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TIJANI ABDUL RAHMAN
Analytical Chemist
Tema,Greater Accra
Summary
A versatile chemist adept at handling various chemicals, compounds, and materials. Skilled in conducting tests, documenting findings, and composing papers. Possesses strong organizational and detail-oriented traits, coupled with excellent project management and planning skills cultivated through over 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Versatile Chemist works with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 10+ years in oil production industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Petroleum Chemist
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC
Tema, Greater Accra
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained adherence to safety policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure operational efficiency.
- Implemented sustainable practices such as produced wastewater reuse and solid sample management to minimize environmental impact and conserve resources.
- Overseen day-to-day activities of laboratory technicians, ensuring adherence to all procedures and standards and achieved 98% production efficiency.
- Travelled to 3 client sites to prepare and analyse environmental samples.
- Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
- Leveraged computerized management system and labelling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
- Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
- Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in research and development, EH&S, product marketing and manufacturing engineering to establish framework for successful development programs and align objectives across teams.
- Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyse, identify and isolate chemical compounds.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.
Chemistry Tutor
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Eastern Region
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Worked closely with 50 students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence
- Motivated150 students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses
- Maintained records of student progress and lab completions, using Microsoft EXCEL.
- Calibrated and maintained lab pressure sensors, oxygen sensors, pH meters and barometers
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success
Chemistry Teacher
Koforidua Senior High Technical School
Koforidua, Eastern Region
07.2010 - 10.2016
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Calibrated and maintained lab pressure sensors, oxygen sensors, pH meters and barometers.
- Verified correctly positioned and working eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and fire blankets for potential laboratory accidents.
- Inspected lab equipment before student use to reduce chances of potential hazards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
Laboratory Demonstrator
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Supervised and taught 120 undergraduate students
- Conducted research experiments to test and validate new technologies
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures
- Analyzed clinical samples on LC/MS-MS, resolving unusual data trends and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate
Education
MPhil. Analytical Chemistry - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry -
Kwame Nkrumah University Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2001 - 06.2005
Senior Secondary School Examination Certificate: General Science - General Science
Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH)
Koforidua, Ghana 01.1997 - 12.1999
Skills
Microsoft Office
Gas Chromatography
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Data Management
Chemical Handling
Lab Equipment Maintenance
Results Interpretation
Lab Operations
Equipment Management
Specification Development
Hazardous Waste Management
Recordkeeping Requirements
Accomplishments
- Contributed as a team member in the Gas Export Manifold remediation works to restore TEN gas export pipelines back online for several months. January 2020.
- Consistently executed a thorough produced wastewater management program across all production sites, yielding a notable decrease in pollutant discharge levels, surpassing Environmental Protection Agency benchmarks. This endeavor not only ensured adherence to regulatory requirements but also substantially lessened environmental repercussions, enhancing water quality within nearby ecosystems and protecting marine biodiversity.
- Recipient of the Best Teacher Awards from the New Juaben Municipal Assembly, Eastern Region. March 2011.
- Contributed to production uptime by effectively assisting in the optimization of cooling medium chemical optimization.
- Consistently achieved Key Performance Indicators set by the Environmental Protection Agency for disposing of treated wastewater, minimizing pollution of sea water through environmentally friendly practices.
- Recorded and addressed wax formation issues, resulting in an increase in oil production.
- Managed a team comprising of 15 members to successfully mitigate hydrate issues.
- Collaborated with a team of 10 during the commissioning of Jubilee South Chemical Injection Program.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to create spread sheet for tracking inventory.
- Successfully attained specified levels of heavy metals in our produced wastewater through precise and efficient laboratory analysis.
Conference
SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry, The Woodlands, Texas, 12/2021
References
- Mr. Daniel D. Koranteng, Manager Production Engineering, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, +233208991453, dd.koranteng@gnpcghana.com
- Mr. Matthew Eghan, Operations Support Manager, Tullow Ghana Limited, +233544314596, matthew.eghan@tullowoil.com
- Prof. Osei Akoto, Professor, Department of Chemistry, KNUST Kumasi, Kumasi, A/R, Ghana, +233208216685, oseiakoto.cos@knust.edu
Training
- Artificial Lift Systems, PL Energy, Dubai, UAE, 09/2023
- Basic Operator Responsibilities, IHRDC, Ghana, 09/2023
- Process Sampling: Obtaining Samples, Ghana, 09/2023
- Valves: Basic Types and Operations, Ghana, 09/2023
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training with CA-EBS-5750, Ghana, 10/2018
- Integrated Production and Well Operation modelling, NEXT Schlumberger, Houston, Texas, USA, 10/2019
Affiliations
Royal Chemical Society
Certification
Master of Philisophy Analytical Chemistry
Interests
Soccer
Cleaning
Timeline
[Process Sampling: Obtaining Samples] Training - [1week]
09-2023
[Basic Operator Responsibilities ] Training - [3days]
09-2023
[Basic Types and Operations] Training - [5 days]
09-2023
[Safety: Basic] Training - [5 days]
06-2023
[Safety Orientation] Training - [5 days]
06-2023
[Fire Safety] Training - [5 days]
06-2023
Petroleum Chemist
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC
05.2018 - Current
Chemistry Tutor
Koforidua Technical University
11.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Philisophy Analytical Chemistry
11-2015
Chemistry Teacher
Koforidua Senior High Technical School
07.2010 - 10.2016
MPhil. Analytical Chemistry - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University Science And Technology
09.2008 - 05.2015
Laboratory Demonstrator
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry -
Kwame Nkrumah University Science And Technology
09.2001 - 06.2005
Senior Secondary School Examination Certificate: General Science - General Science
Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH)
01.1997 - 12.1999