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Victor Amatesiro Akra

Brentwood,United States

Summary

Experienced with planning and executing construction projects from inception to completion. Utilizes advanced technical skills and strategic planning to drive project success. Track record of ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards, enhancing project efficiency and quality.

Responsible Construction Engineer with [Number]-year history of achieving project deadlines through effective site and personnel management. Well-versed in gathering requirements and defining scope for large construction projects. Exceptional talents geotechnical testing, grouting and drilling. Analyzes specifications and technical drawings.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Engineer

Inert Gas
  • Generator (IGG) Combustion Chamber Changeout project execution Engineer
  • Gas Turbine Generators (GTC) – Gas Heaters, Control Panels, Piping Hook-up, I&E Interface and Installation & Commissioning Engineer
  • HVAC Mushroom Vents Replacement and Commissioning Engineer
  • Small Capital Projects: Construction Projects Planning, Engineering, Execution and Commissioning: a)
  • Handrails & Light Poles Fabrication: Project scoping, Project Execution Plan (PEP) development, Contracting, fabrication, mobilization, and execution
  • B)
  • Major Equipment Failure Interventions: Gas Turbine Compressor (GTC) Bundle Changeout, Gas Turbine Generators (GTG) – Alternator Cooler Replacement Project, Inert Gas Generator (IGG), Sea Water Injection System (SWIS) – FRP Piping Repairs Project and Process Equipment Revamp Projects handling etc
  • C)
  • Agbami Asset Remediation Project: Structural Repairs of Corroded Structures and Supports
  • Project Planning, material ordering, Contractor mobilization for welding, blasting, and painting work
  • Project report progress report out to Leadership, cost, and schedule management
  • D)
  • Value of Work Done (VOWD): Approval for Expenditure (AFE) development on all projects, Project execution cost capturing and Internal Working Budget monitoring, cost, and schedule management

Production Technician / Operator

  • Crude Oil Process Vessels operation {Heater Treaters, Chemelectric Treaters, KPI Heater Treaters and Bottom Treater Vessels}
  • Line up of Vessels, Physicalized Tanks and Flowlines to receive and store Crude Oil for export
  • Manned the Computerised Control System of the Dehydration Unit Process Vessels and Wash-Tank
  • Prepared crude oil storage tanks for export to Tankers to meet company monthly Crude Oil Export Plan
  • Manned the Tank Farm Control Room Wonderware System from start to completion of crude oil shipping with precise loading targets.

New Engineering Manager

Chevron Nig. Ltd
08.2019
  • Moving from Technical Professional to Manager
  • 20, 2013
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Fundamentals of Offshore Systems Design and Construction (5-Days Training) September 2 – 6, 2013
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • I attended several Workshops on Chevron Engineering Standards (CES) and made presentations on “Instrument Implementation Basis” in 2012 and 2013
  • Lagos Nigeria.

Instructor

04.2019
  • Authorized Electrical Personnel (AEP)
  • Qualified Electrical Personnel (QEP) –

Onshore Construction Engineer DWFE

Agbami FPSO
12.2021 - Current

Offshore Construction Engineer

Chevron Nig. Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • I led a team of over 30 regular contract personnel and one expat for all Agbami construction O&M work scopes and projects involving Mechanical Welders & Fitters, Scaffolders, Blasting and Painting/Inspection team, Tanks/Vessel cleaning, Asset Integrity, Rope Access Team, (RAT) and Flange Management (FM):
  • Projects Executed:
  • 16” – 30” Seawater Minox Discharge Piping Project and SWIP #2 & #4 Upgrade: I provided Field Technical support in the design for 16” – 30” Minox Discharge Piping replacement project
  • I led the repairs of damaged hubs & flange faces and supervised the installation of Grayloc Spools for commissioning of SWIP #2&4
  • FPSO Crude Oil Tanks Cleaning: I coordinated & supervised the cleanings of Cargo Tank (3XCOT, 7C COT, Sludge and Diesel Tanks), Floatation Cells, 8-Hydro-Cyclones, Test Separators etc
  • From start to successful completion, ensuring no incident in the CSE done on all the vessels
  • SWIS Minox-1&2 Cleaning: I championed the first ever in-house opening and cleaning of Minox-1&2 First & Second Stage Separators successfully
  • O&M Construction Work Scope: I coordinated and supervised daily O&M construction work requests, TLRs, permanent repairs fabrication, welding and installation of piping, Blasting & Painting to eliminate corrosion and all work scopes requiring RATs/FM and scaffolding.

