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Isa Abdulkarim, Senior Mechanical Engineer

Isa Abdulkarim

Senior Mechanical Engineer·Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE

Nigeria

Master's degree, Mechanical

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 7 months

Senior Mechanical Engineer

January 2025 - Present

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2025 - Present

• Planned and coordinated preventive and corrective maintenance for rotary and static equipment to
maximize MTBF.
• Led preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance programs for rotary and static equipment.
• Supervised contractors and internal teams for maintenance and modification works, ensuring compliance
with safety and quality standards.
• Analyzed equipment malfunctions, recommended cost-effective repairs, and introduced preventive
measures.
• Conducted vibration analysis, alignment, and balancing to improve rotating equipment reliability.
• Supported commissioning and operational readiness of Hydrogen Generation Unit (HGU) in compliance with
API, ASME, and OEM standards.
• Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, driving reliability improvements and long-term
solutions.
• Ensured documentation accuracy by updating MELB.
• Collaborated with OEMs and vendors to troubleshoot complex failures and implement long term solutions.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Engineer Trainee (Mechanical)

January 2023 - January 2025

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2023 - January 2025

• Reviewed engineering and commissioning documents to ensure compliance with operational readiness.
• Verified punch checklists against P&IDs and pipping isometric drawings; to validate contractor performance
during commissioning.
• Provided technical solutions to startup challenges and maintained rotary equipment availability.
• Maintained preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for rotary equipment.
• Suggested improvements to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Engineering

Engineer I (Mechanical)

January 2021 - January 2023

Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA

Abuja, Nigeria

January 2021 - January 2023

• Conducted quality inspections of construction materials for highway projects to ensure compliance with
standards.
• Reviewed contractor work against agreed scope, identifying deviations and corrective measures.
• Provided contractors with technical input and design adjustments requested by the authority.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineer AEF

January 2019 - January 2021

site, Julius Berger Plc

Abuja, Nigeria

January 2019 - January 2021

• Led maintenance and repair of HVAC installations, including VRF systems and air handling units.
• Designed and implemented preventive maintenance plans to reduce corrective interventions.
• Trained air-conditioning, and plumbing teams on troubleshooting and emergency response strategies.
• Prepared daily operational reports for water treatment, ensuring potable water quality.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Lab instructor, Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical lab

January 2015 - January 2016

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University as part of National Youth Service

Bauchi, Nigeria

January 2015 - January 2016

• Supervised and instructed undergraduate metallurgical lab sessions.
• Trained students on safety, reporting, and best practices.
• Reviewed lab reports and provided feedback to enhance technical skills.

Company industry:
Higher Education

Education

Ahmadu Bello University

January 2023

January 2023

Master's degree, Mechanical

Nigeria

GPA (point): 4.31 out of 5

GPA (point): 4.31 out of 5

University of Sunderland

January 2015

January 2015

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Malaysia

SEGi College

January 2011

January 2011

Diploma, Applied Science And Engineering

Malaysia

IGCSE, University of Cambridge

January 2008

January 2008

High school or equivalent, Applied Science And Engineering

Saudi Arabia

Skills

APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE API
Intermediate
APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE API
Intermediate
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ASME CERTIFIED
Intermediate
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ASME CERTIFIED
Intermediate
MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURES
Intermediate
MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURES
Intermediate
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Intermediate
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Intermediate
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PREPAREDNESS
Intermediate
PREPAREDNESS
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
VIBRATION THEORY
Intermediate
VIBRATION THEORY
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Process Safety
Thermodynamics
Oil and Gas Reservoirs
Refining Process Fundamentals