Kelechi Ukekwe

A highly motivated and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance, plant operations, equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution within manufacturing, oil & gas, and industrial environments. skilled in leading maintenance teams, improving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. strong technical, analytical, and leadership abilities with a commitment to operational excellence.

Mechanical Engineer Lead - Passman Oilfield Operations Ltd (NNPC/Shell/Chevron Contractor) - Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2026-12)

• Maintained pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, and motors.
• Performed equipment inspections and lubrication.
• Participated in shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities.
• Assisted in fabrication and mechanical installation projects.
• Supported troubleshooting of mechanical failures.
• Improved equipment reliability through preventive maintenance.
• Contributed to the successful completion of major maintenance shutdowns.

Mechanical Engineer Lead - Benek Engineering Ltd. (SPDC/EXXON Mobil Contractor) - No. 112 East-West Road, Port Harcourt

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Maintain mechanical equipment for power plant/substation: pumps, compressors, HVAC, cranes. Achieved 96% uptime.
• Implemented TPM and predictive maintenance program. Reduced breakdowns by 30% and saved enough money per year in spares.
• Lead RCA and failure investigations. Closed 40+ work orders/month in SAP PM.
• Supervise team of 6 technicians for daily maintenance, overhauls, and safety compliance.

Mechanical Engineer - Mammoet Nig. (Dangote Refinery Contractor) - No. 142 Tarkwa Bay Island, Apapa, Lagos

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Create blueprints and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Apply principles of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mechanics.
• Build and evaluate test prototypes.
• Run thermal and stress analyses to check performance.
• Fix design flaws found during tests.
• Oversee the manufacturing of final products.
• Set project budgets, schedules, and safety rules.
• Write technical reports and user manuals.

Mechanical Engineer - Timproxy – Mechanical Systems - Plot B, Block 12E, Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and coordinated repairs.
• Assisted with equipment installation and commissioning.
• Maintenance engineering documentation and maintenance.
• Increased equipment availability through effective maintenance planning.
• Reduced maintenance costs by improving spare parts management.

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Engineer (Petrol and Diesel Engines) - Rogla Automobile Servicing Company, Enugu / Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Enugu State (PRODA) - Enugu

(2009-01 - 2013-12)

• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Engineer (Petrol and Diesel Engines)
• Vehicle fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and programming.
• Managing parts and tools inventory.
• Ordering parts and stewarding quality checks of new parts.
• Sustaining schedules and vehicle reliability programs (preventive maintenance) for registered customer's vehicles.

HND - Mechanical Engineering (With Specialization in Automotive) - Federal Polytechnic, Nekede (2016-01 - 2016-12)

OND - Mechanical Engineering - Federal Polytechnic, Nekede (2013-01 - 2013-12)

WAEC - Senior School Certificate - Panos Secondary School, Umuebule II, Etche, Rivers State (2009-01 - 2009-12)

NYSC - Service - National Youth Service Corps (2017-01 - 2017-12)