Deep Water Facilities Engineer / Projects Management

ATR
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Coating in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection – Instructor led
  • June 6 – 10, 2016
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Developing Mentor Skills Workshop and Supervisor’s Role in Employee Development
  • September 28, 2016
  • Instructor led, Lagos Nigeria
  • Microsoft Project 1 – Segment 1, Training – October 4 – 5, 2016
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Facility Information Management (FED) Facility Engineering Documentation & Evergreen Process Training – September 20, 2016
  • Contractors Management Process (CMP) – April 12, 2015
  • Escravos Terminal, Delta Nigeria
  • Managing Process Safety – September 14, 2015
  • Escravos Terminal
  • Delta State
  • NMA U&G MOC Process and OE Impact MOC IT Tool Regular Users Training
  • May 11, 2015
  • Escravos Terminal, Delta State
  • March 2020: Agbami FPSO
  • MSW Role Players Training (Permit Approver) – June 3, 2015 and January 22, 2018
  • Introduction to Chevron Project Management System (IPMS) – June 23, 2014
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Applied Chevron Project Management System (APMS) an Introduction – June 24, 2014
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • GE Multilin Relay for Electrical Engineers (5-Days Training) – July 2013
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Oil and Gas Metering and Instrumentation (5-Days Training) – August 16, 2013
  • Lagos, Nigeria., Transfer Line Pre-Fab Project: I worked with ETC SMEs to develop PWHT procedures, led a team of 47 personnel, applied 36 Resistive type machines and successfully completed all Post Weld Heat Treatments (PWHT) scope on all welds done on the pre-fabricated pipelines
  • EGTL Diesel Utilization Project: I provided technical support to Design Engineering team and developed the IFC documents
  • Led E&I team and executed the first phase of this project successfully
  • New Air Compressor (SO9) Project: I spearheaded the construction effort & completed execution of ten E&I work packs and completely installed all the Air Compressor packages commissioned in 2020
  • Acid Dosing Skids (OEM Package) – I handled Field installation of the skid packaged equipment, hook-up of all Input /Output devices to HART and Foundation FieldBus JBs and inter-cabinet wiring inside the Remote Interface Building (RIB) DCS Cabinets
  • Hook-up of all Electrical Motors/Pumps to JBs and MCC Panels
  • Worked with MAC to integrate package devices into the DCS system
  • LACT Meter
  • EGTL 4” Export Metering Skid– I handled the installation of all FieldBus and HART Smart devices from the 4” LACT Meter skid to metering control & Time Synchronization cabinets
  • Unit 50: Heat Exchanger & Condensate Pot Project – Installation of all the Field devices, wiring to FF JBs up to DCS cabinets, calibration, loop test & commissioning
  • Installation and hook-up of all Field Lightings and Fittings
  • EGTL Permanent Power Supply Projects – I built an MV Sub-station, installed 2.5MVA Transformers, several 150KVA, 75KVA, 45KVA and 30KVA dry type Transformers
  • Run and hook-up 11KV Line, 4160V, 480V and 240V cables from Transformers to RMUs, Main Panels and Sub-Panels to provide Plant power to municipal off-plant facilities
  • Six projects commissioned and several Contractor Generators decommissioned
  • ATR 30” Transfer Line Repair and Pre-Fab Projects (Trains 1&2) – I led a team of 64 E&I Techs and 4-Contractors to successfully coordinate and executed complex Post Weld Heat Treatments on over 95-weld points with the application of 36-PWHT Machines, materials & accessories
  • Construction Rep in the 24” ATR replacement Line Pre-Fab project commissioned in 2019
  • EGTL Turn-Around-Maintenance (TAM) & Escravos Reliability Improvement Projects (ERIP)
  • I championed the execution of all E&I scope in the EGTL TAM for 2016/17
  • Installed Control Valves, SSV, Transmitters (Level, Pressure & Temperature) to achieve 1oo2 to 2oo3 Control & Shutdown strategy on the ERIP Project that enhanced the stability of EGTL operations
  • Security Access Control Project (Turnstiles & CCTV) – I developed the power hook-up plan and installed single & double type Turnstiles in 12 different locations for access control in EGTL
  • Installed Tripod Turnstiles in the 4-Mess Halls and CCTV on perimeter fence & Jetty areas for surveillance
  • I also installed the UPS system for uninterrupted operation
  • Others – I also carry out Plant installation of FieldBus, HART Smart devices and Wireless devices / gateway hub in the Field, integration of Field Devices to DCS and F&GS
  • Define and implement design changes in the Field, Red-line mark-up drawings, handle MOCs, PSSRs and develop As-built documentations transferred to Documentum after the commission of each projects.

