Braimah Yacubu is seeking a position as a petroleum engineer and has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. He has work experience teaching chemistry and integrated science, as well as experience as a laboratory technician and analytical chemist intern. His academic project involved analyzing trace metals in petroleum products using techniques like ICP-OES. He is proficient in computer skills and analytical chemistry instrumentation.

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BRAIMAH YACUBU
Adjacent Assemblies Of God Church,
Anthony K. Biney Link, Inchaban,
Shama – Ghana.
Tel: +233 249116716 / +233 506028735
Email: byacubu@yahoo.com / byacubu@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and developing innovative and creative solutions
to problems. I am seeking for a challenging position with a growth oriented company or
institution offering the opportunity for advancement and carrier development.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as Petroleum Engineer in a well reputed Corporation and make
significant contributions in the multiple disciplines in petroleum engineering.
ACADEMIC PROJECT UNDERTAKEN
Project description: “Assessment of Trace Metal Content (Pb, Zn, V, Cd) in Petroleum Products
(diesel & gasoline) in the Shama District by the ICP-OES”.
The project was designed to ascertain the levels of selected trace metals in fuel products
among some carefully selected fuel stations. Through this project, I acquired a lot of expertise
which include:
 Different sampling techniques for collecting crude oil samples for analysis.
 Experience with the operation and principles of Fast Sequential Atomic Absorption
Spectrometer, flame photometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission
Spectrometer (ICP-OES) and basic laboratory accessories.
 Developed good practices in solution preparation.
 Developed skills for analytical sampling, instrumentation and data interpretation.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Currently includes: Teaching, Reading Research Articles, Beach Exploration, Writing poems,
Football (soccer).

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
YEAR QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
2008 - 2012 B.Sc. Chemistry (2.83/4.00-CGPA) University of Cape Coast
2003 - 2006 West African Senior School Certificate Sekondi College
(Elective Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, General Agriculture)
2000 – 2003 Basic Education Certificate St. Peter’s Preparatory JHS
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
Good knowledge in Chemistry [Organic, Inorganic, Analytical and General Biochemistry] Water
Analysis (Reverse Osmosis), Industrial and Petroleum Chemistry, Environmental monitoring,
General Physics, and Computational Chemistry.
 Excellent in basic computer programming, MS office and Internet.
 Well versed with analytical chemistry and Instrumentation.
 Strong communication and presentation skills.
 Efficiency to work methodically and precisely.
 Self-motivated and team player.
 Willingness to learn new things.
CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS ATTENDED
 Ghana National Association of Science Teachers (GAST) workshop on The Teaching of
some Challenging Science Topics on 27th May, 2015 (Participant)
 Re-branding the Student Chemist in: IT Formulation, Chemical Entrepreneurship and
Financial Management on 28th October, 2011 (Participant)
 Chemistry in the Developing World: Possibility for the Ghanaian Chemist on 10th
October, 2010 (Participant)
 3-week training workshop on website development organized by Greensoft Systems,
June 2011
 The Prospect of a Chemistry Graduate in the Oil and Gas Industry on 8th April 2011
(Participant)
 Our Precarious Environment: by Very Rev. Prof. D. K. Dodoo, UCC Chemistry
Departmental Boardroom (Participant)

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JOB EXPERIENCE
Chemistry and Integrated Science Tutor
Ideal College, Inchaban - Takoradi (January 2014 to December 2015)
 Taught elective chemistry and integrated science chemistry in the remedial school and
SHS 1-3
 Taught integrated science at JHS 1-3
 Served as academic counselor for students.
Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Technician for General Chemistry (National service)
Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
(September 2012 to September 2013)
 Laboratory Technician and Instructor for practical chemistry sessions
 Assisted teaching organic and general chemistry tutorials
 Assisted lecturers and professors in their research
 Served as Invigilation Assistant during examinations
Training Coordinator for Website Development
Greensoft Systems, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana (June 2010 – July 2012)
 Organized web development workshops
 Oversaw the marketing and sale of workshops
Analytical Chemist (Internship)
(June 2011-August 2011)
Chemical Laboratory Department, Takoradi Thermal Power Station (TTPS) Aboadze – Ghana
 Assisted in monitoring procedures at the site locations.
 Assisted Senior Engineers in making plans and policies to reduce operational cost.
 Manage the analytical aspects of sampling fuels and effluents in storage tanks and
production wells.
 Assisted in environmental monitoring procedures, water analysis (fresh water and effluents)
and petroleum analysis (Crude oil, DFO, LCO)
Teacher, Obinyimkyena D/A School, Shama (September 2007-June 2008)
 Prepared final year students in Junior High School for their exams
 Served as class teacher for primary two (2)
 Taught mathematics at JHS 1, 2 & 3
Teacher, Ideal College, Inchaban - Takoradi (September 2006 - June 2007)
 Taught science at JHS 1 & 2
 Taught mathematics and science at stage six (6)

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REFERENCES
Very Rev. Prof. D. K. Dodoo (Lecturer)
University of Cape Coast, Department of Chemistry
Tel: +233 208152564 Email: ddodoo@ucc.edu.gh
Dr. Francis Nsiah (Lecturer)
University of Cape Coast, Department of Chemistry
Tel: +233 275451807 Email: fkbnsiah@gmail.com
Mr. Gideon Formson (Supervising Chemical Engineer)
Takoradi Thermal Power Station (TTPS), Aboadze – Shama.
Tel: +233 244473629 Email: gidason@yahoo.com