Project Management Cost Control

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Switzerland

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August 22, 2025

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Richie Emoefe ESEGINE

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Email: *************@*****.***

Address: #** ******** ****** ** **** Range, along Iguruta-Airport Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria Profile:

A PMP & COREN Certified Engineer with about 15 years of extensive experience in the Oil and Gas (Brown, Green Fields) and Construction/Fabrication Industry. Leading organizations in the field of Project Management, Portfolio Management, Project Planning/Scheduling, Cost Control/Budgeting, Resource Profiling/Manpower Development and Distribution, Contracts and Sub- contractors management with a track record in team building and delivery, using industry best standards and tools to deliver Project Charters.

Endowed in Gas Plants (onshore) Turnaround Planning, Maintenance Planning, Refinery rehabilitation Projects in the Green Field. With excellent knowledge in Gas Turbine maintenance - Combustion, Hot Gas Part and Major Inspection (Disassembling and Reassembling), Compressor Overhaul, Heat Exchangers Maintenance (Buddle Cleaning and IRIS Inspection), Electrical Motors and Drives overhauls, Fabrics Maintenance (Piping Insulation of Cold and Hot Lines), Lifting and Rigging Operation, Civil works and Piping Fabrication Works, Corrosion Control, Industry best practices in HSSE, etc.); I am well informed and equipped with the requisite knowledge to hit the ground running in Project Initiation, Planning, Monitoring & Control, commissioning & start up and close out, Projects Schedule and Cost Control Performance Evaluation, Project Budgeting, Stake holders Management, Risk Identification and Mitigation, sustainability and Profitability.

Highly diplomatic, team player and builder, goal driven, people oriented, safety conscious, naturally endowed in excellent customer service relations which is further strengthened by years of experience in regular anchorage of clients/high level stakeholders management interface meetings.

Managed multi-million-dollar projects in the Port Harcourt Rehabilitation Project, while overseeing other Projects with NLNG, JC DECAUX, AERO, SEPLAT etc. as Head of Projects with Dorman Engineering Limited in my last engagement. Personal Information

Gender: Male

Nationality: Nigerian

Languages: English – Fluent

Professional Qualification

• 2025- PMP

• 2025- Member Nigeria Society of Engineers

• 2019- COREN Certified Engineer

• 2017- GHSE Certificate - Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals Education

• 2008 B.Eng. (Electrical/Electronic Engineering)

University of Port Harcourt Bachelor or equivalent. Skills Richie

• preparation of budget estimates and cost tracking reports

• Good knowledge / Experience in Shut Down activities.

• Experience in Portfolio Level Management of Schedules, Reports & Analysis.

• Experience in driving cost saving and efficiency optimization initiatives.

• Experience in Coordinating preparation of contract scope and specifications.

• Experience in Planning and scheduling, Project Controls & Cost Management, Sub-Contract Management, Auditing.

• Expert in Project reporting to the Executive management level etc.

• Experience in Identification, monitoring, and recording of project KPIs.

• Developing strategies for closing gaps between actual and forecasted deliverables.

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices for project management, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Experienced in establishing various procedures for Project Controls, Schedule development & Management

• Acute Meticulousness and excellence in Planning & Scheduling, Work & Cost Breakdown Structure (WBS & CBS) analysis and composition of Multidisciplinary EPC Projects and Engineering Services etc.

• Persistent in determining tasks steps in detail, dependencies & relationships to attain a realistic schedule resulting in logical

& sound identification of Critical Path.

• Constant & close daily, weekly, and monthly analysis of Planned Values versus Actual Values of activities during monitoring and control of schedules to identify & forecast critical tasks for mitigation of risks

• Performance measurement based on earned value & resource productivity analysis

• Expert in SIMOPs mapping for multidiscipline project schedule through SIMOPs workshops and Project Implementation tools

• Experience in Schedule Revisions for Variation/Change Orders & Extensions of Time and delay analysis

• Exceptional knowledge resources & cost loading / planning and risk management Techniques

• Excellent ability in forensic analysis and report writing skills e.g., Schedule Close Out Reports and Basis of Schedule Development (SBRs)

• Excellent quick ability to acquire knowledge of new systems of management (such as customized management software etc.).

