ONUOHA, TOCHUKWU CHUKWUKESANDU

Date of Birth: 6th November, 1983 E-mails: onutocs@gmail.com, Mobile: 07035916034

State of Origin: Imo Sex: Male
22 Nerewosu Street, Ogbumnuabali, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY STATEMENT:

I am a pragmatic, motivated, and result-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 12+years hands-on experience of
successfully overseeing and completing projects from conception to completion.
I revel in new challenges and willingly embrace new opportunities to further develop my skills and improve my
knowledge base.

RELEVANT JOB SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND TRAININGS:

 2019: OIL & GAS PIPELINE & RISER SYSTEMS DESIGN TRAINING COURSE BY COD-ENERGY covering Wall thickness
calculations, design selection, dynamic characteristics, piping elements/fittings design/selection; Pig traps
design/selection; Linepipe design/selection CS and Duplex SS; Buoyancy calculations; Hoop and creep stress;
cyclic and dynamic loads calculations(tidal/current/wave height/water depth/subsea infrastructures); vortex &
induced vibrations; buoyancy cans and hull guides interfaces; riser joints lengths, keel joints, flex and stress
joints sizes, riser top tensions, allowable tensioning systems strokes, floater motions,
 2018: PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ON LAND, SWAMP AND OFFSHORE BY COD-ENERGY covering Regulatory
Compliance; Pre-Construction Activities; Routing Operations; Pipeline System Procurement; Pipeline Coating
(3L PE, 3L PP, FBE, CWC); Pipeline Welding; Resource Mapping; Audits; Haulage & Storage; Pre-Construction
Survey; River/Road Crossings; Ground Clearance; Stringing; Cathodic Protection; Hydro testing; Social Aspect
Management; Pipeline Stacking Calculation; Proximity Calculation; Ovality Sizing; Linepipe Loading Analysis;
Hydrostatic Test Calculation Checks; Side Boom Lift Calculations; Pipeline Pull force Calculations; etc.
 A challenge-loving and results-oriented attitude towards work, play and life and an unquenchable thirst for
excellence and achievement. Strong team-playing and leadership qualities.
 A huge capacity for fast learning, and an ability to work effectively in cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams
and produce excellent results with very little supervision.
 Good knowledge of National Regulations, Industrial and General safety, standards and codes: OSHA regulation,
IOSH, ASME, ASTM, API, AWS D1.1, BS, ISO, DEPs, GS, ANSI, MSS-SP-44, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
SEACORR OIL AND GAS LIMITED OCTOBER 2017 TILL DATE
Position: PROJECT MANAGER
Responsibilities:
 Saddled with the responsibility of bidding/tender preparation, negotiating with client on any additional scope of
work and Change order request at site.
 Conduct project site visits – onshore and offshore and prepare detailed engineering methodology/strategy for
mobilization and on-site execution.
 Plan, coordinate, monitor, generate project construction schedules, prepare work plan for the project team and
plan all mobilization processes/activities to project sites and respond to client comments/queries.
 Equipment/Technical experts Sourcing, in-house pre-mob inspection and calibration of equipment and
instrument for project site works to ensure client’s requirement are met equipment/instrument-wise.
 Interface with client’s corrosion/piping/pipeline/structural disciplines for planning and delivery of integrity
inspection, and quality programs, reviews of technical documents and FEED packages.
 Performed other assigned tasks by senior project managers and technical managers.
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF NIGERIA LIMITED MARCH 2015 TO SEPTEMBER 2017
Position: SENIOR PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER
Project: GBARAN INFILL PROJECT – NLNG GAS SUPPLIES PROJECT
(INSTALLATIONS OF REMOTE FACILITIES, PIPELINES AND INTERSITE FOC COMPOSITE CABLES)
Responsibilities includes but not limited to the followings and reporting to Principal Project Engineer (or REP) and
Quality Lead:
 Provided support to the existing team in terms of quality by coordinating with Senior Pipeline, electrical and
process delivery engineers.
