Nengi Minaso

Instrumentation and Control Engineer with over 3years of experience in the oil & gas production supporting both onshore and offshore facilities. HSE & BOSIET–certified professional, skilled in installation, calibration, commissioning and maintenance of field instrumentation systems, and fire & gas alarm systems. Strong background in troubleshooting, loop testing and preventive maintenance within high risk onshore and offshore environment.

Safety-driven, adaptable to rotational schedules, and committed to operational excellence and asset integrity.

Electrical & Instrument Technician / Control Engineer at Okoloma Oil & Gas (2024-02 – 2025-10)

• Ensured proper installation and functionality of Fire & Gas detection systems (smoke detectors, flame detectors, gas detectors).
• Diagnoses of faults in instruments devices and control loops.
• Loop Check on Temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors across the Turbine compartment.
• Removal and Reinstatement of Transmitters in the field using the appropriate JOB Permit.
• Successfully led the electrical scope during inspection of FAR20/SS41 substation.
• Reduced inspection delays by 15% through proactive coordination of testing and documentation.

Instrument Technician at ARCO Maintenance & Engineering Limited (2018-06 – 2023-09)

• Conduct installation, calibration and maintenance of various instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform diagnostic tests and troubleshoot system issues to ensure minimal downtown.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations and repairs
• Carry out checks to ensure all field instruments are properly tagged for easy identification.
• Reduced instrument downtime by 20% through proactive maintenance and efficient troubleshooting.
• Developed a standard operating procedure for calibration, reducing calibration time by 10%

Junior Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer at Addax/Sinopec Petroleum Development Ltd. (2016 – 2017)

• Installation, Calibration, and maintenance of field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters).
• Calibration using HART communicator and multifunction calibrators.
• Valve stroking and functional testing.
• Support during shutdown and turnaround activities.
• Maintenance of control valves, actuators, and positioners.
• Commissioning and loop checking of instrumentation systems.
• Interpretation of P&IDs, loop diagrams, and cause & effect charts.
• Ensuring compliance with offshore HSE standards and PTW procedures.
• Recognized for identifying critical electrical hazards, leading to enhanced safety protocols and reduced incidents.
• Reduced electrical and instrumentation downtime by 10%.

Master of Science (MSc) in Instrumentation & Control System Engineering – University of Derby (2014)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering – Igbinedion University Okada (2009)