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Project Management Technical Support

Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Posted:
November 05, 2023

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Ken Bosah

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Houston, Texas 77041

Cell: +1-346-***-****

Email address: ad0vi9@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Oil & Gas Industry Work Experience: 25 Years

Extensive Experience in Downstream (Refinery Processes), Midstream (Complex Sweet/Sour Gas Plant and Gas-to-Liquid Processes), Upstream (Sweet & Sour Onshore, Offshore, & Deepwater Facilities), Gas/Water/Steam Injection, Utility Systems, Value Chain

Special Skills

General Process Engineering: Design, Process Modeling (Hysys & PipePhase), Troubleshooting, Optimization, Debottlenecking, Unit Monitoring, Operational Support, Business & Commercial (Economic Analysis/Modeling), and Project Management (Conceptual Evaluation, Pre-FEED, FEED, DED), Procurement, Construction/Installation, Startup/Commissioning)

Work Experience

Chevron San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Business Unit (BU) Bakersfield

Sr. Process Advisor (July 2022 – Present)

Process Optimization and Technical Safety Supervisor (January 2022 – July 2022)

Lead Troubleshooting, Process Modeling, and Design supports unloading process constraints/reduce multiple footprint utilization. Saved: $0.4 Million

Support Integrated Production System Optimization (IPSO) and Surface Facilities Optimization (SFO) to identify optimization opportunities and maximize infrastructure utilization

Support unloading Produced Water/Wastewater Injection Wells’ Constraints at Kern River & Coalinga Facilities

Champion behavioral changes and embracement of technologies’ adoption/deployment

Support Chevron Low Carbon Initiatives: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Project &

Hydrogen Production via Ammonia Cracking Technology

Fluency and champion application of Minimum Functional Objective (MFO)/Agile frameworks to enhance capital discipline (stewardship)

Provide technical support in key OE processes (PHA, MOC, PSI, PSSR, TC&S, Operating Procedures, RCA, etc.)

Managed 12 Process & Technical Safety Engineers Performance Management Process, Salary Adjustment, Administration, Career Development, Technical Competency Assessment, Growth Potential Assessment, Planning, Training, Promotion/Transfer)

Managed team to collaborate with Integrated Operations Center (IOC) team to effectively troubleshoot and resolve Plant abnormal conditions to meet KPIs/optimized chemical inventories

Managed team to proactively identify value-adding optimization, debottlenecking, and unit monitoring opportunities across facilities

Managed team to support usage of Facilities Integrity and Reliability Management (FIRM) with focus on compliance, reliability, and optimization to meet KPIs and opex targets

Managed team to support integrity of engineered and administrative operational safeguards (PHA, MOC, Risk Management, etc.) across facilities

Managed team to support projects’ development, design, design assurance reviews, and execution of Small Capital Projects (SCPs)

Strong application of Chevron Engineering Standards & other key codes & standards as API, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, IEC, ISO, NFPA, NEMA, etc.

Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL) Nigeria - Nigeria/Mid-Africa (NMA) BU July 2016 – Jan 2022

Sr. Project Advisor

Fluency on application of Chevron Project Management System (CPMS), and conventional Frontend Loading (FEL) Phases & Deliverables

Strong Understanding of Facility Engineering (FE), Small Capital Project (SCP), & Major Capital Project (MCP) work processes: conceptual evaluations, FEED, DED, and EPCI involving design, procurement, construction/installation, and startup/commissioning

Worked with partner: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to evaluate opportunities together, select preferred alternatives, and secured funds

Led multiple cross functional teams: Operations, Facilities Engineering, Asset Development, Commercial, HES, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) to evaluate opportunities and deliver results

Led multiple designs, design assurance reviews, organized workflows, identified required resources, and drove project deliverables to timely completion

Have extensive experience on onshore, offshore, & deepwater (FPSO) facilities (Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, I&E, Construction, System Completion)

Fostered value chain & investor mindset to maximize margins via championing Minimum Functional Objective (MFO)/Agile Frameworks to enhance capital stewardship

Led multiple operational supports to JV Onshore & Offshore facilities (use of analytical data to identify limitations including at complex Escravos Gas Plant (EGP) and Escravos Gas-to-Liquid (EGTL) Plant

Led unloading Escravos Gas Plant (EGP) Train 1 Mole Sieve Dehydration Limitations. Saved $26 Million

Led resolution of EGP major process constraints. Maximized production & significantly increased condensate processing capacity

Led diverse team to evaluate Phase 1 & 2 LPG Strategy Project. Estimated Significant Saving: $20 Million.

Led Phase 1 & 2 Makaraba & Utonana Flares-out Project. Estimated Significant Saving /prevented potential $116 Million in flare penalties for life of 2 fields. Led Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) modeling of Multiphase Pump (MPP) by Chevron Technology Center (CTC) RAM Subject Matter Expert (SME). RAM results enabled approval of 2 x 50% MPPs. Key benefits: prevent constant flaring, minimize potential Loss Profit Opportunity (LPO)/Flare penalties.