 Carries out general quality control before, during and after every Welding and fabrication activities.
 Maintains a daily log and makes technical reports of all welding and stringing activities.
 Carries out Construction Materials, consumables receiving inspections and surveillance Inspection during
welding.
 Ensures that all welding and measuring equipment calibration status are valid before usage.
 Participates in compliance audit and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
 Perform surveillance at the field along the ROW and at the shop to verify welding activities are carried out as
per the QC procedures, ITPs, Method statement and in line with project specifications for all pipelines,
flowlines, risers, wellhead hook-up arms, inlet ligaments and manifolds.
 Conduct stage inspection during Welder Qualification, Welding/fabrication as per ITP, Quality Plan and
communicate report to team members, Interpretation of weld radiographs, and review of NDT reports.
 Notify non-conformances detected during site inspections and recommend corrective measures to Project
Engineer and Quality Lead.
 Fit-up inspection, ensuring that the joints are properly cleaned prior to welding to eliminate contamination of
the weld. Inspection and monitoring of welding consumables to ensure that they are properly stored and
handled.
CAAST OIL AND GAS LIMITED, AUGUST 2014 TO APRIL 2015
Position : PROJECT MANAGER (PIPELINES AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION)
Projects : Construction of ABURA XI Flowlines in OML 65, Warri, Delta State
: Construction of Oghareki-Sapele 4"X Sch.80 X 15km Flowline in OML 49/38, Sapele, Delta State
Client: Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited (NPDC)
Responsibilities:
 Scope, take measurements and produce Bill of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation (BEME) for bids.
 Review of formulated WPS and PQR documentation to ensure they comply with Client’s specification/standard
prior to site implementation, monitor welder’s certification.
 Responsible for preparing final report (As-built documentation) of the project.
 Verify and review of QA/QC and Inspection and Test Plans, WPS, PQR, WQT Material Test Certificates for Pipes,
Fittings, Valves, etc. prior to production and installation stages, stage wise inspections like fit up, welding,
review of NDT reports. Co-ordinate with TPI Inspector and NDT crews to perform inspection as per the agreed
plan. Verifying calibration records for testing and inspection equipment. Verify consumables proper baking and
storage. Witnessing of grit blasting and painting, Preparation of Inspection documents for stages and final as
per ITP requirement.
 Involved with construction in selection of Paint Systems with reference to the operating temperature and
 Ensure that the requirements for all welds, welder and welding activities are correctly specified and carried
out in accordance with the WPS, relevant codes, client’s specification and contract standards.
SLOT ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED, APRIL 2013 TO JULY 2014
Position: SENIOR PROJECT / LEAD ENGINEER
(Fabrication, Construction, Installation, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning & Startup)
Project: SODA / DOMGAS PROJECTS - Afam F5 Reservoir Development & Pipelines Project
Responsibilities:
 Supports in Engineering/project planning, Detail Design/FEED packages, Project monitoring, reporting & control
/ Project Documentation.
 Modify and Developed practicable design/construction drawings for the fabrication of 8” x 0.075km 26mmWT
CS spools for the Well head hook-up arms, supervised the construction works inclusive of the structural
supports and concrete foundations to design specifications, as well as the well head kill lines: 4” Sch. XXS x
0.070km.
 Identify and prepare BOMs/MTOs for materials that need to be procured and follow up the procurement
processes.
 Initiate step-wise hydro-test of piping and pipeline spools.
VANDREZZER ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED, APRIL 2009 TO MARCH 2013
Position: SENIOR PROJECT / BIDS ENGINEER (SWAMP, ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE)
