NOSIKE STEADFAST MEKWUNYEI
Environmental Chemist/Scientist/Specialist Laboratory Technologist Analytical/ Production Chemist Researcher Advanced Spectroscopy Instrumentation specialist: HPLC, GC’s ICP- OES Oil & Gas Chemist
Fredericton, NB E3B 5V8
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Experienced Chemist in general laboratory analysis. Specialist in Environmental chemistry, analysis, assessment and remediation studies for quality monitoring and standard compliance (air, soil water and biomass). Expart in Industrial/production process chemistry with over 5 years experience in the Oil and gas industry (with Chevron).
Analytical chemist/scientist vast in laboratory analysis use of advanced spectroscopic instruments in the pharmaceutical and oil/gas industry like: GC’s: GC-MS, HPLC: LC-MS, ICP-OES… Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Experienced conducting and analyzing data for analytical methods (UPLC/HPLC, GC). Experience with KF, titration, DSC/TGA, particle size, XRD
• Possess excellent technical and laboratory skills to execute analyses efficiently and reliably in GMP regulated analytical environments with understanding of experimentation and data analysis using some chromatography software.
• I have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and hands on experience with laboratory software like LabX, Tiamo, electronic notebooks, etc.
• I am effective in time management with skills and ability to work independently and as a team player also with internal clients. I’m self-motivated with great adaptability, and always positive.
• I bring quality interpersonal skill and an ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience with excellent verbal, written and communications skills. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Personal Details
Highest Level of Education: Master's Degree
Total years of experience: 7
Work Experience
Environmental/Facility Quality Control cleanup specialists and Chemist GDI Integrated facility Services, UNB. - Fredericton, NB January 2023 to Present
As the the environmental/ facility quality control clean up specialist and chemist, my responsibility includes :
• Preparing daily use chemicals, developing procedures and ensuring conformance to safe work practices while carrying out environmental cleanup on site
• Monitoring and assessing environmental impacts of chemicals used in facilities cleanup activities and establishing suitable quantification mix ratios for better results in conformance to environmental standards (HSE)
• Implementing continuous improvement of processes with cause analysis of the non-conformity, corrective action plans and feedbacks from onsite experiences.
• Provide technical expertise for contaminated sites alongside investigation and possible remediation prospects while considering environmental impacts
Laboratory Technician, Analyst and Chemist/ Environmentalist Chevron Nigeria Limited - Escravos Gas to Liquid (CNL-EGTL) Refinery FI/FO as Contractor, Formally employed with Sambaz Oil Nigeria Ltd - Escravos, Delta June 2018 to November 2022
As Analytical Chemist, Laboratory Technologist and Environmentalist at EGTL (Escravos Gas to Liquid) Laboratory, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Escravos, Delta State, Nigeria. I
• Routinely carried out qualitative refinery analysis of production process oil and gas samples
(hydrocarbons)
• Participated directly in Certification of company product export samples for quality and industry standard compliance alongside my team
• Analyzed environmental (air, soil and water) samples and was Involved directly in numerous environmental assessment studies, effluent/waste management and remediation projects within the Oil and Gas production facility.
• Calibrated and utilized advanced spectroscopic analytical equipments; ICP-OES, GC’s, HPLC, distillers.. for daily samples and lab operations.
• Conducted research for improvement on established laboratory SOP’s with accepted updated industry wide methods and standards
• Was involved in Adhoc Oil and Gas products Analysis and Testings, Calibration of Analytical Equipments, GC’s, HPLC
• Carried out Air quality assessment projects and pollution studies of company facilities
• Planned and executed assigned experiments that support development activities and worked cross- functionally to achieve project goals.
• Selected appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments and developed suitable analytical methods.
• Recommended alternatives, researched new methods and techniques, also proactively sought out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.
• Interpreted and summarize experimental results while recognizing anomalous and inconsistent results and interpreting experimental outcomes.
• Participating in group meetings. Presenting results of work and drawing conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
• Ensuring all experimentation is carried out in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), while maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards. Environmental Chemist/ Laboratory Specialist
Pi-Moff Resources Nigeria Ltd, seconded on Contract to Chevron Nigeria Limited- Escravos Gas to Liquid (CNL-EGTL) Refinery Laboratory (FI/FO) - Warri, Delta state June 2018 to September 2021
As Environmental Chemist/Laboratory Specialist Pi-Moff Resources Nigeria Ltd at EGTL (Escravos Gas to Liquid) Laboratory, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Escravos, Delta State Nigeria. I was Involved in:
• Receiving samples into the Laboratory and storing properly prior analysis in line with standard operating procedure
• Collecting environmental samples, analyzing evaluating and interpreting data obtained from analysis of ecological samples in line with environmental baseline survey data
• Carrying out water and groundwater analysis, soil and sediment sample analysis, air sample quality assessment parameters analysis, Oil and Gas products analysis and test.
• Calibration and use for sample analysis Advanced Analytical Equipments; GC’s, HPLC, ICP-OES, simulated distillers…
• Product formulation and preparation of test reagents.
• Establishing and ensuring QC/QA of products for industry standards compliance.
• Assist in design and implementation of project work plans for ecological fieldwork programs
• Joined teams and was involved in fieldwork and trips with hands on experience in environmental quality assessment, remediation and restoration projects
Analytical, Supervisory and Consultation Chemist
Eahlen Chemicals and Laboratory- subsidiary of Geomime Techno Nigeria Ltd. - Port Harcourt, Nigeria. November 2016 to May 2018
Monitoring Laboratory services and approving analysis. Daily routine evaluation of analysis, samples, products and analytical procedures. Ensuring QA/QC of company products and all lab analysis. Inventory, Sales and Logistics Coordinator
Steady Chemicals and Laboratory - Sapele, Delta
November 2012 to October 2016
Coordinating purchases, sales and supplies of chemicals to clients, schools, institutions and Organizations. Managing stocks, inventories and receiving samples for laboratory analysis Education
Doctoral Degree in Environmental Chemistry- Remediation studies University of Ibadan - Ibadan, Oyo state
September 2019 to Present
Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry
Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Awka, Nigeria
June 2015 to October 2019
Master's degree in Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control University of Ibadan - Ibadan, Nigeria
May 2015 to October 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Chemistry
Delta State University - Delta state, Nigeria
September 2008 to October 2012
Skills
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Laboratory Experience
• Research & Development
• Gas Chromatography
• Laboratory Management
• Communication skills
• Quality Control
• Microsoft Office
• QA/QC
• Google Cloud Platform
• Distributed systems
• Calibration
Languages
• English - Advanced
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification