Damilola Akinyemi

Result-oriented Chemical Engineer with hands-on experience in process monitoring, renewable energy research, and water treatment operations. Recently completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), developing strong technical and collaborative skills. Passionate about contributing to operational excellence, process optimization, and safety within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical production sectors.

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Hodia Home Ventures (2025-04 – to 2026 - 03)

Applied engineering principles to troubleshoot operational challenges and improve workflow efficiency within the assigned department.

• Applied engineering principles to troubleshoot operational challenges and improve workflow efficiency within the assigned department
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project assignments on schedule
• Led Community Development Service (CDS) initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership and project coordination skills

Industrial Attachment (I.T) at Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Assisted in pilot-scale research for the utilization of biomass and biofuels to bolster Nigeria's energy mix, working within the Energy and Fuel Minerals Development (EFMDD) and Chemicals and Pharmaceutical divisions.

• Assisted in pilot-scale research for the utilization of biomass and biofuels to bolster Nigeria's energy mix
• Utilized computational tools to identify viable technologies for developing renewable energy fuels and mineral materials
• Collaborated with industry stakeholders to promote local raw material investment in the conventional energy sector and conducted group research on Biogas production optimization using various organic substrates

Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) at Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant (LUDWTP) (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Monitored daily chemical dosing parameters and performed routine inspections to ensure compliance with water quality standards and operational safety.

• Monitored daily chemical dosing parameters (coagulants, disinfectants) to ensure compliance with water quality standards
• Performed routine inspections of the plant environment to identify and mitigate potential operational hazards
• Maintained detailed logs of process variables and assisted senior engineers in plant maintenance activities

B. Engr. in Chemical Engineering – University of Abuja, Nigeria (2018-01 – 2023-12)

SSCE in Secondary Education – Iluomoba Community Grammar School, Ekiti (2010-01 – 2016-12)

PSLC in Primary Education – Methodist Primary School, Omuo-Ekiti (2005-01 – 2010-12)