E&I Construction Engineer

Chevron Nig. Ltd, EGTL, Escravos
03.2014 - 01.2020
  • I developed Construction Plans for small and major capital projects (S&MCP) work packs received from Design Engineering and Reliability Engineering
  • I led a team of 34-Nationals plus 2-Expat Field Reps to execute all E&I Construction work scopes, commissioned and hand over completed jobs to EGTL Operations & Design Engineering Group
  • I also supported the development and reviews of each work packs from IFR to IFC stages:
  • Projects Executed:
  • EGTL: Margin Improvement Project (MIP): Handled the execution of all E&I scope on this scorecard project, commissioned ahead of schedule in 2019.

Instructor

05.2001 - 04.2019
  • Applying the Chevron Project Management System (APMS) – Instructor led
  • July 10 – 14, 2017
  • Lagos Nigeria
  • Leadership Roles and Behaviours Session: (Operational Excellence – OE Certification: Computer Based Learning Management System: July 5, 2017
  • Microsoft Project 2013

Instructor

10.2017 - 11.2017
  • Smart Plant Instrumentation for Engineers and Designers –

Design Engineer

Chevron Nig. Ltd, Lekki
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • My design experience covered application of Chevron Engineering Standard (CES), Procedures, Technical Standards and Codes (TS&C) in the engineering of both Top-side Onshore/ Offshore Field facilities
  • Application of CPDEP in design from Pre-FEED, FEED and DED to Final Field Execution of Projects
  • Supervision of 3rd Part I&C Contractors during design stages of each projects
  • Developed Basis of Design, Control Narratives & Control Philosophy documents, Data Sheets, MTOs, I/O List, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Devices schedules and other design deliverables
  • Conducted FAT/SAT, Instrument calibration, Loop test and integration into DCS, SSS and CCS systems
  • Projects Executed:
  • Escravos Gas Plant (EGP) Sales Gas Manifold, Loop Pipeline and Metering Skid (PPD2) Project – RWE 131
  • Supervised the design, reviewed all IFR documents and approved the IFC documents
  • Conducted FAT in Netherlands, SAT in EGP and assembled Marshalling Cabinet
  • Executed the Construction scope, integrated all interfaces to the DCS and CCS from the Metering Skid by leading the Main Automation Contractor (MAC)- INTECH
  • Wash Tank 3 Project (RWE 120) – Coordinated all the I&C design phases with the Contractor, conducted Field implementation of the design and installed Crude Oil Interface Analysers and other measuring devices & Transmitters
  • Supervised the final hook-up to the Control System Wonderware and HMI by the Main Automation Contractor (MAC)- INTECH
  • Robertkiri Gas Project (RWE 157) – Supervised the I&C design phase for the project, achieved critical design requirements for the HIPPS System, Gas Conditioning System and Metering Skids
  • Completed the FEED & DED design and prepared Issue Register in support of the execution phase
  • Funiwa Gas Gathering & Compression Project (RWE 187) – Participated in the I&C design engineering for FEED and DED phases of the project in Contractor’s office as Rep
  • Carried out engineering peer review, Risk and Hazard Analysis and Constructability review of the project
  • Escravos Export Pipeline Project (EESP RWE 171) - Prepared the I&C in-house man-hour estimates for all the deliverables and gained alignment with the ESA Contractor
  • Supported the Lead I&C engineer in the reviews of all deliverables designed & developed by the Contractor
  • Escravos Produced Water Disposal Projects (RWE 145) – I worked with the ESA Contractor to develop all I&C deliverables for the project from FEED to DED
  • Reviewed and approved all IFC drawings for the project
  • Participated in both HAZOP & Constructability reviews
  • Meren GGCP Accommodation Project (RWE 166) – I&C design engineer assigned to the project from FEED to DED design stages
  • Pig Trap Modification Project (Cakasa – RWE 176) – I worked with the Contractor as CNL I&C engineer assigned to the project in conjunction with other discipline engineers
  • Meji GGCP Debottlenecking Project (RWE 173) – Implemented the I&C scope in the BOD and SOW documents, prepared in-house CTR deliverables & Man-hours estimates for execution of the project
  • Participated in phases 2 and 3 of the project
  • Jisike Gas Project RWE 177 – Conducted Site visits, reviewed the BOD & SOW documents and generated in-house CTR deliverables and man-hours input for project
  • Facilities Information Management (FIM) Project – Worked with NETCO and CMES Contractors to identify all missing deliverables, devices and documents for Terminal Dehydration and EGP facilities information gathering to upgrade records on Documentum
  • SONAM Pipeline Project (RWE 160) and EGTL To EGP Power System Study
  • I participated in the development of scope of work and basis of design for these projects as I&C Rep
  • Other Activities – I participated as the I&C Rep in the 5-Year facility HAZOP reviews conducted on Escravos Gas Plant (EGP), Agbami Deepwater facility, Funiwa PP, Okan PP and Okan GGCP, Delta South Water Injection Platform (DSWIP) and Robertkiri PP.

Aviation Coordinator

Chevron Nig. Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010

Air Traffic Controller

ATC
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Training, qualification and certification as, (ATC-45, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology – Zaria
  • ATC practice and Control Tower operation at Portharcourt International Airport
  • Coordination of CNL Eastern Operations Flight activities from four locations in Int’l Airport and Airforce Base in Portharcourt
  • Maintained safe and efficient Aviation standards in the conduct of Flight operations to Deepwater Agbami
  • Provided Logistics supports for Expatriate and National Travels / Accommodation
  • Personnel administration and Aviation metrics recording and analysis.

Terminal Operations Assistant

Chevron Nig. Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Terminal Dehydration and Tank Farm Control Room Operations, Assisted the Terminal Supervisor on Crude Oil Accounting / Export planning, documentation, and reporting
  • JDE material ordering, Safety Meeting planning /presentations, Incident Investigations and developed Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
  • Carried out Safety Inspection of facilities and Conduct Safety Devices Tests / documentation.

Electrical Engineer / Personal Assistant

Edema Petrochemical Company Ltd, MD
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Installed and Commissioned Plastic Manufacturing Machines and Equipment – Moulding and Extruder Machines, Transformers, Generators and all Power supply systems to the factory and admin Buildings
  • Production quality monitoring, fixing of product prices and sourcing for industrial and domestic consumers of company plastic products
  • Personnel management and raw material procurement
  • Personal Assistant to C&MD on all company operations.

NYSC Trainee Engineer

Integrated Data Services Ltd, NNPC
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Seismic Data recording on Main Frame Computers
  • Computer Hardware installation and general Electronic Devices repairs.

Technical Trainee – Electrical and Electronics Technician, Industrial Trainee

Nigeria Gas Company
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • General Electrical maintenance jobs, repairs of Gas Compressors and Turbines
  • General Gas Field equipment maintenance experience.

Education

Master’s Degree Industrial Automation (MIA) -

Engineering Institute of Technology
11.2019

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - In Management

University of Port-Harcourt
Port-Harcourt, Rivers
10.2008

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Engineering Management

University of Benin
Benin, Edo
07.2006

Diploma and Certified Air Traffic Controller (ATC-45) -

National College of Aviation Technology
Zaria, Kaduna
10.2004

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Degree

University of Benin
Benin, Edo
10.1992

National Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Auchi
Auchi, Edo
06.1987

Skills

  • Engineering management skills
  • Chevron Project Management Skills
  • Workface Planning for execution of construction works
  • Crude Oil Production and Export Planning Skills
  • CSOC Regular and Continuing Education Certifications
  • Operational Excellence Certification
  • Technical Paper (Development and Presentation) skill
  • Aviation / Logistics skills
  • Management skills
  • Construction planning
  • Excellent communication talents
  • Construction safety

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Personal Qualities

  • Enjoy challenging opportunities created by developing and executing assigned projects.
  • Lead projects execution, construction, and commissioning.
  • Work with multicultural and multi-discipline teams.
  • Drive the application of CES Standards, guidelines, and Company procedures in providing solutions to problems that pose technical challenges.
  • Work in teams and break bounds for greater responsibilities.
  • Interpersonal relationships and sharing of knowledge for the collective growth of associates and upcoming engineers.
  • Explore beyond immediate work horizons to study new ideas and technologies.

Registered Associations

  • IEEE / PCIC Conference, Toronto, Canada, 2012
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers Conference, Abuja, Nigeria, 2013
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers, Registered Engineer, 2017
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering In Nigeria (COREN), Registered, 2018

Awards

  • Chevron R&A
  • 2002
  • 2017
  • 2020

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Research

Coursework

  • Project Risk Management workshop for project professionals, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Project Management Academy for Construction Management (PMA for CM): Workface Planning - 200, 08/11/15, Lagos, Nigeria
  • HYTORC Bolting Specialist Course (Flange Management), 08/24/20
  • Authorized Electrical Personnel (AEP), 04/19/19
  • Qualified Electrical Personnel (QEP), 05/01/19 - 05/04/19
  • Applying the Chevron Project Management System (APMS), 07/10/17 - 07/14/17, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Leadership Roles and Behaviours Session: Operational Excellence – OE Certification, 07/05/17
  • Microsoft Project 2013 – Training, 10/31/17 - 11/01/17, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Smart Plant Instrumentation for Engineers and Designers, 07/17/17 - 07/21/17, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Coating in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection, 06/06/16 - 06/10/16, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Developing Mentor Skills Workshop and Supervisor’s Role in Employee Development, 09/28/16, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Microsoft Project 1 – Segment 1, Training, 10/04/16 - 10/05/16, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Facility Information Management (FED) Facility Engineering Documentation & Evergreen Process Training, 09/20/16
  • Contractors Management Process (CMP), 04/12/15, Escravos Terminal, Delta, Nigeria
  • Managing Process Safety, 09/14/15, Escravos Terminal, Delta State
  • NMA U&G MOC Process and OE Impact MOC IT Tool Regular Users Training, 05/11/15, Escravos Terminal, Delta State
  • MSW Role Players Training (Permit Approver), 06/03/15 and 01/22/18
  • Introduction to Chevron Project Management System (IPMS), 06/23/14, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Applied Chevron Project Management System (APMS) an Introduction, 06/24/14, Lagos, Nigeria
  • GE Multilin Relay for Electrical Engineers (5-Days Training), 07/01/13, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Oil and Gas Metering and Instrumentation (5-Days Training), 08/16/13, Lagos, Nigeria
  • New Engineering Manager – Moving from Technical Professional to Manager, 08/19/13 - 08/20/13, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Fundamentals of Offshore Systems Design and Construction (5-Days Training), 09/02/13 - 09/06/13, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Workshops on Chevron Engineering Standards (CES), 2012 and 2013, Lagos, Nigeria

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Onshore Construction Engineer DWFE

Agbami FPSO
12.2021 - Current

Offshore Construction Engineer

Chevron Nig. Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2021

New Engineering Manager

Chevron Nig. Ltd
08.2019

Instructor

04.2019

Instructor

10.2017 - 11.2017

Deep Water Facilities Engineer / Projects Management

ATR
07.2017 - 01.2021

E&I Construction Engineer

Chevron Nig. Ltd, EGTL, Escravos
03.2014 - 01.2020

Design Engineer

Chevron Nig. Ltd, Lekki
01.2010 - 01.2014

Aviation Coordinator

Chevron Nig. Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010

Air Traffic Controller

ATC
01.2002 - 01.2006

Instructor

05.2001 - 04.2019

Terminal Operations Assistant

Chevron Nig. Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2002

Electrical Engineer / Personal Assistant

Edema Petrochemical Company Ltd, MD
01.1994 - 01.1996

NYSC Trainee Engineer

Integrated Data Services Ltd, NNPC
01.1992 - 01.1993

Technical Trainee – Electrical and Electronics Technician, Industrial Trainee

Nigeria Gas Company
01.1987 - 01.1988

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - In Management

University of Port-Harcourt

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Engineering Management

University of Benin

Diploma and Certified Air Traffic Controller (ATC-45) -

National College of Aviation Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Degree

University of Benin

National Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Auchi

Construction Engineer

Inert Gas

Production Technician / Operator

Master’s Degree Industrial Automation (MIA) -

Engineering Institute of Technology

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