Jachike C. Okoro
Sugar Land,Texas
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 8 years of valuable process engineering and engineering project management expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Ability to communicate in English language effectively in verbal and written forms. Ability to influence positively and motivate people to achieve set goals. Able to adjust to cross-functional projects and handling flexibly a variety of tasks and shift priorities simultaneously
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Engineering Project Manager/Process Engineer
Syllabus Inc
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Championed risk analysis and risk management meetings
- Carried out equipment sizing(lines, pumps,heat exchangers,separators, preassure relief valves)
- Developed and interpreted P&IDs for onsite personnel.
- Process modeling using Aspen Hysys
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Debottlenecking of processes
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Carried out mass/energy balances
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Attended HAZOP and process safety meetings
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
Intermediate Process Engineer
Hurlag Technologies Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Completed detailed process engineering design of new or revamp/additions to existing facilities
- De-bottlenecking of processes
- Developing and reviewing BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, layout, lines, and pump sizing
- Attend weekly risk assessment, Hazop, and safety review meetings
- Carried out technical studies, made reports and recommendations to improve productivity and life of equipment
- Carried out process calculations, cost estimates, and process specifications for equipment, energy, and material balances
- Provided technical support to onsite personnel where necessary
- Working closely with process chemists and chemical technicians to ensure maximum output levels and efficient running of production facilities
Quality Control Lab Analyst and Gantry Operator (Intern)
MRS Oil and Gas Plc
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Tested samples drawn daily from vertical storage tanks for specific variables (flash point, density, octane rating, etc.)
- Sent results to DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) for approval before dispatch to 3rd party retailers
- Tested samples from daughter vessels for specific standards, and sent reports to DPR for approval before and after dispatch into shore tanks
- Opened specific tank orifices and pump valves as directed by supervising process engineering for daily operations
- Supervise loading of 3-compartment trucks with petroleum products during truck-out operations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Caritas University
Enugu, Nigeria 09.2016
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office: (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Familiar with Aspen HYSYS and AutoCAD
- Familiar with P&ID interpretations
- Team Meetings
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- De-bottlenecking of processes
- Project Planning
- Risk analysis
- HAZOP
- Cross-Training Skills
- Project Scope Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Affiliations
Active Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 2018 – Present
Active Member, National Society of Black Engineers 2018 – Present
International Student Member, UK SHE Organization 2018 – Present
Active Member, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) 2014 – Present
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Health and Safety at work (UK SHE Organization)
- Risk Assessment and Practical Application (UK SHE Organization)
- Environmental Awareness (UK SHE Organization)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (Department of Petroleum Resources Nigeria)
- Basic First Aid/CPR (Novelle Center Nigeria)
- Engineering Project Management (Rice University)
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager/Process Engineer
Syllabus Inc
06.2019 - Current
Intermediate Process Engineer
Hurlag Technologies Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2019
Quality Control Lab Analyst and Gantry Operator (Intern)
MRS Oil and Gas Plc
05.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Caritas University
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