Ukeje provides over 8 years of experience in engineering design, construction, and commissioning for oil and gas onshore and offshore facilities. He has worked on major projects for Shell, Total, and Saipem. Currently, he serves as a senior process and utility commissioning engineer for the $3.3 billion Total Egina FPSO commissioning project.
1. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
UKEJE EVEREST A.
Objectives: To constantly invest in myself by means of continuous
intellectual and career development in order to offer leading edge
expertise that will revolutionize organizations.
Address: #5 Oja Oba Street, off Oba Palace Oworoshoki, Lagos.
Contact Telephone: +2348064919891, +2349052639477
Email Address: everestukeje@gmail.com,
State of Origin: Anambra
L.G.A: Nnewi South
Status: Married
Summary: Planning and selection of the best technical solutions for hydrocarbon
transport and treatment processes with the aim of assuring flow and
maximizing retrieval throughout the entire life-cycle of a plant
Technical Proficiency
• Proficient in the use of applicable design guidelines and specifications such as API RP
14E, 14C, 12J, 520, 650 and 521, GPSA, DEP and use of MS Excel programs for
process lines and equipment sizing
• Good in the use of PipeSim for PVT /phase behaviour simulations, and reservoir fluid
characterization, to obtain data necessary to design and operate production facilities
• Broad technical knowledge of other engineering disciplines and ability to participate in
design studies; and operational reviews with multi-discipline content
• Process Plant Commissioning and Field Engineer
Engineering Training & Software Proficiency
Corporate Member Nigeria Society of Engineers (MNSE)
COREN candidate (Aug, 2018)
OPITO LEVEL 3 CITY AND GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY
o Subsea Equipment and Tools
o Material Technologies, Subsea Systems & Flow Assurance
o ROV Systems
o Subsea Controls
MOOC OIL AND GAS ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE IFP SCHOOL
Design of Production Facility using Plant Design Management Systems (PDMS)
Project Management Using Primavera (P6)
Caeser II Stress Analysis (COADE)
Good knowledge of Windows, Linux and MAC systems
P&ID Draft using AutoCAD
Use of LASER SCAN by AVEVA SAIPEM In-House Training
Advance use of Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced Problem Solving Skills SAIPEM ENI University
Aspen HYSYS Simulation ASPEN Nigerian Rep. (WEAM & CO)
Helicopter Underwater Escape Technique (HUET 2021)
2. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
Health Safety and Environment (Level 1&2) @ Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State
B.Eng. - Polymer Engineering (Second Class Lower Division 3.46/5)
2005
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
M-Tech: Chem-Petroleum (Chemical Engineering Option) In Progress 2017/2018
Summary of Consultancy Work
Over eight (8) years Engineering Design Construction and Commissioning experience in Oil and
Gas Onshore & Offshore facilities: Participated in Conceptual, Front End Engineering Design
(FEED), Field Engineer, Commissioning as a Process Specialist etc.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Client: Prime Atlantic Cegelec (PaCe) Mar 2018 – Till Date
Position: Senior Process and Utility Commissioning Engineer
PROJECT: COMMISSIONING OF $3.3Billion TOTAL EGINA FPSO PROCESS &
UTILITY MODULES
Key Activities: Preparation of Operational Test Procedures for modules
Supervised Hydraulic Oil flushing for Workboat
Dismantling and Reinstatement of Pressure Safety Valves
Supervised the flushing of Hydraulic Power Unit for work boat
Pre-commissioning of Fire Water lift pumps and Booster Pumps,
Deludge Fire Water Skids (FWD & FWW)
Pre-commissioning of Produced water treatment module
Prepared Chemical Injection rate calculations for Biocides, Methanol,
and Hydrogen Sulphide Scavenger
Supervised Fire Foam Concentrate pumps for Commissioning
Supervised Functional Test of Quick Connect Disconnect offloading
system
Maintenance and functional test of FPSO MCT (Mooring Chain
Tensioner)
Carried out Preliminary Checks on water injection pumps and Fine
Filtration Package skid
Carried out Operational Test on Water Mist Skids for FWP A and B
Minor maintenance work on Fire water booster pump skids A & B
Trained Junior Technicians on the use of P&ID
Carried out internal and external PRC with Clients
Installed pneumatic system for charging of 300bar Nitrogen bottle for
water mist skids
Client: Frazimex Engineering Dec 2017 – Mar 2018
PROJECT: EPCI OF 5.5KM X 24” OBIAFU/OBRIKOM TO OB3 CTMS GAS
PIPELINE
Key Activities: Preparation of Process Engineering Deliverables
3. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
Organization: Ellatech Energy Services Limited Sept 2017
Client: NESTOIL
Department: Technical Services
Key Activities: As-Built of Mobile Drilling Rig
Documentation/Cable Schedule, Cable tray, Equipment Schedule and Single line diagram
Organization: Halden Nigeria Limited August – Sept 2017
Client; SPDC Engineering Design Office (SEDO)
Department: Technical Support Service
Key Activities: As Built of One Bank Bonny O&G/Oloma Flow Station SCADA Modification,
As Built of Inlet Manifold, Separation Section, Surge Vessel, Pump section,
Metering, Knock out Vessel, Flare Ignition Panels, Chemical Tank, Fresh
Water supply, Fire water supply, Generator section, Oil saver pit, Fuel gas
heater skid etc.
