Michael Arinze

Mechanical Technician with hands-on experience across marine, industrial and automotive maintenance. Skilled in preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, engines, pumps, valves, bearings, heat exchangers and hydraulic hoses. Holds an HND in Mechanical Engineering from Petroleum Training Institute and marine/offshore safety certifications.

Seeking a Mechanical Technician / Maintenance Technician opportunity in Kuwait, particularly within oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, marine or industrial operations.

Mechanical / Maintenance Technician at BRIGHT WATER MARINE ENERGY COMPANY NIG. LTD. (2024 – Present)

• Carry out preventive maintenance on winch engines and welding engines.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on heat exchangers and service rollers and bearings.
• Inspect hydraulic hoses and replace defective hoses when required.
• Operate and control valves during operations and arrange meters, hoses and valves for barge fuel/water receiving.
• Support safe and reliable equipment operation through routine inspection and maintenance.

Mechanical Technician / Mechanic at CARSEED AUTO CARE, OBILIKWERE, PORT HARCOURT (2023 – 2024)

• Assist with gear repairs and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Carry out engine assembly and disassembly.
• Identify and select appropriate mechanical parts for repairs.
• Support workshop inspection, repair and testing activities.

Marine Mechanical Maintenance Assistant at DIRECT SERVICE MARINE COMPANY NIG. LTD. (2022 – 2023)

• Assist engineers with transporting wellhead equipment to work sites.
• Assist the Second Engineer with preventive maintenance on engines, valves, pumps and bearings.
• Support worksite housekeeping and safe maintenance activities.

Mechanical / Maintenance Technician at JJ GAS, ISAAC BORO EXPRESS WAY, YENAGOA (2020 – 2022)

• Change and service valves and repair pumps.
• Troubleshoot leaking pipes and hydraulic/mechanical hoses.
• Calibrate scales and support gas-discharge operations.
• Follow safe work practices during maintenance and operational activities.

Automotive Mechanic / Technician at PROSCO CAR CARE CENTRE, YENAGOA (2016 – 2018)

• Maintain and repair Japanese vehicles.
• Use scan tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot vehicle faults.
• Perform automotive electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter.

HND in Mechanical Engineering – Petroleum Training Institute, Warri, Delta State (2018 – 2020)

OND in Mechanical Technologies – Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State (2013 – 2015)

SSCE/WAEC – Community Secondary School, Ofoni, Delta State (2003 – 2010)