Daniel Badejo

Results-oriented HSE and Project Engineer with 4 years of experience in marine, oil and gas, and infrastructure environments across Nigeria. Proven track record coordinating multi-workstream projects, enforcing HSE compliance, and reducing unplanned equipment downtime. Experienced in RCM, HAZID risk assessments, Permit to Work, Management of Change (MoC), and process safety compliance. Holds NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH PSM, OSHA PSM, and COSHH certifications.

Associate

Member of the Energy Institute (AMEI). Committed to delivering zero-harm operational excellence across upstream oil and gas operations

HSE / Project Engineer - Japaul Gold & Ventures Plc - Lagos, Nigeria

(2024-01)

Lead HSE compliance, maintenance planning, and operational performance for a portfolio of marine and dredging assets across multiple active project sites.

• HSE Leadership: Implemented Permit to Work systems and maintenance protocols — achieving zero lost-time incidents over 18+ months in a high-risk marine environment.
• Risk Assessment: Conducted 20+ structured HAZID-aligned risk assessments for equipment deployment, maintenance, and field operations — findings directly guided project safety decisions.
• Process Safety: Supervised maintenance of high-pressure valves, pipelines, and pressure systems ensuring safe fluid handling and full regulatory compliance.
• Project Execution: Coordinated preventive maintenance plans across 3 concurrent project sites — aligning workstreams with production targets and delivering on schedule.
• Asset Reliability: Applied RCM-based corrective actions that reduced unplanned equipment failures by an estimated 25% and improved overall asset availability.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Maintained maintenance logs and utilisation reports via Advanced Excel and Power BI — reducing fleet idle time by approximately 15%.
• MoC and Cross-Functional: Supported MoC evaluations across 3 projects and collaborated with surveyors, project managers, and technical staff to meet all project milestones.

Project Engineering Associate / Technical Risk Assessor - Epsellon Energy Ltd (EPCoil & gas) - Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Supported procurement, technical risk management, and continuous improvement for oil and gas equipment across EPC supply chain environments — managing a portfolio over $2 million.

• Risk Management: Conducted 15+ formal risk assessments across skid metering systems, valves, subsea tools, and pressure equipment — reducing procurement-related safety incidents.
• Procurement and Compliance: Managed end-to-end procurement, verified MTCs for 200+ equipment items in collaboration with engineering teams (including ExxonMobil-related projects), and enforced vendor compliance — achieving 100% submission compliance on NipeX and ITF tenders.
• Business Development & Stakeholder Coordination: Supported business development initiatives and coordinated with 10+ OEMs, contractors, and vendors to optimise delivery schedules and maintain quality standards on time-critical projects

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering - Lagos State University (LASU) (2021-12)

Oil & Gas Industry Operation Marketing - Duke University (2021-01 - 2022-12)

MSC - Financial Engineering - WorldQuant University (2026-12)