Organization: Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited (SCNL), Port Harcourt, Rivers
State Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions (SSAGS) $800million
Project
Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Installation and Commissioning
of 100MMScf/d DOMGAS Greenfield + Brownfield Project with overall project
scope as follows:
- Construction of a new Central Processing Facility (CPF) at Tunu
- Construction of four new AG Booster stations at Tunu, Benisede, Opukushi
and Ogbotobo
- Refurbishment of Tunu, Benisede, Opukushi and Ogbotobo flow stations
through Brownfield upgrade aimed at eliminating AG routine flares from
producing fields (circa 60MMscf/d).
Organization: Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited (SCNL), Port Harcourt,
Rivers State
2015 - 2016
Department: Technical Services (TSD): Process Engineer (Onshore/Offshore)
Reported to and supported the Field Project Technical Manager,
Served as primary contact for technical issues and field contact management
Key Activities
• Responsible for execution of assigned task
• Creates and Analyze drawings for entire fabrication processes
• Preparation of commissioning documentation
• Preparation and checking of Utility Flow Schemes (UFS)
• Preparation and checking of Utility Engineering Flow Schemes (UEFS)
• Preparation and checking of Process Safeguarding Flow Schemes (PSFS)
• Analyze and resolve complex fabrication issues
• Provided estimates and quotes on fabrication projects
4. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
• Participated in the fabrication processes from initial to completion stage
• Approved documents necessary to keep the work flowing
• Coordinated the response to all technical questions and deviation requests
• Interfaced with assigned group preparing the fabrication and assembly
methodology and statements of work for assigned units
• Worked with Project Manager and Project Controls to establish detailed schedules
and milestones for assigned units
Organization: Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited (SCNL), Port Harcourt,
Rivers State 2014 -
2015
Department: Technical Service: Process Engineer (Onshore/Offshore) –
Position: Project Engineer/Lead (PPL) (4 Man Team lead)
Projects Involvement:
Project: Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions (SSAGS) $800million Project
Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Installation and commissioning
of 100MMScf/d DOMGAS Greenfield + Brownfield Project with overall project
scope as follows:
- Construction of a new Central Processing Facility (CPF) at Tunu
- Construction of four new AG Booster stations at Tunu, Benisede, Opukushi
and Ogbotobo
- Refurbishment of Tunu, Benisede, Opukushi and Ogbotobo flow stations
through Brownfield upgrade aimed at eliminating AG routine flares from
producing fields (circa 60MMscf/d)
Client: Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Position: Process/Field Engineer
Key activities:
• Managed Technical Close Out of all Process Engineering Design Documents/Drawings
• Variation Order Preparations (VOR) worth over $400million
• Preparation of Chemical Purchase Request using SAP
• Participated fully in Technical/Clarification meetings
• Carried out Technical Bid Evaluation for Chemicals with Vendors
• Originated and finalized five revisions of PEFS comprising: Legend Sheets (8), CPF (79),
AG Booster station (104), Flowstation- Demolition and Installation (102).
• Prepared PFS comprising: CPF (14), AG Booster station and Flow-station (28).
• Prepared PSFS comprising: CPF (14), AG Booster station and Flow-station (28).
• Quality Captain for SSAGS Flawless Project Delivery (FPD)
• Interfaced with Client and closed out all Technical Clarifications as required
• Prepared line sizing calculations using PGLS (Saipem’s in-house process line sizing
tool).
• Prepared fluid lists for Benisede, Opukushi and Ogbotobo AG booster stations and Tunu
CPF.
5. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
• Reviewed and updated process datasheets for vessels and exchangers for AG booster
stations and Tunu CPF.
• Site surveys at SPDC’s Opukushi and Ogbotobo flow-stations for As-Built drawings’
verification/red mark-up.
• Reviewed and Updated process documents- Process Design Data book, Emergency
Shutdown Philosophy and Isolation philosophy for flow-stations and CPF.
• Interfaced with Piping department for consistency check of interconnecting &
distribution PEFS.
• Participated in PEFS Design Review meetings (CPF, AG Booster stations and flow-
stations), Cause and Effect Matrix reviews (flow-station), HAZOP sessions (AG Booster
station and flow-station), and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Classification meeting (CPF).
• Participated in HAZOP follow-up, implementation of HAZOP recommendations (CPF
and flow-stations).
