Process Operations
Upstream and downstream operations, refinery systems, production optimisation, asset reliability, HSE and operational risk.
Cross-sector executive leadership
Andrew
Owoicho Paul
Professional focusOil & Gas
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20+ yearsEngineering and technology leadership
US$160k+Documented in-house project savings
₦700m+Potential annual energy OPEX reduction
6 platformsConceived, developed and managed
Leadership platform
One career. Four connected disciplines.
Andrew combines operational engineering depth with digital delivery, commercial evaluation and multidisciplinary leadership across complex industrial environments.
ICT & Digital Operations
Enterprise networks, web platforms, operational technology, workflow automation, databases and decision-support applications.
Industrial Automation
PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, process computers, DCS support, industrial communications and OT/IT integration.
Energy & Facilities
Power systems, critical facilities, data-centre interfaces, natural gas, solar PV/BESS and business continuity.
SIGNATURE DIGITAL APPLICATIONRefPlanner™
Refinery Simulation, Configuration & Revenue Planning
Process simulationProduct-slate modellingScenario analysisRevenue forecasting
Engineering intelligence, digitised
From refinery configuration to commercial insight.
Created and led by Andrew, RefPlanner™ bridges refinery process understanding, production planning and commercial evaluation in one decision-support environment.
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Engineering outcomes with measurable value.
Natural-gas captive power evaluation
Led the independent technical and economic evaluation of replacing diesel generation while preserving N+1 resilience—covering pipeline and CNG options, safety architecture, gas consumption, emissions and lifecycle economics.
Potential annual operating-cost reduction exceeding ₦700 million10H02 Soot-Blower Automation
Led in-house PLC automation of the crude pre-heater soot-blower system, designed for SCADA and future DCS integration.
Management and PENGASSAN recognitionSolar PV & BESS Engineering
Developed an engineering assessment for approximately 781.6 kWp DC of carport solar and a 2 MWh battery concept.
≈639 kW projected delivered powerRadioactive Level Measurement
Served as Radiation Technical Officer through installation, source handling, calibration and commissioning.
Minimum documented savings of US$160,000HCM Competency Portal
Initiated a role-based workforce capability platform for self-assessment, gap analysis, development plans, certifications and career journeys.
Enterprise capability planningProfessional journey
Built across telecoms, ICT, refinery automation and critical infrastructure.
A progression from network engineering to industrial controls, refinery transformation and infrastructure leadership.
Senior Electrical Engineer & Automation Lead · NEPL
Critical facilities, engineering governance, automation and strategic energy projects; Acting Deputy Manager, Common Facilities in August 2026.
ICT Projects, Process Computers & Automation Leadership · KRPC
Led refinery ICT, surveillance, industrial networks, SCADA and multidisciplinary automation initiatives.
Instrumentation & Automation Engineer · KRPC
PLC/SCADA projects, instrumentation, refinery communications and control-system commissioning.
Telecommunications & Enterprise Networks
GSM RF planning and optimisation, microwave radio, VSAT, WAN/LAN and refinery-wide IT infrastructure.
Credentials
Professional certification grounded in delivery.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Cisco Enterprise Core Specialist
Certified Facility Management Professional
Certified Contract Management Professional
B.Eng. Electronic Engineering
Platforms & digital solutions
Ideas developed into working systems.
National Certification
Professional certification platform and home of the pioneering Mobile Telecommunications Certification initiative in Africa.
Visit platform ↗NAPET Nigeria
Professional engagement and membership platform developed, hosted and managed by Andrew.
Visit platform ↗Staff Movement
Digital workforce-movement and personnel-administration platform.
Visit platform ↗Incubation Hub Africa
Africa-focused platform for innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises.
Visit platform ↗Nigeria Incubation Hub
Nigeria-focused digital platform for entrepreneurship, innovation and enterprise development.
Visit platform ↗NEPL Common Facilities
Facilities service-management solution for requests, complaints and work-order automation.
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