EMMANUEL O. IFENE
Kaduna
Summary
Process Operations Specialist with 10+ years’ experience managing industrial production workflows, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operations. Skilled in conveyor coordination, high-pressure grinding circuits, and petroleum product processing. Proven ability to detect process deviations, optimize output, and support seamless, compliant operations in high-demand environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Process Operator
African Natural Resource and Mining Limited
Kaduna
09.2023 - Current
- Leading process operators, technicians, and contractors for smooth plant operations.
- Supervising daily beneficiation activities, including crushing, grinding, separation, and tailings management.
- Monitoring production targets and product quality (iron content, moisture, grades).
- Adjusting process parameters (feed rate, reagent dosage, particle size) to improve throughput and efficiency.
- Tracking process performance and resolving equipment or operational issues.
- Working with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
- Enforcing safety rules, conducting inspections, and maintaining environmental compliance.
Oil Movement Production Operator
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company
Kaduna
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Managed crude oil receipt, storage, and transfer of 100,000+ barrels daily with high accuracy.
- Performed precision blending of PMS, AGO, and LPFO to meet quality standards.
- Optimized tank layouts to improve storage use and operational efficiency.
- Conducted product sampling, quality checks, and custody transfer to prevent off-spec batches.
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Process monitoring & control
- Production efficiency improvement
- Process troubleshooting
- Parameter deviation correction
- Conveyor & material handling operations
- High-pressure grinding management
- Iron ore processing support
- Product blending & quality checks
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Risk assessment & mitigation
- Work permit & contractor supervision
EDUCATION
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical engineering
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa | Completed: 2025
National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering
Kaduna Polytechnic | Kaduna, Nigeria | Completed: 2018
NABTEB Certification
Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice | Completed: 2010
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WAEC)
Gracious Secondary School, Romi, Kaduna | Completed: 2009
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fire and Safety Induction Certification – Kaduna Refining And Petrochemical Company (KRPC) | 2005 – 2006
- Completed comprehensive training in industrial safety protocols, fire prevention, and emergency response procedures.
- Gained expertise in handling hazardous materials and implementing safety measures in petroleum refining environments.
Nigeria Society Of Engineering Technicians (NISET) – Professional Membership | 2018
- Recognized membership demonstrating technical competence and adherence to engineering practice standards.
LANGUAGES
- English: Professional Proficiency
- Idoma: Native Speaker
- Hausa: Fluent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Professional Interests: Industrial Automation, Process Efficiency, Sustainable Manufacturing
- Personal Interests: Reading, Table Tennis
REFERENCES
- Professional references available upon request
Timeline
Foreman Process Operator
African Natural Resource and Mining Limited
09.2023 - Current
Oil Movement Production Operator
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company
01.2008 - 01.2020