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Austin Ehihebolo Oseghale

Labrador City,NL

Summary

Dynamic industrial leader with 15+ years' experience in operations and maintenance. Proven in strategic planning, safety adherence, and optimizing plant performance. Adept at managing complex facilities, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive work culture. Skilled in budgeting, risk management, and navigating regulatory environments. Second Class Stationary Engineer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ready to contribute to TransAlta's success through innovation and collaborative leadership.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations & Maintenance Coordinator

Rio-Tinto / IOCC
08.2023 - Current
  • ○ Established and maintained a safe work environment by ensuring strict adherence to safety practices and procedures.
  • ○ Ensured consistent equipment reliability, optimized energy consumption, and preserved assets.
  • ○ Developed, implemented, and managed a 5-year business plan, and achieving agreed outcomes.
  • ○ Provided leadership for optimal performance by selecting, developing, and managing direct reports.
  • ○ Assessed and managed risks, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
  • ○ Committed to continuous improvement of plant financial performance through efficiency and optimization.
  • ○ Provided strategic direction to direct reports, facilitating the technical development of the entire team.
  • ○ Fostered a positive, empowered, and self-motivated work environment.
  • ○ Managed training and development, identifying and implementing appropriate training.
  • ○ Ensured adherence to established operating and maintenance standards, policies, and procedures.
  • ○ Sponsored and facilitated change management to support the adoption of 'best practices.'
  • ○ Proactively identified and solved unique and complex problems, employing groundbreaking methods.
  • ○ Act as superintendent as required

Snr.Technical Advisor - Heat, Steam, and Air Plant

Rio Tinto Iron Ore
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive analyses of equipment performance, process delays, costs, KPIs, and maintenance history to identify challenges and improvement opportunities. Implemented mitigating actions for enhanced efficiency.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively supporting Supervisors and planners in the implementation of the IOC/Rio Tinto Asset Management framework, reliability, and Defect elimination process.
  • Ensured strict conformance to government and provincial regulations related to pressure piping codes, boilers, and safety valves.
  • Monitored Work Management processes to ensure compliance with Tactics requirements. Regularly assessed the quality of completed work orders and addressed deficiencies in completion, review, and data capturing activities.
  • Developed and promoted a positive employee relations environment within the operations and maintenance crew.
  • Coordinated shutdown and QA/QC processes in alignment with the IOC shutdown management framework.
  • Facilitated RCA processes, tactics review, and development sessions using FMEA/RCM methodology.
  • Served as the Project Sponsor for CAPEX and OPEX project, overseeing department improvement projects/initiatives.
  • Filled in for the Chief Power Engineer/Superintendent duties as necessary.
  • Provided leadership and coaching to a multi-disciplined team of professionals and maintenance staff, including frontline supervisors, planners, schedulers, and technical/trades roles.
  • Led the maintenance team in identifying and managing asset risks, ensuring the completion of the right work to maintain asset integrity.
  • Ensured the delivery of the maintenance planning function in line with Rio Tinto best practices to maximize productivity and equipment reliability.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the team in the implementation of improvement initiatives and technical advances.

Shift O & M Supervisor

Vale Canada Limited
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Ensure team adherence to safety standards and practices, actively participating in Vale's safety program.
  • Demonstrate leadership in team building, planning, and maintaining focus on safety, results, and customer satisfaction.
  • Arrange training for team members, review performance, and address grievances at the primary stage.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and monitor the execution of scheduled and emergency work, prioritizing based on availability.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance planner to ensure planned jobs align with scope, providing feedback for rescheduling and materials.
  • Foster good customer service, resolving work problems, and recommending measures for maintenance improvement.
  • Input timely data into information systems (work order history, employee pay details, reports, etc.).
  • Develop and promote a positive employee relations environment within the department.

Power Engineer

Vale Canada Limited
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Operate boilers, refrigeration plant, water treatment plant, and associated equipment.
  • Assist in the maintenance of equipment in these areas and ensure completion of all related documentation and procedures.
  • Support the Process Safety Management Program for Ammonia, including Management of Change documentation and Line Break Permits.
  • Maintain a tidy work area and conduct daily housekeeping duties.
  • Provide assistance to maintenance and production departments as required.
  • Undertake continuous improvement activities within the plant.
  • Fulfill any additional duties as assigned.

Deputy Chief Power Engineer

McCain Foods
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Overseeing daily operations of the Boiler Plant and supervising staff.
  • Monitoring energy consumption on various timelines and providing regular reports to Facilities Management.
  • Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and recommending policy changes to reduce energy consumption.
  • Promoting energy standardization across Moncton area Horizon facilities through active interaction.
  • Handling special assignments directed by Facilities Management and overseeing software/equipment upgrades.
  • Reviewing and recommending purchases of maintenance supplies and equipment.
  • Evaluating and advising on energy purchase agreements related to fuel selection.

Industrial Mechanic-Millwright

Vale Canada Limited
05.2015 - 01.2019
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.

Maintenance Mechanic

Monarch Industries Limited
03.2013 - 05.2015

● Operate within an industrial team environment, adhering to all safety regulations, lock-out/tag-out, and isolation procedures.

● Diagnose and repair a diverse range of rotating and conveying equipment, including pumps, elevators, screw conveyors, conveyors, belting, and centrifuges.

● Give and interpret crane signals, calculate loads, and rig appropriately.

● Interpret blueprints and drawings for effective work execution.

● Utilize power and hand tools, engage in various rigging tasks, often at elevated heights, requiring climbing and the use of safety equipment such as harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, boom-lifts, and scissor lifts.

● Perform additional tasks, duties, and assignments as needed within the scope of the responsibilities listed above.

Education

License Certificate - Project Management Professional Cerificate

PMI
Labrador City, NL
04.2023

License Certificate - Asset Management Professional Certificate

Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB
12.2022

License Certificate - Certified Maintenance And Reliability Professional

SMRP
05.2021

License Certificate - Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)

Apprentice Manitoba
Manitoba, MB
12.2014

Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Federal Polytechnic, Auchi
Auchi Edo State, Nigeria
12.2006

Skills

  • Communication and Collaborative skills
  • Team Leadership and Management
  • Asset Management
  • Project and Contract Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Operational Excellence and Innovation
  • Performance Monitoring and Risk Management
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Strategic Thinking and Technical Expertise
  • Motivation and Adaptability

Timeline

Operations & Maintenance Coordinator

Rio-Tinto / IOCC
08.2023 - Current

Snr.Technical Advisor - Heat, Steam, and Air Plant

Rio Tinto Iron Ore
08.2021 - 08.2023

Deputy Chief Power Engineer

McCain Foods
03.2020 - 06.2020

Shift O & M Supervisor

Vale Canada Limited
07.2019 - 08.2021

Power Engineer

Vale Canada Limited
01.2017 - 08.2021

Industrial Mechanic-Millwright

Vale Canada Limited
05.2015 - 01.2019

Maintenance Mechanic

Monarch Industries Limited
03.2013 - 05.2015

License Certificate - Project Management Professional Cerificate

PMI

License Certificate - Asset Management Professional Certificate

Northern Lakes College

License Certificate - Certified Maintenance And Reliability Professional

SMRP

License Certificate - Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)

Apprentice Manitoba

Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Federal Polytechnic, Auchi
Austin Ehihebolo Oseghale