Experience

Alvabrite Limited
• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2005 - Present

Elizade University
• Nigeria
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Associate Professor

  • Sep 2017 - Present


Total of 46 Publications as at December 2020

• Author

  • Dec 1976 - Dec 2020

  11 papers in Refereed International Learned Journals 10 papers in Refereed International Conference Proceedings 4 Foreign Technical Reports on materials characterization analysis (Shell Research, The Netherlands) 16 Local Technical Reports on Corrosion Control, Pipeline Integrity Analysis, Failure Investigations and Project and Operations Management (Shell Companies in Nigeria) 1 Book on Corrosion Monitoring and Control in Oil & Gas Production (750 pages) 4 Monographs on Training Courses for Practicing Engineers and Scientists Show less



Corrosion Monitoring and Control Engineering in Oil & Gas Production - Course Notes on Fundamentals

• Author

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  The book is particularly valuable to newcomers in the practice of Corrosion Engineering and would help them understand the ever-growing work of experts in the field. It will also serve as useful reference or refresher for practicing engineers and scientists in this discipline. Furthermore, current challenging issues are highlighted in the book which would stimulate interest for further development work to support continuous improvement in Asset Integrity Management. The book is particularly valuable to newcomers in the practice of Corrosion Engineering and would help them understand the ever-growing work of experts in the field. It will also serve as useful reference or refresher for practicing engineers and scientists in this discipline. Furthermore, current challenging issues are highlighted in the book which would stimulate interest for further development work to support continuous improvement in Asset Integrity Management.



Baklang Group

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Consultant

  • 2009 - 2016

  • Consultant to Shell & other companies on Asset Integrity Engineering and Operational QA/QC services in the Upstream and Midstream sectors of Oil & Gas industry; this includes: Corrosion control & inspection services and Equipment condition monitoring, reliability & maintainability improvements • Conducting training programmes in Corrosion Control, Fitness-for-Service of process equipment, Asset Integrity Management • Developing course materials for SQA and C&G accredited programmes in Fabrication & Welding Engineering, Hydrocarbon Process Operations, Oil & Gas Services, Process Equipment Maintenance, etc • Leading the attainment accreditations by International Professional Bodies such as American Petroleum Institute (API), Scottish Qualification Academy (SQA), City & Guilds Authority (C&G), American Welding Society (AWS), etc. Show less



Shell

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • 2006 - 2009

  *Developing and ensuring the continuous running of the SNEPCO, PACER corrosion management system for the assurance of Asset integrity on materials and corrosion issues, vital for revenue generation of the two new offshore fields; Bonga and EA (Sea eagle) FPSO’s – floating, production, storage & offloading vessels. *Interfacing with Asset managers, Offshore Installations Managers, Production and Maintenance Superintendents, Head Pipeline Asset Management, Head Maintenance Strategy & Systems & Verification, Head of Systems Support, Head Well Services, Head Minor Modifications & Maintenance Standards, Discipline Engineers, Contracts Engineers, HSE Advisors. *Analysing corrosion monitoring and inspection data, and determining actions required for continued integrity assurance. The monitored data include corrosion coupons data, ultrasonic wall thickness measurements & chemical data analyis *Preparing and updating strategies and plans for operational corrosion monitoring and associated inspection activities for the offshore fields *Providing expert advice on overall integrity issues and leading equipment failure investigation(s) *Ensuring efficient and cost-effective execution of all work activities pertaining to corrosion as documented in POR’s (problem & opportunity reports) & MCDR’s (materials & corrosion damage reports) *Ensuring effective and timely reporting of all corrosion issues using the PACER corrosion management tool *Ensuring that reporting staff are fulfilling their duties in accordance with their workscope (GPA), plans (IDP) and objectives and guiding them towards their career development *Monitoring M&C team’s performance against designated key performance indicators of the Department (Maintenance & Integrity) and reporting progress to management *Managing safety, health & environment issues during contract execution on Bonga Show less

• • 2005 - 2006

  • Carried out and reviewed QA health check for Soku project together with SIEP QA Lead Auditor. • Developed & revised Procedures on Technical Authorities & Technical Deviation, Technical Integrity Verification, Inspection & Surveillance Audit, Risk Management Strategy etc. • Carried out periodic Weld integrity assessment using radiographic data – specifically, fitness for purpose assessment of joint welds on pipes & fittings. • Led QA audit of EPC contractor, Saipem (Nigeria / France) and their vendors. Did this on Sosta (Germany), Rhenania (Holland), Onex (France). In addition, did Inspection & Surveillance Audit during construction at Saipem base in PHC. • Participated in post construction Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) / Vessel Inspection at EPC vendors’ yards in Europe – Rolle in Padova, Italy etc (April – Aug 2005). • Co-leader in Corporate Quality Management Services bid evaluation, audit of contractors’ facilities, quality management systems (QMS) and HSE-MS. • Carried out and reviewed Project risk assessment, including Audit Action Tracking and Risk register in web-based EasyRisk software. • Managed (as contract holder) the project QMS inspection services contract (with Linkso / alternate contractor). Supervised QC inspectors and did weekly review of QA/QC activities (particularly for mechanical/ piping, welding/ NDT and painting/ coating) • Provided skill pool / discipline support to other Corporate departments (e.g. to Legal in defence of the company on pipeline litigation suits (Ref: West division pipeline spills of Yrs. 2000 and 2001). • Prepared Lessons Learnt documentation for the Soku Project. Show less

