PASCHAL ABARAH

3 Benjamin Ngokanye Lane, Okerewa Road, Eleme L.G.A., Rivers State [email protected]
linkedin.com/in/paschal-abarah-gmnse-fogpm-28406a19a D.O.B.: 22/4/1996 +2348131639423 | +2349133822722

CAREER SUMMARY
I am an energetic, resilient, proactive, and hardworking person who applies responsibility, integrity, safety
and positive attitude in any task I undertake. I am passionate about applying engineering knowledge and skills
in a process or chemical plant or energy industry, and bringing innovative ideas as I work with others in
accordance to the company’s policies, HSE rules and SOPs to achieve its goals and add value to the organisation.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering (May, 2014 – April, 2019)
Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU - Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
 Graduated with Second Class Upper Honours Division (2:1) – CGPA of 4.02 out of 5.00.
 Some Modules Completed: Process Control and Instrumentation, Thermodynamics, Process Modeling
and Simulation, Process Plant Design, Separation Processes, Process Optimization, Transport Phenomena,
Petroleum Refinery Processes, Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Management.

PROJECTS
 The Management of Oil Spillage in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria (Oct. – Dec.,2020)
 Modeling of a Packed Bed Column for the Removal of Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas using COMSOL
Multiphysics Simulation (Feb. – Oct., 2018)
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Good Process System Analysis & Optimization
Outlook, ERP, Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL and Understanding of Engineering Principles
Effective Communication and Interpersonal Abilities  Project Management and Operational Support
Good Research, Reports, Numerical & Data Analysis Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Skills
Excellent Leadership, and Team Work Ability Innovative, Creative, Technical & Problem solver

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Urea Control Room Operator (May, 2022 – Present)
Notore Chemical Industries Plc. in Onne, Eleme L.G.A., Rivers State, Nigeria
 Trained and promoted as Urea Control Room Operator in operating DCS, PLC&SCADA control panel.
 Give instructions to Field Engineers during normal run, startup, shutdown, blocked-in, mitigation or
troubleshooting process so as to control and monitor flow, level, pressure, temperature and time.
 Collaborate with Senior Field Engineer and report process data/information, observations and
suggestions to ensure continuous and smooth running of plant to achieve optimal output safely.
Field Engineer (Aug., 2020 – April, 2022)
Notore Chemical Industries Plc. in Onne, Eleme L.G.A., Rivers State, Nigeria
 Trained in production of Ammonia & Urea (fertiliser) then promoted as Field Engineer as I worked in
Urea Synthesis, Compression and Granulation Units being directed by Control Room Operator.
 Understood configurations, functions, working principles & operated Reactor, Pumps, Compressor,
Valves, Scrubber, Heat Exchangers, Stripper, Rectifying Column, Absorber, Evaporators, etc.
 Responsible for turning valves, undergoing startup and shutdown processes, blocked-in processes,
normal run processes, proper technical reporting, filling equipment data/log sheet, checklist, etc.
Production Engineer Intern (NYSC) (July, 2019 – May, 2020)
Wikki Foods Processing and Packaging Limited, Alkaleri L.G.A., Bauchi State, Nigeria
 Monitored and controlled the operation of process units like Scrambler, Filler, Labeller, Shrink Packager,
etc for bottle & dispenser water production using accurate operating conditions and health/safety guidelines.
 Used ERP software for production planning, recording, and tracking and also used MS Office softwares for
preparing technical reports, technical presentation, numerical analysis and data analysis.
 Presented some reports stating observations, challenges, suggestions for increasing production output and
expanding markets and proffered solutions while getting information from other staff and from customers.
 Recommendation Letter that I was diligent to work & brought new ideas that added value to the company.
Maintenance Planner and Chemical Engineer Intern (Undergraduate Internship) (Nov., 2017 – Feb., 2018)
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (ExxonMobil), Ibeno L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
• Improved work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through
planning and coordination of labour, parts, material and equipment access.
• Encouraged maintenance personnel to apply preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance to avoid
unexpected breakdown of machines or structures and avoid delay of maintenance work.
• Reported to Maintenance Administrator maintenance-related issues, stated maintenance suggestions and
collaborated with maintenance schedulers to coordinate equipment downtime.
• Assisted Operations Technical Surface (OTS) Unit in interpretation of Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
(P&ID), transformation of P&ID to PFD and performing chemical engineering field support roles.
Machine Operator and Maintenance Engineer Trainee (Undergraduate Internship) (July – Oct., 2017)
Ayom Plastic Industry, Awka South L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria
• Responsible for operating injection moulding machines (PLASTINECTOR, BILLION, ENGEL, etc) and
other machines like crushers and mixers safely and efficiently in a team of eight employees.
• Responsible for producing plastics like hangers, toilet seat covers, helmets, pipe fittings etc of different
moulds after setting accurate flow rates, colour choice, mixing ratio, temperature and pressure value.
• Designed a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) showing the respective operation units and the flow from raw
materials to finished product, wastes, recycle stream and purge stream.
• Engaged as a trainee in mechanical maintenance of the machines to improve machines performance.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE (June, 2023)
 Graduate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, GMNSE (Aug., 2021)
 Graduate Member, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, GMNSChE (July, 2021)
 Fellow, Oil and Gas Project Management, FOGPM (Dec., 2020)

CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Basic Technology Training – Process Plant in Notore Chemical Industries Training School (May – Sept., 2022)
Pipe Insulation – Piping Engineer in RCES Oil and Gas Training (Oct. – Dec., 2021)
Oil and Gas Project Management, OGPM in College of Oil and Gas Exploration Tech. Nig. (Oct. – Nov., 2020)
HSE 1, 2 and 3 in College of Oil and Gas Exploration Technology Nigeria (Aug. – Sept., 2020)
NYSC Discharge Certificate for Completion of National Service (May, 2019 – May 2020)
Award of Best Writer in Akwa Ibom State University (June, 2016 – Jan., 2019)
Undergraduate Scholarship Award by MTN Foundation Sci. and Tech. Scholarship Scheme (Oct., 2015 –2019)
REFEREES
Engr. Assoc. Prof. Abdulrasheed Babalola, FNSE, Mr. Antia Okon,
Senior Lecturer, Chemical & Petrochemical Engr., West Area Manitenance Superintendent,
Akwa Ibom State University, Mobil Producing Nig. Ultd. – ExxonMobil,
Mkpat Enin L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Ibeno L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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