Mariam Yussif Madugu
Summary
Chemical engineer with over 3 years of experience in gas processing and plant operations. Skilled in process optimization, safety compliance, and developing strong Python skills for engineering applications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Ghana National Gas Company
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Monitored real-time plant operations via HMI in the central control room to ensure product quality, safety compliance, and alignment with downstream demand and specifications; flagged process deviations to resolve issues.
- Provided technical support in Process, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering by aiding plant operators and project teams in improving performance and reliability.
- Supported daily plant optimization efforts through the analysis of process data and the resolution of operational bottlenecks to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failure.
- Facilitated employee training programs, delivering both classroom and on-the-job instruction; developed lesson plans, handouts, visual aids, assessments, and qualification materials for new hires and junior engineers.
Engineering Support – EPCC Project (Anokyi Mainline Compressor Station Phase II)
Meridian Logistics and Engineering
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in EPCC activities for the Anokyi Compressor station by reviewing engineering drawings, verifying field implementation against design standards and assisting in loop checks and functional testing to ensure smooth startup.
- Participated in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) workshops, contributing to risk identification and mitigation during design review phases.
- Supported development and review of engineering documents, including Basis of Design, Process Design Criteria, and Sparing Philosophy.
- Acquired working knowledge of RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) studies, Value Engineering, and High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) as applied to critical infrastructure projects.
Graduate Training Programme
Ghana National Gas Company
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Acquired hands-on experience with natural gas processing operations, including compression, dehydration, fractionation, and NGL recovery, gaining practical exposure to process dynamics and control.
- Developed a strong working knowledge of the plant’s PFDs and P&IDs, including process flow sequences, interconnections, and instrumentation layout, which supported troubleshooting and isolation procedures.
- Supported LPG inter-tank transfers, condensate loading through switching production tanks, pump readiness, valve positions, and tank levels to ensure plant safety and efficiency protocols.
Intern
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in data logging of refinery parameters on equipments e.g., distillation columns, tanks, to ensure optimal plant performance.
- Collected and analyzed process data to support mass balance and identify a 12% efficiency loss in a distillation unit, leading to suggested recalibration.
Intern
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company – Nigeria
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Shadowed control room operations to gain hands-on exposure to SCADA/DCS systems and real-time process control in a midstream gas processing environment.
- Supported project management activities, ensuring engineering projects and operational tasks met technical specifications and safety standards.
- Assisted in utility operations, including steam, water, and power generation essential for process plant functionality and equipment reliability.
Education
BSc. - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
06.2020
Skills
- Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus
- Process Flow Diagrams and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Python programming for engineers
- Process control
- Process optimization
- Process design
- Safety compliance
Websites
Certification
- Financial Analysis, Yale University (Certificate of Completion)
- 21st Century Energy Transition, University of Alberta (Certificate of Completion)
- Introduction to Python Programming (CS50), Harvard University (Certificate of Completion)
- Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Certificate.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Certification.
Affiliations
- Associate Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) Feb, 2025 – Present.
- Young Professional (YP) Member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nov, 2022 – Present.
Volunteering
PetroBowl Asia Pacific Regional Qualifier 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Process Engineer
Ghana National Gas Company
11.2021 - 05.2025
Engineering Support – EPCC Project (Anokyi Mainline Compressor Station Phase II)
Meridian Logistics and Engineering
08.2021 - 11.2021
Graduate Training Programme
Ghana National Gas Company
09.2020 - 08.2021
Intern
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company – Nigeria
06.2018 - 08.2018
BSc. - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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