Ebikemi Godday
Lead Mechanical Technician / NLNG Permit Holder
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Safety-driven Mechanical Technician with over 5+ years’ experience in oil & gas operations, specializing in maintenance, equipment reliability, and plant operations within LNG and utility systems. Strong knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and HSE compliance. Experienced in rotating and static equipment maintenance, valve overhauls, and process system support.
Proven ability to work in high-risk environments, execute shutdown/turnaround activities, and ensure asset integrity and operational continuity in line with industry standards.
Experience
Lead Mechanical Technician / NLNG Permit Holder at Arco M&E – NLNG Plant (2020 – Present)
- Understand the permit and communicate to the team.
- Verify work site before commencing work
- Carry out tools box talks and LMRA before commencing daily task with team members
- Ensure compliance with the permit and proper use of PPE.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating and static equipment to ensure optimal plant performance.
- Lead toolbox talks and LMRA sessions, ensuring strict adherence to HSE policies and safe work practices.
- Perform mechanical isolations (spading/de-spading) and support plant shutdown/start-up activities.
- Assist operations in valve operations, nitrogen purging, and system decontamination during maintenance activities.
- Monitor equipment performance and ensure availability of standby units for operational continuity.
- Interpret P&IDs / PEFS to identify equipment tags and process flow systems.
- Participate in emergency response activities in line with plant safety procedures.
- Contributed to a zero LTI turnaround campaign, supporting safe execution of maintenance operations.
Mechanical Technician at Pivot-GIS Ltd / Arco M&E – NLNG Plant (2018-05 – 2020-03)
- Performed overhaul and maintenance of:
- Gate, Globe, Ball, and Relief Valves
- Actuators and Control Valves
- Pumps, Blowers, and Fin Fans
- Conducted seat and body pressure testing to ensure valve integrity.
- Carried out dynamic balancing of rotating equipment to ISO standards.
- Executed joint integrity management, including hydraulic bolt tensioning and torquing.
- Handled removal, calibration, overhaul, and reinstatement of valves and NRVs.
- Supported heat exchanger maintenance, including tube bundle removal and hydro-jetting.
- Ensured strict compliance with PTW and JHA requirements during all tasks.
- Managed equipment tracking using tag numbers across plant units.
Water Treatment Field Operator at Bonny Utility Company (NLNG) (2005-05 – 2017-02)
- Operated and monitored water treatment systems to ensure safe and efficient production.
- Conducted chemical dosing and laboratory testing to maintain water quality standards.
- Prepared equipment for isolation and maintenance, including PTW documentation.
- Performed routine HSE inspections to identify unsafe conditions and ensure compliance.
- Maintained detailed logbook records of operational activities and abnormalities.
- Improved plant efficiency by recommending digital water quality monitoring systems.
- Ensured production of potable water in compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering – Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (2021)
Higher National Diploma (HND) – In View
