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Oluwatoyin Josep Gbadeyan Mechanical Engineer

Durban South Africa

GBADEYAN OLUWATOYIN JOSEPH

Address: 50 Monte Vista II, 78 Bedford Avenue, Bellair, Durban South Africa.

Email: [email protected],   Mobile: +27747324092

 

 

 

CAREER PROFILE;

I am an experienced, certified and qualified mechanical engineer committed and willing to add value to the employer by making a meaningful contribution to issues related to project management, fabrication, welding, occupational safety and health, maintenance, construction, and manufacturing. I’m keen to work and build both engineering, material research and teaching career in a growth, and the result- oriented institution where all talents and potentials are fully exhibited, harnessed and utilized for the optimum benefit an organization and the community. To seek continuous improvement in my knowledge to be able to provide adequate support with responsible and realistically relevant experience, to make the institution to an enviable height.

As a goal getter, I’m ready to work for any organization where my skills will be efficiently maximized and contribute effectively to the growth of such a firm. I strive for excellence to attain a professional height.

 

KEY ACHIEVEMENT

Managed and directed more than 40 employees in all operations of the fabrication of eFeM ROBOTS traffic light product and more than 80 employees in all construction and building interior of an estate at Yandy Facility management. Designed and implemented raw material storage layout to support company growth and reduce costs. Implemented raw material tracking software to assist with inventory accuracy, as well as reduced handling and searching.

 

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Sex:                    Male

 

Marital Status: Married

 

 

ACADEMIC CERTIFICATION

 

·       Masters of Engineering: Mechanical (Distinction)

Durban University of Technology South Africa                                                                  2017

 

·       Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering… Kwara State

Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria. (Upper Credit)                                                                         2009

 

 

·       National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering……

·       Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin   Nigeria.                                                                                         2004

·       O/level Certificate……Comprehensive High School, Aran Orin

Kwara State, Nigeria.                                                                                                                      2000

 

·       School Leaving Certificate…….St Michael primary school, Ekan Nla

Kwara state                                                                                                                                               1994

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 

Member… Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Member… National Society of Black Engineers.
Formal President   …Association of Mechanical Engineers.
Member……America Standard for testing and materials
WORK EXPERIENCE: –

 

Sholab Extractives and Phytoproducts (PTY) Limited 2019 till date

 

 

Position: Production manage (Manufacturing)

 

Duties:

Participating as active member of the plant leadership team, assisting with the creation and implementation of strategic and tactical objectives as necessary for the plant to reach goals
Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training production staff and developing direct reports to establish career progression opportunities within the department and organization
Advising production supervisors on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training
Striving to create an Employer of Choice atmosphere by continuously communicating, resolving issues, and developing incentives and retention strategies
Maintaining a safe working environment by training on safe working techniques and monitoring employee behaviors and equipment functionality
Establishing realistic and challenging production rates and communicating to operators
Maintaining and ensuring a routine preventive maintenance plan for all equipment
Creating production shifts that optimally utilize labor and capacity, responding to seasonality issues by adjusting headcount, workload or shifts accordingly
Monitoring daily production performance in relation to company established KPIs and report results to production personnel via visual boards
Reviewing methods, processes, cost, labor, and machine utilization and recommending more efficient and economical methods and techniques
Maintaining sufficient levels of all manufacturing and shipping supplies
Participating in new hire orientation, approving hours worked on timecards, conducting performance reviews, initiating compensation changes, and other human resources related tasks
 

 

Alternative material and Composite Design (PTY) Limited (April 2017- January 2019)

 

Position: Fabrication manage / Mechanical engineer.

Duties:

·       Provided direction and leadership to the departmental team to achieve high quality, productivity and safety standards.

·       Insured compliance to production schedules, process quality, efficiency standards, budget, inventory and data reporting.

·       Facilitated employee hiring, training, development and performance evaluations. Administers corrective action as needed.

·       Ensured training and education on specific tasks and company related functions.

·       Maintained training matrix.

·       Facilitates improvement through team involvement, training and education on specific tasks, safety issues and other company-related functions.

·       Submits department budgets and adheres to them. Assists in the capital equipment implementation process. Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of departmental shop supplies and materials. Assures proper maintenance of equipment, tools and housekeeping.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Central Technical College, Field Street, Durban. (February – April 2017)

Position: Lecturer (Part time).

Duties

·       Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

·       Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.

·       Implement technological approaches to the subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

·       Planning & delivering well-structured lessons which engage & motivate students.

·       Planning and organizing visits, field studies and special activities connected with the teaching of the subject.

·       Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively

eFeM Safety Systems (Pty) Ltd   April 2016- February 2017

Project;   eFeM ROBOTS

Position: Fabrication and Construction Manager

Duties:

·       Managed human powers and materials for the development of traffic light modules

·       Utilized Microsoft Exel to make effective scheduling decisions for fabrication.

·       Processed Manufacturing Orders in an accurate and timely basis.

·       Researched structural materials and components in order to enhance production and remove inefficiencies.

·       Ensured accurate fabrication inventory on a daily basis.

·       Presented performance enhancements to upper management as requested.