Led Design, Procurement, Construction, Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), of Escravos Gas-to-Liquid (EGTL) Plant Diesel Utilization Project and Handover to Operations. Saving: $16 Million/year over previous importation of Diesel from 3rd Parties

Led Design, Procurement, Construction, PSSR, of EGTL Flexible Feedstock Project and Handover to Operations. Estimated Saving: $12 Million

Championed Deployment of New Technologies

Led Deployment of Unbonded Flex Pipe at JV Meji Offshore Platform. Saved $15 Million over use of Carbon Steel Pipe

Led trial of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) at Delta Offshore Platform and also led its Technology Qualification Process (TQP) prior to deployment

Worked with Business & Commercial (B&C) team to negotiate with partner (NNPC) to route Escravos Gas Plant (EGP) Condensate to EGTL Hydrocracker i.e., cracked into high value Naphtha & Diesel

Worked with Business & Commercial team to perform multiple economic analyses/models

Led interfaces with in-house Engineering Services Team (EST), EGTL Process & Design Team (Mechanical, I&E, Electrical, Civil/Structural) to markup drawings, development of GA & ISO drawings, MTOs, and Job Packs

Supported design, design assurance reviews, and execution of some JV SCPs

Worked with FE Cost Engineering team to develop Cost Estimates, Schedules, Cost & Schedule Assurances

Led securing funds from partner (NNPC) and projects’ regulatory approvals from Nigerian Dept of Petroleum Resources (DPR)

Worked with Turnaround Impact team to include modification proposals such as Tie-ins, Piping, Civil Works at EGP & EGTL facilities

Participated in multiple safety activities (PHA/SOA, SIMOP Risk Assessment, Risk Management, PSI Update)

Championed application of Chevron Engineering & Industry Codes & Standards

Chevron Indo-Asia Business Unit (IBU), Duri, Indonesia September 2014 – June 2016

Process Advisor

Led multi-functional teams’ interfaces & recognized as Process SME

Provided supports to various Operational teams via Process Modeling, Troubleshooting, Optimization, and Debottlenecking studies

Interfaced with Process Engineering & Design Team Comprising Mechanical, I&E, Electrical, Civil/Structural to markup drawings, development of GA & ISO Drawings, MTOs and Job Packs

Supported design, development, design assurance reviews, and execution of Small Capital Projects (SCPs)

Led analysis of data to identify limits e.g., to resolve Duri Field Crude High Viscosity Issues resulting in LPO of $5.3 Million

Led resolution of Central Gathering Station (CGS)-10 Exchangers’ Fouling Issues. Saved: $0.31 Million/year

Supported Medium & Heavy Crudes Cold water & Steam Injection Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

Supervised 5 team members Performance Management Process, Salary Adjustment, Administration, Career Development, Planning, Training, Promotion/Transfer)

Participated in IPSO/SFO workshops to identify opportunities

Led SMO Flaring & Venting Initiatives & deployment of proven technologies

Local Technical Authority (Process) – led application of guidelines, codes, & standards (TC&S

Participated in multiple PSM Activities (PHA/SOA, HAZOP, and MOC functional reviewer). Participated in PSI updates.

Tengizchevroil (TCO), Kazakhstan Eurasia Unit (EBU) November 2009 – August 2014

Project Manager

Managed multiple Early Concept Development (ECD) projects via Phase 1 & 2 Processes and Workflows

Worked with partners: KMG, ExxonMobil, and Lukoil to evaluate opportunities together, select preferred alternatives, and secured funds

Led multiple interfaces with cross-functional internal stakeholders: Operations, Facility Engineering (FE), Asset, Drilling & Completion (D&C), Commercial, Supply Chain Management (SCM), HES, Construction, Maintenance to identify opportunities

Managed 5 national team members' Performance Management Process, Salary Adjustment, Administration, Career Development, Planning, Training, Promotion/Transfer)

Fluency in facilities engineering and project management work processes including SCP & MCP experience with Pre-FEED, FEED, DED, and EPCI Contractors involving design, procurement, construction/installation, and startup/commissioning

Worked with Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants Ltd (Engineering Contractor) out of London to perform all Conceptual Evaluations, Pre-FEED, FEED, and DED activities

Experience across breadth of facilities engineering on facilities (Process, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Construction, System Completion, etc.)

Provided supports to various Operations teams via Process Modeling, Troubleshooting, Optimization, and Debottlenecking studies

Worked with Business & Commercial (B&C) Team to mature multiple projects via economic analyses/modeling

Worked with FE Cost Engineering Team to develop Cost Estimates, Schedules, and Cost & Schedule Assurance via ESAR & CSRA Workshops

Led KTL Plant Seasonal Gap Reduction (SGR) MCP Project $282 Million Phase 1 & 2 Project i.e., closed production gap between summer & winter. Significantly Improved Oil Production: 2 Million Bbl/Year.

