Aniebiet Essien

Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and Factory Lead with a solid background in preventive and corrective maintenance, Maintenance Record, SOP writing, Technical training, Collaboration with OEM, Vendors and contractors, production support, and equipment optimization. Adept at diagnosing faults, minimizing downtime, and improving operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills with a track record of supervising teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving productivity in manufacturing environments.

Factory Engineering Lead - Yikodeen Company Ltd - Lagos

(2025-05)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all factory machinery.
• Head and lead a team of Engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and breakdown promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure repairs are performed in compliance with safety and quality standard.
• Manage Engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, installations and factory expansion.
• Process Improvement.
• Technical reporting and virtual communication.
• Technical Expertise
• Team Leadership and Management.

Mechanical Technician / Engineer - Aren Paper Mill Ltd - Lagos

(2023-09 - 2025-04)

• Support maintenance and troubleshooting across production lines.
• Repair pumps, valves, cutting machines, drying oven, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Participated in improvement initiatives to increase factory efficiency.
• Prepared daily technical documentation.
• Responsible for installing and assembling of centrifugal pumps according to manufacturer specifications and drawings.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Responsible for conducting repairs and overhauls on machines as needed.
• Responsible for conducting performance testing on machine parts to ensure they meet specified efficiency levels.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements when working with machines, equipment and tools.
• Tasked with maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and performance testing results for machines. This documentation is essential for tracking equipment history, identifying trends, and planning future maintenance or upgrades.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Tempo Paper Pulp Ltd - Ota, Ogun State

(2021-03 - 2023-08)

• To guide in the installation and commissioning of new generation of machines and equipment.
• Perform comprehensive inspection and preventive maintenance on pumps, valves and related equipment.
• To identify problems and malfunctions in mechanical systems and recommend appropriate replacement.
• To adjust mechanical components to optimum performance and longevity of equipment.
• To create detailed service reports detailing repair work performed and parts required.
• Responsible for the repairs and maintenance of mechanical equipment like pumps, boilers, forklift and compressors.

Automobile Mechanic, Internship - Ministry of Works and Transport - Uyo

(2017-08 - 2018-01)

• To conduct vehicle maintenance operations to ensure proper performance including checking fluids, tyre pressures, brakes and suspension system.
• Assisting in diagnosing and repairing of mechanical and electronic problems on motor vehicles.
• To test electromechanical components for efficient operation and accuracy of operation.
• To maintain accurate records of servicing and repairs on customer vehicles.
• To communicate with clients to investigate issues and develop solutions.
• To perform final checks on vehicles to confirm they must meet manufacturers spec.

Generator Technician - Uyo Best Engineering Services - Uyo

• Assist in the servicing and maintenance of companies generating set by troubleshooting and diagnosing obsolete mechanical and electrical components.
• To help perform routine and preventive maintenance and repairs of both stationary and mobile generators.
• To help prepare and procure all components necessary for the completion of a generator job according to established guidelines.
• To communicate with clients regarding service request.
• To help assemble mechanical and electrical parts for the installation of generators in clients site.
• To install generating set to customers.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering - Akwa Ibom State University (2019)