·       Oversees the fabrication department which includes turret operators, press brake operators, machinists, painters, and welders

·       Worked closely with Product Line Management as well as other engineering disciplines to identify standardization and process improvement opportunities and participate in defining scope, charter and timelines.

·       Followed all policies, procedures, standards and safety requirements directed by management

·       Utilized technical drawings, blueprints or other specifications to construct metal products

 

Durban University of Technology, South Africa. (July- December 2016)

Position: Fluid mechanics lecturer (Part time).

Duties

·       Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

·       Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.

·       Implement technological approaches to the subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

·       Planning & delivering well-structured lessons which engage & motivate students.

·       Planning and organizing visits, field studies and special activities connected with the teaching of the subject.

·       Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively

Durban University of Technology, South Africa. (August- November 2015)

Position: Manufacturing engineering lecturer.

Duties

·       Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

·       Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.

·       Implement technological approaches to the subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

·       Planning & delivering well-structured lessons which engage & motivate students.

·       Planning and organizing visits, field studies and special activities connected with the teaching of the subject.

·       Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively

Plan-Bee Tutorial center, Commercial High school Ispingo.(2014 – June 2015)

Position: Physical Sciences Tutorial teacher.

Duties

·       Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

·       Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities. Utilize Heath automated math management system.

·       Implement technological approaches to the subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

·       Planning & delivering well-structured lessons which engage & motivate students.

·       Planning and organizing visits, field studies and special activities connected with the teaching of the subject.

·       Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively.

·       Managing resources effectively and ensuring appropriate value for money.

·       Organizing and supporting a range of extra-curricular activities.

·       Developed and implemented daily lesson plans for  student

·       Evaluated, administered tests and analyzed student performances.

·       Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting student/teacher interaction.

 

 

 

COMPANY: CLIFTEN PALLETS CC, ISIPINGO, DURBAN………….. 2014

 

Designation: Mechanical Engineer

 

Duties:

·       Designed and performed corrective and preventive maintenance of equipment, systems, and structures at the customer site.

·       Prepared schedule for the project and procured necessary raw materials and manpower for same.

·       Evaluate maintenance records of mechanical equipment on a regular basis and ensured that equipment were affected.

·       Assisted mechanical maintenance department by interpreting blueprints and schematics to complete the process.

·       Prepared an estimate of the cost and repair of various equipment and systems of the facility.

·       Documented all repair and maintenance work performed on equipment.

·       Inspected work that was performed by subcontractors on the project.

·       Developed annual capital and operating budget for Mechanical maintenance.

·       Developed project and identified ways for reducing the cost of the plant.

·       Recommended improvements to the process and made it more effective.

·       Coordinated with Maintenance Manager and develop improvement strategies for the plant.

·       The prepared capital budget for the plant.

·       Designed to work packages and equipment specifications for the project and prepared equipment list.

 

COMPANY: ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE COMPANY, DOHA QATAR 2012 – 2014

 

PROJECT: QATAR FOUNDATION HVAC, VRV/VRF systems

 

Designation: Mechanical Engineer

 

Duties:

·       Designed and performed corrective and preventive maintenance of equipment, systems, and structures at the customer site.

·       Prepared schedule for the project and procured necessary raw materials and manpower for same.

·       Evaluated maintenance records of mechanical equipment on a regular basis and ensured that equipment were affected.

·       Assisted mechanical maintenance department by interpreting blueprints and schematics to complete the process.

·       Prepared an estimate of the cost and repair of various equipment and systems of the facility.

·       Documented all repair and maintenance work performed on equipment.

·       Inspected work that was performed by subcontractors on the project.

·       Developed annual capital and operating budget for Mechanical maintenance.

·       Developed project and identified ways for reducing the cost of the plant.

·       Recommended improvements to the process and made it more effective.

·       Coordinated with Maintenance Manager and develop improvement strategies for the plant.

·       The prepared capital budget for the plant.

·       Designed to work packages and equipment specifications for the project and prepared equipment list.

 

COMPANY: YANDY FACILITY MANAGEMENT, LEKKI LAGOS   2011-2012

 

PROJECT: AVIVA PROPERTY

 

Designation: Project Manager

 

Duties:

·       Accomplished human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling and discipline employee; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing site work policies and procedures.

·       Achieved operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans and review; preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

·       Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests also explored the opportunity that added value to job accomplishments.

·        Participated in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and also participated in professional organizations to update job knowledge.

·       The financial objective was met by forecasting requirements, preparing a budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

 

·       Interviewed clients to assess needs and establish rapport.

·       Inspected sites for compliance with state regulations.

·        Consulted with clients to explain procedures and respond to questions.

·       Mediated between client, community members, city and county planning departments, and law enforcement agencies to ensure communication flow and resolve concerns.

·        Prioritized and coordinated tasks, complete projects within deadlines.

 

COMPANY: MINISTRY OF WORK, GOMBE NIGERIA…2010-2011

 

PROJECT: GOMBE STATE INTERNATIONAL STADIUM…

 

DESIGNATION: QA/QC ENGINEER

 

Duties: Structural Steel (Welding and Fabrication).

·       Welding and all NDT Inspection

·       Pullout Test and Hole Inspection.

