Uwemedimo Akpadiaha, SENIOR INSTRUMENT/METERING & ANALYZER TECHNICIAN

Uwemedimo Akpadiaha

SENIOR INSTRUMENT/METERING & ANALYZER TECHNICIAN

PRIME ATLANTIC CEGELEC (PACE), TOTALENERGIES (ZERO FLARE, EGINA FPSO, deep water offshore field, NIG

Location
Nigeria
Education
Higher diploma, POWER & MACHINES
Experience
11 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 3 Months

SENIOR INSTRUMENT/METERING & ANALYZER TECHNICIAN at PRIME ATLANTIC CEGELEC (PACE), TOTALENERGIES (ZERO FLARE, EGINA FPSO, deep water offshore field, NIG
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • My current job since August 2018

 Installation, configuration, repair and maintenance of motor operated valves (MOV).

 Maintenance, repair and calibration of: - TANK GAUGING SYSTEM (TGS), including and not limited to: - * GUIDED WAVE TRANSMITTER * CAPACITANCE LEVEL TRANSMITTER * NEUCLONIC DENSITY PROFILER (NDP) * ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT (HONEYWELL) * RADIOACTIVE SOURCE (gamma rays) for LEVEL MEASURMENT.

 MEASUREMENT (OIL & GAS METERING SKID) which include: - * OMNI FLOW COMPUTER (EMERSON)* GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY * TUBINE METER * FLOW METERS (TRANSMITTERS) * COLLORIS FLOW TRANSMITER.

 ANALYZERS which include: -* CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING (CEM) SYSTEM * OIL IN WATER (OIW) ANALYZER (ADVANCED SENSOR) *0XYGEN (O2) ANALYZER * BASIC SEDIMENT & WATER (BS &W) ANALYZER * OXYGEN ANALYZER * MOISTURE ANALYZER *pH ANALYZER.

 Maintenance, installation and overhaul of the following: - *AUTO SAMPLER *SOLENOID VALVES *ON/OFF VALVES *CONTROL VALVES.

 Periodic proving exercise and system re-certification (prover loop calibration etc.) in accordance with Government agency (DPR).

 Installation, Calibration and Maintenance of various instrument such as Control valve, ON OFF Valves, Pressure/Temperature/Level and Flow Transmitters, Fire & Gas (F&G) devices such as Smoke detectors, Gas Detectors, Heat Sensitive Cables, Flame detectors (UV & IR), Deluge Systems, Fire Water Pump Multi-trade maintenance etc on FPSO.


 Installation, calibration and maintenance of various instruments like control valves, ON OFF valves, pressure/temperature/level and flow transmitters, fire and gas equipment like smoke detectors, gas detectors, heat sensitive cables, flame detectors (UV & IR), deluge Systems, fire water pumps, maintenance of multiple trades etc. on FPSO.

 Maintenance of freshwater maker.

 On-call service for non-routine calls from the Central Control Room (CCR).

 Write anomalies, permit audit and report malfunction report of equipment on SAP.

TURN-AROUND INSTRUMENT SUPERVISOR, PIVOT–GIS LTD, at PIVOT–GIS LTD, NIGERIA LIQUIEFIED NATURAL GAS (NLNG), BONNY ISLAND, NIGERIA.
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • July 2017 to July 2018

 Efficient use of resources to ensure quality throughout the shutdown management cycle.

 Organize quality awareness events and mobilize staff.

 Participate in daily priority meetings with management and the Resource Committee.

 Conduct quality audits for processes, tools and activities during turnaround.

 Attend the SIMOPS workshop and the HSE plan preparation session.

 Take an HSE tour of the facility with other functionaries.

 Review work packages and other related quality documents for approval by the Turnaround Management Team.
 Preparing PTW, assisting with commissioning (testing) and solving problems with field instruments during turnaround.

 Establish appropriate work procedures, life cycle management and work execution to produce technical reports on maintenance activities/methods.
 Preparation of a final report and review of lessons learned.

SENIOR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN at NETCODIESTMAN, OML 103 OFON, TOTALENERGIES Shallow water offshore field, NIGERIA.
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • April 2015 to July 2017

 Use the 475 HART Communicator to perform calibrations, check configurations and apply setpoints to field-mounted instruments such as transmitters and positioners.

 Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) services including tube bending/fitting, electrical wiring, termination and glanding as well as fabrication and installation of cable trays and support systems.

 Maintain all field instruments by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on routine and non-routine tasks.

 Regular safety integrity tests (SIT) on all fire and gas equipment such as fusible loop, smoke detectors, Detronic gas detectors, flame detectors, etc.

 Implement standards and best practices to ensure the reliability and integrity of instruments.

 Make sure that process instruments such as valves and vibration monitors are in order.

 Assessment of routine and emergency instrumentation work in close cooperation with plant operations.

 Follow up on repair and replacement of instruments with effective commissioning.

Analyzer/instrument Technician at DELLATRE BENSON NIGERIA LIMITED (DBN), NIGERIA LIQUIEFIED NATURAL GAS (NLNG) COMPANY, TRAIN 6 PROJET
  • Nigeria - Port Harcourt
  • November 2005 to December 2007

 Report dangerous situations on site and damaged or defective measuring equipment

 General maintenance of all instruments in cryogenics.

 Dismantle and repair of mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, with power tools, hand tools and cutting torches.

 Using HART Communicator to perform calibrations, check configurations and apply setpoints to field-mounted instruments such as positioners etc.

 Tube bending/fitting (E&I), Electrical wiring, termination & Glanding, fabrication of cable trays and brackets (E&I), Installation of Electrical & Instrument equipment.

 Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings using precision test equipment.

 Disassemble instruments for repair, calibration, and adjustment.

 Function test, loop test and calibrate temperature switches, pressure switches, level switches, smoke and gas detectors, transmitters (temperature, pressure, level, and flow), etc.

 Participate in toolbox talks in accordance with departmental HSE plans and safety regulations.

Education

Higher diploma, POWER & MACHINES
  • at HERITAGE POLYTECHNIC, EKET
  • August 2018

Electrical Electronic Engineering courses

Higher diploma, Instrumentation and Control
  • at PETROLEUM TRAINNG INSTITUTE (PTI)
  • July 2013

Electrical Electronic Engineering courses

Diploma, Electrical Electronic Engineering
  • at PETROLEUM TRAINNG INSTITUTE (PTI)
  • July 2009

Electrical Electronic Engineering courses

Bayt Tests

English for Business Skills Test
Score 70%

Specialties & Skills

Instrumentation
Control
Analyzer
Metering
Quality Measurement
CALIBRATION OF INSTRUMENTATION DEVICES
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
INSTALLATION
INSTRUMENTATION
SOLENOID VALVE MAINTENANCE
PROCESS CONTROL
REPAIRING (MANUAL/MECHANICAL)
MAINTENENCE OF CONTROL VALVES
FIRE & GAS

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • 0034121027
  • January 2023

Training and Certifications

COXSWAIN CONVENTIONAL & FREE-FALL SYSTEMS NOGEPA 2.7A C&F (Training)
Training Institute:
DHTC, THE TRAINER IN SAFETY, NETHERLAND
Date Attended:
May 2022

Hobbies

  • TRAVELLING AND ADVENTURE
    CERTIFICATE OF GOOD PRACTISE awarded to me by the EGINA FPSO OIM/RSES in recognition of being vigilance and action of quickly informing the Control Room of Gas Leak from the Daniel Orifice box of Gas Metering Stream A which in collaboration the Production team led to the quick isolation of the gas leak thus preventing its escalation.