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Paul Ayogu

@paulayogu

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Experienced IRATA Level 3 Rope Access supervisor specializing in NDT, welding, and offshore maintenance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek offshore supervisory roles in rope access and maintenance where safety, NDT, welding and team leadership are prioritized; I want to mentor teams and deliver complex inspections and shutdown projects.

I am a highly motivated rope access supervisor with 12 years' experience delivering offshore maintenance, inspections and shutdown work for major operators including Shell, Total and ExxonMobil. I hold IRATA Level 3, NDT Level 2 (ASNT) and multiple OPITO certifications and combine supervisory responsibility with hands-on skills in welding, blasting, painting and rigging.

I lead and mentor teams, train subordinates and maintain safety-first execution under pressure, consistently meeting customer specifications on FPSO and FSO projects. I pride myself on strong problem solving, communication and the ability to complete complex tasks on time.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Rope Access Level 3 Supervisor

Candid Oil Services Ltd

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Supervised rope access, blasting and painting operations on ERHA FPSO during 2024–2025, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Coordinated teams to deliver scopes on schedule while maintaining IRATA and OPITO compliance.

Rope Access BLAST Rigging

Rope Access L3 V-Deck Installer

Prezicon Nig Ltd

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Installed and modified V-Deck systems on FSO Unity (Total) from 2022–2024, executing complex offshore installations with focus on structural integrity and schedule adherence. Performed rope-access inspections and handovers to operations.

V Deck Installation Rope Access Rigging Scheduled Inspection Offshore Installation

Rope Access L3 Rigger

Shell

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Served as Rope Access L3 Rigger on Bonga FPSO during 2021–2022 and led the replacement of the Bonga flex joint, ensuring safe rigging execution and minimising downtime. Managed lifting and rope-access interfaces with engineering teams.

Rigging Rope Access Flex Joint Replacement Lifting)Offshore Coordination

Rope Access L3 Instrument Technician

Prezicon Nig Ltd

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Performed instrument, fire & gas and maintenance duties on AKPO FPSO from 2019–2021 while supporting painting, blasting and rigging scopes; maintained safety and operational readiness across disciplines. Executed inspections and routine instrumentation tasks.

Fire & Gas Rope Access BLAST Rigging Offshore Maintenance

Rope Access Blaster/Painter

Prezicon Nig Ltd

Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)

Delivered blasting and spray painting works and rigging support across AKPO FPSO full-field shutdowns from 2014–2019, meeting project coating specifications and minimizing rework. Conducted rope-access surface preparation and quality inspections.

BLAST Rope Access Coating Inspection Rigging Surface Preparation

Rope Access Rigger/Welder/NDT Insp

Top Rope Maintenance & Inspection

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Worked as rope-access rigger, welder and NDT inspector in Cape Town from 2013–2014, conducting SMAW welding and ASNT-level inspections to verify weld integrity and support maintenance scopes. Performed window cleaning and access rigging tasks.

SMAW NDT Inspections Rope Access Rigging Inspector Offshore Maintenance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Allweld Solutions Cape Town

Certificate in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Structural and Pipe Welding

Completed Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) training covering structural and pipe welding techniques including 1G–4G and 6G positions.

Government Army Secondary School, Elele

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), General Secondary Education

Obtained Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2000.

IRATA

IRATA Level 3 Certification, Rope Access

IRATA Level 3 Rope Access safety supervisor certification.

OPITO

OPITO Certifications, Offshore Safety

Completed OPITO-certified offshore safety trainings including BOSIET, CA-EBS and IMIST-F.

ASNT (NDT)

NDT Level 2 Inspector (ASNT), Non-Destructive Testing

NDT Level 2 Inspector certification (ASNT) covering magnetic particle, penetrant, ultrasonic, radiographic film interpretation and visual testing methods.