James Obi-Assam, R.Engr., Mnse Email & Phone Number

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Project Engineer/ Lead for the progressive cleaning and intelligent pigging of two 20" x 37km crude pipelines.Launched and recovered 30+ cleaning pigs (foam, bi-directional, and descaling tools)Project Engineer (Launcher End) for the Integrity Assessment of a newly constructed 20" x 40km gas pipeline.Oversaw the trial launch of a new caliper pig ("Pathfinder") as well as the Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) tool.Supervised the reversal and reinstatement of multiple spades ( 4", 6" & 20") for commencement of Integrity assessment.

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Launched and recovered three foam pigs for cleaning and debris removal on an 8'' x 3.7km crude pipeline using auxiliary pumping.Helped dislodge two stuck mechanical pigs in a newly constructed 12" x 36.4km gas pipeline using auxiliary pumping.Hydro-tested same 12" x 36.4km pipeline to 212 bar using a positive displacement pump and water medium in 9 hours.Currently provide engineering, technical and operations support, and project management services on ongoing projects.Designed custom mechanical parts such as hook-up points and gas-bottle racks for various ongoing projects, according to standards like ISO 10855.

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Produced preliminary designs of engineering components (3D & 2D) to relevant standards such as API 650 & ASME VIII.Developed necessary documentation for the commencement of projects, such as work method statements, work procedures, and project execution plans.Carried out pigging/ inspection of onshore and offshore pipelines - ranging from cleaning tools to Magnetic Flux Leakage tools.Designed a subsea pig launcher adapted for the inspection of three subsea gas pipelines of varying diameters in Ghana, Togo, and Benin.Got recommended for a full-time position based on internship performance levels.

Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Tax consultant in the Energy & Natural Resources unit of the Tax division.Core responsibilities included:Computation of various taxes such as Companies' Income Tax, Petroleum Profits Tax, Value Added Tax and Withholding Tax on vendor transactions etc.Preparation and submission of tax returns to the relevant tax authorities.Attending/ responding to routine tax queries and managing client tax exposure in various audits.Processing and obtaining required regulatory documents for clients such as Tax Clearance Certificates.Following through on completed engagements to bill and collect fees.

Lagos, Nigeria

Interfaced with all units of the organization - From sales to client success, operations, engineering and customer support. Gathered product requirements from internal and external stakeholders and wrote detailed user stories for the engineering team.Interacted with clients and end users and determined product fit and areas of product improvement. Carried out quality assurance & control testing for new product features.Wrote detailed tasks and use cases for new product features.Organized daily scrum sessions and created sprints to monitor team velocity and delivery speed.Suggested product improvements and pivots from data gathered from business development and customer success teams.Prepared product documentation and user manuals for new products.

Ministry Of Works Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Understudied the principal engineer through the construction of access roads in Akwa Ibom.Gained valuable experience in plotting right of way, construction of rectangular and trapezoidal drains and mapping of chainage.

Marina, Lagos

Worked as an intern with Strategy & Portfolio and Infrastructure Development.Managed communication with Joint Venture partners and various other functions on multi-million dollar projects and assets divestment.Understudied the field engineers at construction sites and identified hazardous/ unsafe conditions needing attention.Presented an economically viable solution to management for a recurring erosion problem in the construction zone.

Calabar, Cross River

Worked under the supervision of the contractor and consultants to achieve outlined specifications.Supervised the construction of foundations, flooring, beams, columns and stairs for a multi-floor complex at the Cross River University of Technology.

Master Of Science - Msc., Pipeline Engineering, Distinction (4.80/5.00)

Activities and Societies: ICT Lead

Bachelor Of Engineering - B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Second Class Upper Division (4.23/5.00)

Activities and Societies: National Association of Civil Engineering Students (NACES, Member), Basketball, Football, Student departmental.

West African Senior School Certificate (W.A.S.S.C), Sciences

Activities and Societies: Choir, Debate team, Science exhibitions, Student affairs (Assistant Senior Prefect),Completed junior (JSS1.