Taiwo Duro-Taiwo

Power Plant Operations, Mechanical Reliability with 15 years of experience, Asset Integrity,

RCA, FMEA, Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability Engineering,

Project Coordinator, Project Life Cycle, Project Planning, Budgeting, Scheduling, Project

Tracking, Cost Control, HSE, Contract Management, Commissioning, Uptime, Sustainable

Solutions

My recent roles, responsibilities, and achievements can be summarized as follows: 1.

Mechanical

Engineer – Lender’s Technical Advisor / Technical Due Diligence | July 2026 – Present Key responsibilities Conduct mechanical technical due diligence across three power plants. Verify installed and de-rated generating capacity against nameplate ratings and site conditions. Assess gas engines/gensets, generators, rotating equipment and Balance of Plant (BoP) systems.

Evaluate gas infrastructure, fuel-gas systems and pipework against plant demand. Analyze generation, availability and reliability history to identify performance trends. Review overhaul history, maintenance strategies, spares and technical manpower.

Assess remaining useful life and identify deferred maintenance and major CAPEX requirements. Identify, rate and escalate mechanical/operational risks. Prepare mechanical sections of technical due-diligence reports and equipment catalogues.

Support commercial reviews by validating OPEX/CAPEX assumptions against physical equipment conditions. 2.

Project Manager Modshindella Nigeria

Limited | December 2022 – December 2024 Major Project: Engineering, Construction, Installation & Commissioning of 7,000 Sm³/hr Gas Booster Compressor – Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Agbara Key responsibilities & achievements Led project planning, scope definition, deliverables, budget, schedule and HSE requirements. Managed manpower, materials, tools and equipment. Controlled project execution, deadlines, priorities and potential delays.

Monitored project progress, costs and financial status. Implemented QA/QC processes and coordinated testing and validation. Managed client, contractor, management and stakeholder communications. Identified and mitigated project risks to support successful commissioning and handover.

Drove the project toward delivery within planned timelines and budgetary expectations. 3.

Technical

Director D2i Heritage Services Limited | February 2022 – Present Key responsibilities Conduct energy audits for residential and SME facilities. Analyze load profiles and size appropriate solar inverter and PV panel systems. Supply and install complete solar systems including inverters, panels, batteries and BOS components.

Monitor installed systems for performance, energy output and system health. Coordinate maintenance and component replacement to maximize uptime and equipment life. Provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions. 4.

Power Plant

Operations & Maintenance Manager / Project Manager Living Faith Church Worldwide Power Plant – 11.67 MW | 2016 – February 2022 Major achievements Successfully managed a gas turbine engine overhaul within two weeks without downtime, resulting in major cost savings. Coordinated the top-cylinder overhaul of five 1.2 MW gas generators. Managed a major gas-pipeline modification to enable higher gas pressure into the plant.

Maintained safe, compliant, efficient and reliable plant operations. Improved plant policies, procedures and maintenance strategies. Managed routine, corrective, preventive, planned and unplanned maintenance.

Prepared and managed annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Monitored plant reliability, engineering, construction and startup activities. Managed EPC contractors against performance, quality, safety and permit requirements.

Led staff recruitment, performance management, training and development. Worked with legal and project teams on contractual and project matters. Reported plant progress, costs, schedules, safety and quality to project leadership. 5.

Power Plant Shift Manager Canaanland Independent

Power Plant – 5.67 MW | 2015 – 2016 Responsibilities Managed daily operation and maintenance of a dual-fuel, tri-generation/CCHP power plant. Supervised team performance and safe operation of plant equipment.

Conducted Root Cause

Analysis (RCA) and led investigations into operational issues. Ensured compliance with power evacuation instructions and BOP monitoring/maintenance. Implemented safety, environmental, health and regulatory requirements. Served as Acting Power Plant Manager when required.

• Plant Commissioning Engineer Canaanland Independent Power Plant – 5.67 MW | 2014 – 2015 Key achievements Pre-commissioned and commissioned the Turbomach Taurus 60 dual-fuel gas turbine. Commissioned diesel booster, transfer and bunkering pumps. Commissioned the compressed-air system. Participated in commissioning of electric and absorption chillers. Developed and implemented operations and maintenance procedures. Improved the plant's operational and maintenance strategy. Supervised operating staff and trained new employees.

Earlier Major Project

Achievements 13.02 MW First Power Plant Project Project Mechanical Engineer / Plant Commissioning Engineer Decommissioned, positioned and erected Taurus 60 and Taurus 70 dual-fuel gas turbines.

Erected

Balance of Plant systems. Pre-commissioned and commissioned the Taurus 60 gas turbine. Commissioned diesel-handling pumps and compressed-air systems. Commissioned two OSE 40 GEA Westfalia separators. 30 MW Ondo-Ore Power Plant Project Mechanical / Design Engineer Sized, selected and supervised installation of major BOP systems.

Reviewed and modified P&IDs. Designed diesel, fire-water and LPG tanks to API standards. Prepared technical specifications, BOQs and fabrication drawings. Coordinated technical meetings with vendors and contractors.

Conducted mechanical Job Hazard Analysis. Designed and selected the firefighting system according to NFPA 11.

Dangote Industries

Ltd., Ibese – 13.02 MW Power Plant Mechanical Engineer Erected and commissioned the gas turbine according to OEM schedule within two weeks. Operated and maintained 13.02 MW gas turbines and BOP systems. Installed centrifuge and compressed-air systems.

Academic Qualification

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – University of Ibadan

Provides the core engineering foundation for power plant operation, rotating equipment, mechanical systems, maintenance, reliability and project execution.

Professional Memberships

Registered Engineer – COREN

Corporate Member – Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)

Member – Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MNIMechE)

Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Key Certifications & Training

Maintenance & Reliability

Effective Maintenance Planning and Management

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Vibration Analysis – ISO 18436 Level 1

Risk Identification and Management Training

Project & Engineering Management

Effective Project Management – ICPM 01

Construction Project Management – ICPM 02

Project planning, scheduling, cost control and contract management experience

Mechanical Integrity & Standards

API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Course

Familiarity with API and ASME codes and standards

Quality Management System Awareness – ISO 9001:2008

HSE & Safety

Industrial First Aid and CPR – WSO

Facilitator of HSE and IPP training

Power/Equipment-Specific Training

Broad Engineer Training on Non-Electric Chiller in China

Technical/Software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Packages

Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Gas Turbine & Gas Engine Systems

Mechanical Reliability & Asset Integrity

Preventive and Reliability-Centered Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis & Condition Monitoring

Project Management and EPCIC

Commissioning & Startup

HSE and Risk Management

Budget, Cost and Contract Management

Technical Due Diligence

Engineering Standards, QA/QC and Compliance

Team Leadership, Training and Staff Development

My professional certifications in Reliability-Centered Maintenance, Maintenance Planning, Vibration Analysis, API 510, Project Management, Construction Project Management, Risk Management, HSE and Quality Management further strengthen my ability to manage safe, reliable and cost-effective power plant operations.