Nathan Ugwu
Port Harcourt, Nigeria - +2347034886614 – ifeanyinathan@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Senior Quality Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the energy, construction, oil and gas industry (onshore/ offshore) sector. Passionate in team collaboration to satisfy customer requirements, conforming products, through effective supervision, implementation of inspection and test plans, specifications, quality management systems, and best practices.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited, (Nigeria) NOV 2022 - PRESENT
Lead Quality Engineer & Project Site Support Engineer – Saved over 50M USD
Supervise the execution of quality management system, quality assurance control inspection plans
??Execute compliance for engineering, procurement, construction, welding inspection and NDT
?Strengthen compliance implementation of internal and external quality audits in line with ISO 9001
?Resolve open project NCR closure of deviations and non-conforming activities in the field
Sustain project quality assurance and control that complied with specifications, standards, and codes
100% of equipment properly preserved and monitored achieved seamless start-up
Coordinate quality team for planning and direction during project management delivery
Saipem (Oman) OCT 2016 – OCT 2022
Senior Quality Engineer and QA/QC Mechanical Supervisor - 250 open NCR closed in 10 days
?Boosted client trust by effective execution of quality management system and assurance processes
?Delivered complied procurement, construction, welding fabrication/ NDT, and installation activities
?Oversaw planning and implementation for ISO 9001 quality audits for internal and external
?Reduced numbers of NCR, deviations and improved closure time of open ones by proper supervision
Formalized quality assurance and control inspection that is codes, standard, specifications compliant
Fostered successful delivery of projects for site/ shop fabrications, installation and commissioning
?200 lead and supervisors mentored by ?coaching them on flawless program for seamless start-up
Enabled fluent English communication skills in written, verbal with management team and the client.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Limited (Ulsan, South Korea) AUG 2013 – SEP 2016
Quality Management Manager/ QC Field Inspection Engr - Repair rate reduced from 5.2% to 0.05 %
Headed development and reviews of vendor QMS documents, quality procedures, and QCP/ITP
??Collaborated with project team in procurement, construction, structural fabrications, and installation
?Planned and executed vendors/ subcontractors' internal and external audits in line with ISO 9001
?Documented NCR of unapproved variance and deviations, non-conforming processes and products
Verified welds, equipment installation with codes, classification bodies, specifications, standards,
100% of test pack completed by ?a streamlined process that saves 50% of scheduled time and resources
Facilitated the induction training and flawless project delivery awareness among the quality team
?Clarified team with fluent English communication skills in written and oral on specification gray areas
Sinopec (Oron, Nigeria) AUG 2012 – JULY 2013
QA/QC Supervisor
Generated quality inspection reports of activities completed in line with quality management system
??Fielded all inspection deliverables for engineering, procurement, construction, welding inspection/NDT
?Resolved and closed out with the client all NCR recorded observations of quality audit in the project
Lessened repair on installed equipment, welds, using applicable codes, specifications, and standards
Enforced procedure implementation with the subcontractors for site/ shop fabrication, and NDT
Spearheaded non-conformity identification, ensure rectification and final resolution are implemented
Go Between, (Phc, Nigeria) SEP 2008 – JUL 2012
Project Quality Engineer / QHSE Engineer
Completed QC inspections for material, and equipment with approved quality management systems
??Succeeded with a team in completing procurement, construction, welding inspection, and installation
?Produced documented records of non-conforming products for rectification and quick resolution
Improved quality control processes by conducting internal audits as per ISO 9001 requirements
?Collated and composed NCR records, lesson learned, the cost of non-quality experience in the project
Achieved correction-free construction with inspection and test plan, codes, specifications, standards,
Facilitated the HSE induction training for new employees and the development of Job hazard analysis
RELEVANT SKILLS
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Petrochemical, Concrete, Civil, P&ID, FPSO, Shipbuilding, Marine, Power Plant, Greenfield, Brownfield, FEED, Supplier Quality, EPCI, Casting, Painting, Insulation, Computer Software Applications, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, Isometric, Continuous Improvement, ASME, BS, EN, NPFA, ASME, ASTM, API, SCADA, NDE, SSPC, NACE, ANSI, Piping, UL, ISO 9000, FAT, OHSAS, Project Management Skills, Prequalification, WPS, PQR, Pipe/fittings, Metallurgy, HVAC, Supply Chain, Contract Review, Data analysis, Hydro Test, Design, As-Built Dossier, Handover Documentation, HSE Policies, Risk Assessment, HSE, Auditing, Valves, Management Experience, Quality Engineering, PQT, MDR, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Completion, Quality Control Plan, Punch List System Management, OS&D, Technical Writing, Report Preparation, Line Walk, Six Sigma, MEP works, Building Inspection, Precommissiong, Surveillance, Mechanical Testing, Static and Rotating Equipment, Steelwork, Materials Testing Certification, Plumbing, Flange Management, Multidiscipline Inspection, Monitoring KPI's, Corrosion Control, Bolt Torquing, Pump Alignment, CAR, Heat Treatment, Reliability, Radiographic Film Interpretation, Reinstatement, Quality Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Gas Turbines, Tank Inspection, Consumables Management, Method statements, Hardness Testing, Calibration, Third Party Inspection, Interpersonal Skills.
OTHER INTERESTS
Inspiring and Empowering others, Team building, Detail-Oriented, Entrepreneurship Spirit, Analytical, Fast in Closing out challenges, Adaptability to challenging situations, Team Player.
LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
Master in Business Administration University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria 2023
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional Council for Six Sigma United States 2018
Registered Engineer Council for regulation of Engg. Nigeria 2017
Certified Storage Tank Inspector (API 653) American Petroleum Institute United States 2015
Certified Welding Inspector AWS-CWI American Welding Society United States 2012
ASNT NDT Level 2 Inspector MT, PT, UT, RFI BIT Inspection Technology Tamil Nadu, 2012
QMS Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) Guardian Independent Singapore 2012
Bachelors in Metallurgical/ Materials Engineering Federal University of Tech. Owerri, Nigeria 2008