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Chinwe  Ama-Boms

Chinwe Ama-Boms

Port Harcourt

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager with strong expertise in project management, quality assurance, and team leadership within the oil and gas industry. Skilled in managing new plant startups, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing lean manufacturing principles. Proven ability to lead audits, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager & Management Representative

Bell Oil & Gas Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2022 - Current

• Directed new plant startup, overseeing project planning, risk management, and execution.

• Installed machinery, recruited skilled personnel, and developed manufacturing workflows.

• Led license audits regarding ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1, API 5B, and API 7-2.

• Led the client's audit with TPCO, Dalipal, Hilong, SEPNU, Renaissance, ESSO, Chevron, NPDC, Stardeep, etc.

Ensure effective management of all activities in the company related to operations, quality, and health and safety development, implementation, maintenance of, and compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and standards governing the safety and quality of all material and personnel assets of the company.

Review and verify all quality checks during the DOT manufacturing process, develop a critical-to-quality matrix, and create a supplier scorecard to evaluate the supplier's performance.

Work in parallel with engineering and production teams to reduce the rejection rate, and ensure the safe operation of each unit, as per the policies.

Fostered client and subcontractor relationships to uphold safety values and ensure compliance with HSE standards, legislation, and all other relevant industry instruments and guidelines.

Implement health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines for employees and department safety.

• Interacts with services personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to research and interpret standards, codes, and regulations.

• Keeps informed of regulatory requirements and auditing standards.

• Assists in the development and implementation of systems and standards to facilitate the capturing and analysis of HSE statistics.

Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring a detailed knowledge of the field and industry best practices.

• Assigned the overall responsibility to monitor, enforce, and maintain the quality.

Management system through documented quality system procedures and work. nstructions to ensure that products and services conform to all applicable standards and specifications.

• Communicating with external bodies about the Quality Management System.

• Managed workforce scheduling to ensure optimal staffing levels.

• Implemented safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry standards.

Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery reliability.

• Developed and maintained operational budgets for multiple projects.

• Trained staff on best practices and safety measures in the workplace.

• Monitored inventory levels to ensure supply chain efficiency.

• Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.

Planned, directed, and coordinated operations for production, machinery, and processing within company policies and procedures.

• Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring the level of quality.

• Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.

• Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.

• Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, and safety standards.

• Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations, and negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.

Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.

Assigned tasks to employees based on their skill set and experience level.

• Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.

• Implemented modern technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.

Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.

Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.

Produced a daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.

• Cultivated a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.

Met or exceeded the target for on-time customer deliveries.

Review and approval of quality reports for the final release of products.

The collection of data for quality system performance, and reporting this to management during the weekly and annual management review meetings.

Operations Supervisor

National Petroleum Services
Dammam
01.2017 - 10.2022
  • Establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality system in accordance with the defined standards.
  • Train Employees: Ensuring that employees working in production are aware of quality requirements, quality assurance provides training in best practices, aiming to achieve and make production employees responsible for managing their own quality standards.
  • Supervised daily operations of petroleum service teams.
  • Managed scheduling and resource allocation for multiple projects.
  • Coordinated equipment maintenance and safety inspections.
  • Trained staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels and facilitated procurement orders.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to employees.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through excellent customer service practices.
  • Prepared reports on operational performance metrics and presented them to management team.

Machine Shop Coordinator

REMM Oil Services
Port Harcourt
11.2012 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw workflow among machinists, leading to optimized production schedules
  • Managed daily operations in a fast-paced machine shop, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Conducted training for new employees in safety and operational procedures.
  • Established quality control standards to maintain product integrity.
  • Analyzed manuals and diagrams to ensure compliance across various equipment repairs.
  • Participated in new product development through innovative machining techniques.
  • Set up and programmed Mazak and Fanuc machines independently.
  • Guided workers in effective machine setup and operation.

Machine Shop Supervisor

REMM Oil Services Ltd.
Port Harcourt
06.2007 - 11.2011
  • Supervised and organized all HSE meetings, including both Tool-Box meetings and safety meetings.
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in an industrial plant: develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
  • Analyzed and planned workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
  • Prepared job process sheet with detailed drawings and scheduled activities for machinists, operators, and fabrication teams to achieve on time.
  • Trained new team members to operate the critical machines and work on welding different grades of materials in various positions using different welding methods.
  • Prepared work plans, material plans, machine plans, scheduling, etc.
  • Assisted the Operations Manager in planning the required tasks for the staff.
  • Operated of FANUC and MAZAK 5-axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems in the production of the following oil tools: connections, such as HYDRIL CS, TENARIS BLUE, NOV GRANT PRIDECO, Vetco Gray connectors, TSMS, STUB ACMEs, ACMEs, BHI – T2s, API ROTARY connections, etc.
  • Carried out in-process inspection on all machined parts.
  • Collected data for quality system performance, and reporting this to management during weekly operations meetings.
  • Supported the operators in installation procedures.
  • Assisted the operational manager in planning the required tasks for the staff.
  • Coordinated workshop activities in the absence of the operations manager.
  • Assisted in the production of progress performance information for inclusion in the weekly and monthly reports.

Education

Master of Technology - Engineering Management

Rivers State University
Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt
09-2026

Post Graduate Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Rivers State University
Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.
09-2024

Discharge Certificate -

National Youth Service Corps
Ukwa East, Abia State
11-2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
Choba, Rivers State
06-2007

Skills

  • Project management
  • Quality assurance
  • Team building and development
  • ISO and API standards
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Effective communication
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Professionalism
  • Contract negotiation
  • Engineering and risk management

Accomplishments

  • Planning, execution, and commissioning of an integrated pipe threading plant
  • Planning, execution, and award of ISO 9000:2015, API Spec Q1, 5B, and 7-2 licenses

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Plant Manager & Management Representative

Bell Oil & Gas Ltd
11.2022 - Current

Operations Supervisor

National Petroleum Services
01.2017 - 10.2022

Machine Shop Coordinator

REMM Oil Services
11.2012 - 12.2016

Machine Shop Supervisor

REMM Oil Services Ltd.
06.2007 - 11.2011

Master of Technology - Engineering Management

Rivers State University

Post Graduate Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Rivers State University

Discharge Certificate -

National Youth Service Corps

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

University of Port Harcourt
Chinwe Ama-Boms