Projects: i. Construction and Installation of a 10” X 8.6km Pipeline from FUN CPF to Manifold to Mobil QIT
(Fiber Optic Cable- FOC, Laying on PVC Ebonite duct along the Pipeline).
ii. Design (FEED), Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Installation of Akepo Well Head
Monopod Jacket/Platform and Construction and Installation of a 6” X 15KM Pipeline from Akepo Well-1
to Beneboye Flow station (AKEPO EPCI PROJECT) for SOE JV.
iii. Construction of Various Pipelines/Flowlines for SPDC (Asset Engineering – East & West Areas)
Responsibilities:
 Played integral role in preparing a winning bid/tender for CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF FUN GROUP
FACILITIES AT MPN QUA IBOE TERMINAL, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA, 2011.
 Project planning, monitoring, control, execution and project documentations/deliverables.
 Prepare contract mobilization package (work schedule, work scopes, work method statement, HSE plan,
Security plan, ITPs, Sleeving procedure, Hydro-test procedure, JHA, quality plans, etc.).
 Review of PEFS, GAs, ISO Drawings, As-Built drawings and prepare MTOs from drawings; QA/QC project
documents, prepare WQT, WPS and PQR for pipeline welding and mechanical modification works, project
execution plans and procedures, and take up other responsibilities as assigned by superiors at various site
locations.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Admired of consistently delivering projects within schedule, within budget, safely and quality-wise.
 Recognized as part of the team for improving the productivity of company in 2010 and 2011.
 Member of Injury-Free Club of SPDC in 2013 Afam F5 RDP and GIPP2-NLNG Gas Supplies Project in 2017.
 Nominated for the training of contractor personnel on flowlines covering aspects of Design, Fabrication,
Construction, Pressure Testing, HSE, Materials & Project Management, Cathodic Protection, by Central
Engineering, SPDC.
LAMBERT ELECTROMECH NIGERIA LIMITED NOVEMBER 2006 TO MARCH 2009
Project: TEPNG Office & Housing JV Extension Project, PH
Position: LEAD PIPING / CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Responsibilities:
 Installation and bolt-up of valves, compressors, filters and sieves.
 Preparing technical submittals including but not limited to ITPs, Quality Plan, Hydro-test Procedure, WPS.
 Carryout installation of HVAC components due to Strong technical understanding of HVAC equipment.
ACADEMIC / OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (with awarding institutions and dates):
 Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) & Survival At Sea (SAS), CA-EBS SEPTEMBER, 2017
 HSSE Competency Course / Training for Field HSSE and CSRs SEPTEMBER 2016
 PTW (Permit to Work) & JHA Competency Course/Training SPDC AUGUST/JUNE 2016
 Member American Welding Society #690737 DECEMBER 2014
 American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) 14122361 DECEMBER 2014
 ASNT-SNT-TC 1A LEVEL II (VT, MT, PT, UT and RFI), DECEMBER 2013
 Gas Testing and Breathing Apparatus, First Aid and CPR, HSE Level 2 & HSE Level 3 NISP/SPDC.
 Graduate Member-Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)Membership Number – 117586 27TH MAY 2009
 Proficiency Certificate in Management (Nigerian Institute of Management) 3RD NOVEMBER 2008
 Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering: Second Class (Hons.), Upper Division- 21, 2006
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo state
 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) Uvuahu Comprehensive College, Ibaa, Rivers State 2001
 First School Leaving Certificate, FSLC, UPE Primary School, Borikiri, Port Harcourt, 1994
COMPUTER LITERACY LEVEL:
 Proficiency in: Microsoft Office Suite, AUTO CAD, CAESAR II, PRIMAVERA P6, MS-Project.
HOBBIES: Researching, meeting people, swimming and playing scrabble
RESEARCH: Analysis and Design of Software for Building Mechanical Services 2006
REFEREES:
Sir R. U. J. Duru Engr. Agu E. Obinna
Technical Director, Principal Project Engineer,
Lavie Energy Limited, GIPP2-NLNG Gas Supplies Project
96 Elelenwo Street GRA Phase II, Gbaran Infill Projects-SPDC
Port Harcourt 08035200771, obinna.agu@shell.com
08099860023, uzomaduru10@yahoo.co.uk