions, sharing lessons learned and promoting a culture of continuous seek for performance and integrity enhancement opportunities
  • Guarantee the proper use of Technical Support departments, by ensuring that technical queries are properly identified, recorded in the system and always directed to Onshore departments for review/study, promoting a culture adherent to the company's systems
  • Contribute to the proper planning of offshore activities by actively engaging in daily/weekly scheduling meetings, morning calls, etc, being supported by Planner Offshore in the scheduling of services to be performed onboard and participating in discussions along with other Offshore leaderships
  • Furthermore, constantly analyze maintenance KPIs to identify offenders (such as preventive plans compliance, backlog and manpower available utilization) and work along with Onshore and Offshore teams to set action plans to mitigate deviations, engaging all Maintenance team to close any KPI/indicator gap
  • FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias (Mero 3 - Project)

Instrument Supervisor

MISC BERHAD
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias (Mero 3 - Project)
  • Contribute to FPSO performance improvement and safety by analysing MOCs (temporary and permanent), TQs (technical queries), NOIs (notification of incidents) and providing technical recommendations in order to support team
  • Moreover, provide support to offshore team on the implementation of recommendations/changes with the competitiveness commitment and continuous improvement of results
  • To present the technical solutions, dimensioning, and studies required to solve the FPSO's pending issues, instrument, control and metering discipline
  • Periodic mapping of processes, with field surveys and meetings with operations and maintenance to understand offshore/onshore team demand
  • Keeping up to date regarding to changes in legislation and standards relevant to the discipline
  • Elaborate didactic material and provide training multiplying knowledge of the instrument system area to employees
  • Analyse, classify the risks involved in the implementation of technical solutions presenting mitigating actions to asset security
  • Provides Engineering support to achieve and maintain the technical safety and performance integrity of the FPSO Facility
  • Provides Instrumentation & Controls, Functional Safety and Telecommunications support to the FPSO systems
  • Identify, review, and approve any QA/QC requirements for the Facility's equipment and packages that relate to the electrical & instrumentation components of all management of change engineering change request work scopes
  • Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) assessments
  • Review and approve CMMS Operational work instructions and standard operational procedures as required
  • Prepare contracting packages, evaluate proposals and accompany external consultancies and technical services
  • FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias (Mero 3 - Project)

Instrumentation Supervisor

PETROFAC
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: FPSO KNK - 21
  • Liaisons with offshore Maintenance team to ensure scheduled Instrument Project and Maintenance activities are completed
  • Ensure all maintenance & operational modification activities within the I&C (Systems) discipline are carried out safely, in accordance with Company Policy & Process, to the highest standards of quality
  • Liaise with the appointed Instruments, Control & Metering Technical Authority (TA) as appropriate in relation to technical modifications, SCE related performance standards, assurance & verification activities, procedure changes & deviations
  • Liaise with vendors, sub-contractors & appropriate Technical Authority (TA) to improve equipment performance, & deliver operational & project modifications to improve operational efficiency
  • Liaising and coordinating work activities with other discipline engineers to achieve deadlines and target objectives as required for the operations team
  • Provide guidance & direction in the preparation/implementation of service support & healthcare contracts, including sourcing suitable vendors
  • Ensure Maximo planning system contains comprehensive & accurate maintenance routines in accordance with the maintenance strategies
  • Carry out & assist with investigations into instruments & controls related incidents/equipment failures, including recommended preventative actions
  • Carry out routine audits & inspections to ensure that the condition & operation of instrument and control equipment is in accordance with operations and required performance procedures
  • Ensure compliance with company general specifications & requirements, local legislative & operational requirements including override management, isolation standards, system & equipment testing, etc
  • FPSO KNK - 21

Instrumentation Supervisor

MODEC
02.2013 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: FPSO KNK-21
  • Perform Maintenance in line with and adhere to all legislative, environmental and company standards and procedures
  • Inclusive of red-line revision mark ups/review and these are presented to HOD and for approved status
  • Ensure use and proficiency in the on-board use and discipline management of key documentation including, but not limited to: P&IDs, Alarms and trips register, Instrument schematic, single-line, block and wiring diagrams
  • Supervise and ensure use and proficiency in discipline management of key procedural documentation and educating others in these areas: Participate in the effective monitoring, audit and review of management systems and procedures, and to contribute to their further development where appropriate
  • Participate in the investigation of accidents and incidents, formulate reports and provide corrective actions as appropriate
  • Ensure the Permit to Work (PTW) system is adhered to and that all isolations to plant and machinery are in compliance with the Facility Isolation Philosophy
  • All relevant personnel are provided with adequate and suitable information
  • Carry out their work in a safe and responsible manner
  • Comply with requirements and provisions of the Facility management systems
  • Comply with maintenance operations procedures
  • Ensure Hazardous Area Instrument Equipment standards and best practices are rigorously enforced
  • Supervise, mentor and drive input towards the continual development and improvements of the Maintenance Management System (MMS) with knowledge, understanding the MMS process and concepts and extending into review of information such as: Priority Assignment, Component classes, SCE and non SCE, Generating work orders/Generating rounds and Report generation
  • FPSO KNK-21

