BLESSED JACOBS
Mechanical and Process Operations Technician
Kano State, NG.About
Highly skilled and results-oriented Mechanical and Process Operations Technician with over 9 years of progressive experience in industrial fluid processing, water treatment, and mechanical asset reliability. Proven expertise in optimizing plant utility efficiency, ensuring rigorous HSE and quality compliance, and executing preventive maintenance on critical production equipment. Adept at troubleshooting process bottlenecks, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement, seeking to leverage a strong mechanical engineering background and extensive operational expertise to contribute to asset reliability and process excellence in the energy and heavy industrial sectors.
Work
Mamuda Beverages Limited - Popcola
|Process Specialist (Water Treatment & Syrup Production)
Popcola, Nigeria
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Summary
Led the comprehensive operation and optimization of industrial fluid processing and water treatment equipment, ensuring strict adherence to quality and global safety standards.
Highlights
Drove significant improvements in overall plant efficiency and output quality by conducting in-depth analyses of operational processes and implementing technical enhancements.
Spearheaded multidisciplinary technical teams to consistently achieve and exceed operational targets, directly contributing to enhanced facility productivity and output.
Played a pivotal role in regulatory audits and compliance initiatives, contributing to the facility's achievement of ISO 22000 certification and upholding rigorous process safety standards.
Developed and rigorously implemented operational schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing equipment downtime across production lines.
Optimized raw material utilization and significantly reduced waste through effective material management and process control practices, driving measurable cost savings.
Authored and reviewed technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process operations, ensuring consistency, safety, and operational integrity for critical equipment.
Provided comprehensive technical training and mentorship to process technicians, enhancing team mechanical competency and operational capabilities by 25%.
Nigerian Bottling Company
|Water Treatment Technician
Nigeria
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Summary
Operated and meticulously maintained advanced industrial water treatment systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards for facility utilities.
Highlights
Improved overall water treatment efficiency by 20% through the implementation of targeted process enhancements and fluid optimization strategies.
Reduced equipment maintenance costs by 15% through the execution of a robust preventive maintenance program and timely corrective repairs, successfully extending critical asset lifespan.
Conducted routine utility testing and operational analysis, enabling proactive identification and resolution of potential mechanical or process issues, minimizing downtime.
Played a pivotal role in achieving departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), successfully managing critical energy and water utilization ratios to optimize resource consumption.
Nigerian Bottling Company
|Syrup Mixer
Nigeria
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Summary
Managed and operated complex batch mixing and fluid production equipment, ensuring optimal mechanical performance and unwavering adherence to quality standards.
Highlights
Monitored and precisely controlled fluid mixing processes, including accurate material handling, flow control, and proportional blending, consistently meeting production targets.
Conducted routine preventive maintenance on processing equipment, proactively preventing mechanical downtime and ensuring continuous facility operations.
Trained and mentored junior staff on process techniques and equipment operations, fostering technical skill development and improving team efficiency.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined syrup production flows and enhanced operational control measures, contributing to product consistency.
Education
Bayero University Kano
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Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD)
Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State Polytechnic (now LASUSTECH)
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Higher National Diploma (HND)
Mechanical Engineering
Grade: Upper Credit (CGPA: 3.01/4.0)
Courses
Mechanical Components
Plant Maintenance
Design
Power Generation
Transmission
Lagos State Polytechnic (now LASUSTECH)
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National Diploma (ND)
Mechanical Engineering
Certificates
ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Awareness
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Foundations
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Internal Audit Awareness
Data Science – 3MTT/NDTIA
Sensory Evaluation Panelist
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Issued By
CADD Centre
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Awareness
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Awareness
Skills
Process & Plant Operations
Industrial Fluid Processing, Water Treatment Operations (RO, Filtration, Disinfection), Process Optimization & Control, Equipment Reliability, Plant Utilities Management.
Mechanical & Maintenance
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance, Pump Installation & Operation, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Equipment Overhaul, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
HSE & Compliance
Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Quality Control & Assurance, ISO 45001:2018 (OHS), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy), Emergency Response Awareness.
Operational Excellence
Production Scheduling, Material Management & Waste Reduction, SOP Development & Review, Data Analysis & Reporting.
Technical Tools
Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP (ERP), Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Software.