Gabriel Lawani
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished and highly motivated Chemical Engineer seeking job growth and development opportunity. Willing to relocate where ever needed. Open to processing, manufacturing, quality control, operations and production engineering positions in any industry. Extensive process simulation and optimization software experience background.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Carrier Mail Handler
United States Postal Services, USPS
Houston, TX
11.2018 - Current
- Prepared and seperated all classes of mail to be carried by truck to relay boxes along the daily assigned city routes for subsequent delivery on foot or by vehicle
- Ensured that charges on customs, postage-due and C.O.D mail matter were adequately collected upon deliveries
Quality Controller / Quality Manager
Eliel Facility
Strommen, Oslo, Norway
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured all company's products and rndered services underwent strict quality control compliance as stated in the SOP manual
- Reported data onto the company's Quality Management System (QMS)-Landax
- Traineed employees on the correct usage of chemicals, equipment and machineries used in the delivery of services
- Ensured that company's deliveries satisfied requirements within the health, environment and safety standards
Field Engineer - Equipment Operator (FRAC / ACID)
Halliburton Energy Services
Odessa, Texas
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Performed critical safety, repair and operations procedures on equipment and tools needed for high pressure iron and hose connections
- Executed equipment rig up and rig down on work sites and prepared equipment for performing a particular task
- Checked packing and grease levels in reservoir and continuously performed repairs to equipment as needed, ensuring proper LOTO and pump rebuilding procedures were followed
- Operated High Pressure pumps trucks, Forklifts, Boom / Man-lifts, Sand Conveyors, Movers and Hopper and other several mechanical equipment for work enhancement
- Conducted series of acid compatibility tests in order to look for iron, acid strength and sludge in the formation
- Applied engineering mathematical skills to determine acid / proppant ratios to be applied onto the rock formation in order to increase permeability, induce hydraulic fracture as well as remove scaling
- Repaired and installed faulted valves, wellheads, spools, chokes, activators, and other surface wellhead equipment for optimal performance
- Under strict supervision, assisted senior operators, as well as performed frac-specific job roles such as proppant, chemicals, blenders and QA/QC
Petroleum Storage Tank Inspector
University of Texas-Arlington
Arlington, Texas
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Inspected 20 above-ground and underground petroleum storage tanks (PST) weekly for release detection, corrosion protection, and spill containment for compliance with 30-TAC
- Utilized the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) checklists in determining technical compliance with the EPA and Federal Energy Act 2005 requirements, followed up investigations, evaluated and prepared technical reports
Safety Attendant & Logistics
On-Point Industrial Services
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Performed logistics support duties at the refinery by supplying diesel fuel to all onsite contractors for operations of their compressors, generators and all other mechanical equipment
- Performed Fire-Watch, Hole Watch and Bottle Watch attendant activities to various onsite contractors during their operations
- Continuously monitored work and surrounding areas for unsafe and potentially hazardous conditions
- Ensured strict compliance to safety standards by all Turn-Around crew and Staff
Environmental / Leak Detection & Repair Technicia
Flint Hills Resources / Miller Environmental Svs.
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Performed daily monitoring of all refinery hazardous waste containers for non-detectable emissions/visual inspections and ensured compliance with the 40 CFR 61.345(B)
- Monitored VOCs and VHAPs leak in valves, pumps, Frac and MESHAP tanks, compressors and all other applicable refinery unit components for emission in accordance with the (EPA Method 21) using complex TVAs, PIDs and FIDs analyzers
- Monitored VOCs and VHAPs leaks in valves, pumps, compressors and all applicable refinery unit components for emissions in accordance with EPA Method 21
Team Leader
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Process Design Team Project
- Led 15 other student team-members on Process Design project
- Utilized ASPEN Plus software to simulate the design of a Turbo Expander Plant that produced 82% recovery of ethane, while still maintaining a very low overall cost.
Fundraiser Team Lead
Leger Uten Grenser, MSF
Oslo, Norway
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Face 2 Face)
- Presented fundraising training programs to the newly employed
Education
Master of Science - Chemical & Natural Gas Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemical & Polymer Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Technical & Process Simulation
- Forklift Operator
- Certified Vehicle Mounted Aerial Platform
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Chemical Safety and Defensive Driving
Affiliations
Member, National Association of Safety Professionals (MNASP/MNISP)
Member, Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (MCSChE)
Member, American Institute of Safety Professionals
Certification
40-hour HAZWOPER and Basic Safety certification
Sound use of Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ProMax, MATLAB and FORTRAN
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CERTIFIED
References
Reference: Available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Controller / Quality Manager
Eliel Facility
01.2023 - 10.2023
City Carrier Mail Handler
United States Postal Services, USPS
11.2018 - Current
Field Engineer - Equipment Operator (FRAC / ACID)
Halliburton Energy Services
04.2017 - 10.2019
Petroleum Storage Tank Inspector
University of Texas-Arlington
10.2015 - 03.2017
Safety Attendant & Logistics
On-Point Industrial Services
10.2014 - 09.2015
Environmental / Leak Detection & Repair Technicia
Flint Hills Resources / Miller Environmental Svs.
01.2014 - 09.2014
Team Leader
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
06.2012 - 09.2012
Fundraiser Team Lead
Leger Uten Grenser, MSF
07.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Chemical & Natural Gas Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Science - Chemical & Polymer Engineering
Lagos State University
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