Gilda Ighoraye, Technical Sales Engineer

Gilda Ighoraye

Technical Sales Engineer

NOB Heavy Lift Equipment Rentals

Lieu
Qatar - Doha
Éducation
Master, Master of Science - Petroleum Studies (Gas, Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals)
Expérience
8 years, 1 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :8 years, 1 Mois

Technical Sales Engineer à NOB Heavy Lift Equipment Rentals
  • Qatar - Doha
  • Je travaille ici depuis décembre 2023

• Proposal Development: Supervised and assisted internal teams in the preparation of rental proposals, quotations, and contracts for lifting equipment rental projects. Collaborated with the sales team to ensure that proposed solutions align with customer requirements, budget constraints, and project timelines leading to a 15% increase in sales revenue.
• Technical and Commercial Support: Provided technical support, troubleshooting assistance and operational guidance to customers during equipment selection, equipment set-up and utilization ensuring 100% safe and efficient lifting operations. Negotiated pricing, terms and contractual agreements with customers to secure rental order and maximize revenue.
• Sales Management Report: Generated weekly and monthly sales report, forecasts and performance metrics to track KPIs and evaluate sales effectiveness.

Lead Process Engineer à Protec Trading and Contracting WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • août 2023 à novembre 2023

• Project Management: Orchestrated a capital project exceeding €7 million for the design of a water treatment plant in the Middle East, spearheading project initiation and planning phases.
• Client Collaboration and Proposal Development: Gathered technical and commercial data from clients and subcontractors, crucial for crafting water treatment plant project proposals.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Scrutinized FEED documents, detailed design specifications, and subcontractor drawings to ensure adherence to design basis, specifications, and industry standards, resulting in a 100% increase in project accuracy.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Conducted regular progress meetings, delivering detailed weekly reports on project milestones, risks, schedules, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Technical Support and Evaluation: Conducted in-depth examination of client technologies, offering requisite technical support and expertise.

Principal Production / Process Engineer à Dangote Petroleum Refinery & petrochemicals
  • Nigeria - Lagos
  • avril 2020 à juillet 2023

• Supervision and Pipeline Readiness: Oversaw pre-commissioning operations, including flushing, cardboard blasting, leak testing, and holdup testing, for 508 above-ground piping loops in Offsite Facilities and the Fuel Oil/Fuel Gas unit, ensuring 50% pipeline readiness for product receipt and dispatch.
• Design Approval and Compliance: Evaluated and sanctioned vendor conceptual designs, FEED, and Detailed Engineering designs for process related modifications in existing or new installations to ensure compliance and optimal functionality.
• Procedure Development and Implementation: Developed Pre-startup Safety Review (PSSR) checklists for offsite start-up procedures and contributed to the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Efficiency Enhancement: Formulated operations/process punch points for 32 storage tanks and 874 piping loops in the Product Storage Area, overseeing punch point liquidation to increase efficiency by 20%.
• Team Supervision and Safety Improvement: Managed the Continuous Catalytic Reforming (CCR) units operations and maintenance team, ensuring day-to-day activities were conducted efficiently and safely. Identified and resolved process safety issues, leading to a 30% reduction in workplace accidents and a 25% improvement in safety compliance.
• Training and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinated technical training programs and site tours for trainees and external stakeholders for knowledge transfer and enhanced collaboration.

Process Engineer à Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
  • Inde - Mumbai
  • novembre 2019 à mars 2020

• Efficiency Improvement and Troubleshooting: Successfully resolved NHT/CCR plant upsets and operational challenges, leading to a notable 30% increase in efficiency.
• Safety Oversight and Compliance: Conducted comprehensive plant walk-throughs and promptly reported any abnormal conditions to the Lead Process Engineer, resulting in a significant 50% enhancement in plant safety compliance.
• Training and Knowledge Acquisition: Gained comprehensive knowledge of refinery operations through classroom and field training sessions.
• Process Monitoring and Control: Supervised NHT and CCR process units via the Distributed Control System (DCS) Panel, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to operational parameters. Equipment Compliance and Utilization: Ensured proper utilization of tools and equipment to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Process Plant Engineer à PORT HARCOURT REFINING COMPANY
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • mars 2017 à octobre 2019

• Process Equipment Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in the operational mechanisms of process equipment across CDU, FCC, Power Plant, and Oil Movement.
• Performance Monitoring and Improvement: Monitored process performance and suggested changes, enhancing efficiency by 20% and
reducing costs by 10%.
• Process Optimization and Analysis: Analysed process parameters and enacted changes leading to a 30% reduction in equipment downtime and a 15% increase in production output.
• Diagram Development and Error Reduction: Developed and implemented process flow and control diagrams, enhancing process comprehension and reducing errors by 15%.

Process Plant Engineer à Warri Refining & Petrochemical Company
  • Nigeria - Warri
  • décembre 2015 à février 2017

• Equipment Maintenance and Monitoring: Conducted routine checks on FCC equipment, ensuring functionality and identifying potential issues for prompt resolution. Logged process parameters to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Technical Proficiency and Support: Interpreted P&ID, PFD, and Isometric drawings, providing insights to trainees and team members. Supported field operators in loading tasks, increasing efficiency by 20% and productivity by 30%.

Éducation

Master, Master of Science - Petroleum Studies (Gas, Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals)
  • à University Of Port Harcourt
  • février 2015
Baccalauréat, Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
  • à Igbinedion University
  • novembre 2012

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Refinery
Risk Assessment
Refinery Process Configurations
Project Management
Operations Management
Risk Assessment
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Inventory Management
Health, Safety and Environment
Pre-commissioning and Commissioning
Technical Support

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

International Association of Engineers
  • Member
  • July 2021
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN
  • Registered Engineer
  • June 2021
Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers
  • Corporate Member
  • April 2021
Nigerian Society of Engineers
  • Corporate Member
  • July 2021

Formation et Diplômes

Basic Health and Safety (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
April 2013
CCR an NHT Operations (Formation)
Institut de formation:
BPCL Mumbai Refinery
Date de la formation:
November 2019
Durée:
3650 heures
Aspen Certified User in Aspen Hysys (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
June 2021
Process Safety (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
July 2023
Refining Process Fundamentals, (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
July 2023