CAROLINE MARUCHU
Tanga
Summary
Dynamic Petroleum Engineer with comprehensive expertise in the petroleum value chain, specializing in operational design and optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scanner Maintenance Engineer
TPDC-TRA Scanner
06.2025 - Current
- Conducting preventive and corrective maintenance for the drive-through NUCTECH FS6000DV scanner components, such as the accelerator and detector subsystems.
- Maintaining safety regulations for scanner system operations and maintenance.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Petroleum Engineer
Maurel & Prom Exploration Production Tanzania
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared Permit to Work, conducted Job Safety Analysis and led pre-job meetings.
- Executed action plans for operational design and optimized oil and gas extraction processes.
- Conducted plant inspections, gathered data, and generated comprehensive reports.
- Analyzed well fluids and glycol samples for quality control and operational efficiency.
Petroleum Exploration Engineer
Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA)
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored and regulated petroleum industry, including reserve estimation and production measurement.
- Reviewed and approved budgets submitted by license holders to ensure compliance.
- Evaluated Authority's strategic plan for 2022/23 - 2026/27 for alignment with industry standards.
- Prepared Blue Economy policy opinion for submission to the Ministry of Energy.
Plant Operator
Madimba Natural Gas Processing Plant, TPDC- GASCO
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared Permit to Work and conducted Job Safety Analysis and safety discussions.
- Executed action plans for operations design and natural gas processing optimization, monitoring environmental impact.
- Performed plant inspections, collected data, and generated comprehensive reports.
- Analyzed samples of gas, condensate, glycol, and process water for quality assurance.
Natural Gas Engineer
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted compliance inspections for natural gas infrastructure, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Evaluated and approved construction licenses, facilitating operational readiness for natural gas projects.
- Coordinated information analysis and storage, regularly preparing detailed reports on operations.
- Established tariffs, charges, and fees to support economic regulation in the natural gas subsector.
Customs Officer
Tanzania Revenue Authority, (TRA) - Oil Monitoring Unit
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Reviewed and verified customs documents for petroleum imports prior to discharge at port.
- Conducted physical verification of sales reports against tax returns.
- Monitored loading and offloading of petroleum products through pipelines to tankers.
- Verified contracts with oil and gas companies for compliance and accuracy.
Laboratory Quality Control Officer
Lake Oil Company
11.2019 - 2019
- Processed, ensured quality, and categorized lubricants.
Kurasini Oil Jetty Operator
Oryx Company
10.2019 - 2019
- Operated in role of TRA customs officer
Education
BSc - Petroleum Engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam07.2022
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) -
Scolastica Secondary School
Kilimanjaro05.2018
Skills
- License and Order Information System (LOIS)
- National Petroleum and Gas Information System (NPGIS)
- SCADA operation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PetrelTM
- Eclipse 100 and 300
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Innovative and problem solving skills
- Effective Time management
- Operations Management and Scheduling
- Confident with tasks
- Equipment Knowledge
Activities
- COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) MOTHER STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT SUPERVISOR-TPDC, 10/01/24 to 01/31/25. Employed basic international and national standards and codes for designing (ASME & API). Worked on FEED and controlled engineering documents (PFDs and P&IDs). Prepared toolbox talk, work permit system report, and safety statistics report through risk assessment techniques (HAZOP and HAZID). Designed, Installed, Pre-commissioned, and commissioned the facilities.
- NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPELINE INSTALLATION PROJECT, PROJECT ENGINEER-LOOTAH BCGAS LLC, 07/01/23 to 09/30/23. Reallocated installed pipelines for road expansion on simultaneously ongoing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station construction. Monitored trenching, pipeline connection, laying, and burying in accordance with ISO practices. Conducted hydro pressure test of the pipeline and facilities.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading business books, magazines, and journals.
- Internet research on new technologies.
- Participating in various social, economic, and charity activities.
Membership
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
- Sustainable Energy Development Analyst
Certification
Petroleum Engineer - Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Swahili
Native
Native
Personal Information
Driving License: Class D
References
- LAURENT JARS, Field Manager, Maurel & Prom Exploration Production Tanzania, fieldmanager@tanzaniamp.co.tz, 0782 075 456
- MR. WILLIAM NYAKUA, Principal Customs Officer, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), willynyakua@gmail.com, 0758 277 580
- ENG. SAID SOUD, Plant Process Shift Supervisor, Madimba Natural Gas Processing Plant, ssaid@tpdc.co.tz, 0717 739 547
Timeline
Scanner Maintenance Engineer
TPDC-TRA Scanner
06.2025 - Current
Petroleum Engineer
Maurel & Prom Exploration Production Tanzania
02.2025 - 05.2025
Petroleum Exploration Engineer
Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA)
10.2024 - 01.2025
Plant Operator
Madimba Natural Gas Processing Plant, TPDC- GASCO
10.2023 - 09.2024
Natural Gas Engineer
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
08.2022 - 09.2023
Laboratory Quality Control Officer
Lake Oil Company
11.2019 - 2019
Kurasini Oil Jetty Operator
Oryx Company
10.2019 - 2019
Customs Officer
Tanzania Revenue Authority, (TRA) - Oil Monitoring Unit
07.2019 - 11.2019
BSc - Petroleum Engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) -
Scolastica Secondary School