Ken Bosah
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)