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Ekwueme Okechukwu Azubuike

State of Origin: Rumuji, Rivers, Nigeria

Reside At: Lagos Surulere, Portharcourt Choba

Telephone: +234*********/+234********** (NGN)

E-mail: adioyq@r.postjobfree.com

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Date of Birth: 17-05-1982

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professional Having interest in pursuing a career in a corporate setting, proven success devising and implementing efficient workflow processes, to implement skills driving business expansion opportunities, developing as well as leading teams for various companies within Manufacturing Industry, construction industry, petroleum and oil and gas industry.

Oil and Gas (EPC/Modula Refinery) ● Program and Project Management (PMO) ● Restructuring

● Consulting ● Supply Chain Integration ● Business Development ● Financial Planning ● Inventory/Warehouse Management ● Vendor Management ● Procurement Management ● Financial (Actual and Budget) Management ● ISO Lead Auditor Quality Management System

(QMS) ● Strategic Leadership Management Professional. Team oriented analytical, communication skill and proven capability to multi-task within fiercely competitive and within fast-paced environments, ensuring timely completion of projects without compromising Quality. A highly motivated person who works effectively with all level of employee in across global, Functional In all terms and conversant and well able to interpret Oil & Gas Codes e.g. ASME B16.5, ASME B31.3, ASME IX, ASME V, AWS D1.1 and API codes.

Education & Credentials

HND, Petroleum Training Institute Warri (Upper Credit) Welding Engineering and Fabrication Technology 2011-2012.

ND, Petroleum Training Institute Warri (Lower Credit) Welding Engineering and Fabrication Technology 2009-2010.

NABTEB Certificate, Government technical college Portharcourt Building Technology 2001-2004.

SSCE Ojims College Rumuji

Basic Secondary Education 1994-2000.

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Professional Development

PMI Certification.

ISO Laban ISO Lead Auditor (QMS).

ASNT NDT Level 11 (MPI, PT, VT, RFI).

Certified International Welding Engineer (IWE)

AWS-CWI.

API -577 Welding Inspection & Metallurgy.

HSE Level 2, General HSE & Supervision Level 3

CAREER EXPERIENCE

QA QC Inspector

Chemie-Tech Nigeria Limited 05/2020 – 11/2020 Obunagha Bayelsa State Nigeria Azikel petroleum/Refinery Project

Achievements/Tasks

Erection of Crude-Storage Tanks TK2101, TK2102 and TK2103 for Azikel refinery

Performs welder’s qualification test for both expatriate welders and local welders

Following up with incoming materials for the project i.e. plates up to 25mm thick, pipe and other related material for the tankage work.

Following up with daily painting inspection for the project

Following up with the erection, fit up and welding of the annular plates

Following up with the erection fit up and welding of shell plates

Ensure that all Necessary inspection is done and documented as per tank-wise such as Electrode baking and Issuing Log, Peaking and Banding, Tank radius measurement, Tank Perpendicularity, Radiograph offering report, Daily radiograph status, Welders performance report, Vacuum and Pneumatic testing, Oil Chalk testing, PWHT / Hardness Testing, etc. QA QC Welding Inspector

Chemie-Tech DMCC BR FZE 11/2019 – 05/2020 Ibeju-Lekki Lagos Nigeria Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Company

Achievements/Tasks

Following up with Fabrication and Erection of Tankage System for tankage 1&3 as specified by project design.

Following up with the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) for 44mm Thick Plate using SA 516 Gr. 60 Nace Material.

Following up with all the fit-up and weldment and ensure that all dimensional tolerance is maintained in accordance with the applicable code.

Ensure that all Necessary inspection is done and documented as per tank-wise such as Electrode baking and Issuing Log, Peaking and Banding, Tank radius measurement, Tank Perpendicularity, Radiograph offering report, Daily radiograph status, Welders performance report, Vacuum and Pneumatic testing, Oil Chalk testing, PWHT / Hardness Testing, etc. Contact: Chemie-Tech QAQC Managers Omprakash Singh +919********* and Avinash Belgamwar

+971*********

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QA QC Welding Coordinator

ITB Nigeria Limited 09/2017 – 05/2019 Victoria Island Lagos Civil & Mechanical Engineering Company

Achievements/Tasks

Supervises the quality control functions and activities of Azuri Peninsula project including Quality Control inspection schedules and the collection of Quality Records / Assessment.

Implementation of the Quality Plan on site, Evaluates the qualifications of welders and Non- Destructive Test carried out by NDT technicians.

Ensures that the correct application of quality control phase is maintained in Azuri Peninsula project and ensures that all sites activities are carried out in accordance with the reference documents submitted i.e. Project Method statement and Procedures.

Informs the Project Quality Engineers of any deviation regarding the contract scope forward all related deviations stated on the method statement to the Project Quality Manager (PQM). Checks the

Completeness and conformity to the specified applicable procedure requirements standards and ensures that all the tests and inspections are carried out and that personnel’s have access to all required project related documents.

Contact: Engr Emmanuel Adeyemi (Mnse) ITB QAQC Manager +234********** QA QC Welding Inspector

IRON OX METAL WORK LIMITED 12/2015 – 09/2017 Port Harcourt Rivers State Construction of 0.25mTPA LNG Plant for Greenville Oil & Gas Company Limited Achievements/Tasks

Working in hand with the project quality team to ensure that the project is executed as per the design requirement with the applicable codes and standard I.E (ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, & ASME Section V).

Consistently monitoring all aspect of welding operations, including materials inspections and fit- up, Responsible for Control of welding consumables i.e. electrode storage, baking and control log.

Carry out 100% visual inspection / Surveillance on weldments and ensure the compliance of NDT inspection Test to the stated Conditions in the approved procedures and Issuing out NDE Request.

