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• Developed and optimized processes involved in biofuels production and blending operations. Analyzing feedstock characteristics and evaluating pre-treatment methods. • Spearheading the Remodeling of Indeni Petroleum Refinery into an Oil marketing company • Overseeing the operation of biofuels blending facilities, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. • Conducting research and exploring new feedstock options, evaluating their sustainability for biofuel production and developing innovative conversion processes.

• Accountable for 18 laboratory personnel; providing leadership and supervision of all regulatory compliance activities, analysis and inspection of petroleum products, while observing the safety, health and environmental regulations. • Developing and implemented quality manuals, and standard operating procedures for the laboratory to ensure efficiency and productivity. • Coordinating all sampling and testing of raw water, portable water and refinery effluent discharge to ensure compliance with set standards. • Conducting water quality field surveys downstream the refinery for compliance, evaluations, improvements, and violations under state regulations. • Developed a laboratory equipment calibration and preventive maintenance schedule to ensure timely maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment • Decreased laboratory spending by procuring cost effective supplies and closely monitoring inventory. • Managing the quality assurance program of the department, including on-site evaluations, internal quality audits, customer surveys, and participation in inter-laboratory proficiency testing schemes, including closure of all non-conformances arising from the same. • Successfully implemented and maintained the quality management system of the lab in line with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 1901. • Coordinated all SHEQ activities of the department including risk assessments, group safety meetings, pre-task talks with a view of promoting employee awareness on issues pertaining to occupational safety and health. • Coordinating environmental monitoring of refinery effluent discharge and stack emissions from combustion units to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. • Background of achievement in supporting all levels of management and delivering monthly projected activity presentations within business related audiences • Recognized for upholding an organized workplace that thrives on safety, integrity, and continuous quality improvement.

• Monitoring of finished petroleum products tank farm inventory • Coordinating transfer of finished petroleum products to Ndola Fuel terminal • Monitoring adherence to safety, health and environmental standards in the plant and finished products tank farm • Process monitoring of the raw water treatment plant, cooling water tower, and boiler feed water • Figured out key process trends and translated the findings into recommendations that were actionable for many separate departments. • Conducted risk assessments of plant operations, activities and potential changes to identify significant hazards and implement appropriate measures to minimize the risks. • Participated in project management, including scope development, data evaluation, contractor selection, competitive bidding, budget forecasting and tracking • Conducted accident and incident investigations, and ensuring timely closure of all non-conformances • Provided technical support on new project initiatives and site developments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations • Provided regulatory oversight and corporate guidance for the company’s ground water monitoring programs at hazardous waste dumpsite and refinery effluent discharge points. • Spearheaded the monitoring of stack emissions from combustion units, and refinery effluent discharge to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. • Liaising with regulatory agencies such as Energy Regulations Board (ERB) and Zambia Environmental Management Agency to ensure compliance to safety and operational standards of the refining process. • Used extensive knowledge of chemical production processes to develop new engineering reconfigurations and oversee the day-to-day operations of the plant. • Provided technical support to operations department on the operation and maintenance of the fixed-bed platforming unit and catalyst regeneration process, which ultimately resulted into a longer cycle length for the unit and a higher research octane number (RON) for the reformed gasoline. • Managing emergency response calls after business hours