IKEJI MICHAEL OSONDU

Instrumentation and Control Engineer | Maintenance & Process Optimization | Data Science & AI Specialist
Kabba, NG.

About

Results-driven Instrumentation and Control Engineer with over 3 years of experience in plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization. Proven leader in enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic preventive maintenance and advanced data analytics. Eager to leverage a unique blend of technical expertise and a continuous learning mindset to drive innovation as a Maintenance Engineer.

Work

Dangote Cement Plant
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Instrumentation Technician

Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria

Summary

Led a team of 12 technicians at Dangote Cement, overseeing comprehensive maintenance operations to enhance critical plant equipment performance and reliability.

Highlights

Led a team of 12 technicians, overseeing routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance of critical plant equipment, ensuring operational continuity.

Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions, reducing downtime by 15%, and executed planned maintenance schedules to improve equipment reliability and efficiency by 20%.

Conducted spare parts planning and procurement, ensuring optimized inventory management and compliance with safety protocols and environmental standards across all maintenance operations.

Port Harcourt Refining Company
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Industrial Trainee

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Summary

Gained foundational experience as an Industrial Trainee at Port Harcourt Refining Company, contributing to critical process instrument operations and safety compliance.

Highlights

Assisted in the shutdown, calibration, and installation of process instruments, contributing to efficient plant re-commissioning.

Conducted inspections and performance assessments of key equipment, identifying potential issues to prevent future malfunctions.

Gained hands-on experience in safety compliance, process unit isolation, and commissioning of industrial control systems, adhering to industry best practices.

Cordilite Global Services Limited
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Production/Sales Supervisor

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised production and sales operations at Cordilite Global Services, optimizing workflows and ensuring regulatory compliance to meet business objectives.

Highlights

Monitored production workflows and conducted quality checks, ensuring adherence to standards and maintaining production budgets.

Scheduled maintenance activities and managed inventory, optimizing production efficiency by improving resource allocation.

Ensured regulatory compliance across all production and sales processes, mitigating risks and maintaining operational integrity.

Education

ExploreAI Academy (ALX Data Science Program)
Online, Remote, XX

Program

Data Science

Courses

SQL

Power BI

Data Storytelling

Data Visualization

Python

Petroleum Training Institute
Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Imo State Polytechnic
Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Certificates

HSE (Level 1, 2 & 3)

Issued By

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health & Safety (CIEHS), USA

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Issued By

Spinor Multi-System

Internet of Things (IoT) for Industrial Automation Intro

Issued By

IBM Digital Online

Artificial Intelligence for Energy

Issued By

Various Online Platforms

Data Processing & Programming

Issued By

Festinate InfoTech

Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials

Issued By

ALX

Skills

Industrial Systems & Maintenance

Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, PLC, Sensors, Process Control, Electrical & Control Systems, Calibration, System Optimization, Installations, Plant Maintenance, Equipment Optimization, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Spare Parts Planning.

Data Science & AI

Data Science, Machine Learning, Python, SQL, Power BI, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, AI, IoT, Smart Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making.

Project & Operations Management

Project Management, Safety Compliance, Risk Assessment, Production Workflows, Quality Checks, Budget Management, Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, Excel.

Professional & Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Adaptability, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management.

Interests

Technology & Innovation

Technology, Innovation.

Renewable Energy & Sustainability

Renewable Energy, Sustainability.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Data-Driven Decision-Making.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Maintenance, Equipment Reliability.

Projects

Deloitte Australia Data Analytics Job Simulation

Summary

Completed a comprehensive data analytics job simulation from Deloitte Australia via Forage, focusing on forensic technology and business intelligence.

ALX Data Science Program Project

Summary

Developed a collaborative filtering-based recommendation model and interactive dashboards as part of the ALX Data Science Program.

Plant Expansion (Dangote Cement)

Summary

Executed critical CM1 to CM5 Mill modifications at Dangote Cement, integrating advanced control systems to boost operational efficiency and reliability.

Greenhouse Monitoring and Control System

Summary

Designed and developed an IoT-based system to monitor and regulate greenhouse parameters, optimizing agricultural efficiency for a Petroleum Training Institute project.