Frank Kuukyee

Process Engineer (P.Eng.) with 12+ years delivering process simulation, optimization, and equipment sizing for gas processing and compression systems. Reducing OPEX, improving system performance, and developing competitive technical proposals. Inquiry analysis, subvendor coordination, and modular system integration for EPC and packaged solutions.

Process Engineer at Sabaoth Engineer (2023-08 – Present)

Process Engineer specializing in HYSYS/ProMax simulations, process optimization, equipment sizing, and technical proposal development for EPC and packaged solutions.

• Built HYSYS/ProMax simulations, improving bid accuracy and reducing redesign rework by 15%
• Optimized process systems to reduce utility consumption and improve operating efficiency
• Sized vessels, exchangers, valves, and PSVs supporting RFQs and cost estimates
• Translated client requirements into PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for proposals
• Led RFQ development and vendor evaluation, improving equipment selection accuracy
• Supported technical proposal development with equipment sizing, costing, and compliance alignment
• Developed Class 3/4 estimates using Aspen ACCE for feasibility and bid competitiveness
• Coordinated subvendors and procurement inputs for packaged system integration
• Standardized review tools, improving proposal turnaround time by 20%

Assistant Manager, Process Engineering at Ghana National Gas Company (2019-01 – 2023-08)

Assistant Manager leading process engineering initiatives for compressor stations and gas pipeline systems, including capacity definition, inquiry analysis, HAZOP reviews, and vendor coordination.

• Defined compressor station capacity and operating philosophy for 110 km gas pipeline system
• Performed inquiry analysis, translating operational needs into executable engineering scopes
• Led HAZOP/MOC reviews, improving safety compliance and design readiness
• Reduced compressor trips by 20% through troubleshooting and process optimization
• Improved plant availability using data-driven performance and system analysis
• Coordinated vendor packages ensuring operability, maintainability, and system integration
• Supported cost-effective design decisions by aligning process requirements with CAPEX constraints

Senior Process Engineer at Ghana National Gas Company (2014-08 – 2019-01)

Senior Process Engineer leading major compressor projects from proposal through commissioning, with focus on process simulation, performance validation, and system optimization.

• Led 150 MMSCFD compressor project from proposal through commissioning and performance validation
• Validated compressor performance models, reducing technical and procurement risk
• Built process simulations supporting equipment selection and system optimization
• Conducted techno-economic evaluations improving CAPEX and OPEX decision-making
• Increased plant throughput by 20% through debottlenecking and hydraulic optimization
• Reviewed vendor packages ensuring compliance with process conditions and system integration
• Supported proposal development with technical inputs, equipment selection, and performance validation

Senior Metallurgist / Process Engineer at AngloGold Ashanti (2010-03 – 2014-08)

Senior Metallurgist and Process Engineer developing flowsheets, mass balances, and equipment sizing for plant upgrades and EPC coordination.

• Developed flowsheets and mass balances supporting equipment sizing and plant upgrades
• Sized process equipment improving design accuracy and execution readiness
• Coordinated EPC and vendor reviews reducing startup issues and rework

Master of Data Science and Analytics in Data Science and Analytics – University of Calgary (2023-08 – 2024-08)

Master of Engineering in Oil & Gas Engineering – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana (2013-01 – 2016-06)

Bachelor of Science in Minerals Engineering – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana (2004-09 – 2008-06)