Systems/Technical Skills

• Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project

• Microsoft applications -advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• AutoCAD

• SAGE ERP

• Web Design

• Navisworks

• Data Base management

• Adobe Acrobat Professional & Corel Draw & Share Point Career History

Title: Head of Projects

Company Name: Dorman Long Engineering Limited - Maire Tecnimont-NNPC (PHRC) Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Date: Jan. 2024- May 2025

Project: NNPC - Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation Project: Mechanical, Insulation, Civil works and Storage Tanks Refurbishment Projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, and support staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on time and effectively.

• Set objectives for project managers and construction managers

• Overseeing training and performance management so that maintenance employees can effectively perform their duties.

• Oversee all DLE’s projects in Nigeria both offshore and onshore.

• Develop and implement strategies to control costs and optimize project budgets, while maximizing value for the organization and its stakeholders

• Participate in the reception of the work in the presence of the client

• Monitor site activity and the progress of the various lots (structural work, technical work, invoicing etc.) through regular meetings with project managers.

• Setting viva goals for staff, consistent with yearly business and organizational goals and holding them accountable for delivering results.

• Conducting financial and operational analysis to monitor organization performance, identify deviations from objectives and recommend actions for improvement.

• Key point of contact between the management and the field operations team,

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, local communities, and regulatory bodies, to ensure smooth project execution and mitigate potential conflicts.

• Ensuring that production targets are met timely, equipment is properly maintained, and every regulatory compliance is upheld

• Drive excellence in project execution by implementing best practices, strategies, standards, and processes, and continuously improving project management methodologies

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and coordination of multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Executing integrated, cost-effective plans for preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.

• ensures compliance with quality/safety procedures and all internal procedures as well as the QSSSE policy applicable within the entity.

• Procure labor, managed services, and materials per defined labor and material selection processes. Generating reports on financial and operational performance and conducting financial and operational analysis to identify trends, assess financial performance and make recommendations for improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless project integration and delivery.

• Collaborate with the scheduler and cost controller to develop a value-creating labor resource plan.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Investigating and implementing new technologies or methods to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

• Prepare and present project status reports, financial forecasts, and performance updates to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Oversee business development efforts on behalf of DLE which include winning new clients, developing marketing and growth strategies and campaigns, building and maintaining relationships with current and prospective clients to business growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve project goals.

• Ensure that reports required by the Client (including backup for client invoicing) and by internal procedures are regularly issued

• Coordinate the bidding process on new projects and negotiate contract terms.

• Responsible for issuing the Project Control procedures, the project WBS, the Risk and Opportunity Management Plan, the Contract Master Schedule and the internal Control Budget

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the project management team, promoting a positive work environment and professional development opportunities. Key Accomplishments:

• Overturned a 37-million-dollar project on a mech and civil contract currently ongoing at Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation Project for Dorman Long Engineering.

• Streamlined operations by instituting methodologies to ensure steady cash flow for sustainability and business continuity.

• Completed a long-standing pre-concentration sheet which haulted the submission of invoices to clients for several months. Thereby ensuring invoice submissions to ease the financial burden on the company.

• Achieved over 500 million naira with good decision-making to build a warehouse with 22 million naira to safely store insulation materials worth over 3 million Dollars, rather than issue a purchase order to procure costly caravans to store the materials as intended by company before my arrival.

• Save over a cumulative sum of 300 million naira on invoice reconciliation with vendors having integrity issues.

• Instituted real time reporting via WhatsApp groups for field representatives and supervisors to ensure a maximum response time of 5 minutes escalation.

• Established routine meetings for scheduled reviews, pre-meetings to review and synergize as a team to ensure proper visibilty, articulation, preparedness, good anticipation before client-company meetings.

