Samuel Afolabi

Chemical Engineering graduate with Second-Class Upper Division from Obafemi Awolowo University and practical industrial experience in plant operations, process monitoring, laboratory analysis, technical documentation and engineering research. Experienced in supporting process operations, preventive maintenance activities, chemical dosing, water and wastewater treatment, operational recordkeeping and HSE-compliant plant activities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, data analysis and technical reporting skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic Python.

Interested in graduate and entry-level opportunities across process engineering, production, manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, utilities, quality, HSE and engineering operations.

Engineering Intern at Water Treatment Plant, Fan milk PLC (2023-02 – 2023-08)

Supported industrial water-treatment operations involving raw-water intake, pumping, chemical dosing, filtration and routine process monitoring.

• Conducted jar tests to determine suitable coagulant dosage and monitored turbidity across treatment stages.
• Monitored sand filtration, activated-carbon filtration and UV sterilisation systems during routine plant operations.
• Performed pH, conductivity, turbidity and photometric analyses on potable and wastewater samples, including aluminium, iron, calcium and zinc parameters.
• Supported wastewater treatment, backwashing, preventive maintenance and valve-monitoring activities in line with safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintained laboratory and operational records to support daily process decisions and compliance activities.

Research Assistant | Biochemical Laboratory at Chemical Engineering Department, Obafemi Awolowo University (2021-11 – 2022-01)

Conducted solvent-extraction research and optimisation of secondary metabolites from Costus igneus leaves.

• Performed phytochemical screening and operated rotary evaporators, lyophilisers, magnetic stirrers and mechanical grinders while following laboratory safety procedures.
• Recorded experimental data, supported result interpretation and contributed to technical reports and presentations.

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering – Obafemi Awolowo University (2024)