Chukwuka D. Amalu

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Conyers, GA 30094

PH: 770-***-**** (H) 340-***-**** (C)

acvi7f@r.postjobfree.com

Project Manager with proven track record of Manufacturing, Capital, and Customer projects in various industries. Responsible for the project life-cycle including requirements definition, business analysis, design, fabrication, implementation, testing and deployment. Managed all project tasks including schedules, budgets, and resources, to ensure that quality solutions are delivered within time and cost constraints. Build and manage client relationships. Mentor staff with a hands-on approach and foster a learning and growth environment. I actively transformed business requirements into creative business solutions using existing products and new ideas that demonstrate out-of-the box thinking. Prepare project status reports and presentations to keep management, customers and others informed of the projects status and issues.

CORE SKILLS:

Project Management

Project management and engineering support of large scale, Manufacturing, Capital, and Customer projects from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up. Independently functioning as lead for the Engineered Systems sales proposal, preparation, and project scope identification based on technical and commercial specifications provided by potential customers. Maintain budgets and schedules and take action to assure project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget.

Operations Management

Planning, scheduling and coordinating plant production and maintenance to meet requirements, to review operating and performance data and direct changes to ensure an efficient and safe operation. I established budgets, manage costs and maximize profitability, as well as help establish operating and capital budgets. I also was responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy work environment that is in full compliance with the company's policies and procedures. I establish a culture that is proactive, responsible and accountable for compliance and working knowledge of OSHA.

Process/Production Engineering

Responsible for assisting in Process Hazard Analysis and driving resulting action items to completion by ensuring the product quality meets specification standards, MOC, PSSR Etc. Responsible for engineering support to develop Capital Project scope, design, engineering, provide turnaround and startup support for unit outages/investigated and troubleshot process quality, equipment, and HSE issues. Developed P&IDs, scope and justification for process improvement projects/monitored fouling factors, severity, energy consumption and other process variables for refining units. Process Management, knowledge of project/process engineering practices, economic principles, calculation methods, international codes, standards, procedures and equipment sizing and specifications/planned and managed unit turnarounds with Maintenance department

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ENAGIC USA INC, Conyers, GA 03/2015 - Self Employed/ Independent Distributor

Responsible for product distribution and consultations.

Conduct product seminars with customers

Successfully handle machine installation and training for customer.

Johnson Matthey Catalyst, Savannah, GA 10/2012 – 03/2015

Project Manager

Project Manager for manufacturing of pressure vessels used for the JM (Intercat) Smart Catalyst Addition System projects from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and start-up.

Independently functioning as lead for the Engineered Systems sales proposal, preparation, and project scope identification based on technical and commercial specifications provided by potential customers.

Maintain budgets and schedules and take action to assure project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget

6 Catalyst addition machines manufactured and delivered to multinational companies ($5M)

Catalyst withdrawal and cooling system delivered ($2M)

BOSTIK, INC, Conyers, GA 06/2011 – 08/2011

Production Manager

Manage production resources to meet operational objectives.

Create and managed daily production schedules.

Develop staff to support operational objectives.

Continuously measured and improved operational efficiency.

Coordinate production with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance departments.

Ensured all required environmental, health and safety, & quality training of subordinates was met. Assure compliance with all company policies, safety, and regulatory requirements for operations.

MAVERICK ENGINEERING INC, Corpus Christi, TX 05/2011 – 06/2011

Senior Project Manager

Manage $5 MM portfolio of Capital Projects for client refineries which includes upgrade projects in various disciplines and equipment.

Develop project scope, detailed engineering design, equipment specification, cost estimate, and schedule while maintaining zero incidents in both safety and environmental incidents.

HOVENSA REFINERY LLC, St. Croix, USVI (4 positions from 06/1995 –12/2010)

Project Manager 01/2008 – 12/2010

Responsible for managing a $50 MM portfolio of Capital projects for the HOVENSA refinery via the PrIDE Phase Gated Process.

Develop project scope, detailed engineering design, equipment specification, cost estimate, and schedule while maintaining zero incidents in both safety and environmental incidents.

Responsible for large compressor coalesce upgrade project ($15M)

East & West SRU Nitrogen Plant project ($5.6M)

Assistant Manager, Operations 01/2006 – 01/2008

Managed and supervised a refinery division consisting of 7 operating units and 70 operators (a superintendent, 7 supervisors).

Conducted coaching, training, and performance review for direct reports.

Directed and monitored compliance to company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulatory requirements affecting plant operations.

Superintendent Terminal Operation 01/2001 – 01/2006

Project Engineer for all Terminal department Capital projects.

Supervised the Oil Movement group – a computerized system for managing all oil transfers in the refinery both unit to unit, tank to tank, and ship to tank and tank to ship.

Planned the blending and shipping of refined products for a 500 bbl/day refinery.

Conducted coaching, training, and performance review for direct reports.

Commissioned a $100 million Coke Handling and Storage System for 65MBPD Coker unit

Coordinated the design, test, and installation of a green (Solar Cells and battery pack) wireless tank monitoring system for a 200 tank system Tank field.

Team Leader responsible for Process Hazard Analysis and driving resulting action items to completion by ensuring the product quality meets specification standards, MOC, PSSR Etc.

Developed the detailed engineering unit projects and provide turnaround and startup support for unit outages.

Investigated and troubleshoot process quality and HSE issues.

Developed P&IDs, scope and justification for process improvement projects.

Monitored fouling factors, severity, energy consumption and other process variables for refining units

Senior Process Engineer 6/1995 – 01/2001

Responsible for assisting in PHA and driving resulting action items to completion

Converted a 16 MW Gas Turbine from burning propane to refinery fuel gas high in hydrogen and saved $3,000/day in fuel cost for operating the gas turbine

Revamp a Vacuum tower and heater tubes and realizing $800m/year of incremental margin

Revamped a Crude oil, Visbreaker, HDS, Gas Recovery units to de-bottleneck the units.

CUATRO DESIGN CONSULTANTS, Wichita, KS 6/1993 – 05/1995

Senior Process Engineer

Developed the detailed engineering unit projects and provide turnaround and startup support for unit outages.

Developed P&IDs, scope and justification for process improvement projects.

Monitored fouling factors, severity, energy consumption and other process variables for refining units

COASTAL REFINING & MARKETING, Wichita, KS 1/1991 – 5/1993

Economic Planning Engineer

Linear Programmer for optimization of refined products and producing blend recipes.

Supervised the Oil Movement group – a computerized system for managing all oil transfers in the refinery both unit to unit, tank to tank, and pipe lines.

Planned the blending and shipping of refined products for a 100 bbl./day refinery

Conducted refinery planning with Operations, marketing, and sales to set unit rates to optimize profits

CONOCO REFINERY, Ponca City, OK 1989 - 1991

Process Engineer

Developed the detailed engineering unit projects and provide turnaround and startup support for unit outages.

Developed P&IDs, scope and justification for process improvement projects.

Monitored fouling factors, severity, energy consumption and other process variables for refining units

EDUCATION:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE; CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

MBA, MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / ACTIVITIES:

•Kepner Tregoe Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Process

•Lean certified

•LiveLink (electronic document management), Microsoft Projects 2013,

•Hazmat 40 hour training, fire brigade training, emergency first responder training, rescue certified

•ASME code trained for piping and pressure vessels

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Microsoft Project 2013 and Microsoft office suite applications.

Pro/II and ProMax simulation software, SAP

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