Head, Technical Services – Projects & Operations at Optimera Energy Ltd. (2025-08 – Present)
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and activities of the technical services department.
- Lead the company's technical services, engineering, and project delivery functions across multiple business lines.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans.
- Drive KPI-based performance management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Oversee HSSE compliance, risk management, continuous improvement initiatives across operation and periodic audits to meet regulatory Compliance
- Lead, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technical specialists.
- Champion process improvement and Lean business practices to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Managed regional operations across Nigeria covering Oil & Gas Infrastructure.
- Strengthened operational governance, performance reporting, and cross-functional coordination
Manager, Projects at Optimera Energy Ltd. (2024-04 – 2025-07)
Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple projects within the Organization.
- Directed planning, execution, and delivery of multiple strategic projects aligned to corporate goals.
- Managed budgets, resources, schedules, and quality benchmarks across the project portfolio.
- Implemented performance tracking systems to improve delivery timelines and cost control.
- Continuously improved project management methodologies and operational processes.
- Led the Construction of 6.5km Natural gas pipeline with a 25MMSCF of Natural gas Custody Transfer station in Ibeju Lekki.
- Led the Construction of 15 Metric Tonnes LPG Plant in PortHarcourt (Ongoing near Commissioning)
Project Manager Lead (Operations & Execution) at Construction Kaiser Ltd. (2022-04 – 2024-03)
Responsible for the management of multiple projects as assigned, to be delivered within scope, cost and time. Responsible for project value creation and profitability.
- Led multi-project operations with full accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and profitability.
- Oversaw budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial performance of assigned projects.
- Enforced HSSE, quality, and ISO 9001:2015 compliance across all project sites.
- Built and mentored project teams in execution, cost control, and delivery discipline.
- Delivered the construction of 70 units of 4 bedroom terraces in Chevron Lakeview estate.
- Delivered the Construction of 8-floor car park for MTN Nigeria.
- Directed the construction of Center for Yoruba Culture & History (CYCH) JK Randle Onikan Lagos
General Manager, Operations & Projects at SMEC International Pty Ltd (Nigeria & West Africa) (2016-04 – 2022-03)
Responsible for the management of Operations and projects in Nigeria & West Africa in consultation with respective Functional Managers.
- Provided strategic leadership for regional operations and project delivery across multiple countries.
- Designed and implemented operational structures aligned with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
- Managed budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation across a large, multi-sector portfolio.
- Ensured compliance with HSSE, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards and governance frameworks.
- Implement cost control measures and ensure procurement aligns with Organization's priorities
- Led performance management using KPIs, operational dashboards, and management reviews.
- Managed team of over 300 personnel regionally within Nigeria & West Africa across broad range of Operations & Project Management Functions within the Oil & Gas industry, Civil infrastructure & Water resources environment, renewable energy, IT, Utilities.
- Delivered three renewable energy Projects i.e Solar Photovoltaic (PV) mini-grid Power system Construction in various district in Kaduna & Jigawa state.
- Spearheaded the design & Construction for Transmission & Distribution lines of Power for the economic Corridor in Paynesville Kakata and Greater Monrovia in Liberia.
Project Manager at Port Harcourt Water Corporation (2015-05 – 2016-04)
- Established project management systems and coordinated World Bank & AfDB funded projects.
- Managed reporting, stakeholder coordination and project governance structures.
- Organized and conducted project management meetings including support for preparations for and participation at the Project Steering Committee meetings.
- Prepared and provided periodic project briefings and status reports on projects
- Directed the revamping of three water supply pumping stations within Portharcourt and its environment.
Senior Project Analyst / Senior Contract Engineer at Bell Oil & Gas Ltd (2014-01 – 2015-04)
- Led project controls, cost estimation (AFE), procurement, and contractor performance management.
- Managed supply chain, vendor prequalification, claims resolution, and execution planning.
- Supervised contractors, reviewed claims, led vendor prequalification and bid evaluations.
- Controlled supply chain activities, expediting and materials delivery.
- Delivered 4 Tunkey GRE Pipe Fabrication /construction and installation Projects for Nigerdock, Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI (MEREN & SONAM), Aveon offshore etc. In Nigeria
- Managed 6 GRE Piping maintenance contracts for Akpo, Agbami, Usan, Amenam, Erha etc. In Nigeria.
- Oversaw the Construction of 4.km crude oil pipeline in a swamp region of sapele for Seplat.
Project Analyst / Contract Engineer at Bell Oil & Gas Ltd (2012-01 – 2014-01)
- Managed contract execution, procurement tracking, cost analysis and project controls.
- Coordinated service units for planning, mobilization, execution and close-out.
- Oversaw more than 12 well testing campaign projects for Seplat, Agip, Total, and Chevron.
Operations Manager at South Atlantic Associates Ltd (2010-07 – 2012-01)
- Led contract administration, tender preparation, bid documentation and project reporting.
- Coordinated with legal, technical and client teams on contract terms and execution strategy.
- Directed 4 insulation fabrication projects for offshore and energy clients.
Field Operator at Notore Chemical Industries Ltd (2008-05 – 2010-05)
- Developed and updated P&IDs and supported plant operations and emergency response.
- Identified equipment malfunctions and supported corrective actions.
Project Engineer at Cannon Concepts Technics Ltd (2005-09 – 2008-05)
- Supported project planning, cost estimation, technical/commercial evaluations and cost control.
