DCS panel operator
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Having started my career as a junior process technician and pushing myself to progress through the ranks to senior process technician, and eventually completing all requirements to establish myself as a qualified Process Control Technician/Panel Operator at Engen Refinery, coupled with 18 years of chemical operating experience I would be an asset to your team.
I have Experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery in Pre commissioning, commissioning, start-up and normal operation, production maximization, PTW monitoring, P&ID, Functional/Interlock testing in the following units.
1- SRU: Sulphur Recovery unit [including caustic scrubber]. (Malaysia, Nigeria & South Africa)
2-SWSU: Sour water stripper. (Malaysia, Nigeria & South Africa)
3- ARU: Amine Regeneration unit. (Malaysia, Nigeria & South Africa)
4- FLG: Flare Gas system. (Malaysia)
5- SSU: Sulphur solidification. (Malaysia)
6-LSSU: Liquid sulphur storage unit. (Malaysia)
7-UTILTIES: Boiler Feed Water & Instrument Air production. (South Africa)
8-LPG & Asphalt production and tankage. (South Africa)
9-POLYMERIZATION unit. (South Africa)
10-BTX Aromatics (Benzene, Toluene, Xylene) unit (South Africa)
During this time, I have learnt how to adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to help reduce risk of accident resulting in injuries.
I am team oriented but have the ability to work independently to complete projects on time. I have patience to work in potentially dangerous and stressful environments without losing focus on the job at hand.
I have extensive experience of tools and industrial machinery maintenance and operation. I am also familiar with hazardous material handling and transportation Regulations.
I adhere to high ethical standards and give my assurance that I will exert and dedicate myself to do all what will be required of me by your company.
Planning, preparation to detail and monitoring work to level 5 plans and ensuring product is/always available and on spec to satisfy customers’ needs are a daily activity in my current job. Ensuring that there are no delays and problems rectified before they become roadblocks is the key responsibility for the current position that I hold in a refinery.
Dangote Refinery | Lekki, Nigeria
DCS Panel Operator (Contract) – Jan 2024 – Present - Operate Sulphur Recovery, Amine Regeneration, and Sour Water Stripper units during startup.
Engen Refinery | Durban, South Africa
Process Control Technician (DCS Panel Operator) / Training Shift Supervisor – Apr 2016 – Mar 2023 - Managed 24/7 DCS operations of SRU, ARU, SWS, BTX, LPG, Asphalt, Utilities, Polymerisation.
Prefchem (Petronas/Saudi Aramco) | Johor, Malaysia (secondment)
Panelman (Secondment) – Mar 2021 – Dec 2022 - Selected for international commissioning team based on performance and reliability.
Engen Refinery | Durban, South Africa
Senior Process Technician (Senior Field Operator) – Apr 2011 – Mar 2016 - Issued permits and executed maintenance coordination across high-risk units.
Engen Refinery | Durban, South Africa
Process Technician (Field Operator) – Oct 2007 – Mar 2011 - Conducted equipment isolation, gas testing, and visual inspections across multiple units.
National Certificate in Chemical Operations (NQF Level 4) – CHIETA, 2022
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – MF Treinamentos 2025
National Senior Certificate (Matric) – Fairvale Secondary School
N4 chemical engineering – completed 2025
Fire risk assessment – completed 2025
Noise risk assessment – completed 2025
Work at height essentials – completed 2025
Slip, trips and falls essentials – completed 2025
