MY POST-GRADUATE EXPERIENCE

VOLUME 1

REPORT PRESENTED TO THE

THE NIGERIA SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS

BY

AHIAMADU JACKSON SAMUEL

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR

REGISTRATION AS A CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE NIGERIAN
SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS

FEBRUARY 2024

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CERTIFICATE OF SUBMISSION

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 TABEL OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATE OF SUBMISSION ............................................................................................. i
TABEL OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................. ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................... iii
CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1
1.10 SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION ....................................................... 4
CHAPTER TWO .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE ......................................................................... 5
CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................................................... 11
3.0 POST GRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE ..................................................................... 11
3.1 EMPLOYER: BORKIR INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED, ABUJA, NIGERIA11
3.1.2. Project Title: Construction of 30,000 BBL/Day Condensate Modular Refinery ........ 11
3.1.2 Statement of Project Objective .................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Project Duration: Ongoing ........................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Position Held: Engineering Project Coordinator ......................................................... 11
3.1.5 Estimated Project Cost: $700M ................................................................................... 11
3.1.6 Description of Experience ............................................................................................ 11
3.2 EMPLOYER: STERLING OIL EXPLORATION AND ENERGY PRODUCTION
COMPANY, NIGERIA .......................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Project Title: Construction of 200MMSCFD Gas Processing Plant ............................ 13
3.2.2 Statement of Project Objective: ................................................................................... 13
3.2.3 Project Duration: 14 Months (Left the project to take up a job with another employer)
............................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.4 Position Held: Project Coordinator .............................................................................. 13
3.2.5 Estimate Project Cost: $500M ..................................................................................... 13
3.2.6 Description of Experience ............................................................................................ 13
3.3 EMPLOYER: STERLING Oil EXPLORATION AND ENERGY PRODUCTION
COMPANY, NIGERIA .......................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Project Title: Construction of 125MMSCFD Gas Processing Plant ............................ 16
3.3.2 Statement of Project Objective: ................................................................................... 16
3.3.3 Project Duration: 26 Months ........................................................................................ 16
3.3.4 Position Held: Project Coordinator .............................................................................. 16

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 3.3.5 Estimate Project Cost: $300M ..................................................................................... 16
3.3.6 Description of Experience ............................................................................................ 16
3.4 SITE PICTURE..................................................................................................................... 20
CHAPTER FOUR ....................................................................................................................... 23
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ........................................................................ 23
4.0 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 RECOMMENDATION .......................................................................................................... 24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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I would like to express my profound gratitude to Almighty God for His infinite mercy,
providence, and sustenance. His unwavering promise, "I am your father; I supply all your needs,"
has been a source of strength, and I am truly thankful for His guidance in my journey.

A special note of appreciation goes to the Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers,
Maitama Branch, Engr. Okoye U. Henry, FNSE, and Engr. Cyril Chibuzo Okoh, MNSE. Your
brilliant guidance and assistance have been invaluable, especially in entrusting me on this
remarkable journey.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to Josephinne Ajakpogha of NSE Maitama Branch, Abuja. Your
excellent support and unwavering commitment have been a constant encouragement. May God
bless you abundantly for your dedication in helping me at all times.

To my beloved parents, siblings, and Dr. Affectionate Sampson your unfailing support,
encouragement, and unwavering belief in me have been my foundation. I am grateful for the love
and strength you have provided on this journey.

Lastly, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my colleagues at Borkir International

Company Limited. Thank you for your kind words and camaraderie. Your support has made a
significant impact, and I am truly thankful for the collaborative spirit within our team.

May God's blessings abound upon each of you for your contributions to my journey.

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION
I attended Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School, Rumuome Ozouba in Port Harcourt,

Rivers State where I obtained my Senior Secondary School Certificates, precisely West African

Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) in 2002. In 2003, I

gained admission into Niger Delta University (NDU) to study medicine and surgery. However,

in year 2007, I quit NDU to accept Rivers State Government Foreign Scholarship to study

Engineering. I obtained my Master’s degree (MSc.) in Oil and Gas Engineering from University

of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, while in 2012, I obtained my B.Eng. (Hons) Chemical

Engineering from Curtin University. I have worked at Sterling, AHIAMADU Technical

Services, SingTel Communications and most recently Borkir International Limited Company

wherein I have learned a lot on the job.

