Allen Nkem, DCS/Control Room Operator

Allen Nkem

DCS/Control Room Operator

Greenville Liquefied Natural Gas Company

Lieu
Nigeria
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Chemical Engineering
Expérience
5 years, 7 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :5 years, 7 Mois

DCS/Control Room Operator à Greenville Liquefied Natural Gas Company
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • décembre 2023 à février 2024

• Operated the control room DCS panel, and coordinated LNG process variables in accordance with the LNG production plants requirements and production plans during normal operations, startup/shutdown, and emergency situations in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• Ensured safe startup and shutdown of compressors, high pressure pumps, fans and other rotating equipment.
• Monitored the fire & gas system of the LNG Plant and took corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinated with field operators to ensure the completion of any maintenance jobs in compliance with HSE standards.
• Performed basic calculations to determine process parameters.
• Coordinated with HSE, Fire, maintenance and automation teams during plant shutdowns and startups.
• Adjusted the process parameters of the plant to reduce energy consumption and LNG plant load as instructed by the Shift Engineer.
• Provided input for ensuring plant safety in aspects such as HAZOP, Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Risk Assessment, Permit to Work (PTW), On-site Emergency Plan etc.
• Monitored any alarms or process abnormalities and reported them to the Shift Engineer.
• Analyzed DCS alarms, diagnosed and resolved issues in coordination with the responsible departments.
• Proposed corrective action in response to process disruptions, incidents and defects while concurrently ensuring the protection of plant resources and equipment.

Process Field Operator à Greenville Liquefied Natural Gas Company
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • décembre 2022 à novembre 2023

• Identified and resolved operational issues, equipment malfunctions and deviations from normal operating conditions.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies and abnormal plant situations.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation related to plant operations, safety, and compliance.
• Led and Coordinated field operations, assigned tasks and monitored progress to ensure safe and smooth operations.
• Participated and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives resulting in increased process eficiency and reduced operational costs.
• Identified and implemented operational improvements that enhance productivity.
• Provided training to new operators and mentored less experienced team members to boost overall team performance.
• Enforced and promoted a strong safety culture within the team.
• Planned and coordinated equipment maintenance and ensured responsible personnels carried out regular housekeeping of the plant area according to safety standards.
• Participated in post-implementation reviews to access efectiveness of the changes, identify opportunities for improvement and provide feedback to line manager.
• Communicated with team and other departments, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

DCS/Control Room Operator à STOCKGAP FUELS LIMITED
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • novembre 2018 à novembre 2022

• Monitored and operated process equipment, and ensured smooth operations.
• Respond promptly and efectively to emergencies and abnormal plant situations.
• Utilized DCS/SCADA system to keep track of key parameters.
• Implemented and adhered to strict safety protocols and procedure to ensure safe handling of LPG.
• Coordinate with field operators and maintenance teams to address any issues and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintained accurate records of operational parameters, equipment readings and incidents that occurred during the shifts.
• Participated in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge related to hydrocarbon handling.
• Diagnosed and attended to equipment malfunctions and coordinated with maintenance teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Provided detailed and accurate information during shift handovers to ensure
seamless transitions between operators.

Ammonia Plant Operator à Notore Chemical Industries Ltd
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • août 2013 à février 2014

• Adjusted operating parameters to optimize the efficiency of ammonia production while maintaining process safety and quality standards.
• Operate and monitor ammonia production equipment such as compressors, turbines, reactors, refrigeration units.
• Maintained accurate records, logs, and documentation related to plant operations, safety, and compliance.
• Maintained clear and effective communication with other responsible personnel.
• Participated in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge related to ammonia production.
• Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions and process issues.
• Adhered to emergency response procedures, and attended fire and gas drills.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Chemical Engineering
  • à Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • novembre 2024

Most Outstanding student Award Process and Product Design Project: Design of 1500 MT Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Plant. Research Project: Beneficiation of Iron ore by Desulhpurization using Citric Acid.

Master, Chemical Engineering
  • à University of Benin
  • février 2024

Project: Bio-diesel Production by trans-esterification of Waste Vegetable Oil using Carbon sulphonated Catalyst derived from palm kernel shell.

Specialties & Skills

Engineering Design
Detailing
Presentations
Field Training
OPERATIONS
HYDROCARBON
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
AMMONIA
BOOST (C++ LIBRARIES)
COMMUNICATIONS
COMPRESSORS
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Attention to Detail
Communication

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

International Association of Engineers
  • Member
  • January 2023
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
  • Member
  • December 2019
Society of Petroleum Engineers
  • Member
  • November 2015

Formation et Diplômes

Process Simulation and Modelling (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Tenadre Consulting
Date de la formation:
October 2017
Durée:
120 heures
First Aid and CPR (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Sulan Training Centre
Date de la formation:
January 2023
Durée:
5 heures
Instrumentation and Automation (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Fieldboss Engineering
Date de la formation:
October 2021
Durée:
300 heures

Loisirs

  • reading and researching
    Stockgap Bursary Award