Kufre Bassey, P.Eng.

Kufre Bassey, P.Eng. has a diverse work experience in the engineering field. Kufre started their career as a Mechanical/Piping Project Engineer at Integral Consultants, where they were involved in the conceptual, FEED, and detail piping design of drilling facilities and utility/process lines. Kufre ensured the development of safe, economical, and operable designs in accordance with project guidelines and specifications.

Later, Kufre worked as a Subsea Project Research Engineer at Subsea 7. In this role, they developed revised parametric equations for the trajectories of dropped objects in the open ocean. Kufre simulated these equations using MATLAB/FLEXCOM/ORCAFLEX and validated them through tank experiments.

Kufre then gained experience as an ROV Pilot/Tech at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Kufre'sresponsibilities included pre and post-dive checks, inspection, debris collection, fault troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Kufre also received training in subsea pipeline/riser inspection, Xmas tree/BOP installations, and surveying.

Next, Kufre worked at ExxonMobil as a Subsea (IRM Project) Engineer/ROV Contractor. Kufre performed subsea inspections, maintenance, and repairs using WROVs. Kufre utilized specialized WROV tie-in tooling for light subsea asset installations/tie-ins.

After that, they joined Welaptega and later Ashtead Technology as a Project Manager in the Asset Integrity department. In these roles, they managed projects related to asset integrity, focusing on subsea construction, installations, maintenance, repairs, and inspections. Kufre ensured the proper functioning and integrity of subsea assets and equipment.

Throughout their career, Kufre has demonstrated a strong technical knowledge in areas such as hydraulic systems, fiber optic communication systems, and stress analysis using CAESAR II. Kufre has proven skills in project management, simulation, and research.

Kufre Bassey, P.Eng. has a diverse educational background in engineering and subsea-related fields. Kufre'seducation history includes:

1. Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

- University of Port Harcourt

- Duration: 2004-2009

- Degree: Second Class Honors (2.1)

2. Post Graduate Diploma - Process Piping Design & Engineering with Stress Analysis

- Institute of Piping Engineering and Building Services (IPEBS), Hyderabad, India.

- Duration: 2011-2012

3. Master of Science - Subsea Engineering

- University of Aberdeen

- Duration: 2012-2013

4. Marine Institute - Tech. Diploma (Advanced Standing) - Subsea (Underwater) Vehicles (ROVs/AUVs)

- Memorial University of Newfoundland

- Duration: 2013-2014

5. Marine Institute - Post Graduate Certificate - Quality Management

- Memorial University of Newfoundland

In addition to their formal education, Kufre Bassey has obtained several certifications relevant to their field. These include:

1. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

- Memorial University of Newfoundland

- Obtained: June 2014

2. Basic Survival Training (HUET & HUEBA)

- Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

- Obtained: May 2014

3. Fall Protection/Arrest

- Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

- Obtained: May 2014

4. H2S Alive

- Enform

- Obtained: May 2014

5. Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)

- Transport Canada

- Obtained: May 2014

6. Offshore Security Awareness for Seafarers

- Transport Canada

- Obtained: April 2014

7. CMP Products Cable Gland Installation Awareness Training Certificate

- CMP Products

- Obtained: February 2014

8. CSWIP 3.4U - Underwater Inspection Controller

- CSWIP - Certification Scheme for Personnel

- Obtained: March 2022

9. BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)

- Falck Safety Services Canada

- Obtained: November 2017

10. CAPP Offshore Medical incl. HUEBA & HUET

- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

- Obtained: November 2019

11. OGUK Medical

- Atlantic Offshore Medical Services (AOMS), Canada.

- Obtained: November 2019

Kufre Bassey is also a Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia, although the specific month and year of obtaining this designation is not provided.