John Akinbile
Researcher || Renewable Energy Engineer || Environmental Engineer || Project Management || Maintenance Management || Utilities and Facilities Management || Engineering Management
- Role
- Graduate Professional Assistant at Clarkson University Graduate School
- Location
- Potsdam, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Akinbile
A seasoned engineering professional with over 12 years of experience spanning environmental engineering, renewable energy, and utilities management. Currently contributing as a Graduate Professional Assistant at Clarkson University, focusing on optimizing anaerobic digestion systems for biogas production and waste management. Proficient in process monitoring, laboratory analyses, and equipment maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and environmental compliance. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing energy efficiency and advancing sustainability through innovative solutions. Key achievements include improving methane yields, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and supporting research initiatives. Passionate about leveraging technical skills and data-driven approaches to address environmental challenges and promote clean energy solutions.
Experience
Graduate Professional Assistant
Clarkson University Graduate School
Aug 2023 — Present · Potsdam, NY, US
Managed the operation and maintenance of the Clarkson University food waste anaerobic digestion plant ensuring optimal biogas production. Managed food waste throughput, monitored process stability, and performed routine plant inspections. Conducted laboratory analyses of influents and effluents (such as COD, Solids (i.e, TS & VS), VFA/alkalinity, and total nitrogen) to evaluate process performance and stability. Assisted in troubleshooting and first-line maintenance of pumps, grinders, and control systems. Recorded and analyzed plant data, contributing to process optimization and methane yield improvements. Ensured adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, reporting incidents as required. Led the reconstruction of the cation exchange membrane unit for ammonia removal and recovery from food waste anaerobic digestion of bioreactors.
Education
National Open University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science and Resource Management
Clarkson University
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Science and Engineering
Applied Engineering Technology Initiative Institute, Surulere, Lagos.
Certificate Training , Diesel Generator Maintenance
2017 — 2017
Clarke Energy Training Institute, Liverpool, United Kingdom
ADVANCE CERTIFICATE IN "ON THE JOB - EXTENDED ACCESS TO DIA.NE XT" (TJE TRAINING), JENBACHER GAS GENERATOR
2016 — 2016
National Open University of Nigeria
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Administration and Planning
Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos
Associate's Degree, INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
2007 — 2009
CLERKE ENERGY TRAINING SCHOOL, LIVERPOOL, UK
Certificate course in Jenbacher Gas Generator (OPT Training), Power Generation
2013 — 2013
PYRAMID TELECOMMUNICATION INSTITUTE
Radio Frequency Engineering
2012 — 2012
Clarkson University Graduate School
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Science and Engineering
University of Hyderabad
Certificate Course, Lifeskills for Engineers
Applied Engineering Technology Initiative Institute, Surulere, Lagos
Certificate Training, Basic Electical Trobleshooting
2017 — 2017
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Strategic Planning
- 5s
- Project Management
- Sap
- Troubleshooting
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