Olalekan Pelemo
Mechanical Engineering, Facility Maintenance Manager
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About
-driven Facility Manager and Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of progressive experience in facilities management, engineering maintenance, utilities, fleet management and project delivery. Proven record leading maintenance teams, managing contractors, improving asset reliability and ensuring HSE compliance across mining, oil & gas, hospitality, construction and commercial facilities.
Career Highlights
- 15+ years of engineering and maintenance experience.
- Maintained and refurbished 30+ fleet vehicles and industrial equipment.
- Hands-on expertise in generators, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and utilities.
- Managed maintenance teams, contractors and vendors.
- Supported mining, oil & gas, hospitality and construction sectors.
Core Competencies
Facilities Management, MEP Systems, Preventive & Corrective Maintenance, HVAC Coordination, Power Generation, Asset Management, Fleet Management, Procurement, HSE, Budget Control, Contractor Management, Project Coordination, Technical Reporting.
Experience
Professional Experience
Lekmatics Services Limited | Facility & Maintenance Manager | 2022–Present
Key Responsibilities
- Managed daily facility operations for commercial and industrial clients.
- Prepared preventive maintenance schedules.
- Supervised technicians, artisans, contractors and vendors.
- Managed generators, pumps, water systems, fleet vehicles and engineering assets.
- Oversaw procurement, inventory and maintenance budgets.
- Ensured HSE compliance and statutory standards.
Key Achievements
- Maintained/refurbished 30+ vehicles.
- Reduced downtime through planned maintenance.
- Delivered projects on schedule.
Lord's Petroleum Company Ltd. | Station Manager | 2017–2025
Key Responsibilities
- Managed station operations and maintenance.
- Maintained pumps, generators, electrical installations and utilities.
- Supervised staff and contractors.
- Managed stock and maintenance records.
- Ensured safety compliance.
Key Achievements
- Improved equipment uptime.
- Maintained excellent safety record.
JAF Power Nigeria Ltd. | Technical Manager | 2017
Key Responsibilities
- Led technical maintenance.
- Supervised engineers.
- Prepared reports.
- Coordinated repairs.
Motef Engineering Ltd. | Mechanical Engineer | 2015–2017
Key Responsibilities
- Maintained heavy equipment.
- Supported fabrication.
- Performed inspections.
- Executed preventive maintenance.
NYSC Ogun State | Camp Facility Maintenance Officer | 2015–2017
Key Responsibilities
- Led camp maintenance team during orientation.
- Maintained generators, plumbing, boreholes, water supply and electrical systems.
- Coordinated rapid repairs during camp operations.
Key Achievements
- Received Letter of Commendation.
- Awarded NYSC Certificate of Merit.
UAC Plc (Mr Bigg's) | Facilities Technician | 2008–2011
Key Responsibilities
- Maintained generators.
- Maintained cold rooms, refrigerators and display counters.
- Serviced lighting, electrical systems, gas burners, ovens, fryers and hot cupboards.
- Maintained dining area facilities.
Education
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering – University of Ilorin
National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) – Kwara State Polytechnic