MBAH, SIMON OFFOBUZO

CEO/Managing Director & Principal Structural Engineer

Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished CEO/Managing Director and Principal Structural Engineer with over 25 years of extensive experience in civil and structural design, project management, and technical writing within the oil & gas, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Proven leader in optimizing complex engineering projects, developing strategic design specifications, and ensuring compliance with international standards (API, AISC, ANSI, DNV, ACI, Eurocode, BS) to deliver high-impact results and drive business growth.

Work

Hiltop University

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CEO/Managing Director

Abuja, Gudu District, Nigeria

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Summary

Spearheaded strategic initiatives and managed engineering projects as CEO/Managing Director, potentially in a consulting or entrepreneurial capacity linked to the university.

Highlights

Prepared detailed project design job specifications for engineering contractors, streamlining project initiation and scope definition.

Verified existing facilities and drawings through on-site surveys, coordinating diverse engineering disciplines to ensure project accuracy and reduce rework.

Guided design development for Brownfield modification projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.

Reviewed and approved conceptual and detailed structural design calculations (API WSD, LRFD Standards) and advanced FEM/SACS analyses for complex structures.

Developed essential project documents, including ITT Packages and Project Design Specifications, to facilitate successful project tendering and execution.

Databridge International Limited

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CEO/Managing Director

Abuja, Gudu District, Nigeria

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Summary

Led Databridge International Limited as CEO/Managing Director, overseeing strategic operations, project execution, and engineering design across diverse civil and structural projects.

Highlights

Directed the preparation of comprehensive project design job specifications, ensuring seamless integration and delivery to engineering contractors.

Coordinated and verified existing facilities and drawings through meticulous site surveys across various engineering disciplines, optimizing project accuracy and execution.

Provided expert guidance on Brownfield modification projects, enhancing design development and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Conducted rigorous review of structural design activities and deliverables, including conceptual and detailed calculations (API WSD, LRFD Standards) and FEM/SACS analyses for offshore jacket structures, ensuring structural integrity and safety.

Managed the design and supervision of critical manifolds at Agbada flow stations for SHELL PRODUCING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ensuring operational efficiency and project success.

DECY Nigeria Limited

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Project Manager

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed diverse civil and structural engineering projects for SHELL PRODUCING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and SPDC, overseeing design, supervision, and cost estimation.

Highlights

Directed the design of Reinforced Concrete Saver pits and BundWall/BundPit systems for SHELL PRODUCING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY flow stations, enhancing operational safety and containment.

Supervised the design and construction of steel structural warehouses and overhead tanks for SHELL Industrial Area and SPDC community projects, ensuring structural integrity and timely delivery.

Managed the full lifecycle of civil structures, culverts, buildings, and retaining walls, including design, supervision, and comprehensive cost estimation/preparation of Bills of Quantities.

Participated in critical Risk Assessment and Constructability reviews of engineering deliverables, identifying and mitigating potential issues to ensure project viability and efficiency.

Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, delivering complex structural solutions for key clients like SHELL and SPDC within budget and schedule constraints.

P.W (Nig) ltd

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Site Engineer

Nigeria

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Summary

Oversaw site engineering operations for major infrastructure projects, including road construction and bridge works, for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Highlights

Successfully set out and supervised the construction of 48km of road alignment, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

Conducted mapping, surveying, and design for a 48km highway project from Jos to Manchiok in Kaduna State, optimizing road profile and material usage through mass haul curve design.

Managed the design review and construction of pile works for Ganawuri Bridge along a 48km road, including cost estimation and bill of quantities preparation.

Supervised the construction of multiple bridges and culverts along a 48km road, ensuring structural integrity and timely completion.

Coordinated various soil tests along the 48km Vom-Manchiok road and supervised pile integrity tests conducted by TREVI (Nig) ltd, ensuring foundation stability and project safety.

C.G.C. (Nig) ltd.

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Supervisor

Nasarawa State, Lafia Road, Nigeria

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Summary

Supervised civil works for the Lafia water project, focusing on critical infrastructure components like pipe supports and thrust-boring activities.

Highlights

Supervised the installation of pipe support and anchor blocks at pumping stations and inlet works, ensuring structural stability and operational efficiency.

Oversaw thrust-boring activities for pipeline installation, demonstrating proficiency in specialized civil engineering techniques.

Managed the construction of valve boxes for pump houses, contributing to the successful completion of the water project's critical infrastructure.

Ensured adherence to project specifications and safety standards throughout all civil works, contributing to the overall quality and longevity of the Lafia water project.

Education

Nigeria
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Postgraduate Studies Foundation Engineering/Geotechniques Engineering

Enugu State University Of Science & Technology (Esut)

Nigeria
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Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Civil Engineering Grade: Second Class Honors

Publications

Fourier series of Terziaghi One-Dimensional Partial Differential Equation

Academic project/research publication on a specific mathematical model.

New Basic Mathematics For Engineers

Academic project/research publication focusing on fundamental mathematics for engineering applications.

Languages

English

Skills

Structural Engineering

Oil & Gas Production Facility Structural Design, Conceptual Design, Detailed Structural Design, Structural Analysis, FEM (Finite Element Method), SACS, Offshore Jacket Structures, Static Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Earthquake Loading Cases, Pile Group Design, Civil Structures, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Structure Design, Structural Reports, Calculations & Documentation, Code Compliance (API WSD, LRFD, ACI, AISC, Eurocode, BS).

Project Management & Engineering

Project Design Job Specifications, Site Verification, Coordination of Engineering Disciplines, Interface Management, Brownfield Modification Projects, Design Review, Deliverable Management, ITT Packages, Project Design Specifications, Design & Supervision, Cost Estimation, Bills of Quantities, Risk Assessment, Constructability Reviews, Site Engineering, Road Alignment, Construction Supervision, Mapping & Surveying, Mass Haul Curves, Pile Works, Soil Testing, Pile Integrity Testing, Civil Works Supervision, Thrust-Boring, Water Projects.

Technical Writing & Communication

Technical Writing for Engineering & Construction Companies, Content Creation (AEC Blogs, White Papers, Publications), Clear Communication, Professional Documentation, Structural Reports, Construction Specifications, Engineering Articles, Fluent English (Reading, Writing, Speaking), Communication Skills, Coordination Skills.

Leadership & Management

CEO/Managing Director, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Consensus Building, Multi-Discipline Team Collaboration, Independent Work, Goal/Results Oriented, Stakeholder Management.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Programs, FEM Software (SACS), AutoCAD (inferred).