Ugochukwu Ekene

JESULANA ENGINEERING LTD • 09/2023 – Present                                                                                                                                                              Lagos

Jesulana Engineering LTD is a geotechnical solutions engineering firm that provides high-quality solutions to engineering problems for our clients.We are committed to developing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Geotechnical Engineer/ Report Coordinator/HSE Lead • Full-time

• Supervised and coordinated geotechnical and foundation investigations, including boreholedrilling, pile installations, and in-situ testing for diverse civil engineering projects.
• Prepared comprehensive geotechnical reports featuring site analysis, foundation recommendations, settlement calculations, and engineering interpretations based on field and laboratory data.
• Conducted and oversawsoil and rock sampling, classification, and laboratory testingto determine engineering properties and support accurate design decisions.
• Led full-cycle site investigations, reviewingmaps, logs, drawings,and test resultsto produce reliableengineering recommendations.
• Conducted pile load tests, pile integrity tests,plate load tests,and other field investigations to validate structural performance and ensure compliance with geotechnical standards.
• Provided geotechnical designinputs on bearingcapacity, slope stability, settlement, foundations, retainingwalls, and earthworks for residential, industrial, and heavy-duty projects.
• Managed over 300 geotechnical site investigations across the Southwest region with a proven record of high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Successfully supervised 4 piling projects with zero safety incidents, ensuringconsistent adherence to engineering specifications and safety standards.
• Coordinated with structural engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve site challenges and ensure smoothproject execution.
• Monitored groundwater levels, soil behavior, and subsurface conditions to prevent structural failures and guide construction decisions.
• Modernized the company’s reportingworkflow by integrating advanced software solutions, reducing report generation time by 30% and improving data accuracy.

• Established a full Health & Safety Management Framework aligned with ISO 45001 and ILO-OSHstandards, including policies, procedures, training modules, and compliance systems.
• Delivered HSE training, toolbox talks, and induction sessions that improved worker awareness, safe practices, and adherence to project-specific safety controls.
• Conducted daily and weekly safety audits, enforced use of PPE, and recommended corrective measures to enhance project safety.
• Reduced workplace incidents by 100% through the implementation of comprehensive HSE systems that strengthened safety culture and operational discipline.
• Investigated workplace incidents, identified root causes, implemented corrective actions, and produced detailed weekly and monthly HSE performance reports.
• Developed and implemented operational procedures that improved documentation, supervision, and real-time monitoring of field activities.
• Submitted clear and timely progress updates and technical reports that improved communication, reduced project delays, and supported informed decision-making.

FREELANCE RESEARCHER/ACADEMIC RESEARCHASSISTANT • 02/2021 - 07/2023                                                                                                                                                                Lagos

As a research assistantto an associate professor, I provided supportfor his academicresearch. My responsibilities included fieldwork, data analysis, and manuscript development. As a freelance researcher, I was commissioned to develop several research documents on different topics within the environmental and geology sphere, for clients overseas.

Freelance Researcher/Academic Research Assistant • Full-time

• Acquired and preserved quality samples from various water sources, resulting in an increase in accurate data collection for research analysis, contributing to the overall success of the project.
• Measured in-situ pH, electricconductivity, TDS, temperature parameters for 40 water pollutionresearch samples, aiding in accurate data analysis and impactful environmental findings.
• Analyzed geochemical results to achieve researchgoals, identifying trends in waterpollution, electric conductivity, TDS, temperature, and pH, resulting in understanding the environmental changes and their impact.
• Analyzed water pollution levels using Electric Conductivity, TDS, TEMPERATURE, and pH, revealing an increase in contamination. Provided crucial data for pollution mitigation strategies. As a freelance researcher, I have successfully completed tasks for clients that involve academic writing and in-depth research on a wide range of topics. My work includesdrafting well-researched papers,literature reviews, and reports tailoredto the specific needs of each client.

M.Sc. Engineering Geology/Hydrogeology in Geology

University of Lagos • GPA: 4.41 • 09/2021 - 07/2023                                                                                                                                                               Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

B.Sc. in Geology

University of Lagos • GPA: 3.04 • 10/2011 - 11/2016   Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria