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Fred Dinnia

Fred Dinnia

Port Harcourt

Summary

Reliable professional with background in energy production, known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in operating complex machinery, monitoring plant operations, and conducting routine maintenance to ensure safe and effective energy production. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, leveraging these soft skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and manage emergencies or unexpected issues in the workplace.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Control Room Operator

Shell Petroleum Development Company
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - Current
  • Ensured achievement of set targets for oil and gas production systems on DCS and associated utilities, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Aligned process parameters with the operating envelope.
  • Ensured seamless functioning of systems through occasional interventions at wellhead and FPSO topside.
  • Created daily oil and gas morning report.
  • Ensured optimal chemical injection rates were maintained onboard FPSO and remote platforms.
  • Maintained seamless collaboration with outside operators to protect and optimize key aspects of asset integrity-process safety management (AI-PSM), particularly SCE functionalities.
  • Minimized environmental discharges in compliance with regulatory and company specifications.
  • Facilitated fault resolution by identifying issues and notifying relevant teams.
  • Facilitated Facility HAZOPs and HAZIPs to ensure complete participation.
  • Safely managed the routine plant maintenance by overseeing the shutdown process, drainage and depressurization activities on DCS.
  • Conducted commissioning activities such as system start-up and operation for utility systems as well as performance testing to ensure compliance with approved standards.
  • Ensured team adherence to monthly HSE and production targets.
  • Maintain an end-of-rotation handover daily, both in written and verbal format.
  • Conduct end-of-shift meetings with the team and compile daily discipline reports.
  • Ensures alarm management and override registers are maintained to operating integrity standards.
  • Ensures e-MOC (management of change) is reviewed and updated with an adequate risk assessment matrix.

Gas Technician

Shell Petroleum Development Company
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Executed efficient start-up and shut-down procedures for flash and export gas compression units.
  • Monitored and upheld adherence to dew point standards for export gas compression
  • Performed regular PM activities to uphold efficient functionality of compressors.
  • Optimized operation of gas compressors to ensure proper lubrication and pump functionality.
  • Maintained optimal performance of glycol dehydration and degeneration systems.
  • Monitored gas compressor after-coolers and raised notifications/work orders promptly
  • I endorsed all necessary permits in the gas/oil process area as AA (Area Authority) through the utilization of ISSOW/permit vision.

Instrument Inspector - Project Commissioning

Shell Petroleum Development Company
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2007 - 12.2008

Collaborated with project and construction teams to ensure completion of punch lists, system walkthroughs, handovers, and system acceptance.

Conducted testing and calibration of associated instrumentation on Topside, production deck FPSOs as well as machinery space Production Platforms.

Function-tested instrument Loops from Field to cabinet and DCS

Enhanced the longevity and reliability of Wellhead actuators by conducting timely repairs.

Conducted functional tests on Wellhead Control panel and verified functionality.

Conducted cause-and-effect matrix exercise on multiple platforms.

Oversaw the process of fabricating and modifying well head flow arms, along with installing E&I shelters on Production Platforms.

Conducted rigorous tests on Upper/Lower Master Valves, Wing Valves, SSVs and SSSVs to ensure proper functionality

Production Operator

Shell Petroleum Development Company
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Executed safe startup procedures, monitoring reliable functioning throughout shutdown operations
  • Performed well tests on multiple wells, aligned vessels, and safely opened flow station.
  • Continuously strive to meet or exceed performance standards as part of my commitment to excellence.
  • Performs scheduled and preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Monitored process utility systems for upsets and made necessary adjustments to optimize performance
  • Conducted integrity checks and inspections on equipment and facilities within assigned areas
  • Performed Job Hazard Analysis, TRIC and PTW audits, conducted Physical Condition monitoring, and completed Gas tests.
  • Collaborated with management in maintaining a safe work environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Rivers State Polytechnic
Rivers State
11-2018

High School Diploma -

OFFSHORE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ORGANISATION
Aberdeen
01-2017

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Ogun State
01-1998

Skills

  • High-pressure turbines
  • Coal processing equipment
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Situational Awareness
  • Emergency Response
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • SCADA
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Effective Communication
  • Safety and Compliance Management
  • Oil and Gas Production
  • Waste Management

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Designated First Aider.
  • Vocational Qualification L3 - Offshore hydrocarbon Production.
  • Authorized gas tester.

Timeline

Control Room Operator

Shell Petroleum Development Company
01.2016 - Current

Gas Technician

Shell Petroleum Development Company
01.2011 - 12.2015

Instrument Inspector - Project Commissioning

Shell Petroleum Development Company
01.2007 - 12.2008

Production Operator

Shell Petroleum Development Company
01.2003 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Rivers State Polytechnic

High School Diploma -

OFFSHORE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ORGANISATION

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Fred Dinnia