• Conducts Tool Box discussion prior to work
• Facilitated Internal HAZOP section for Gas and Liquid Metering Systems
Client:Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Department: Technical Service:
Position: Process/Field Engineer Onshore/Offshore 2012 - 2014
Job Description:
• Detailed PEFS mechanization- including GAP analysis, updating SPDC feed PEFS, CAD
and inter-discipline coordination, CAD plotting, back-checking, modification of existing
PEFS to reflect reviews, further revisions and verification activities, with emphasis to the
Twister hydrocarbon and water dew-pointing package
• Revised simulation to fill-in heat and material balance calculations, equipment
specifications and analyze operating cases
• Preparation of Site Survey Report for visited Ogbotobo flow-station.
• Interfaced with Instrumentation department in implementing changes on P&ID
• CAD activity follow-up for proper drafting of PEFS and PFS.
• Checking Vendor’s P&ID (Fuel Gas package, Compressors package, Twister
hydrocarbon and water dew-pointing package) and reporting inconsistencies with
Client’s PEFS.
• Represented company at interface meetings with pipeline contractor – DAEWOO Nig.
Ltd.
Project 2:Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company Rehabilitation Project
(BID phase)
EPC for Rehabilitation, aimed at removing the root causes of reduced reliability of the
Units, and modernization of DCS systems of Refinery, Petrochemical and Utility Units.
FEED for Revamping, in order to increase the capacity and upgrade the technology of
Refinery and Petrochemical Complex (Production Enhancement), based on Licensors
process revamp studies.
Client: Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company
6. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
Position: Process Engineer
Key activities participated for Proposal (Bid) phases include:
• Preparation of pre-qualification and technical tenders for the project.
• Consistency checks of FEED deliverables (PFD, P&ID, datasheets, site survey and
technical reports).
• Participated in Engineering Review of Topping Heat Network to restore unit nameplate
capacity.
Employer: POINT ENGINEERING 2011 – 2012
Project: OML 123 Integrated Facilities Upgrade – Tb – 1212
Adanga Re-development Project
Client: Addax Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited
Position: Process Engineer (External)
Responsibilities:
• As Built the Adanga Production Platform as required by the project scope of work
• Develop the base simulation model for the Adanga Production Complex (Adanga
PP & Mopu PP)
• Modification and Upgrade of existing flow diagram
• Upgrade the existing Piping and Instrumentation diagram
• Perform hydraulic studies on the export pipeline as adequate
• Perform validation on the existing two phase separators
• Perform sizing calculations on the existing production flowlines
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology 2011 – 2012
National Engineering Design Development Institute (NEDDI/NASENI)
Project: Process Simulation/Design and fabrication of a mini crude oil refinery
(755bpd capacity)
Client: National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
Position: Assist. To Head of Unit Product and Process Development
Responsibilities:
Research & Development Engineer for SMEs
Presentation of Technical Report on manufacturing and design
Process modeling of complex models
Past Projects;
Sensitivity Analysis & Optimization of Obiafu Obrikon Gas Dehydration Plant (Simulation
Analysis) Feb, 2012
Employer: Oil & Gas, Human Resource Dev. Center 2009 – 2011
Eldemuz Engineering Ltd.
Position: Process Engineer
7. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
Responsibilities:
• Design Engineer & Training Executive
• Facilitates the training of Graduate Engineers on AutoCAD & Process
Modeling
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams
• Flow assurance calculations
• Equipment sizing
• Offer Consultation services to students & career seeking graduates in
relation to Process Modeling
Employer: Paneltec Nigeria Limited (Internship) 2005 – 2009
East West Road, Port Harcourt
Position: Asst. Project/Electrical Technician
Responsibilities:
• Fault Rectification & Correction of Industrial Control Panel
• Design/Build/Installation of Industrial Control Panel in offshore/onshore
locations
• Fabrication of Industrial Process Control System Panels
• Electronic Card Development/Design and Manufacture
• Electric Motor/Pump control system maintenance
• Industrial electrical components (contactors, solid state relays, limit
switches etc)
• Day to day inventory of machines and tools
Employer: Quality Radiators 2004 -2005
75A Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt
Position: QA/QC (Internship)
Responsibilities:
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control of finished PET bottles
• Raw material Inventory management
• Operator of Injection molding machine
• Operator of PET Blowing machine
InterPersonal Skills
• Effective Communication
• Team work
• Assertive Communication
• Anger management
• Conflict Resolution
• Troubleshooting & Problem solving Skill (Technically)
Hobbies: Computing, Conceptual/Analytical Reasoning, Creativity & Music
Referees:
ISAAC OGEDEGBE
Technical Services Department
Field Technical Manager
Project: (SSAGS)
8. UKEJE E.A Process Design and Commissioning Engineer
Mobile +234 (0) 806 367 4498
isaac.ogedegbe@saipem.com
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
New Operational Base, Rumuolumeni,
P.M.B 6145, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State -
NIGERIA
NICULAE NICULESCU
Deputy Field Engineering Manager
Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions
Project (SSAGS)
Mobile: +234 (0) 905 381 6615
niculae.niculescu@saipem.com
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
New Operational Base, Rumuolumeni,
P.M.B 6145, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State -
NIGERIA