Follow up with the inter-connection of piping components from skid to skid and Modules to Module i.e. AUX lines, IA lines, RA lines, NG lines, CM lines, WW lines, NI lines, C0202 reflex vessel, C0201 Amine contactor, M501 and 502 compressor Modules. E-0302; MS Regen Gas Cooler.

Ensure that all the Valves are properly installed as per GE specification on the master valve list i.e. Check Valves, Globe Valves, Gate Valves. PRV Valves, ensure conformance to Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).

Ensuring the suitability for dimensional accuracy, finish and modifications, coordinate with External inspection agency for MT, PT, RT, UT / Heat treatment i.e. PWHT etc Contact: Khalil Taleb M.D Iron OX Metal Works Limited – +234********** QA QC Consultant

NDAHBROS OIL AND GAS LIMITED 01/2017 – 03/2017 Elf Road Trans Amadi Industrial Layout Port Harcourt

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STEEL STRUCTURAL FABRICATION, NALCO BASE 2 YARD PORT HARCOURT Achievements/Tasks

Develop, Review, and Implement Quality Control Documents; Quality Manual, Quality Plans, Procedures and Methodology.

Responsible for overseeing all QA QC Activities for the Project. Witness and Approve Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Welding Qualification Test, and Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).

Generate Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), ensure that the Project Specifications are applicable to International Codes and Standard.

Ensure that the requirements are included in each document which is implemented during Project Execution, Monitors and tracks construction schedule/ progress and ensures compliance.

Ensure that any identified Non-conformance & corrective action as to regard to quality of the job are carried out fully are completely corrected in line with the job specification.

Coordinate interface with clients on issue of quality matters, Maintains accountability for all the Project QA aspects of Nalco Base 2 Yard.

Contact: Engr Ganiyu Mohammed. – +234**********.

Coded Welder

MOPOL –JAIHIND CONSORTIUM

05/2015 – 09/2015 Indorama Eleme Petrochemical Port Harcourt A Leading Nigeria pipeline & fabrication company, having strong presence in Nigeria in the field of Oil

& Gas project management & construction project.

Achievements/Tasks

Carry out weld on (i.e. Elbows, flanges, test headers, spools, and other related joints) Ensure strict compliance to welding procedures.

Carry our quality weld on every joint in according with the approved W.P.S by following the necessary rule before welding such as preheat, power brushing and fill out the weld log.

Monitor surveillance fit-up during joint preparation and fabrication of spools with threaded welding nipples.

Proactively assisted team members, interacting positively to ensure timely, quality completion of critical works within deadline.

Contact: Andrew Ubakwem – +234**********.

Coded Welder

SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIG L.T.D

09/2011 – 06/2013 New Operational Base Rumuolumeni Port Harcourt Project: Northern Optional pipeline project (NOPL) Achievements/Tasks

Responsible to perform weld both pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of company facilities.

Relocating, replacing and repairing any weld material provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures.

Relocating, replacing and repairing any weld material provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures.

Weld in pressure vessels and confined and enclosed space, Set-up control internal purge pressure, Prepping and deburring of instrumentation of stainless steels and control line tubing. Okechukwu Ekwueme Page 5

Contact: Engr Oluyinka Obadina (SIte Manager NOPL Project) – +234**********. Civil Supervisor

JID Construction Company (JCC)

06/2005 – 11/2007 Rumuji Community Port Harcourt Rivers State Construction of 1.320 km road in Rumuji Community

Achievements/Tasks

Responsible for all concrete works such as molding of slabs, casting of drain base and walls, Molding of precast such as ring culverts, beams, concrete poles, box culverts.

Differentiating the drain slope level from chain age to chain age, establishing of the drain profile and the level, picks up requisitioned tools and materials from vendors, read blueprints, Estimates masonry jobs.

Contact: Engr Aina Abdulwasiu Olaseni (P.M) JCC – +234**********. List of Achieved Projects

Erection of Crude Storage Tank TK2101, TK2102 and TK2103 20.2 MTR Dia 20 MTR HT and 32 MTR Dia 20 MTR HT www.azikelpetroleum.com

Erection of 13m X 12.97m RO - I FEED Storage Tank, 13m X 11.76m RO -III FEED Storage Tank, 7.7m X 7m 1.8 WT % Caustic Storage Tank, 11.9m X 7m Neutralization Storage Tank, 13m X 7.5 HSD Storage Tank, 8.6m X 9m RFCC LEAN AMINE Storage Tank, 20m X 16.27m Cooling Blow Down Storage Tank.

Info-www.chemietech.com www.dangote.com

Completion of Steel Structure of Azuri Peninsula Project Via Eko Atlantic City Info- www.itbng.com / www.ekoatlantic.com

Completion of Train 1, 2, & 3 0.25 mPTA LNG Plant Via Rumuji Greenville LNG Plant Info- www.greenvillelng.com / www.ironoxmetalworks.com

Completion of Nalco Champion Base 2-yard Ware-house and 4’’ Fire water Line via Elf road Transamadi Industrial Layout Portharcourt Info- www.ecolab.com

Completion of PMC-C 18”x 83 km Indorama Gas pipeline (IGP) from NOAC Gas plant at Obiafu/Obrikom (OBOB) to IEFCL complex along an existing right of way owned by NOAC info- www.mopol.net / www.indoramaeleme.com

Completion of 24” Total E&P pipeline approximately 50 km in length, from Rumuji Node and Imo River/Owaza node by Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited Info- www.saipem.com / www.total.com.ng

Completion of 1.3km Road in Rumuji Town NLNG Host community Info- www.nlng.com Referees

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