During my Bachelor’s degree, I partook in voluntary and professional training. I engaged in a

four months internship with Total Energies Nigeria in Ogbogu Flow Station and Obite Gas Plant,

both in the OML 58 operations base of the company. During these 4 months period, I worked as

a process engineer intern which helped me gain first-hand knowledge of plant operations, which

includes, monitoring of the human machine interface (DCS) and maintaining process parameters

at standard set points and range, logged on process parameter from the human machine interface

and engaging in daily preventive maintenance while ensuring the operation of productive assets

in a safe and acceptable manner.

After the completion of my first and second degrees, I settled for the one-year compulsory

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in 2015 with my primary place of assignment being

Glorious God Academy, Ezi-Orsu, Imo State, Nigeria. During this one-year-compulsory national

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service, I taught Mathematics and Geography to Senior Secondary School 1 – 3 (SSS 1 – SSS 3)

students. I developed lesson plans & notes and ensured that students were well taught and

prepared students for external examinations like the Senior Secondary School Certificate

Examination and Joint Admission Matriculation Examination.

In June 2016, I started working for a family business AHIAMADU Technical Services as Project

Coordinator. AHIAMADU TECHNICAL SERVICES is a private engineering firm that provides

engineering and general services to oil and gas companies especially Total Energies Nigeria

within its OML 58 operations and host communities. As a project coordinator, I was tasked with

the responsibility of ensuring community-based projects carried out by TotalEnergies as its

Corporate Social Responsibility for its host communities are executed, completed, commissioned

and handed-over to the host community under strict adherence to company policy and standards.

More so, I had to stay informed about community affairs on all project related issues and

reported to the same to the Managing Director, performing administrative tasks, supervising

subprojects and teams, and engaging stakeholders in project review meetings. In this role, it was

my responsibility to strike a balance between company objectives and community interests

whilst delivering projects that has positive impacts on the host communities.

In September 2019, I joined Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company, Lagos,

Nigeria as a Project Coordinator. In this role, I closely collaborated with a multi-disciplinary

team to plan and execute project activities, achieving an excellent safety culture recognized with

consecutive HSE Champion awards for 2021 and 2022. My activities included overseeing

project execution, coordinating materials issuance, inspecting civil foundations, managing

contractor mobilization and demobilization, maintaining project performance within a minimal

variance of +/- 8%, monitoring project status, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction by over 90%,

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executing OEM equipment erection, expediting project completion, optimizing workflow,

communicating changes effectively, monitoring budgets, and improving contractor performance

to achieve 60% quarterly contractor performance.

More so, I managed and coordinated, completed, commissioned and handed over a

125MMSCFD C-125 Gas Processing Plant in Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria. The gas processing

plant has a plant area of 1000m x 1000m with products such as lean/residue gas, propane,

butane, LPG and C5+. It has several systems which includes, the inlet gas system, dehydration

system, cryogenic system, fractionation system, instrument air system, RO system, storage

system, and the firewater system etc. More so, in collaboration with HSE team, I promoted and

established an excellent safety culture resulting in my HSE champion award for year 2021 &

2022 consecutively.

In October 2022, I joined Borkir International Company Limited as a project coordinator in

Charge of a construction of a 30,000 BPD Condensate Modular Refinery where responsibilities

include overseeing technical and commercial aspects of a 30,000 bbl./d condensate refinery

project and other oil & gas projects, managing project budgets and resources, resolving conflicts,

participating in meetings and providing detailed reports, creating project schedules and progress

reports, reviewing and summarizing proposals and tenders, coordinating with contractors and

third parties for on-time and on-budget delivery, representing the company in joint venture

meetings, maintaining project documents, monitoring project progress, liaising with feedstock

suppliers, and coordinating with external partners especially community stakeholders for

community development projects Etc.

I possess a broad range of technical and professional effectiveness, using logical methods for

decision making to effectively cope with the dynamic nature of chemical, petrochemical, oil and

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gas projects and I have been able to make use of the best available resource and technique. I am

an enthusiastic and motivated individual with clear understanding of the roles and

responsibilities associated with being a chemical engineer in an evolving world of engineering.

