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Ademola Adeku

@ademolaadeku

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Strategic Engineering and Project Leader with 18 years in energy.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that deepens my strategic vision and project management skills, contributing to impactful initiatives.

I am a strategic and result-driven Engineering and Project Leader with over 18 years of experience in the energy industry. My expertise lies in directing complex multi-million-dollar offshore and onshore projects, focusing on capital expenditure oversight and a deep understanding of production facilities. I have been recognized for steering projects through the maturation funnel, fostering stakeholder relationships at an enterprise level, and conducting sophisticated economic viability analyses.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success in optimizing resources, navigating the requirements of joint venture partners, and leading high-performance project cultures. My role as Project Leader at Shell Production and Development Company has allowed me to co-lead significant projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while achieving project goals. I am passionate about leveraging my strategic vision, technical acumen, and project management excellence to contribute to critical initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Leader

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Shell Production and Development Company (SPDC)

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Co-led the GNC project, ensuring the flawless installation of two 200MMscfd Compression Trains and associated support systems. Successfully integrated GNC Train2 with Train-1 and existing facilities, achieving a production of 400MMScf/d via Gbaran Central Processing Facility. Oversaw strategic CAPEX allocation for project equipment, design, and overhead, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

System Integration Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance

Principal Projects Development Engineer

Shell (Secondee) – Nigeria LNG Portfolio of Projects

Oct 2016 - Aug 2021 (4 years 10 months)

Led the successful design of the T7 Additional Condensate Handling Facilities (ACHF) project and oversaw eight brownfield projects, ensuring all project control points met Technical Authority Levels and compliance standards. Managed a $250M CAPEX initiative for ACHF, addressing TECOP challenges and integrating with the Train-7 Project. Directed a portfolio of rejuvenation projects, including the I

Brownfields Redevelopment CAPEX Oversight TECOP Challenges Stakeholder Engagement Project Planning Risk Analysis Change Management Resource Management

Project Lead

Shell Nigeria Gas

May 2016 - Oct 2016 (5 months)

Led the Ota Process Train 2 Project, overseeing its successful execution. Managed project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely delivery. Ensured adherence to all safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Management Quality Assurance Resource Allocation Project Planning Risk Management

Senior Process Engineer

Shell

May 2011 - May 2016 (5 years)

Served as a Senior Process Engineer for the Bonga Greenfield (Bonga SW/A) and Brownfield Portfolio Projects (Bonga Phase 2 and Debottlenecking Projects). Contributed to the design, optimization, and implementation of process solutions. Ensured compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.

Process Design Greenfield Project Optimization System Integration

Site Project Engineer

Shell

Nov 2008 - May 2011 (2 years 6 months)

Worked as a Site Project Engineer for the Gbaran-Ubie Integrated Oil and Gas Project. Managed on-site project activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets. Coordinated with various teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.

Budget Management Technical Problem Solving Team Collaboration Quality Control

Process and Flow Assurance Engineer

Shell

Mar 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 8 months)

Contributed as a Process and Flow Assurance Engineer for the Bonga SW/A Project. Performed detailed process simulations and flow assurance studies to optimize system performance. Provided engineering support during various project phases.

Flow Assurance Engineering Optimization Engineering Support Problem Solving

Production Engineer

Maersk Contractors UK

Nov 2006 - Mar 2007 (4 months)

Served as a Production Engineer for the Curlew project. Optimized production processes and monitored operational performance. Implemented strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.

Optimization Performance Monitoring Data Reporting Technical Support Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Chemical Engineering

Obtained both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemical Engineering. Registered with NSE and COREN, demonstrating professional accreditation in the field.