• Created regular visibility with s-curves, schedule performance indicators, look ahead, invoice projections and highlights of challenges and showstoppers for management appreciation, which was lacking before my arrival. Title: Lead Senior Turnaround /Maintenance Planning Engineer Company Name: Nigeria LNG, Bonny Island, Nigeria (DOVER OFFSHORE LIMITED) Location: Bonny, Rivers State

Date: April 2021-Jan 2024

Project: various projects ranging from Yearly Preventative Routine Maintenances (PMRs on Helper Motors, Transformers, Switch gears and boards etc.), Statutory Routine Maintenance (Pura spec and Mercury Change Out, Valve maintenance Strategy etc.), Turnaround Maintenance (Gas Turbine Combustion and Major Inspections), Shutdown and Decontamination, Commissioning and Start-ups (Process Trains and Gas Turbine Generators etc.) Duties and Responsibilities:

• A team member responsible for IAPs (Integrated Activity Planning) of various prioritized scheduled outages as reflected in NLNG ISDP (integrated Shutdown Plan), considering readiness levels as per materials availability, OEMs supply delivery status, PTW availability, Contractual Provisions, Scope Freeze etc., for the NLNG Process Plants, GTGs and other Common Facilities for Long-Term, Mid-Term and Short-Term projects.

• Facilitating and coordinating Shift Safety meetings / Job Briefings for all personnel on the same shift; promoting and ensuring a safe work environment.

• Organize and maintain the best integration between scheduling and cost control and Risk Management Functions ensuring that any activity is carefully planned and controlled in terms of time, budget and scope of work.

• Create a schedule/cost/risk awareness atmosphere among all project participants

• Works closely with schedulers to import job steps into the master schedule with correct activity relationships and priorities.

• Review and analysis of the Contractor proposed revised schedules, recovery plans and extension of time claims

• Responsible for the development of Major Turnaround Integrated Schedule enveloping various disciplines and departments using Primavera P6

• Regular interface with Discipline Reps/coordinators, Shutdown Engineers, Event Managers to discuss and align interest, receive inputs, discuss challenges, challenges, and optimize schedules etc.

• Responsible for individual and inter-discipline schedule reviews during the integration of Schedule with various disciplines.

• Maintaining data accuracy in all planning and reporting systems. coordinators Shutdown Project Engineers, Event Manager, and all stake holders to ensure schedule falls within company Business Plan duration as reflected in the Premise Document for the Event while paying key attention to Driver and Critical Scopes

• Developing work orders with detailed instructions including drawings, developing work Orders with detailed instructions including drawings

• Responsible for overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the organization and her assets. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.

• Development of milestone plan for multidiscipline detailed planning meetings for tracking materials delivery status, work Pack development, PTW raising status, inter discipline schedule submissions & integration to mention but few

• Prepare the Integrated Planning / Scheduling contribution to the Monthly Project Report and specific reports / presentations

• Manage interdepartmental SIMOPs (Simultaneous Operations) workshops with SMEs and Discipline coordinators using Free and Total Floats to align/mitigate the impact of one activity on another for seamless and realistic operations

• Responsible for conducting CSU (commissioning and Start UP) Workshops with the Operations team and other disciplines with commissioning activities to establish the right relationship of activities for a flawless start up schedule.

• Supervise and ensure the coherence between the cost control and scheduling systems.

• Regular review meetings with the Senior Schedule Engineer for AWRs (Additional Work Request), RWRs (Removal Work Request) for the integration of emergent scope or removal from the integrated

• Ensured the establishment of execution strategy for the various scope items for realistic resource loading of the schedule

• Responsible for the weighting and resource loading of the Integrated Schedule and consequently advising company on number of resources (Labor/non labor resource, Equipment) needed for any outage.

• Developing maintenance budgets for all areas of responsibility and overseeing costs.

