Adediran Idowu

Results-oriented Mechanical and Process Engineer with 3+ years' experience in edible oil refining, fractionation, plant operations, maintenance engineering and MEP building services. Skilled in operating and optimising a 200 MT/day edible oil refinery and fractionation plant producing Refined, Bleached and Deodorised Palm Oil (RBDPO), Olein and Stearin. Proven ability in process monitoring, troubleshooting, plant commissioning, production optimisation, quality assurance, HSE compliance and maintenance coordination, with a strong technical background in AutoCAD, Revit MEP and SCADA/HMI systems.

Process Engineer - Tosett Agro Industries Limited - Ogun State

(2023-12)

Operate and monitor edible oil refinery and fractionation plant with responsibilities in process operations, optimisation, maintenance and quality assurance.

• Operate and monitor a 100 MT/day edible oil refinery and fractionation plant, supervising production of RBDPO, Olein and Stearin.
• Monitor refining processes — degumming, neutralisation, bleaching, deodorisation and fractionation — ensuring compliance with production specifications.
• Monitor critical process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, vacuum systems, oil quality) and perform plant start-up, shutdown and changeovers.
• Identify process deviations, troubleshoot production and utility issues, and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and losses.
• Optimise fractionation parameters to achieve target Olein and Stearin quality; analyse process data to recommend efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with technicians; monitor equipment performance and lead root cause investigations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, SOPs and quality systems; participate in safety inspections, risk assessments and audits.

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - Industries and Building Services Design Consultant - Ibadan

(2022-02 - 2023-11)

Designed MEP systems and supported engineering consultancy activities across multiple building services projects.

• Designed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems using AutoCAD and Revit, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire protection layouts.
• Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications; conducted site inspections and coordinated project implementation.
• Supported engineering consultancy and contracting activities across multiple building services projects.

Trainee Factory Engineer - Fan Milk Plc - Ibadan

(2019-08 - 2020-01)

Performed maintenance operations, equipment inspections and HSE coordination activities.

• Carried out preventive and corrective maintenance, machine inspections and equipment condition monitoring.
• Assisted in troubleshooting production and automation equipment; coordinated HSE meetings, toolbox talks and hazard identification.
• Maintained maintenance records and tool inventory documentation to support equipment availability and reliability.

Engineering Intern - Allah Steel Construction Limited - Ibadan

(2016-06 - 2016-12)

Participated in steel fabrication, welding and heavy-duty vehicle construction and repair activities.

• Participated in steel fabrication, welding and construction/repair of heavy-duty vehicles.
• Fabricated storage tanks and structural steel components; performed routine workshop operations and quality checks.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering - Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (2021)

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Mechanical Engineering - Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, Nigeria (2015)

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) - Ariyo International College, Ibadan (2012)