1.10 SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
•University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom Sept. 2013 – Nov. 2014
MSc. Oil and Gas Engineering
•Curtin University, Perth, Australia 2009 - 2012
B.Eng. (Hons) Chemical Engineering
•Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School, Rivers State 1997 – 2002
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)
•Central Primary School, Erema, Rivers State 1994
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

•Project Management

•Microsoft Office

•SAP Plant Maintenance

•Navis Work Autodesk, Microsoft Project & Primavera P6

•Primavera P6 and AutoCAD

MEMBERSHIP
•Project Management Institute

•Institution of Chemical Engineer (Associate Member)

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2.0 SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Duration
Period Detail of Projects/Activities
(Months)
EMPLOYER: Total Energies Nigeria

Position: Process Engineer Intern

Project: Ogbogu Flow Station and Obite Gas Plant, OML58, Rivers
State, Nigeria
November, Activities undertaken were:
2011 •Worked with a team of 7+ (seven) process engineers, and gained
To first-hand knowledge of the processes and production of oil and 4
February,
gas.
2012
•Assigned by the HSE supervisor to monitor the permit-to-work

system, and participated in sample collection to determine BS&W.

•Involved in crude oil processing and production treatment, and

other activities such as flow line pigging, quality, and processing

monitoring & control.

•Partook in fieldwork operations which improved the monitoring and

maintenance of flow lines, process equipment, and Christmas tree.

•Briefed a team of 15+ team of onsite contractors concerning the

HSE policies under the direction and supervision of the HSE

supervisor.

•Received 100% training on fire prevention, first aid, oil and gas
safety, workplace control, and safety measures.
EMPLOYER: SINGTEL, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Position: Project Assistant

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 January, Project: Operations of a Customer Support Centre
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Activities undertaken were:
To • Coordinated and supported various projects within the customer care
August,
center, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
2012
• Assisted in the implementation of new customer service initiatives,

contributing to an increase in customer satisfaction scores.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and

improve the overall efficiency of customer care operations.

•Prepared reports and documentation for project meetings,

summarizing key findings and recommending actionable solutions.

• Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and

effective resolution to ensure a positive customer experience.

EMPLOYER: GLORIOUS GOD ACADEMY, EZI-ORSU IMO

STATE
Position: Physics and Geography Teacher

Project: NYSC Primary Place of Assignment

May, 2015 Activities undertaken were: 12
To •Prepared Geography and Physics lesson plan and note.
May 2016
•Engaged students in effective and efficient teaching and learning of

Physics and Geography.

•Engaged students via tutorials, class exercises, assignments and

continuous assessment.

•Organized career talk and simplified teaching approach.

•Organized WAEC, NECO and JAMB tutorials to prepare SSS 3

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 students for these exams which help improve their academic

performance by 70%.

EMPLOYER: AHIAMADU TECHNICAL SERVICES

Position: PROJECT COORDINATOR AND CLO

Project: 2km drain system and 2km rural electrification project

June 2016
To Activities undertaken were: 36
September
• Sourced and provided information to keep the company aware of
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all community affairs related to projects.

• Reported to the Managing Director on project progress, project

plans, and community affairs.

• Performed relevant administrative tasks related to project

execution and the implementation of community actions.

• Supervised subproject planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and

quality assurance efforts.

• Assisted the Project manager in supervising the work of team

members and tracking overall work progress.

EMPLOYER: STERLING OIL EXPLORATION AND ENERGY

PRODUCTION COMPANY
Position: PROJECT COORDINATOR

October Project: Construction of 125MMSCFD Natural Gas Processing Plant

2019 Activities undertaken were:
To • Coordinated technical activities for a 125MMSCFD LPG and 2x
September 36
3000 Nm3/Hr CNG Plant aimed at meeting project specification,
2022
budget and schedule.

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• Led technical coordination efforts for the construction of

125MMSCFD gas processing plant for LPG and CNG.

• Worked closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and

contractors to ensure compliance with technical and project

specifications as well as regulatory requirements.

• Tracked technical activities, maintained and ensured proper

documentation in compliance with company policy.

• Facilitated communication between various stakeholders,

including project managers, engineers, and regulatory authorities, to

ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.

• Provided technical guidance and support to project team members,

including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, to resolve

technical challenges and optimize performance.

• Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress and

address technical issues proactively during construction, pre-

commissioning, commissioning, and handover of plant.

• Collaborated with procurement department to source and procure

specialized equipment and materials within project budget and

timeline.

• Coordinated and managed scheduling of technical and project

tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to execution processes.

• Prepared technical reports and presentations to track project

progress and communicate updates to senior management and key

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 stakeholders.

• Identified potential risks in conjunction with relevant teams and

developed strategies to minimize disruption of activities.

• Ensured the close-out of all punch-point during pre-commissioning,

commissioning, and handover.

• Liaised with regulatory agencies and local authorities to obtain

necessary permits and approvals for project execution.