• Ensured Resource Profiling for resources is advised especially for shared resources like Mobile Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Jet washers, Heat Exchangers Bundle Pullers etc.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Project Planning & Scheduling strategy, plans, and procedures, which reflects both contractors, subcontractor, and company roles & responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of Progress Measurement Sheets (PMS) for projects monitoring, report out and schedule control

• Experienced in cost recovery, efficient service delivery and value creation for the organization

• Responsible for daily management of Schedule progress and technical reporting with charts (S-Curve, bar charts etc.), highlighting significant changes in Driver Scopes, Critical Paths, Schedule Variances (SV), Earned Values (EV) Delayed Activities, Activities not commenced, Forecast Finish etc. to advise the Event Manager and the Project Management team adequately to mitigate schedule slips and overruns

• Responsible for the Presentation of the Final Integrated Schedule on behalf of NLNG in a TAR (Turnaround Assurance Reviews) and Schedule Optimization, which is an audit carried out by External Stake Holders (SHELL Nigeria Representatives) in the presence of the Event Manager Departmental Head, Senior Shutdown Engineers, Discipline coordinators and all other relevant concerned parties 3 months to the Execution Phase

• Document schedule changes and keep time-phased copies of the schedule of the work as historical records in the NLNG ERP for reference purposes

• Ensured a comprehensive Schedule Close Out Reports for Events are presented for Lessons Learnt and well documented. Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully Co-supervised/coordinated/monitored the 2021 Train 4 MI (Major Inspection) Turnaround, for the Night Shift

• Collated progress data from team Lead on site and updated the Integrated schedule for night shift

• Principal Planner for the NLNG 2022 Multiple Trains shutdown (MTS), a maiden Event for Nigeria LNG where three Process Trains plus other major common Facilities were be ramped down for a 30-days major maintenance.

• Integration of over 12,000 activities – Event involving more than 4 million estimated man hours to work Gas Turbine Combustion Inspection, Gas Turbine Hot Gas Part Inspection, Helper Motor L3 maintenance and overhaul, Transformer replacement, AOGV (Add on Gate Valve), Valve maintenance Strategy, Main Cryogenic Heat Inspection (MCHE) End of field Life Study, Heat Exchangers IRIS Inspection, Cooling Water Basin Cleaning and Cell Inspections, Cathodic Protection, Variable Speed Drives (VSDS)Upgrade, Furnace Inspection and Ducting replacement, Fabric (Corrosion Under Insulation) rejuvenation. Over 50 different contractors involved. Successfully integrated the Schedule for the MTS (Over 12,000 activities).

• Successfully conducted Internal schedule optimization prior to external Audit. Successfully, the resource loaded the MTS Integrated Schedule for the event. Successfully defended and passed the schedule Audit conducted by SHELL SPDC Nigeria Reps on behalf of NLNG During Schedule Optimization and Turn Around Assurance Review.

• Successfully conducted workshop to map out SIMOPs Management Strategy for the MTS event. Successfully presented an After-Action Review slide showing as built versus Actual Values and outlining significant Lessons learnt. Completed a Close Out Report for the Schedule and archived Schedule in the NLNG ERP

• Principal Planner for the 2022 GTG 4009 Major Turbine Inspection Maintenance. Successfully Developed, Monitored, and controlled schedule during execution to finish within Planned Finished Date, while guiding the team with schedule statistics of PV versus EV, delayed activities circulation, forecast Finish and others Title: Maintenance Planning Engineer/Scheduler (Consultancy) Company Name: ADREND - MOBIL Nigeria

Location: Remote

Date: Sep 2022- Jan 2023

Project: Maiden Robotic Tank Cleaning and Sludge Removal of Crude Oil Tanks T-5001 at QIT, MOBIL PLANT NIGERIA Duties and Responsibilities:

• Principal Planning/Scheduling Engineer Responsible for the collation of activities from all sub-contractors (Wast Management Contractor, Rigging and Lifting Contractors, Infrastructure Contractor, Robotic Contractors)

• Ensure reviews of activities to establish a flow chart for the right sequencing of activities

