Irine Kemunto
Petroleum Geoscience Specialist
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About
Detail-oriented and technically proficient Petroleum Geoscience graduate with hands-on experience in pipeline operations, fuel quality assurance, HSE compliance, and terminal management within a national oil infrastructure setting. Demonstrated capability in petroleum product testing, SAP-based inventory reconciliation, equipment maintenance planning, and control room operations. Adept at working in high-risk, regulated environments, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and environmental integrity.
Seeking to contribute analytical and operational expertise to upstream, midstream, or energy transition-focused geoscience roles.
Experience
Operations Attachment (Industrial Training) at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) (2024-01 – 2025-03)
- Actively implemented HSE policies and procedures, including firefighting drills, PPE enforcement, and emergency response protocols, contributing to zero safety incidents during the attachment period.
- Conducted petroleum product quality testing, including sampling and laboratory analysis, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and maintaining accurate quality assurance records.
- Supported pipeline and terminal equipment maintenance through preventive, breakdown, and condition-based strategies, improving system reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime.
- Monitored pipeline fuel movements and storage operations from the control room, enabling real-time operational adjustments and accurate product receipts.
- Managed tank farm operations, including ATG level measurements, SAP data entry, and inventory reconciliation, achieving high accuracy in stock accountability and reducing discrepancies.
- Facilitated fuel loading and dispatch operations using QMS procedures and Accuload systems, ensuring timely, compliant, and traceable product deliveries.
- Collaborated closely with ICT, procurement, administration, and security departments to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and support seamless terminal operations.
- Prepared operational reports and documentation supporting audits, compliance checks, and internal reviews.
Education
Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience – Rift Valley National Polytechnic (2022-01 – 2025-12)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Koiwalelach Girls High School (2017-01 – 2021-12)