·       Bolt Tightening Inspection

·       As-built Survey Inspection.

·       Formwork Inspection.

·       Grouting and Painting Inspection.

 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

·       Reduce downtimes in the existing facility

·       Quality assurance/front-end deliverables

·       Design, Fabrication, and operational Integrity assurance

·       Technical monitor and support

·       Raw material inspection of Plate as per ASTM Certification

·       Fasteners, Plate washers, Anchor Bolt and nut,  (Grade)

 

VISUAL INSPECTION AND DIMENSION CHECKING

Depth, holes, distortion in conformance to AISC codes and Standard practice for
Steel Building Section in stadium main bowl

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Document Review of Inspection with respect to Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Construction Technical Inquiry (CTI) and Method Statement (MS).
Preparation and Proper Documentation of Undertaken Work in conformity with (ISO 9001)… making it Suitably Accessible for Review and Auditing.
Installation of Mechanical anchor system as per Manufacturer recommended procedure
Close surveillance at work carried out on Site for Quality enforcement.
 

Making a progress update and filling of record for immediate inspection Schedule.
Checking for redundant holes as per the recommendation of the As-built drawing in succession by compressed air cleaning and blowing.
Checking and Marking of Existing Rebar as the As-built location of Rebar marked.
Proper Coordination of Quality Inspection on Site, Standing in the gap as Intermediary between the Client Expatriate QC Engineer and Third Party Inspector, Contractor QC Engineer, and NDT Technicians
Checking of Concrete Drilling as per required depth and diameter.
 

ALBERT PRODUCT LIMITED, LAGOS NIGERIA

 

Designation: Mechanical Supervisor (2005-2007)

 

·        AREA I MAINTENANCE-…Pump, Turbine and Compressor units

·       AREA II MAINTENANCE… Maintenance of Valves, Heat-exchanger, Compressor, Conveyors, Mechanical seal and bearings Blowers.

·       AREA III MAINTENANCE… Maintenance of Flanges, Electric Motors, Valves, Compressors, Pump, and Turbine.

Preventive maintenance on Pumps, Conveyors, and Bearings,
Heat Exchanger and Valves.

Re-routing of all Steampipe, Condensate pipe, Compress Air, and Raw water.
PROJECT ENGINEER…

Piping Work,… Details include Channelization and Routing of Pipes Such as Condensate, Hot water Supply  And Return, Chilled Water Supply and Return, Compress Air and Raw Supply.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Facilitator.
Maintenance Engineer.
Proper preparation and presentation of “Bill of Quantity”.
Quality Assurance Personnel.
Facilitator of both Destructive and Non-Destructive
Testing with the aid of VT, PT, MT, RT and Hydro Test.

 

 

 

 

JOURNAL PAPERS SUBMITTED

 

Gbadeyan O. J, Kanny K., Mohan T.P (2016).  Influence of the Multi-walled carbon nanotube and short carbon fiber composition on tribological properties of epoxy composites. Tribology- materials, Surface &Interfaces. pp. 1-7, 2017.

 

Gbadeyan O. J, Kanny K., Mohan T.P (2016). Tribological, mechanical and microstructural of multi-walled carbon nanotubes/short carbon fiber epoxy composites. Submitted to Journal of tribology. Manuscript number TRIB-17-1107 (Under review)

 

Gbadeyan O. J & Kanny K., 2016. Braking performance of polymer-based hybrid nanocomposite brake pad. Submitted to Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Science and Engineering. Manuscript number BMSE-D-16-01098 (Under review)

 

ABSTRACTS Oral presentations

Gbadeyan O. J, Kanny K., Mohan T.P. 2015. Wear and friction of epoxy resin filled with short carbon fiber 2015. Abstract accepted. In: the Second International Conference on Composites, Biocomposite, and Nanocomposite (ICCBN), Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 28 – 30 October 2015.

 

Gbadeyan O. J, Kanny K., Mohan T.P. 2015. Tribological behaviors of epoxy resin filled with carbon nanotube and nano graphite 2015. Abstract accepted. In: the International conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials, Ahmedabad, India, 12-14th February 2016

 

Gbadeyan O. J, Kanny K., Mohan T.P. 2016. Braking performance of polymer-based low friction hybrid nanocomposite brake pad Wear and friction of epoxy resin filled with short carbon fiber 2015. Abstract accepted. In: the first Indo-South African research workshop on nanocomposite materials and their applications, Durban. 7 – 9 July 2016.

 

 

 

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

 

§  Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).

§  Oral and written communication.

§  Technical attitude and strong analytical skills.

§  Knowledge in the use of any software.

§  Team player, ability to work  within multi-disciplinary

§  Well organized, willing to work, self-motivated and capable of working independently

§  Fabrication and accurate measurement

§  Accurate material estimation and sound project planning

§  Welding and Quality control inspection

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND COURSES:

·       Project management training.

·       Business communication training.

·       Occupation Safety and Health Professional (OSHA).

·       Cost Engineering.

·       Think composite

 

 

 

HOBBIES:

 

·       Reading, Researching, Travelling and Football.

 

REFERENCE:

Available on request.