• • 2002 - 2005

  •Championed the field trial of Long-range ultrasonic tool (LRUT) for inspection of non-piggable lines, with specialist support by Shell Global Solutions, SGSI (OGNL- OGEI), Netherlands •Assessed the use of 13 Cr in SPDC (esp. for pipelines / piping): Establish the need for post-weld heat treatment (PWHT); Shell group JIP investigation on-going with TWI under OGNL-OGEI •Evaluated the use of SSL-GRE (steel strip laminate – glass reinforced epoxy) as support for joint-industry-project (JIP) involving SGSI (OGNL-OGEI) •Delivered lectures & training courses in Materials & Corrosion (P-180) and Pipeline Engrg (P-142) in SPDC Learning & Development programme for graduate recruits •Assessed the merits and limitations of no-pig tool for inspection of short delivery lines. •Did special assignment as Lead User of Systems Applications & Products (SAP) in SPDC. Acquired SAP User Competence Certification as Work Order maintainer, Project Activity Executor, WO technical completer, Project maintainer, Service Entry maintainer, Project confirmation executor, Project material controller and Services verifier.•Carried out fitness-for-service (FFS) and integrity assessments of Bonny Crude Oil Terminal Piping system using extensive ultrasonic wall thickness measurements. •Prepared specifications for materials of construction for new and on-going projects•Prepared painting / coatings specifications for external corrosion control for new & existing facilities•Carried out pipe mill & steel plant inspection and pre-production QA verification of Man Industries in India – for Kolo Creek – Rumuekpe replacement trunkline project. •Carried out integrity assessment of facilities•Carried out failure investigations and analysis on several production station equipment and pipelines•Carried our corrosion prediction for several new & existing pipeline•Participated in technical change control reviews for Major Development Projects •Explored advances in Quantitative NDT&E techniques Show less

• • 1997 - 2002

  • Carried out risk assessment and risk ranking of pipelines and ancillary facilities (pigging manifolds, block valve stations etc) • Developed strategy for increasing evacuation capacity of pipeline network, including contingency plans, routine maintenance & inspection • Revised and improved programmes for meeting statutory requirements for pipelines. • Supervised Routine and intelligent Pigging of pipelines and developed Procedures and strategies for performance improvement in each area. • Revised contract tender documents for routine and intelligent pigging of pipelines to incorporate CMP.• Carried out risk assessment and remaining life prediction for pipelines using intelligent pigging data • Supervised integrity assurance for pipelines and ancillary facilities (pigging manifolds, block valves, etc.) • Supervised corrosion control programmes, including surveys of external coatings and cathodic protection of buried pipelines, etc. • Carried out pigging debris analysis for optimal pigging planning and condition monitoring • Prepared improvement strategy for operational control, emergency response, integrity tracking of pipelines to acquire and sustain ISO-14001 certification Show less

• • 1996 - 1997

  • Prepared materials selection and specification for oil and gas production and evacuation facilities, e.g. for the Odidi Associated Gas Gathering (AGG) Project in SPDC-W. • Prepared inspection and maintenance plans for process equipment, production facilities and pipelines • Reviewed welding specifications for engineering, procurement, installation & commissioning (EPIC) development projects • Collaborated with EPIC team / specialists in all relevant engineering disciplines, including chemical engineering, electrical and communications, and mechanical (rotating equipment) Show less



University of Ibadan

• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Lecturer & Acting Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering Department

  • 1995 - 1996

  • General administration of teaching, examination conduct and curriculum development in Mechanical Engineering Department • Member of Governing / Leadership team in the Faculty of Technology • Lectures in postgraduate courses: continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics, theory of elasticity • Lectures in advanced undergraduate courses: advanced mechanics of materials, analytical dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics • Supervision of undergraduate final year projects: various topics in analysis, design and construction • Supervision of postgraduate research and thesis: various topics in solid mechanics for M.Sc. degree Show less

• • 1992 - 1995

  •Carried out assessment of the integrity & fitness-for-purpose of pipelines and other oil and gas facilities, including pros & cons of hydrotesting of pipelines•Worked in a team on the probabilistic modelling of corrosion and failure modes in pipelines •Worked in a team on investigation of the use of composite materials for pipelines in corrosive service (including destructive testing and theoretical analysis)

• • 1991 - 1992

  •Reviewed methods and tools for corrosion monitoring and control, such as intelligent pigging, radiographic & ultra-sonic inspection techniques and cathodic protection surveys. •Participated in SIEP-led Pipeline Integrity Task Force (PITF) for SPDC •Prepared Coating Standards & Coating Specifications for pipelines, storage tanks, process vessels & other equipment in major oil & gas installations •Investigated causes of corrosion in oil & gas pipelines and production facilities.

• Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universities of Ibadan and Ife. Nigeria

  • 1985 - 1992

  *Lectured in postgraduate courses: continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics & fatigue, theory of elasticity, theory of plasticity *Lectured in advanced (senior) undergraduate courses: advanced mechanics of materials, stress analysis, analytical dynamics, thermal power engineering *Lectured in junior undergraduate courses: strength of materials I & II, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics of machines *Laboratory courses and workshop practices in undergraduate programmes: materials testing, fluid flow and internal combustion engines *Supervision of undergraduate final year projects: various topics in mechanical engineering analysis, design and construction *Supervision of postgraduate research and thesis: various topics in solid mechanics for M.Sc. degree *Visiting Scientist to International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) & Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy. 3 separate visits for conference – workshop on: Composite Materials, Constitutive Modelling, Materials Science. *Review of research papers and technical reports for International Journals and Engineering books for publication *Participation in Accreditation / Visitation of Engineering faculties in Universities & Polytechnics *Examiner & Moderator for Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) professional examinations Show less


Virginia Tech
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Assistant Professor, Engineering Science & Mechanics

  • 1982 - 1986
• Assistant Lecturer, Department of Design & Production Engineering

  • 1975 - 1977