CONTACT/POSTAL ADDRESS

9, Road V, Eliminigwe Housing Estate, Phase1,

Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: +2348063277406, +9647830508430

PROFILE

An engineer with demonstrated ability in engineering, pipeline construction/maintenance, corrosion mitigation and prevention, civil constructions and supervision of installations and equipment such as in the gas plant, oil and gas production flow stations, tank farms, oil wells, pipelines and transfer equipment.

Proficient Technical team leader with proven capability to direct multidisciplinary workforce to achieve successful completion of diverse and complex projects, on time and within the budget.

EXPERIENCE
Cathodic Protection / Coating Manager

AKT Oil Services Company, Basra, Iraq  –  August 2015 to Date

·           Planning, coordination and General supervision of teams in technical and construction operations.

·           Coordination and delegation of duties to Supervisors and Field Engineers.

·           Training of personnel in corrosion and corrosion mitigation exercises and other areas of operation.

·           Coordination of the interfaces for all disciplines within the scope of responsibilities.

·           Coordination of interfaces for closeout execution of projects.

·           Preparation and review of all work-related procedures including ITP’s, ITR’s, JHA’s and drawings.

·           Preparation and review of work scope.

·           Preparation and presentation of work-related presentations.

·           Report preparation, writing, and review including work close out reports.

·           Visiting site to resolve work challenges.

·           Cathodic protection system design, installation, monitoring and maintenance.

·           CIPS and Test Post Potential Survey.

·           Pipeline coating integrity survey by DCVG method and subsequent coating defects repair.

·           Pipeline coating inspection, pipeline external corrosion assessment, and coating application inspection.

·           Blasting and Painting.

·           Bids and tender preparation (technical and commercial submissions).

·           Attending technical and project meetings.

Current Projects

“Pipeline Integrated Cathodic Protection Services” which includes cathodic protection system design and installation, pipeline coating integrity survey by DCVG survey method, coating defects repair, installation of pipeline route markers and warning signs for Zubair, North Rumaila, South Rumaila and West Qurna field pipelines – (BGC)

–      Work Order 01: Design and installation of cathodic protection system at 6 stations

for 16 pipelines in Zubair Field.

–      Work Order 04: Design and installation of cathodic protection system at 3 stations for 5 pipelines in South Rumaila Field.

–      Work Order 05: Design and installation of cathodic protection system at 12 stations for 24 pipelines in South Rumaila, North

Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Installation of 668 pipeline marker post along 75 pipelines in Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Installation of 617 pipeline warning signs along 52 pipelines in Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Coating evaluation survey by DCVG method on 76 pipelines in Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

“Pipeline Rehabilitation” which includes locating of defects, excavation, coating removal, grit blasting, pipeline external corrosion assessment, repair (using bolted clamps, split sleeves, composite reinforcement wraps or sectional replacement), coating reinstatement, backfilling and restoration. Stopple and hot tapping for critical pipeline to allow production during sectional replacement. Preparation of pipeline rehabilitation reports – (BGC)

–      Work Order 01: 43 pipeline rehabilitation locations within Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Work Order 02: 35 pipeline rehabilitation locations within Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Work Order 04: NCS5 off plot pipelines work which includes installation of cathodic protection system.

–      Work Order 07:  50 pipeline rehabilitation locations within Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Work Order 10: DCVG and CIPS survey on 10 pipelines of 267.2Km total length.

–      Work Order 13: Outstanding activities for installation of cathodic protection system on BGC pipelines.

–      Work Order 18:  26 pipeline rehabilitation locations within Zubair, South Rumaila, North Rumaila and West Qurna Fields.

–      Work Order 22: DCVG and CIPS survey on 23 pipelines of 180Km total length.

“Um Qasr Pipelines (Stream 50/51 and 53/54)Installation Works”  which includes installation of 4nos 20″ x 8Km pipelines(streams 50/51 and 53/54), civil works, pipeline supports/sleepers, installation of 2nos x 8 Km fiber optics and power cables. – (BGC)

–      Blasting and painting of the line-pipelines (2666nos) for streams 50/51 and 53/54).

Other Executed Projects

·       Cathodic protection system installation for 18” x 3.7Km Janubia to Markazia Pipeline replacement – (BGC- 2017).

·       Cathodic protection system installation for 20”/6”/4” gas pipelines (Siba Field Development Project) – (Kuwait Energy/EPPM -2016).

Project Coordinator

Field Engineer Supervisor

Field Engineer

NEC Technical Systems Limited, Port Harcourt, Nigeria – June 2003 to August 2015

·      Team Leader, supervision and training of Field Engineers in corrosion and corrosion mitigation exercises and other areas of operation.

·      Track project changes and produce update site based schedule as agreed with engineering and project management systems.

·       Develops and maintains a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks.

·        Visiting site to resolve work challenges.

·        Report preparation, writing and review including work close out reports.

·        Cathodic Protection Systems design calculation inputs and review.

·        Cathodic protection system installation, monitoring and maintenance.

·        Installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of Transformer rectifier unit.

·        Installation of Cathodic Protection Groundbed, Test Station, Junction Boxes and adjoining cables.

·        Groundbed to earth resistance and soil resistivity measurements.

·        Potential Measurement (PSP and “On and off” potential survey) and close interval potential survey(CIPS)

·        Cable connection on pipelines and other structures via cad weld, pin brazing and cold connection using belzona.

·        Pipeline coating integrity survey by DCVG method and subsequent coating defects repair.

·        Pipeline Current Mapping (PCM) survey.

·        Blasting and painting supervision and inspection.

