Fatile John Omopariola is a seasoned Project Engineering Manager with over 12 years of experience in offshore and subsea engineering, asset integrity management, and project execution in the oil and gas industry. His expertise spans Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Detailed Engineering, Field Development, Marine Operations, and Contract Administration for onshore and offshore projects. As Project Engineering Manager at Ripen Marine Contractors, John leads multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and optimize complex engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and safety compliance. He has played a pivotal role in projects such as the AGBAMI FPSO Mooring Line Replacement Project and BONGA Top Mooring Chain Replacement Project, where he successfully led subsea interventions, vessel mobilization, and offshore execution, achieving remarkable cost savings and operational efficiency. John’s strong leadership and problem-solving skills have contributed to seamless execution of high-profile projects, including his work on SNEPCo’s Bonga North FEED Project and TOTAL’s Egina UFR Project. His experience working in Houston, Paris, and Nigeria has strengthened his ability to navigate complex engineering challenges in diverse cultural and operational environments. John holds a Master’s degree in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ado-Ekiti. He is a Certified Engineer (COREN, NSE) and has undergone extensive training in project quality, safety leadership, and subsea system design. His strategic approach to engineering, coupled with his commitment to innovation and efficiency, has made him an integral part of Ripen Marine Contractors’ mission to drive excellence in the energy sector.