SULAIMAN OGGU
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Dynamic management professional with a proven track record of driving teams toward success through effective leadership and collaboration. Expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and delivering measurable outcomes, complemented by strong skills in strategic planning and process improvement. Committed to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence while demonstrating adaptability to meet evolving organizational demands. Recognized for navigating challenges and implementing innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Technical Services
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Lead a team of 10 highly trained Circuit Rider Trainers across the Nine First Nation member communities that comprise the Meadow Lake Tribal Council.
- Support and train Operators in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Schools and Health Centres to ensure smooth operations
- Provide support in areas of Mapping / GIS, Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) applications for Housing, and Housing Inspections
- Provide Technical Assistance to First Nations Project Management teams on Capital projects
- Create and submit Capital Infrastructure Applications for the First Nations to ISC in coordination with the First Nations' leadership
- Provide liaison between Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the First Nations administration/leadership
Maintenance Operations Manager
Sanofi Pasteur
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led a team of 35 skilled tradespeople (9 direct reports) across 40 pharmaceutical facilities and oversaw a $5.5M budget. Managed all aspects of reliability-centred maintenance operations and implemented improvements that minimized downtime, reduced costs, and increased systems quality and efficiency.
- Oversee the supervision, planning, direction, evaluation and implementation of the preventative maintenance program for general repairs and replacement of equipment and systems to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Collaborate with the production team to prioritize maintenance and repair activities.
- Supervise a multidisciplinary union and non-union staff team, managing recruitment, labour relations, performance appraisal, training and professional development.
- Apply best practices to ensure reliable facility maintenance, promoting a safe work environment by enforcing effective policies and procedures. Plan and implement SOPs to carry out work in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Strictly follow established government and industry regulations.
- Selected achievements
- I led the replacement of the cooling Water for Injection (WFI) Condenser, from Cooling Tower water to Chilled Water, eliminating failures and improving system efficiency.
Building Systems Coordinator
Apotex Inc. Canada
01.2004 - 01.2014
- I managed a team of 12 and a $1M budget. Completed system automation for a clean steam generator that was implemented to eliminate a 6-hour manual operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology Management
Bemidji State University Minnesota
Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Diploma - undefined
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology/George Brown College
Skills
- HVAC system oversight
- Steam boiler management
- Air compressor management
- Expertise in humidity control systems
- Plumbing and electrical integration
- Chiller and pump operations
- Proficient in PLC systems
- Water treatment proficiency
- Fire protection systems knowledge
- Experience with water purification in pharmaceuticals
- Water for injection production expertise
- Plant maintenance expertise
- Skilled in Microsoft Project
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Skilled in Visio
- Skilled in implementing CMMS solutions
- Skilled in SAP system navigation
- Skilled in integrating diverse building automation technologies
- Customer support
Certification
- Leadership in the 21st Century Organizations (Certificate Course) | Copenhagen Business School
- Gas Technician II | Technical Standards and Safety Authority
- High-Speed Separator (HSS) Centrifuge Training | Alfa Laval, Sweden
- P. Eng. Eligible
- Project Management Professional (PMP) (In progress)
- WHMIS
- First Aid & CPR
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Confined Space & Aerial Platform
Timeline
Manager, Technical Services
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
01.2020 - 01.2024
Maintenance Operations Manager
Sanofi Pasteur
01.2016 - 01.2020
Building Systems Coordinator
Apotex Inc. Canada
01.2004 - 01.2014
Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Diploma - undefined
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology/George Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Technology Management
Bemidji State University Minnesota
CORE STRENGTH
- Project Management
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Training & Development
- Technical Consultation & Improvements
- Risk, Integrity & Innovation Management
- Operations & Maintenance
- Program Development Value | Cost | Risk
- Policy & Procedure Formulation
- Project Quality Plan & Quality Management
- Energy Management | Asset Management
- Process Improvements | Budgeting
- Planning & Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Eliminated failures and improved efficiency by switching from Condenser water to Chilled water on Water For Injection (WFI) Still condenser
- Eliminated failures on a pre- and reheat Heat Exchanger by installing a steam regulator to regulate 100 psi to 30 psi, protecting the plates from constant failures due to high steam pressure.
- Managed the replacement of 200 feet of process chilled water piping in the fermentation suite, which resulted in improved fermenter performance and eliminated constant downtime. The success led to the implementation of the project across the site following management's recognition of its success.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Building Operator | City of Toronto 2015 – 2016
- Maintenance Technician | Peel Region Long-Term Care 2014 - 2015
- Building Systems Technician | Apotex Inc. Canada 2002 – 2004
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
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