Country Representative (Consultant) - Ghana

Laureate Online Education
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Contribute to Regional strategy development example; West Africa strategy in promoting University of Roehampton (UoR) products in Ghana
  • Contribute to brand plan of UoR within each of the relevant markets (Ghana) that fall within the respective region
  • Unearthing business opportunities and trade insights in Ghana
  • Regional interface with firms partnered in Ghana
  • Adopt a leading role in running regional workshops
  • Develop relationships with key local influencers

Instrumentation Engineer (Consultant)

D'Appolonia Ghana Project
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Accountable for discipline and all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements of projects
  • Interpret clients' requirements
  • Identify engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented
  • Evaluate, organise and prioritise workload within a schedule
  • Liaise with third party contractors to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose
  • Take responsibility for a team of engineers
  • Provides Engineering Maintenance support to achieve and maintain the technical and performance integrity of the FPSO Facility

Electrical/Electronic Engineer

PZ Cussons
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Managing project teams and carrying out feasibility studies for new technical innovations
  • Drawing up projects using computer-assisted engineering software
  • Estimating material, construction and project timescales
  • Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees, contractors and sub-contractors
  • Testing installations and systems, and analyzing data
  • Making sure projects meet electrical and construction safety standards
  • Accountable for planning and timely execution of routine electrical/instrumentation maintenance and also for unforeseen repairs
  • Attending meetings, writing technical reports and giving presentations to managers and clients
  • Checks and calibrate measuring instruments
  • Order spare parts, investigate in specific materials for small modifications/replacements
  • Provide technical support to operators handling instrumentation systems
  • Perform electric drive parameter settings and configurations

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Project Management

University of Roehampton
London, UK
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Regional Maritime University
Accra, Ghana
06-2010

Some College (No Degree) - MIT - Circuits And Electronics 6.002x

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts, USA

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Instrumentation and Controls (Engineering)
  • Team Management
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Business Strategy
  • Research
  • Employee performance assessment

Certification

UK Engineering Council - Incorporated Engineer, 690790

Volunteer Experience

  • Continuing Professional Development Advisor, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET - UK), 02/01/17, 11/30/19, 2 years 10 months, Review individual members CPD records., Provide constructive feedback to members., Participate in discussions with other CPD Advisors.
  • Engineering & Technology Reference Reviewer, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET - UK), 01/01/17, 12/31/19, 3 years, Reviewing E&TR content for technical accuracy., Providing constructive comments to authors.
  • Industry Representative - Ghana, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET - UK), 01/01/17, 12/31/19, 3 years, Creating awareness and promoting IET membership., Encouraging members to gain professional registration.
  • Industry Relations and Publicity Officer, Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 10/01/11, 12/31/12, 1 year 3 months, Managing the industrial affairs of IEEE Ghana., Publicity of IEEE to Ghanaian Engineering Professionals.

Professional Organizations

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Member - IEng

Recommendations

  • Maria Gpe Marcos - Abularach, taught Richard at University of Roehampton, Richard's work was always above the standard and requirements. He always added new insights to his work, with high quality and professional presentation.
  • Edmund Asante, worked directly with Richard, Richard is a vocal, respectful, hardworking and goal oriented person.
  • Marilyn Catis, was a consultant or contractor to Richard at PZ CUSSONS GHANA, Richard was professional and conscientious - eager to learn from our expert.
  • George Eduful CEng MIET, managed Richard indirectly at Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Richard has the capability to complete assigned tasks with minimum guidance.
  • Neil Boughey, studied with Richard at MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - (MIT), I was particularly impressed with his ability to explain complex material in a simple and understandable manner.
  • Lawrence Wordui, studied with Richard, He is a thorough individual and always desirous to learn and be the best he can be.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Maintenance Superintendent

MISC BERHAD
02.2024 - Current

Instrument Supervisor

MISC BERHAD
12.2022 - 01.2024

Instrumentation Supervisor

PETROFAC
07.2022 - 11.2022

Instrumentation Engineer (Consultant)

D'Appolonia Ghana Project
03.2017 - 07.2017

Country Representative (Consultant) - Ghana

Laureate Online Education
09.2016 - 11.2019

Instrumentation Supervisor

MODEC
02.2013 - 06.2022

Electrical/Electronic Engineer

PZ Cussons
09.2011 - 02.2013

Master of Science (MSc) - Project Management

University of Roehampton

Bachelor of Science - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Regional Maritime University

Some College (No Degree) - MIT - Circuits And Electronics 6.002x

Massachusetts Institute of Technology