Led resolution of KTL Plant CO Emissions Reduction project. Used $4 Million to modify 4 Incinerators vs procurement of 4 new Incinerators at $256 Million Saved: $252 Million

Experience managing engineering contractor performance against project objectives, schedule, cost control, MOC, & assurances

Championed implementation of Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) & HES tools and systems including SID, facility risk assessments (ESHIA, iHAZID, HAZOP, etc.)

Demonstrated understanding of company OE practices, Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), Safe Work Practices, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), SIMOPs, and Contractor CHESM

Solid Functional understanding of Safe Design & Construction Practices

Participated in IPSO/SFO workshops to identify Integrity, Reliability, and Optimization Opportunities

Strong application of Chevron Engineering Standards & other key codes & standards as API, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, IEC, ISO, NFPA, NEMA, etc.

Chevron Mid-Continent BU, Houston, Texas February 2007 – November 2009

Lead Project Engineer

Fluency in facilities engineering and project management work processes including MCP experience with FEED, DED, and EPCI Contractors involving design, procurement, construction/installation, and startup/commissioning

Experience across breadth of facilities engineering on facilities (Process, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Construction, System Completion, etc.)

Experience managing engineering contractor performance against project objectives, schedule, cost control, MOC, & assurances

Thorough understanding and application of Chevron Project Management System (CPMS), CSOC Leadership Behaviors principles, processes, practices, and tools

Played major role in design, procurement, and execution of $550 Million Piceance Natural Gas Greenfield (Phase 3 & 4) MCP Project at Skinner Ridge, Colorado

Led design, procurement, and execution of 6 Produced Water Injection Wells (Imbedded in URS Engineering Office in Houston)

Led Design Optimization activities saved $1.8 Million

Supported Construction Manager to coordinate construction activities

Participated in Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and Operations Readiness Review (ORR) for 6 Injection wells

Led development of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) training materials. Participated in training of Operation personnel for preparation to assume control of facility.

Participated in handover to Operations and Startup/Commissioning. Key Benefits: completed on budget ($13.2 Million vs $18 Million budgeted). Started up 2 months ahead of 2009 Startup Schedule

Supported other general process engineering supports via Process Modeling, Troubleshooting, Optimization

Championed implementation of Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) & HES tools and systems including SID, facility risk assessments (ESHIA, iHAZID, HAZOP, etc.)

Demonstrated understanding of company OE practices, Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), Safe Work Practices, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), SIMOPs, and Contractor CHESM

Solid Functional understanding of Safe Design & Construction Practices

Thorough knowledge and application of Chevron & Industry codes & standards

ConocoPhillips, Houston, Texas December 2005 – February 2007

ConocoPhillips, Houston, Texas Lake Charles, LA, Ponca City, OK December 1998 – February 2007

Lead Process Engineer

Provided Operational Supports to Gasification Plant, Wabash, Indiana

Participated in development of Gasification Technology (imbedded in Fluor’s Engineering Office in Houston)

Worked on Qatar 65,000 BPD Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Project (imbedded in KBR Engineering Office in Houston)

Responsible for day-to-day operations of Refinery crude, vacuum, and coking units

Monitored and analyzed process data for process modeling, troubleshooting, and optimization activities. Saved $5.6 Million

Worked with other Refinery internal stakeholders (Planning, Design Engineering, Lab, Crude Traders, Maintenance, HES, etc.)

Supported Planners to tune Refinery Linear Program to find margin to maximize crude and product slates

Led Design, Procurement, and installation of $10 Million Axen’s Sulfur Hydrotreater Unit at Lake Charles Refinery to meet Government Sulfur Removal in Gasoline Regulation (imbedded in Fluor Engineering Office in Houston).

Led markups and reviews of drawings (PFDs, Electrical One Diagrams, P&IDs) for PSI updates

Supported Construction Manager to coordinate Construction activities including PSSRs and ORRs

Led development of materials used to train Operators and Maintenance personnel. Participated in Axen’s training of Operational personnel to accept new Sulfur Hydrotreater.

Participated in New Sulfur Hydrotreater’s Handover to Operations and Commissioning/Startup

Participated in multiple Shutdown and Commissioning/Startup Activities

Participated in multiple safety reviews (PHA/SOA, HAZOP, SIMOP Risk Assessments)

Supported many Turnaround activities

Exxon Company, Baytown, Texas May 1998 – August 1998

Intern

Worked with multi-disciplinary team to identify optimization opportunities

Monitored Solvent Data and Performed Unit Troubleshooting/Optimization

Simulated Wax Recovery Using Pro II Modeling Tool

Dow Chemicals, Plaquemine, LA & Freeport, Texas Jan 1996 – May 1996, Aug 1996 – Dec 1996 &

May 1997 – Aug 1997

Co-op

Reviewed & Updated Furnace Report, Limitations, Decoke Data

Led Installation of Filter Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS) Supply Header

Upgraded Vent System and Installed Air Compressor System

Modified/re-routed Existing Separator Line and Replaced Control Valve

Education

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 1998

Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas.

GPA: 3.6 (Cum Laude)



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