Dare T. Richard

Dynamic Utility Maintenance Engineer with extensive experience at OLAM Pasta Division, excelling in preventive maintenance and energy management. Proven track record in utilities maintenance, optimizing SCADA systems and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in technical troubleshooting and project management, fostering collaboration across departments to ensure seamless production processes.

Utility Maintenance Engineer - OLAM Pasta Division, Crown Flour Mill - Lagos, State

(2019-04)

• Ensure all the utilities equipment is well serviced and ready to use for production, with zero tolerance for breakdown.
• Daily management of the record of all the utilities equipment, collation of the daily energy consumption report, and water consumption report.
• Supervise power plant operation and maintenance, and monitor SCADA for optimum performance.
• Prepare and follow a preventive and corrective maintenance schedule for all the utility equipment and machines.
• Monitor and ensure that uninterrupted power generation and distribution meet the plant's operational demand.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on related equipment assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Coordinates daily, monthly, and yearly schedule utilities, preventive maintenance, and compiles reports.
• Works closely with plant engineering, maintenance, and production departments in providing reliable support systems for smooth operation.
• Assisted in the installation of new equipment according to design specifications.

Mechanical Filter - Olam Pasta Division, Crown Flour Mill - Lagos, State

(2018-04 - 2019-04)

• Provides detailed inspection, troubleshooting, oversight, and diagnosis of operational problems in plant; Mechanical and distribution systems including generators, boilers, chillers, and piping systems.
• Provide technical support and Training to both Maintenance & production personnel.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Work with other maintenance personnel to maintain Industrial machines and equipment to agreed schedules, procedures and standards.
• Installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, equipment and components.

Assistant Traffic Superintendent, Engineering/Workshop Dept. - Lagos State Traffic Management - Lagos, State

(2017-10 - 2018-03)

• Maintained accurate records of workshop activities and employee performance.
• Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
• Control the affairs of the workshop as team lead, and assign duties/jobs to workers with strict supervision.
• Carry out an inspection of all the companies' vehicles, and plan their preventive maintenance.
• Schedule and procure the necessary spare/service parts needed for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.

Engineering Trainee - Landfall Transport and Towage Nigeria Limited - Lagos, State

(2015-01 - 2016-01)

• Monitored daily machines operations, and assisted the Engine Room Officers in performing repairs and maintenance.
• Performed general labor, worked as assigned by the engineer, including loading, unloading and moving materials and running errands for the project.
• Conducted general building maintenance under close supervision, performed custodial duties, grounds, maintenance, and minor repair work.

Industrial Trainee - Ministry Of Work and Housing - Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State

(2010-04 - 2011-04)

• Assisted in ensuring work efficiency through collaboration with team members for proper work flow.
• Oversaw up-to-date error-free documentation and excellent filing systems.

Post Graduate Diploma PGD - Management - AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ABU, ZARIA (2025-09)

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering - YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, LAGOS, STATE (2018-01)

National Diploma (OND) - Mechanical Engineering - FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, IDAH, KOGI STATE (2008-01)