EMPLOYER: BORKING INTERNATION COMPANY

LIMITED
Position: PROJECT COORDINATOR

Project: Construction of 30,000Gre/NNL Modular Refinery Natural

October Gas Processing Plant
2022
Activities undertaken were:
to
PRESENT • Manage and coordinate all aspects of oil & gas projects in

accordance with company desired goals and objectives.

• Primary point of contact for all technical/commercial activities for a

30,000BBL./Day Condensate Refinery Project and any other Oil and

Gas-related projects.

• Coordinate all project activities, ensuring alignment with project

timelines, safety and quality standards.

• Manage communication between project teams, contractors, and

relevant stakeholders to optimize project workflows.

• Oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, and budget

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adherence to meet project objectives efficiently.

• Participate in all technical and commercial meetings, providing

detailed reports to management capturing all deliverables required

with their respective delivery timelines.

• Review technical and commercial proposals to prepare summarized

but detailed reports for management.

• Review tenders and provide tender evaluation reports with

recommendations to management.

• Represent the company in all joint venture working level meetings

and updated the management on the outcome of each meeting.

• Maintain an updated record of all project documents, serving as the

document controller for sharing project materials.

• Ensure that all project timelines and deliverables are strictly

adhered to as indicated and executed in all contract documents.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 POST GRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE

3.1 EMPLOYER: BORKIR INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED, ABUJA,
NIGERIA

3.1.2. Project Title: Construction of 30,000 BBL/Day Condensate Modular Refinery

3.1.2 Statement of Project Objective

3.1.3 Project Duration: Ongoing

3.1.3 Position Held: Engineering Project Coordinator

3.1.5 Estimated Project Cost: $700M

3.1.6 Description of Experience

3.1.6.1 Project Need:
This project was initiated by Borkir International Company Limited to increase the local

refining capacity for Nigeria crude giving access to increased supply of PMS, AGO, LPG

and LSFO to the Nigerian populace.

3.1.6.2 Level of Participation:

I was employed at Borkir International Company Limited as the sole contact person for the

refinery project known as Engineering Project Coordinator. I worked with a

multidisciplinary team to plan, coordinate and execute project to ensure that the meets the

project preliminary stage timelines.

3.1.6.3 Responsibility:
In this role, my responsibilities included:
• Primary point of contact for all technical/commercial activities for a 30,000BBL./Day

Condensate Refinery Project and any other Oil and Gas-related projects.

• Coordinate all project activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines, safety and

quality standards.

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• Manage communication between project teams, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to

optimize project workflows.

• Participate in all technical and commercial meetings, providing detailed reports to

management capturing all deliverables required with their respective delivery timelines.

• Review technical and commercial proposals to prepare summarized but detailed reports

for management.

• Review tenders and provide tender evaluation reports with recommendations to

management.

• Represent the company in all joint venture working level meetings and updated the

management on the outcome of each meeting.

• Maintain an updated record of all project documents, serving as the document controller

for sharing project materials.

• Ensure that all project timelines and deliverables are strictly adhered to as indicated and

executed in all contract documents.

3.1.6.4 Problems Encountered:

Problem 1:
Poor communication from JV partners.

Solutions Proffered:
Schedule physical meetings to address on communication issues with each JV partners in

their respective office and requesting for JV partners to appointment specific project lead

and a team to responsible for the project

Problem 2:
Delay in land acquisition due to personal interests of certain individuals in the community

where the refinery is to be sited.

Solutions Proffered:

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 Engage in open negotiations with the landowners to ensure that decisions were collectively

made by the land owners, thus eliminating and avoiding issues of personal interest and

cutting off individuals who want to benefits at the expense of the landowners.

3.1.6.5 Lessons Learnt from the Project for Personal Development

The lessons I learnt from this project includes;
•I have learnt how to make stakeholders using appropriate methodologies.

•I have learnt the need to always be open to negotiations and an open mind while dealing

with community leaders and other key stakeholders

3.2 EMPLOYER: STERLING OIL EXPLORATION AND ENERGY PRODUCTION

COMPANY, NIGERIA
3.2.1 Project Title: Construction of 200MMSCFD Gas Processing Plant
3.2.2 Statement of Project Objective:
The project involves the construction and commissioning of a 200 MMSCFD gas processing

plant in Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria. The project also includes the construction and

commissioning of Balance of Plant (BOP) facilities.

3.2.3 Project Duration: 14 Months (Left the project to take up a job with another employer)

3.2.4 Position Held: Project Coordinator

3.2.5 Estimate Project Cost: $500M

3.2.6 Description of Experience

3.2.6.1 Project Need:
This project was initiated by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company as part of

the Government of Nigeria’s plan to increase gas utilization as towards achieving the decade of

gas as declared by the government.

