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Omonghegbe Imanze

Port Harcourt

Summary

Dynamic Deputy Manager at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, adept at developing HSE standards and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven leadership in risk management and incident response, complemented by effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Successfully implemented environmental initiatives, enhancing sustainability in oil and gas operations. Proficient in project management software.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager

NIGERIAN UPSTREAM PETROLEUM REGULATORY COMMISSION
03.2013 - Current
  • Development and Implementation of HSE Standards: Develop, implement, and review HSE guidelines, policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with local and international best practices.
  • Harmonize health and safety standards for application across facility design, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning phases.

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight:

  • Monitor compliance with petroleum laws, regulations, and HSE guidelines at drilling sites, production platforms, flow stations, and pipelines.
  • Conduct periodic safety audits and ensure adherence to Upstream Petroleum Safety Regulations for workforce protection.

Risk Management and Incident Response:

  • Identify and mitigate workplace risks through safety procedures and risk assessments.
  • Track and investigate accidents and incidents, administering offshore safety permits and coordinating safety cases.

Environmental and Sustainability Management:

  • Review and approve environmental impact assessments (EIAs), risk registers, and management plans for oil and gas operations.
  • Oversee pollution prevention and control programs, including oil spill contingency plans (OSCP), spillage documentation, investigation, cleanup, and environmental remediation efforts.
  • Support sustainability initiatives, such as methane emissions tracking, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) frameworks.

Project Engineer

Braspac Engineering Limited
01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

Executive Assistant

Zenith Bank
10.2008 - 01.2010

Marketing and Product Promotion:

  • Support the bank’s marketing efforts by promoting financial products and services to customers.
  • Participate in campaigns to onboard new customers, such as opening accounts or enrolling in digital banking platforms.
  • Engage in community outreach or financial literacy programs to enhance the bank’s visibility and customer base.

Education

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
07-2021

Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
09-2006

Skills

  • Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members
  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, contractors, and suppliers, to achieve project goals
  • Stakeholder Management: Skills in negotiating with vendors, managing client expectations, and resolving conflicts
  • Leadership: Ability to lead project teams, delegate tasks, and motivate members to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Decision-Making: Strong judgment to make informed decisions under pressure, balancing technical, financial, and operational considerations
  • Prioritizing tasks and managing multiple project elements simultaneously to meet deadlines
  • Maintaining detailed documentation, including project reports, progress updates, and compliance records
  • Proficiency in project management software (eg, MS Project, SAP, or Oracle) and emerging technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Basic understanding of data analysis tools to monitor project performance metrics

Certification

COREN

NEBOSH

Timeline

Deputy Manager

NIGERIAN UPSTREAM PETROLEUM REGULATORY COMMISSION
03.2013 - Current

Project Engineer

Braspac Engineering Limited
01.2010 - 02.2013

Executive Assistant

Zenith Bank
10.2008 - 01.2010

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
Omonghegbe Imanze