Jackson Njoka
Pearland,TX
Summary
Senior Loss Control & Quantity/Quality (Q&Q) Specialist with 28+ years of hands-on field and operational experience across crude oil, refined products, petrochemicals, LPG and bio-feedstocks. Proven ability to safeguard trading margins by minimizing cargo losses, preventing off-specification events, optimizing blending operations, and defending complex Q&Q claims. Extensive background supporting traders, operators and shipping teams in fast-paced, high-risk trading environments. Recognized for sound technical judgment, independence on field missions, and strong ethics. Fluent in English and French with global exposure across the US, Africa, and international ports.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Managing Director
AFRI INSPECT LTD
01.2019 - Current
- Built and managed a loss control and inspection business supporting international commodity trading flows.
- Led complex Q&Q investigations, cargo loss analysis and dispute resolution involving terminals, shipowners and inspection companies.
- Selected, supervised and evaluated inspection and superintendent companies, ensuring quality, neutrality and cost efficiency.
- Acted as technical advisor to traders and operators on blending feasibility, additives usage and product quality compliance.
- Negotiated service contracts and inspection scopes, optimizing operational costs and risk coverage.
Senior Marine Consultant / Loss Control Superintendent
PETROCARE MARINE CONSULTANTS – US & AFRICA
Houston
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered loss control, quantity and quality assurance services for crude oil and petroleum product cargoes supporting trading and shipping operations.
- Attended and supervised critical loading, discharging, STS and co-loading operations, ensuring compliance with contractual specs and international standards.
- Advised traders and operators in real time on cargo compatibility, tank preparation, contamination risks and operational deviations.
- Conducted terminal technical assessments evaluating safety practices, measurement integrity, and operational reliability.
- Produced defensible technical reports used in claims negotiation and commercial settlements, protecting client financial interests.
- Managed hundred workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Petroleum Inspector
CAMIN CARGO CONTROL – TEXAS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Quantified petroleum products in shore tanks, barges and tankers.
- Conducted sampling, temperature measurement, gauging and documentation review.
- Ensured strict adherence to international testing and measurement standards.
- Inspected petroleum products for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted detailed analysis of cargo shipments to ensure accuracy in measurement and reporting.
Loss Control Inspector
PETROMAR INTERNATIONAL
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Delivered risk management and loss prevention services across US Gulf and Florida ports.
- Investigated contamination risks, vapor monitoring and operational deficiencies.
- Acted as client liaison during sensitive cargo operations and post-operation claims.
Petroleum Inspector / Senior Field Supervisor
SGS NORTH AMERICA – TEXAS
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Performed and supervised quantity and quality inspections across the Houston Ship Channel and offshore Galveston.
- Certified crude oil and refined products against contractual specifications for trading entities.
- Supported loss investigations, demurrage analysis and discrepancy resolution.
- Coordinated with traders, operators, terminals, customs, and vessel crews to ensure smooth execution of time-critical operations.
- Recognized for accuracy, impartiality and reliability in high-value cargo movements.
Petroleum Inspector / Interim Supervisor
SGS CAMEROON
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Led and executed inspections of crude oil and refined products at offshore and onshore terminals.
- Personally entrusted by clients to conduct operations in Equatorial Guinea.
- Established long-term relationships with national oil companies and storage operators.
Education
School of Gas Measurement
University of Texas – Austin
Skills
- Cargo Loss Control (Q&Q) – Crude & Products
- Trading & Shipping Operational Support
- Quantity Measurement (ASTM / API / IP / ISO)
- Product Quality & Specifications Compliance
- Blending Operations & Additives Control
- Demurrage Reduction & Root-Cause Analysis
- Claims Analysis & Defense (Q&Q / Insurance)
- Terminal & Storage Technical Audits
- Inspector / Superintendent Performance Management
- Risk Management & Operational Integrity
- International Field Missions & Crisis Intervention
- Stakeholder Coordination (Traders, Operators, Shipping)
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
French – Fluent
TARGET ROLE
Loss Controller – Trading & Shipping (Crude, Products, Biofuels)
VALUE PROPOSITION FOR TOTALENERGIES
- Immediate operational credibility with traders & operators
- Deep field experience aligned with Trading & Shipping realities
- Proven ability to reduce losses, prevent claims and protect margins
- Strong ethics, safety leadership and independence
- Comfortable with 24/7 operations, urgent field deployment and international travel
Timeline
Co-Founder & Managing Director
AFRI INSPECT LTD
01.2019 - Current
Senior Marine Consultant / Loss Control Superintendent
PETROCARE MARINE CONSULTANTS – US & AFRICA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Petroleum Inspector
CAMIN CARGO CONTROL – TEXAS
01.2009 - 01.2010
Loss Control Inspector
PETROMAR INTERNATIONAL
01.2006 - 01.2008
Petroleum Inspector / Senior Field Supervisor
SGS NORTH AMERICA – TEXAS
01.2002 - 01.2006
Petroleum Inspector / Interim Supervisor
SGS CAMEROON
01.1994 - 01.2000
School of Gas Measurement
University of Texas – Austin