• Responsible for the development of the Integrated Schedule, monitoring and controlling of the Integrated Schedule for ADREND

• Ensure Daily presentation of Project Progress using S-Curve showing PVs and EVs and other simplified charts for the ease of communication with Client Reps on behalf of ADREND

• Daily briefing of the Executive board, Project Management Team of ADREND during close of business review, on advice from Schedule to guide the Team to success pointing out deviations from Key Milestones using Critical-path analysis Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully completed schedule execution despite challenges faced with the maiden project with a lot of Schedule breakers born out of team's inexperience which resulted in re-base lining Schedule

• severally

• Successfully Stood in partially as a Project Engineer remotely in his absence of Company during most daily interface meetings with client reps

Title: Project Engineer, Routine Maintenance Planning Engineer Company Name: Nigeria LNG (ENGRYPAC Nigeria)

Location: Bonny, Rivers State

Date: Jan 2019- Apr 2021

Project: NLNG Plant Fabric Routine and Turn around Maintenance - (Corrosion Control involving the use of Rope Access Technicians, Sand Blasting, Spray Painting, manual surface preparations and hand brush painting/diverse insulation of gas pipes/aluminized and stainless cladding renewal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning and coordination of all ENGRYPAC shutdown and routine maintenance Scopes assigned Contractually by NLNG

• Interface with cost control on budget allocation and budget reporting

• Responsible for progress tracking (Planned Value-PV versus Actual Value-AC) and reporting using MS Project or Primavera P6 or simple Excel formats to estimate Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

• Daily interface with NLNG Client Reps in a Kaizen meeting to discuss project assignments, progress, and challenges

• Regular Technical reporting to client, Project Manager, Project Team, and company board of directors on Progress of Work

• Responsible for scheduling and resource allocation advice based on assigned scope of work from Client- NLNG

• Architect and build project execution plans, example: level 5 schedules involving project description, work breakdown structure (WBS), activity layout setting, base-lining schedule, updating schedule, tracking progress with S-Curves, and reporting progress either daily or in milestones or weekly or as advised by client

• Responsible for cost control by monitoring resource distribution, Cost Performance Index (CPI) to advice on demobilization or mobilization of equipment or labor resource

• Constantly engaging clients for more rewarding scope assignments to company for optimum gain

• On site Job scoping and assignment to Labor resource – scaffolding team, insulators, blasters, Rope Access technicians, helpers as captured the work schedule

• Establish and maintain an overall integrated schedule for the E&V Project portfolio

• On field supervision and constant follow up on job progress to ensure clients specifications and schedules for activities on Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) are well met safely to reduce or eradicate as much as

• Schedule Variance (SV)

• Regular interface meetings with field supervisors and lead men to cascade work packs and client standards

• Measurement verification with client reps for closed out job scopes in preparation for invoicing

• Manages material requisition

• Gate pass requisition for materials movement to and from Plant areas for work

• Training and mentorship

Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully planned supervised and coordinated all the Shutdown activities for 2020 Fabric scopes assigned to ENGRYPAC in the NLNG Plant Bonny Island

• Execution of the cladding rejuvenation of a 50 meters high rise Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE). A year and six months project. Which includes building and managing the schedule for the scaffold erection and dismantling, removal, fabrication, and reinstatement of the Stainless-Steel cladding sheets, Surface area estimation for the entire scope for invoicing

• Improved interface and timely project delivery and reporting for Job Request (JRs) raised to ENGRYPAC to client to restore company image

• Best other Contractors executing similar contract in Project delivery Title: Deputy Project Manager

Company Name: Nigeria LNG, Bonny Island, Nigeria (MIDIS ENERGY SERVICES LTD) Location: Bonny, Rivers State

Date: Mar 2018- Apr 2019

• Spearheaded the entire Project Management Team

• Drive interfacing with NLNG to identify and consolidate a clear scope of work, schedule in other to ascertain manpower requirement, contractual strategy, and long-lead items.

