Oluwafemi Adebiyi

Improvement-driven Mechanical Engineer and Fleet & Logistics professional with more than 20 years of experience across mechanical maintenance, fixed equipment, turnaround maintenance, oil and gas, transportation, fleet management, construction and fast-moving consumer goods environments. Experienced in mechanical maintenance, fixed equipment inspection and repair, shutdown and turnaround activities, workshop operations, fleet management, transport logistics, contractor management, HSE compliance, incident investigation and equipment reliability. Strong practical experience on major industrial and oil and gas projects, including the Escravos Gas-to-Liquid Project.

Recognised for practical problem-solving, strong safety leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Fixed Equipment Engineer – EGTL Project at Digital Energy Integrated Services Limited (2025-12 – 2026-03)

• Supported pit-stop maintenance and repair activities at the Chevron Escravos Gas-to-Liquid Project.
• Removed and replaced damaged thermocouple elements and thermowells associated with equipment 120 TE 2126 A/B/C at Unit 20 Auto Thermal Reforming (ATR).
• Removed and reinstated target tiles on 120 VR 205 ATR Train 2 using forklifts and a 275-tonne SWL crane.
• Participated in confined-space entry, refractory repairs and internal equipment inspection activities.
• Inspected and repaired refractory systems on waste heat boilers 120 ES 202 A/B.
• Completed blind installation/removal, equipment opening, cleaning, inspection, box-up and deblinding activities across Fischer-Tropsch, ASU and compressor equipment.
• Removed, reset and reinstated valves, actuators, gearboxes, spools and piping using specialist mechanical and torque equipment.
• Worked in accordance with permit-to-work, lifting, isolation, confined-space and site HSE requirements.

Technical Support Engineer – EGTL Project at Elper Oilfield Engineering Nigeria Ltd (2024-10 – 2024-12)

• Provided technical support during pit-stop and opportunity maintenance repair activities at the Air Separation Unit (ASU).
• Supported the safe installation of molecular sieve and activated alumina using spreaders, distributors, rakes and loading hoppers.
• Supported manway opening, vessel cleaning, inspection and loading/unloading activities on 110 VC 113 Alpha and Bravo.
• Assisted with installation and alignment of molecular sieve distributors and loading hoppers.
• Supported Main Cooling Tower maintenance, including removal and installation of drift eliminators, distributor pipes and packing fills.
• Project completed with no fatalities or injuries recorded during the contract period and delivered ahead of contract expiry.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician – EGTL Project at Nigitrade Oil Services (2023-11 – 2024-03)

• Participated in turnaround maintenance activities across multiple process units at the Chevron Escravos Gas-to-Liquid Project.
• Performed maintenance on reactors, pressure safety valves, rupture discs, flanges, heat exchangers, compressors, condensers and cooling systems.
• Removed and installed PSVs, rupture discs, rated blinds, gaskets, tube bundles and equipment spools.
• Worked across ATR, Synthetic Gas, Natural Gas, Oxygen Processing, Nitrogen, Hydrogen Sulphide and Air Separation Units.
• Used torque tensioning machines, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, impact machines, breaker bars, spreaders and specialist mechanical tools.
• Supported equipment isolation, blinding, deblinding, box-up and reinstatement activities.
• Participated in internal reactor inspection and tray repair activities, including confined-space work.
• Used gas testing equipment for oxygen, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide monitoring.
• Project completed with no fatalities or injuries recorded during the contract period.

Logistics Manager at Bolfem Company (2020-01 – 2020-12)

• Planned site logistics for the movement of labour, plant, equipment and materials.
• Coordinated site access, accommodation, cranes, hoists, security, temporary services, deliveries, waste management and catering logistics.
• Planned logistics routes with a focus on separating vehicles, machinery and pedestrians.
• Managed laydown areas, offloading points, site traffic management and road network cleanliness.
• Developed operational procedures, method statements, risk assessments and lifting plans.
• Organised site inductions and maintained induction records.
• Prepared daily, weekly and long-term movement plans and coordinated contractors and suppliers.
• Managed subcontractors and monitored delivery of goods and services.
• Safeguarded vulnerable road users from construction traffic and transport activities.

Regional Fleet, Health & Safety Manager – East Region at The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Managed fleet operations, drivers and driver assistants and supported economical tariff and route planning.
• Managed contractors and external visitors to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Conducted inspections of forklifts, material handling equipment, vehicles and industrial equipment.
• Issued work permits for hazardous activities following task risk assessments.
• Logged incidents and managed corrective-action closure through the IMCR database.
• Investigated accidents and property damage, identified root causes and recommended corrective actions.
• Conducted safety inspections of machinery, portable electrical equipment and plant installations.
• Conducted toolbox talks, safety briefings and emergency preparedness drills.
• Supported implementation and maintenance of Safety Management Systems based on KORE and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Facilitated internal audits and maintained safety, accident and compliance documentation.

Maintenance / Transport Officer at Julius Berger Nigeria (2007-01 – 2008-12)

• Managed workshop orders, store issues and equipment repair information using computerised systems.
• Prepared and maintained service schedules for cars, trucks and heavy-duty machinery.
• Maintained equipment and machine databases, service records and asset status files.
• Monitored fuel consumption and prepared maintenance calculations.
• Ensured equipment and machinery were serviced according to schedule.
• Managed project documentation in accordance with document control procedures.
• Reviewed filing systems and recommended improvements to improve information retrieval.

Mechanical Engineer at Bussdor Group of Companies – Oil & Gas (2005-01 – 2006-12)

• Participated in turnaround maintenance activities at the Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation Project.
• Worked on Crude Oil PD Meter and Strainers installation.
• Supervised site activities and supported project planning and cash-flow preparation.
• Worked across mechanical engineering, machining, casting and automobile engineering activities.
• Coordinated with design engineers, operations engineers, purchasers, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Supported troubleshooting, technical advice, equipment purchasing and compliance with health, safety and quality requirements.

Master of Transport Management in Logistics Option – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2013)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2004)