3.2.6.2 Level of Participation:

I was employed at Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company as a Project

Coordinator where I planned, coordinated, and managed project execution activities whilst

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ensuring that ensure teams complete the project within scope, budget and best industry practices

compromise on quality and health safety and environment practices.

3.2.6.3 Responsibility:
In this role my duties include:

• Led the technical coordination efforts throughout the entire lifecycle of a 200MMSCFD

gas processing plant, overseeing activities from initiation, FEED, to EPC phases.

• Coordinated onsite technical activities for the gas processing plant, ensuring alignment

with project specifications, budget constraints, and scheduled timelines.

• Collaborated closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and contractors to enforce

compliance with technical and project specifications, as well as regulatory requirements.

• Tracked and documented all technical activities in accordance with company policy,

ensuring comprehensive records for project documentation.

• Facilitated effective communication among diverse stakeholders, including project

managers, engineers, and regulatory authorities, to achieve alignment on project goals

and objectives.

• Provided valuable technical guidance and support to project team members, including

engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, contributing to the resolution of technical

challenges and optimization of overall performance.

• Conducted regular on-site inspections to monitor progress and proactively address

technical issues during the construction of the gas processing plant.

3.2.6.4 Problems Encountered:

Problem 1:
During the early stage of the project, the host community became aggressive towards the project

execution team onsite

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Solutions Proffered:
At the approval of my project manager, I reached out to the community leaders through the CLO

to request for a meeting between the project team and all community stakeholders to discuss

towards meaningful ways of engaging the community to avoid disruption of project execution.

Problem 2:
Repeated absenteeism of employees of key contractors
Solutions Proffered:
Initiated a meeting with the contractors and emphasizing on the need to avoid absenteeism to site

as this will affect our project delivery. I collaborated with our finance team to ensure prompt

payment timelines for contractors are met to enable contractors buy consumables and pay their

employees on time.

3.2.6.5 Lessons Learnt from the Project for Personal Development

The lessons I learnt from this project includes;

• The project gave me the exposure required for project management and helped me in

developing these skills.

•Exposed me to appropriate use resources to ensure project is completed with scope, on time

and within budget while satisfying stakeholders.

3.2.6.6 Lesson Learnt from the Project for Engineering Professional Development

•I developed myself in project management and skills required to thrive effectively in oil and

gas project management

•The project helped me develop confidence to proficiently understand and read civil

foundation drawings, equipment GA diagrams, P&ID interpretations.

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3.3 EMPLOYER: STERLING Oil EXPLORATION AND ENERGY PRODUCTION
COMPANY, NIGERIA
3.3.1 Project Title: Construction of 125MMSCFD Gas Processing Plant

3.3.2 Statement of Project Objective:

The project involves the design and construction and commissioning of a 125MMSCFD gas

processing plant in Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria. The project also includes the construction and

commissioning of Balance of Plant (BOP) facilities.

3.3.3 Project Duration: 26 Months

3.3.4 Position Held: Project Coordinator

3.3.5 Estimate Project Cost: $300M

3.3.6 Description of Experience

3.3.6.1 Project Need:

This project was initiated as part of the Government of Nigeria plan to increase gas utilization as

towards achieving the decade of gas as declared by the government.

3.3.6.2 Level of Participation:

I was employed at Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company as a Project

Coordinator. I worked directly under the project manager and with a multidisciplinary team to

plan, coordinate and execute project activities to ensure that the team completes the project

within scope, budget and best industry practices without compromising on health safety and

environment practices.

3.3.6.3 Responsibility:

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In this role, I worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and execute all project

planning, control, execution, and close-out activities. More so, in collaboration with HSE team, I

promoted and established an excellent safety culture resulting in my HSE champion award for

year 2021 & 2022 consecutively.

Activities include;

•Coordinated with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to oversee execution

of all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation project activities considering quality

and HSE.

•Identified, managed and allocated resources for successful execution of project activities.

•Managed communication between project teams, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to

optimize project workflows.

•Collaborated with a team of 15+ contractors to consistently deliver projects within quality,

stated deadlines, often coming in under budget by an average of 5%.

•Coordinated the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols,

project scope and timelines.

•Obtained required and necessary permits and authorization for project activities occurring

during plant operations.

•Collaborated with quality control team to verify that project activities meet established

quality standards.

•Identified potential risks and in conjunction with relevant team members develop strategies

to minimize disruption of project activities.

