WAEP NIGERIA Limited is a Nigerian EPC Contracting company that provides world-class quality services in ‘Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction, Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of Electromechanical Systems (Plumbing, Firefighting, Piping, HVAC, Water, and Sewage Treatment, HV/MV/LV Electrical, and Extra Low Voltage Systems) and Project Management’. With a combination of extensive experience gained by our management and the best professionals, we have established ourselves as leaders in our industry. At WAEP, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in engineering and construction services. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to quality, we have established ourselves as a leading EPC Contracting company in Nigeria.
To be the first choice as EPC Contracting Company for building technical services in Real Estate, Oil & Gas and Power sectors in Nigeria
To deliver world class Quality Services with high degree of Safety and Minimal Cost, while developing Nigerian Indigenous Capabilities at the same time.
Andrea has complete his academic studies at the Polytechnic of Milan with a Degree in Architecture in 1992. Later he continued his professional training attending several training programmes: in 1995 with BVQI (Bureau Veritas Quality International) in Milan (Italy) and was awarded qualification as Quality Assurance Lead Auditor and with AIQ (Italian Association for Quality) in Rome (Italy) and was awarded qualification as Quality Assurance Manager; in 1996 at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” - Faculty of Architecture in Rome (Italy) on Barrier Free Design; in 2001 with UNI (Italian Organization for Standardization) in Milan (Italy) on Quality in Company Management; in 2009 with INAIL/University of Brescia/Building School of Brescia in Brescia (Italy) on Theoretical and Practical Course on Safety and Accident Prevention Training for Employer.
Andrea is a member of the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Brescia (Italy) with registration number 1447.
Andrea started is working experience with Technip Italy S.p.A. (formerly TPL S.p.A.) in Rome (Italy) in 10/1994 – 12/1997. First as a Member of Italian High Speed Railway Project Team, with responsibilities for Urban planning for the inclusion of the high speed railway lines in the town of Rome, preliminary design of railway stations and stops, preparation of contract specifications for quality control for the construction of civil works and the validation of the preliminary design of the new railway station in Bologna. Thereafter as Quality Assurance Engineer (on site) at Malpensa Airport Tri-generation Plant Project.
In 01/1998 – 12/2009 he works with Aldo Pollonio S.p.A. in Brescia (Italy) first as a Quality Assurance Manager and Project Cost Control Manager. Thereafter he also managed the start-up of new a concrete plant. In October 2000 he has appointed as the Vice General Manager with responsibilities for the organizational adaptation and strategic planning, implementation of concrete technological laboratory and coordinating research projects and quality assurance adaptation to ISO 9001:2000. In September 2005 he becomes the General Manager of the Company with responsibilities for the strategic planning, supervision and overall coordination, contract negotiation and legal affairs and responsibility for the safety and hygiene.
Between 01/2010 – 08/2012, he worked with SERI S.r.I. in Brescia (Italy) as the Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities for supervision and overall coordination of projects, overall coordination of procurement department and supervision of materials warehouse.
Between 09/2012 – 02/2013, he works as a Free Lance Consultant with responsibilities for the implementation of management control systems and also the implementation of project planning and cost control systems.
In 03/2013 he becomes the Managing Director of Waep Nigeria Limited.
He was educated at Scuola Media ‘’P. Gorini’’ – Lodi (Italy) with Diploma in 1989 and graduated at Industrial Technical Institute “A. Volta” – Lodi (Italy) with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1996. He started is working career in 1996 at ITI Klima – Lodi (Italy) as Installation Foreman and, later, as Supervisor of Installation and Maintenance of HVAC systems, Water Treatment Plants and Plumbing systems. From February 2007 to July 2014, he worked with Ferla Service – Castelleone (Italy) as Mechanical (Building Services) Supervisors being involved on several full maintenance projects.
In 2013 his gotten a European certificate F-Gas for technical operations HVAC systems. He joined Waep Nigeria Limited in June 2014 as Maintenance & Facility Manager. He has successfully managed several contracts for residential, office and industrial buildings (Delta Afrik Ltd, Cappa and D’Alberto Plc, PTML Ltd). From December 2017 it has been moved to Bonny Island in a project with Nigeria LNG for HVAC maintenance with a position of Project manager. From January 2022 it has been promoted as Area Manager of Bonny Island to oversee multiple projects like: temporary construction facility, camp constructions, logistic support service and HVAC maintenance service.
Over 36 years of post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts & Administration at corporate and operational level commanding in bank financing, treasury, trade finance, customs, logistics, project feasibility, MIS, commercial matters and IT in FMCG, Pharma, Manufacturing, Bulk Trading, Construction including Infrastructure Projects, Oil & Gas EPC and Professional Firms.
Verifying correctness of LC’s (Export/Local) received from customers and intimates the same to the customers for amendments if any to negotiate the documents and get the money without any discrepancies and delays. Arrange for Bank Guarantees (Financial/Tender/Advance/Performance), LC’s (Imports/Local) for suppliers.
Interact with shipping liners/agents negotiate the rates for export of finished products and import of raw materials, capital goods/spares etc., and clearing the material in time.
Exposed to manufacturing and all segments of trading operations spanning bulk imports/exports, regional distribution (including OEM production), wholesale, e-commerce, projects, and contracts, etc. under joint ventures.
Interacted with top int’l auditors’ viz. Joseph & Rajaram, Deloitte, KPMG, PWC & Tayo Egunjobi & Co.
Dedicated and results oriented HSE Professional with a proven track record of creating and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Possesses extensive knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental expressed accomplishments across Oil and Gas, Construction and regulations in diverse industries and with Manufacturing sector, coupled with hands-on experience in implementing effective HSE strategies. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, developing training programs, and fostering a culture of safety awareness within diverse organizations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance and minimize workplace incidents. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive HSE excellence and promote a safer workplace and contributing to the safe delivery of critical capital green & brown field projects, managing safety, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
An ambitious and result-driven HR Personnel with high academic standards combined with Maritime (Nautical Science) discipline, yeans to put theoretical knowledge/ skills into practical use in the Development of Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.
Edward Charles is a seasoned Contracts and Procurement professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in both the international and local arenas, particularly in the dynamic sectors of oil and gas, and construction. His expertise spans the entire procurement lifecycle, from strategic planning and supplier selection to contract negotiation and performance management in both green field and brown field projects such as : Total OML58 project and Mobil’s Satellite Fields Development project phase 2 and NLNG’s 72 Apartments Phase 2 project, to mention a few. As a dedicated member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Edward upholds the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and continuous learning in his field.
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