Oluwaseun Salami

Dual-Fuel Heavy-Duty Diesel & Gas Engine Specialist

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NGMember since July 5, 2026

CompressorsGearboxes24V Starting NetworksHSE Level 1Diesel Mechanic

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CompressorsGearboxes24V Starting NetworksHSE Level 1Diesel Mechanic

About

Highly accomplished, dual-fuel Heavy-Duty Diesel & Gas Engine Specialist with over 22 years of continuous expertise in the diagnostic, preventive maintenance, repair, and complete overhaul of large-scale commercial power plants and heavy-vehicle engine fleets. Demonstrates an exceptional 17-year tenure within the Dangote Group, achieving extreme operational uptime for 10,000+ logistics assets under rigorous industrial conditions.

Certified

Level 2 in advanced electrical systems and alternative fuel architectures (CNG) based on German MAN-licensed platform technology. Expert in managing engine overhauls (9.726L WD615 & 12.419L MT13 platforms), high-pressure fuel networks, and complex 24V electrical diagnostics. Certified in HSE Workplace Safety (Level 1) and nationally recognized by the Federal Ministry of Labour with a Trade Test Grade I (the highest national vocational credential).

Ready to transition industrial expertise to offshore rig power generation, marine vessel auxiliaries, and platform diesel maintenance.

Experience

Senior Auto & Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (Specialist) - DANGOTE PACKAGING LIMITED - Lagos, Nigeria

(2009-01)

Formerly Dangote Agro Sacks

Direct preventive and corrective maintenance for a highly secure industrial fleet of over 10,000 heavy-duty logistics trucks, maintaining an average asset availability rate exceeding 94%.
Perform deep mechanical overhauls, engine block machining, component replacement, and performance tuning on high-capacity engines, specifically the water-cooled 9.726L WD615 Euro II diesel and licensed German MAN 12.419L MT13 CNG engines.
Execute digital diagnostics and systematic fault-finding using CAN-bus scanners to isolate issues across 24V starting networks, alternator charging systems, gas regulators, and electronic control units (ECUs).
Perform strict safety operations on high-pressure (200–250 bar) CNG fuel loop installations, gas line integrity inspections, leak tests, and pressure regulator rebuilding.
Utilize computerized maintenance systems to record component histories, oil analysis results, and wear tolerances, ensuring direct compliance with company and regulatory audit requirements.
Actively participate in weekly workshop HSE hazard reviews, implementing dry-chemical fire protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance standardizations across active maintenance bays.
Mentored and upskilled a mechanical team of 15+ junior technicians in mechanical timing gear lashes, valve clearance adjustments, and precision instrument calibrations, receiving the 15 Years Long Service and Dedication Certificate.

Lead Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic & Fab Specialist - INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR - Lagos, Nigeria

(2004-01 - 2009-12)

Provided 24/7 contract-based maintenance and fast-response emergency roadside troubleshooting for multiaxle logistics assets and auxiliary power equipment (industrial diesel generators).
Executed field overhauls of heavy-duty diesel engines, servicing associated auxiliary equipment including mechanical fuel lift pumps, air compressors, industrial gearboxes, and structural trailer chassis fabrication.
Leveraged physical diagnostic tools, mechanical dial indicators, micrometers, and pressure gauges to troubleshoot engines, aligning drivetrains and maintaining precise tolerances under harsh environments.

Apprentice Heavy-Duty Mechanic - A ADESHOLA ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL WORK - Lagos, Nigeria

(2000-01 - 2004-12)

Completed a rigorous, 4-year hands-on apprenticeship focusing on complete engine teardowns, component machining, valve seating, cylinder head grinding, and manual gearbox rebuilding.
Gained profound training in reading OEM schematics, using precision calipers, mechanical measurement systems, and maintaining a clean, hazard-free workshop environment.