•Ensured and maintained proper project documentation onsite in compliance with company

policy.

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 •Monitored project status and provided regular updates to management and other

stakeholders.

•Ensured the close-out of all punch-point during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and

handover.

•Monitored and managed unforeseen challenges that may arise during execution of project

activities.

•Ensured the smooth and timely flow of work between different stages of the project, cutting

down lapses and increased throughput.

3.3.6.4 Problems Encountered:

Problem 1:
During the early stage of the project, local mechanical contractors mobilized late to site for

fabrication of foundation insert plates and templates.

Solutions Proffered:
I reached out and informed the Lead Mechanical Project Engineer (Structural) on site to find out

the reasons for the delay of mobilization of its contractors to site. I explained the consequences

of such actions on readiness of civil foundations. More so, I inquired to know the reasons for the

delay and thereafter, reached out to finance team to facilitate mobilization payment to all

affected contractors.

Problem 2:
Inability of mechanical contractor for fabrication of insert plates and templates to accurately

fabricate the exact dimensions of insert plates.

Solutions Proffered:
I reached out and informed the Project Engineer (Structural) of the development and the

consequences of fabricating mismatched insert plates as against the Issued for Construction

drawings. Thereafter, I proffered a solution by sampling fabricated inserts plates with the

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project-engineer-in-charge and thereafter instructed contractors to cut plates to size using

grinding machine rather than cutting plates to size using oxyacetylene. However, I instructed that

if oxyacetylene is used, extra 10mm should be added to all sides of plates with actual dimensions

marked and extra 10mm removed during finishing. Both methods were tried and the required

results proved effective in resolving issues.

Problem 3:

Delay in commissioning of Nitrogen system, instrument air system and fuel gas system due to

COVID-19.

Solutions Proffered:
I reached out to my project manager and informed him of the consequences of delay in the

commissioning of these systems and its effects on the overall commissioning of the

125MMSCFD gas processing plant. Thereafter, I suggested vendors can provide online

commissioning assistance with their Nigerian partners onsite working with our process,

instrumentation, electrical, mechanical and service team handling onsite commissioning. This

suggestion was tried for the nitrogen plant, which was successful and the other systems were

subsequently commissioned.

3.3.6.5 Lessons Learnt from the Project for Personal Development

The lessons I learnt from this project includes;

• The project gave me the exposure required for project management and helped me in

developing these skills.

•Exposed me to appropriate use resources to ensure project is completed with scope, on time

and within budget while satisfying stakeholders.

• I have learnt how to make stakeholders using appropriate methodologies.

3.3.6.6 Lesson Learnt from the Project for Engineering Professional Development
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 • The project taught me to always equip myself with the practical hands-on ability to perform

jobs to enable me fill the gap where required especially when dealing with contractors.

•I developed myself in project management and skills required to thrive effectively in oil and

gas project management

•The project helped me develop confidence to proficiently understand and read civil

foundation drawings, equipment GA diagrams, P&ID interpretations.

3.4 SITE PICTURE

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

4.0 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, during my post-graduate practical experience, the following knowledge were

gathered:

•A clear understanding of project execution and project management.

•Good communication, behavioral and relationship skills whilst maintaining a high

profiled standard on my job responsibilities.

•Working in accordance with specification and standards.

•Clear understanding of good supervision and quality management system.

•Good technical report writing.

•Good conflict resolution

•Stakeholder management

•Report writing and communication

I would like to be considered for the corporate membership (B1) in the Nigerian Society of

Engineers, a professional engineering organization whose membership would greatly improve

my professional outlook providing platforms for adequate network across board. Moreso, I

wish to be admitted to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and

pledge to abide by the council's rules, regulations, and the code of professional conduct, as well

as actively participate in the activities of the Nigeria Society of Engineers in ways that will

protect and advance the cause of engineering practices in Nigeria and globally.

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4.1 RECOMMENDATION
Teaching engineering to undergraduates in Nigeria, requires a thoughtful and adaptable

approach to address the specific needs and challenges of the students. Here are some

recommendations:

1. Incorporate hands-on projects, case studies, and real-world examples to make the learning

experience more engaging.

2. Foster a culture of curiosity by encouraging students to ask questions and explore concepts

through discussions and group activities.

3. Relate theoretical concepts to practical applications. Show how engineering principles are

used in real-world scenarios, especially those relevant to Nigeria or the African context.

4. Arrange field trips or guest lectures from industry professionals to provide insights into the

practical aspects of engineering to undergraduate students.

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