Ekene George Akabekwa
Port Harcourt,Rivers
Summary
Experienced Professional with extensive expertise in cargo handling and management, custody transfer operation( static and dynamic) and hydrocarbon fiscal measurement. Strong analytical troubleshooting skill. Adept to adhering to industry standards, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and mathematical proficiency. Committed to leveraging oil and gas expertise to drive operational excellence, Career aspirations include advancing within the energy sector to drive innovation and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDANT
NNPC EIGHTEEN OPERATING LIMITED
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2023.06 - Current
- Supervised Ship to ship (STS) custody transfer operation of all OML18 fleet
- Supervised Sampling of Nominated tanks before and after intake on all shuttle tanker (Mt halima, Moriarty, Holmes, Zango)
- Ensure that distribution operations activities/procedures are carried out in accordance with established procedures, controls and company policies.
- liaise with field operations team to ensure a smooth supply of Cargo and maintain steady/ uninterrupted delivery of crude from Cawthorne channel to FSO CAWTHORNE, prevent tank top situation at the loading station.
- Reconcile with NUPRC with regards to evacuated volumes.
- Generate certificate of cargo transfer receipt, document them for future audit.
- Draft and implement shuttle tanker scheduling and do a follow up.
- Verify and sign all ullage sheets and certificate of quantity
- Monitor the quality of crude being evacuated to FSO CAWTHORNE, ensure it meets the required quality for export i.e salt content, water cut, bs&w, pour point, RVP, Sulphur content and API Gravity.
- Initiate Naval clearance for all OML 18 shuttle tanker every month with NNS PARTHFINDER.
- Tracking and stock taking of all Cargo onboard OML 18 shuttle tanker.
- Get approval from NUPRC to issue number of Intakes and Offtakes.
- Lead and coordinate the activities of the barging team, including deckhands, engineers, and other support staff.
- Ensure safe and efficient loading, transportation, and unloading of cargo
- Enforce safety regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure all barging operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner, with minimal impact on the surrounding.
- Hold operational KEY SAFETY MEETING with Master and chief officer.
- Supervise FSO CAWTHORNE nominated tank fiscalization before and after oil intake operations, static quantity assessment based on level and temperature measurement.
- Supervise and sign out all Mid month/End month stock taking in line with NUPRC directive.
- Sign NUPRC certificate of quantity of all import operation at FSO CAWTHORNE.
- Send out daily volume tracking report to shipping solutions manager.
- Design and distribute Calculation spread sheets to Surveyors for volume calculation. Supervise, guide and lead all surveyors related to our operation.
- Responsible for all HSE-MS on the cargo storage and shuttle vessels.
- Ensure the LACT unit onboard FSO CAWTHORNE are working optimally, supervise all offtake operations (dynamic and static)
- Manage Cargo handling operation.
Metering and instrument technician
Gil Automation
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2016.09 - 2023.06
- Project implementation/execution and field services; general instruments, flow meter and analyzers calibration and maintenance work, (coriolis, Turbine, gas analyzer, air quality analyzer, turbine flow transmitter, pressure and temperature transmitter, oxygen analyzer etc)
- Provide technical guidance, support, training and expertise to the facility metering team
- Monitor metering system performance
- Access metering system performance and recommend improvements for system optimization
- Supervise and advice 2 weekly metering system validation
- Establish and implement auditing guidelines and perform frequent metering systems and instrument audits
- Act as a subject matter expert in metering systems and contribute to trouble shooting activities
- Maintain Metering system knowledge repository
- Provide awareness sessions and lead technical exchangers and conference
- Supervise custody transfer measurement; ensure every instrument is active and working during off-take.
- Prepare and manage client maintenance plan, spare inventory and other related administrative tools as regards to metering systems.
- Prepare and update company metering manual and related proving/calibration procedures in line with NUPRC/NMDPRC & API MPMS guidelines
- Turnaround maintenance/calibration of client flow meters, transmitter and analyzer.
- 2 weekly flow meter proving, generate , submit and defend report with NUPRC.
- Quarterly systems validation of clients gas fiscal metering system.
- Plan and engage client during project kickoff meetings
- Seek and suggest to client new OEM products
- Advise and provide solutions to solve client measurement problems.
- Ensure client maintenance and calibration schedule are followed to avoid backlogs of activities.
Tank Farm Operator (Intern)
NUPRC WARRI
Warri, Delta
2011.05 - 2011.11
- Assist in monitoring and controlling tank farm operations, including receipt, storage and dispatch of petroleum products.
- Carry out tank gauging and recording of tank levels
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and stock reconciliation
- Support tank farm inventory audits and stock takes
- Prepare and submit reports on tank farm operations, including inventory and gauging reports.
- Learn about tank farm operations from wrpc and nuprc staffs
- Took part in Training sessions and workshop to develop skills and knowledge.
Education
A-Levels -
Creative demonstration College
Nigeria 2000.11 - 2006.11
Bachelor in Engineering - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Madonna University
Nigeria 2006.11 - 2013.08
Skills
- Cargo management and custody transfer
- Metering systems validation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Oil and gas expertise
- Analytical troubleshooting
- Instrument calibration techniques
- Industry standards knowledge
- Communication skills
- Mathematical proficiency
- Hydrocarbon Fiscal measurement
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Sports and reading
Certification
- Production Engineering and well testing
- Instrumentation, Maintenance and Calibration Techniques
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Basic Offshore Safety induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
- Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission offshore safety Permit
- HSSE 1,2,3
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDANT
NNPC EIGHTEEN OPERATING LIMITED
2023.06 - Current
Metering and instrument technician
Gil Automation
2016.09 - 2023.06
Tank Farm Operator (Intern)
NUPRC WARRI
2011.05 - 2011.11
Bachelor in Engineering - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Madonna University
2006.11 - 2013.08
A-Levels -
Creative demonstration College
2000.11 - 2006.11