• Overseeing annual departmental budgeting and periodic forecasts and participating in the capital expenditure authorization process.

• Oversee the maintenance operations facility, coordinating, and supervising the whole staff and ensuring that the facility is maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and standards governing the gas plant.

• Drive cost optimization initiatives and conduct cost efficiency monitoring / follow-up actions

• Responsible person for on-site coordination and management of all Insulation, Ground and Rope Access Painting, Scaffolding operations for company in the NLNG Gas Plant Bonny engages Partners adequately to assure cost recovery, ensure efficient service delivery by Contractors and ultimately create value for the organization

• Coordination of resources and vendors for the flawless execution of

• Projects.

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of planning and reporting activities

• Paved way for company by monitoring overall progress on scaffolding, painting, insulation, rope access, sand blasting and initiating corrective action where necessary

• Interface with Contracts & Procurement team

• Internally and externally managed relationships with customers and all project stakeholders

• Mounted strategies to manage project resources in line with execution schedule.

• Executing the actual reporting, assisting with budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes in line with the Group’s calendars

• Sorting, Scoping, and engaging more rewarding JRs (Job request) for Rope Access works to improve company income while also closing out minor safety critical JRs assigned to MIDIS for urgent close out

• Systematic Scaffolding material maximization with a self-instituted schedule chart for tracking erected scaffold for timely dismantling and reuse

• Foster good relationships with our subcontractors, clients, and vendors

• Spearheaded selection and mobilization of field employees both offshore and onshore

• Conduct regular site visits to assess the project progress.

• Provide support to verify claimed monthly progress against invoices, variations and change orders

• Close Supervision of the Planning engineers to track variances and effect necessary field changes to meet schedule while considering safety

• Charged with maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact

• Invoicing, generating work completion forms (WCC) for sign offs

• Training and mentorship, responsible for good team spirit and sustainable interpersonal relationships for a common goal

• Strategized and executed appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards

• Responsible for managing grievances and Industrial actions within acceptable standards rule as provided by MIDS Grievance Policy, to ensure seamless site operations

• Pioneered suggestions to guide management in following up or refusing to consider a prospect (bid/no bid); identify and monitor the competitors in the sector.

Key Accomplishments:

• Achieved successful planning and timely execution of Midis Energy Services assigned scope for the 2018 NLNG Train 5 Shut down maintenance

• Became the first Deputy Project manager in Midis Energy Services, to successfully embark and deliver all on the rigorous 2018 NLNG Train 5 Major Inspection Shutdown maintenance with limited resources and personnel doing only day shift for a 24-hour calendar Event.

• Recommended and implemented modifications to improve efficiency, effectiveness and attained company goals and objectives

• Set up successful teams of Rope Access Technicians which emerged as the best in NLNG Bonny base, in terms of timely delivery of assigned critical scopes, production, and quality of job delivery,

• amongst other contractors

• Able to utilize the limited traditional scaffolding materials available to close out JRs effectively leaving no gaps via some self- instituted methodology in tracking materials usage on site

• Exceeded a benchmark target set by the company upon first trial as a Deputy Project Manager

• Outperformed expectations to accomplish twice the volume of the original JRs assigned to Midis for the NLNG Train 5 Shut Down by constantly engaging the client. Surpassed targets

• Spotted and corrected significant omissions (Scaffold Elevation Factors) and other related financial losses due to the misinterpretation of the contractual agreement with the client NLNG, as revealed on past processed invoices upon arrival as Deputy Project Manager

• Trained, unified Team, and established key personnel for company for capacity building through knowledge sharing

• Revived a company at the verge of collapsing financially via improved productivity and innovations Title: Routine Maintenance Planning Engineer

Company Name: Nigeria LNG, Bonny Island, Nigeria (MIDIS ENERGY SERVICESLTD) Location: Bonny, Rivers State

Date: Mar 2017- Apr 2018

Project: NLNG Plant Fabric Routine and Turnaround Maintenance - (Corrosion Control

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