Engr. George Amara, PhD, MSc, PMP, MNSE, ACIArb

Experience

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  Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd

  Mar 2005 - Jul 2007

  ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT ENGINEER

  Design, installation, wiring, metering of oil and gas/industrial electrical panels /control systems management panels MPs, JBs EtcInstallation of programmable Logic Controllers PLCs, DCS. (Siemens)Flow meters calibration such as custody transfer batch controllers, pressure differential indicating transmitters, coriolis meters etc.Emergency shut down enclosure ESDs installation, hand switches and start-stop/pump control mounting/wiring.Design/Installation of fire/smoke/heat detection facilities-FDPs.Inspection of Trenches before & after Cable pulling.Punch Listing, Electrical Test Park Preparation, Electrical / Instrument Folders Status Updating Proper documentation of various folders. (Temperature pressure & Miscellaneous loop folders)Visual inspection of various control valves.Meggering of cables, on drums after pulling and after termination.Ensure all lighting and sockets connection according to projects specification.Field inspection of instrument cablesInstrument installation inspection reportCabinet / console inspection, Junction box inspection, Orifice plates inspectionControl valve inspection, Instruments tubing/ piping inspectionRelieve valve setting test certificate FAR-MCR instrument Earthing system inspection loop checks.Maintenance of power generating stations.Servicing of power systems.Energization and Commissioning of installed plants Design/Construction of Oil and Gas Electrical Installations.Electrical Heat Tracing of Panels and flow-channel pipe lineMaintenance of Electrical Appliances.Installation of H.V, M.V and L.V Cables, Panels and Accessories.Project Management and Supervision. Show less

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  Nigeria LNG Limited

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2013

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESReview of Terms of Reference ToR, Master Document Register MDR, Deliverable list, CTR, Design and Engineering packages from external contractors – to ensure conformity to NLNG DEPs Specifications and other applicable standards. BS, ISA, NEMA, ASME, ASTM, DIN, NACE etc.Monitor work in progress ensuring that all project activities and agreed deliverables of the contract are satisfactorily and qualitatively completed and delivered.Manage and administer external call-off contracts within the approved Cost Time resources (CTR), and in accordance with the contractual terms.Offering Supports to Project Delivery groups, Technical Support Teams etc, in projects management in accordance with the NLNG approved project management procedure from the proposal stage to the construction and close out stage.Coordinate Electrical/Instrument scope in terms of administration of agreed deliverables, work orders and communication with all relevant parties.Update monthly and periodic project reports on the status of all projects and design activities of Projects Delivery Department.Attend tender meetings, pre-contractual and contractual meetings with contractors and produce minute of proceeding.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSDesign, Schedule performance, Cost effectiveness, Quality delivery, Project management, and Reporting. Show less Responsible for developing conceptual design and preparation of Basic Engineering and Design Packages (BDEP), Detail Engineering design (DED), Front End Engineering Designs (FEED), which involves preparation of deliverables as: Design Calculations, Work scope Definition, Project Specification, Design Drawings, Cause & Effect matrices, Descriptive Bill of Quantities, Preliminary Costing/Variation , Fire and Gas System design etc.Responsible for carrying out Engineering Evaluations and preparation of material take Off (MTO) for projects.Offering guidance and support to external design contractors to facilitate achievement of fit-for-purpose instrument designs and compliance to applicable standards and specifications.Offering professional support to the in-house project Engineers.Maintaining proper filing system for the assigned projects.Instrument installation inspection reportsAssist with the development of all the necessary procedures and work instructions that are required to carry out the work safely and efficiently. Show less

  • DESIGN COORDINATOR-ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Engineer

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  • DESIGN ENGINEER-INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
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  POPHAM WALTERS ODUSOTE (PWO) OFFSHORE LTD

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  ENGINEERING MANAGER/LEAD INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

  Design and Engineering of all Instrumentation & Control Systems on TOTAL UPSTREAM NIGERIA LTD EGINA FPSO Living Quarter and Laydown Area.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Confer with management, subordinates, and procurement staff to discuss project specifications and procedures. Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.Direct, review, and approve engineering designs and changes.Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the departmentPerform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.Review and recommend or approve contracts, schedules and cost estimates.Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients. Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. Show less

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  PNG GAS LIMITED

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2023

  • Providing a single point of contact for all OML 038 Egbaoma Gas Processing Plant (EGPP) Asset engineering management, clarifications, queries and communication on the Assets.• Managing a multi-discipline engineering and design team to deliver scope of work safely and within quality/cost/schedule constraints and in accordance with applicable codes, standards and procedures• Ensuring that the project is delivered to meet the Asset operational needs• Providing direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to engineering• Participating in and/or leading project safety and design reviews as necessary• Liaising with the Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure stakeholder requirements are addressed and a consistent approach to project completion• Setting performance expectations and maintaining standards for the development and retention of a motivated team• Identifying areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and own implementation of corrective actions as required• Providing feedback on areas of concern to the Management.• Hold regular coordination meetings with the Engineering team and generate status reports as required • Review engineering team technical competency and manpower requirements and, in consultation with the overall project Lead Discipline Engineers, participate in the recruitment, selection and transfer of resources• Manages company business management system and quality assurance processes• Support design and safety reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID and SIL Rating to Engineering Design Show less Coordinate, approve and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities for OML 038 Egbaoma Gas Processing Plant (EGPP).Coordinate relationships with our technical partners and establishing the operational framework that will ensure the profitable management of the division.Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.Direct, review, and approve engineering designs and changes.Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the departmentPerform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.Ensure highest level of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) performance within design / engineering aspects of the project, including the full range of HSEQ activities such as standard setting, leading by example, communicating, monitoring, putting in place positive and negative consequences depending on events/outcome, lesson-learn and management of a safety case. Review and recommend or approve contracts, schedules and cost estimates.Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients. Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. Show less

  • Technical Manager

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2018
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  UTM FLNG LTD

  Jan 2022 - now

  Project/Technical Team Leader

  Team Leader for Project and Commercial Delivery of the 1st Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Plant in Nigeria