Segun Afilaka

Production and operations engineer with more than 20 years’ experience across oil & gas production and facilities maintenance. Strengths in process optimisation, reliability and HSE compliance (RCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa), Lean/5S, P&IDs/SOPs, permits to work and shift leadership. Seeking opportunities in manufacturing or processing environments where optimising overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), implementing total productive maintenance (TPM) and driving continuous improvement (CI) will lift throughput, quality and cost performance.

Maintenance Engineer – Blooms Engineering, Manchester UK (Sep 2024 – Present)

• Plan and execute routine and planned maintenance on HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, generating work orders and schedules in CMMS to optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate contractors and technicians, approve timetables and ensure compliance with UK audit standards and COSHH/PUWER regulations.
• Monitor building management systems and weather forecasts to anticipate maintenance needs and maintain operational continuity.
• Deliver troubleshooting and efficiency improvements, reducing equipment downtime and supporting proactive compliance with risk mitigation procedures and health and safety legislation.

Production Line Lead – COMPLEAT FOOD GROUP, Milton Keynes UK (Jun 2024 – Aug 2024)

• Planned and organised daily production and maintenance activities, ensuring resources, materials and crew were available to meet targets while adhering to food safety regulations.
• Approved hours of production operatives created service work orders and updated planning tools to track progress and downtime.
• Led and motivated team of operatives, providing training and support to enhance performance and promote safe working practices.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that increased line efficiency by 15%, significantly reducing downtime and improving customer satisfaction.

Deputy Operations Manager – Oriental Energy Resources Ltd, Offshore Nigeria (Jan 2021 – May 2024)

• Led a team of 102 personnel, managing and coordinating service operations across an offshore production facility; maintained 95% uptime through proactive maintenance and asset life extension.
• Planned and executed preventive maintenance via CMMS (SAP/Maximo), created work orders, approved technicians’ hours and prioritised tasks to ensure efficient resource use and regulatory compliance.
• Organised vessel and operations & maintenance (O&M) team transfers; prepared transfer plans and monitored weather forecasts to maintain safe and efficient personnel movements.
• Assisted the implementation of new procedures and upgrades, including digital permit‑to‑work systems and equipment modifications, and ensured adherence to Vestas’ or equivalent health and safety management system.
• Developed and executed annual service and maintenance plans; coordinated asset integrity reviews of pumps, meters and valves.
• Implemented operational cost‑saving projects and equipment upgrades, improving asset reliability and efficiency.
• Produced daily operations reports and monthly  reports.
• Maintained compliance with HSE and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) standards and managed regulatory documentation.

Production Team Lead – Oriental Energy / AFREN FPSO, Offshore Nigeria (Jan 2015 – Dec 2020)

• Managed modular offshore production unit (MOPU) operations, including separation, water treatment, gas compression and crude export, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
• Scheduled and supervised service and maintenance tasks across multi‑discipline teams; coordinated crew transfers and logistics for shutdowns and SIMOPS, monitoring weather and sea conditions.
• Supported pigging, flare management and emergency protocols; implemented upgrades and new procedures to reduce downtime and enhance safety.
• Mentored junior operators and ensured compliance with permits to work and risk assessments.

Production Supervisor / Superintendent – ARMADA PERKASA FPSO – Century Energy Services (Jan 2008 – Dec 2014)

• Directed production and maintenance activities across wellheads and the entire floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility.
• Planned and coordinated preventive maintenance and annual overhauls of pumps, compressors, boilers and injection systems; created work orders and monitored completion using CMMS.
• Led shift team (25) on FPSO/production facility, keeping stable crude output (≈32 kbopd) and gas handling within operating envelopes.
• Optimized separators, compressors, water injection & produced-water treatment—tuning setpoints/chemicals to hit daily targets and export specs.
• Executed start-ups/shutdowns, line-ups, pigging prep, and chemical dosing; completed logs and clear, actionable shift handovers.
• Coordinated E&I/mech maintenance: raised WOs, performed isolations (LOTO), issued/closed PTW, and cut unplanned downtime by ~20%.
• Championed HSE: toolbox talks, risk assessments, incident reporting; ensured SIMOPS compliance and achieved X LTI-free hours.
• Organised vessel and crew transfers; prepared transfer plans and monitored weather forecasts to minimise disruption and ensure safety.
• Ensured compliance with company and regulatory HSE requirements and provided training on emergency procedures.

Operator / Control Room Operator – C&I Leasing, Offshore Production (Jan 2003 – Dec 2007)

• Operated DCS/SCADA systems and executed safe start‑up and shutdown procedures for offshore production facilities.
• Coordinated with field teams to plan and schedule maintenance and service tasks, ensuring alignment with process conditions and weather forecasts.
• Performed well testing and troubleshooting of heaters, separators and compressors; maintained logbooks and supported isolation and permitting tasks.
• Participated in fire drills and contributed to hazard identification and risk assessments.

EDUCATION

• HND in Processing Engineering – Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria (2000 – 2001)

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Record Management – Lagos State University (Jan 2006)
• BOSIET/FOET, GWO Basic Safety Training, High‑Voltage Operational Safety
• IOSH Managing Safely, Working at Heights, First Aid at Sea