·        Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement on flowlines, pipelines and tanks.

·        Pipeline/Flowline construction and Piping connection supervision.

·         Wellhead loop/platform, and spool fabrication.

·        Interpretation of Isometric Technical drawings.

·        Internal Corrosion Monitoring via installation and retrieval of coupons/probes and analysis of coupons through visual

inspection and weight loss measurements.

·        Bids and tender preparation including prequalification, technical and commercial submissions.

·        Attending technical and project meetings.

·        Prepare and review all work-related procedures including ITP’s, ITR’s, JHA’s and drawings.

·        Preparation and review of work scope.

·        Handling of site logistics and community relation matters.

·        Company’s representative for site visit and pre-mobilization/kick-off meetings.

Some Executed Projects

·        Construction and Installation of Cathodic Protection System on 42” x 45Km O.U.R Pipeline, this includes predesign (soil

resistivity measurement), DCVG and baseline surveys – (TEPNG/ZBJV- 2015).

·        Biannual Retrieval of Corrosion Monitoring Devices on JV Onshore and Offshore Facilities at OML58, OML99, OML100, and

OML102 – (TEPNG – 2015).

·       Revamping of NAOC Tank 18 Cathodic Protection System at Brass – (HNL/NAOC – 2014).

·       DCVG survey of 24” x 52Km N.O.P.L Pipeline – (TEPNG/Saipem/Desicon – 2014).

·       DCVG/CIPS survey of NLNG GTS1 Pipelines,201Km – (NLNG – 2014)

·       Cathodic Protection Design Review for 12” x 5Km Calabar Depot – Calabar Jetty Pipeline – (PPMC/NNPC – 2013).

·       Internal Corrosion Monitoring at OML 58 Facilities (Obagi, Obite and Ibewa Locations) (TEPNG – 2013).

·       Cathodic Protection System Monitoring and Maintenance Agbara/Ota and Aba – (SNG -2012).

·       OML 58 Pipelines DCVG Coating Survey, 97Km – (TEPNG – 2012)

·       Coating Defect Survey on Land Area Pipelines, 137Km – (NAOC – 2011).

·       Design review and CPS Installation for Intel/Boskel/Total Support Gas lines – (SNG – 2010).

·       Installation of Cathodic Protection System for 4” ELF Gas Line – (SNG – 2010).

·       Kwale Gas Plant Skid Line Modification – (NAOC-2009).

·       Monitoring and Maintenance of Land Area Cathodic Protection System –  (NAOC – 2003 to 2009)

·       Blasting and wrapping of Underground piping, 88453 Soku LGSP debottlenecking – (Saipem- 2006).

·       88454 NLNG GTS4 Cathodic Protection Groundbed Drilling and Installation, Rumuji – (Saipem – 2005).

·       Revamping of Oshie Flow station Cathodic Protection System – (NAOC – 2005).

·       Flowlines Laying of Beniku 1st (Dual String of 28Km – (NAOC – 2004).

·       Flowlines Laying of Okpai–12/Kwale 17 Locations (16Km) – (NAOC – 2004).

·       CP Deep Well Anodic Ground Bed Installation of 18” Gas Pipeline from Idu to OB/OB – (Saipem-2004).

·       Corrosion survey (DCVG) and Coating defect repairs on the 14” x 21Km EOC – Akri pipeline – (NAOC – 2003).

Field Engineer

Amadi Metal Services, Port Harcourt, Nigeria –  September 2002- June 2003

·       Design and construction of steel structures.

·       Construction of the structural frames of a warehouse, workshop and others, including materials preparatory, erection and

Roofing stages.

·       Quotation, materials estimation and costing.

·       Engineer on site.

Trainee Engineer (NYSC)

New Oilfield and Allied Services, Port Harcourt, Nigeria 2000- 2001

·       Preparation, compilation and maintenance of tender, project reports and technical

Proposals.

·       Cathodic protection survey.

·       Coating integrity survey.

·       Coating repair.

·       Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Testing.

EDUCATION

Federal University of Technology Owerri

·     Bachelor of engineering; Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – 1999

Jibril Martins High School, Iponri, Lagos

·     WAEC School Certificate  – 1988

Saint Paul Primary School, Ebute Metta, Lagos.

·     First School Leaving Certificate – 1983

CERTIFICATION/ MEMBERSHIP

·     NACE (International) Cathodic Protection Technician – CP2 (Cert. #66760).

·     NACE (International) certified Coating Inspector, CIP Level 1 (CIP #13163).

·     CIPS/DCVG and Cathodic Protection Principles.

·     Member, NACE International (ID# 639921).

·     Survival at Sea (SAS).

·     Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Technique (THUET).

·     Project Management (P6).

·     Technical Report Writing – PTI

·     PC Assembly, Networking & Maintenance – ICT

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

·     Microsoft Word

·     Microsoft Excel

BIODATA AND LANGUAGES

Date of Birth          –      7th  March 1971

Sex                         –     Male

Place of Origin        –     Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria

Marital Status        –     Married

Religion                   –     Christianity

Languages Spoken   –    English, Igbo and Yoruba

REFEREES

Engr. Nzeribe Ekette

Executive Technical Director,

Nec Technical Systems Ltd,

KM2 Eleme-Onne Road,

By Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit Road,

Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Tel: +2348037272090, +2348052122583

Prof. C. N. Anyakwo

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department.

Federal University of Technology Owerri.

Tel: +2348037419607
Prof. C. N. Anyakwo

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department.

Federal University of Technology Owerri.

Tel: +2348037419607