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ADEKUNLE SODIQ ADEDAPO

Drilling Fluids Engineer
Ikorodu,Lagos

Summary

Drilling fluids engineer with a passion for solving complex problems with innovative solutions. Proven ability to optimize drilling fluid performance and reduce drilling costs through expertise in wellbore stability, hydraulics, and mud chemistry. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Drilling Fluids Engineer

Globat Nigeria Limited
5 2023 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive reports on mud system performance, enabling continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepared spud mud, a drilling fluid containing bentonite clay, and other additives, in accordance with API standards and company procedures.
  • Ensured environmental compliance by managing waste disposal processes and adhering to regulatory requirements.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and team-building activities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop customized solutions for complex drilling challenges.
  • Enhanced drilling efficiency by optimizing drilling fluid properties and recommending appropriate mud systems.
  • Maintained high safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Performed on-site rig inspections using safety requirements and standards.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting downhole problems such as lost circulation, hole cleaning issues, or differential sticking scenarios.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of chemicals, additives, and materials required for drilling operations.
  • Reduced drilling time and costs by monitoring and maintaining proper fluid circulation in wells.
  • Communicated with relevant internal and external parties on operations within proposed plan
  • Actively engaged in carrying out laboratory test on drilling fluids (WBM & OBM) to determine both their physical and chemical properties like mud density, funnel viscosity, plastic viscosity, yield point, gel strength, alkalinity, excess lime, chloride content etc.
  • Proactively prevented bit balling during drilling by implementing various strategies: o Formulated KCl mud with PHPA
    o Maintained a mud pH of 9.0-10.0 while drilling gumbo clay o Utilized lubricants
    o Selected Oil Based Mud (OBM) with sufficient salinity when possible

Site Manager

Silkas Nigeria Limited
Sagamu, Ogun State
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Assessed potential investments based on rigorous quantitative analysis as well as qualitative factors such as management capabilities and industry dynamics.
  • Contributed to the protection of the environment and the reduction of flood risk by successfully monitoring the impact of dredging sand within the environment to reduce overflow of river by 70%.
  • Dredging operations to increase the volume of dredged materials, which boosted weekly income by 30%.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Implemented robust risk management practices across the partnership''s operations to protect both assets under management and investor interests.
  • Contributed to thought leadership within the industry by publishing white papers, speaking at conferences, and participating in panel discussions.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Negotiated contracts with partners to give equitable terms to all parties.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Played a pivotal role in raising capital for the partnership, attracting high net worth individuals and institutional investors.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Coordinated with local building inspectors to verify compliance with all building codes and regulations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Junior Geologist

Aquakrust Konsult Nig Limited
Lagos
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Maintained exploration equipment and facilities to minimize depreciation and reduce costs.
  • Conducted pre-task planning to identify, record and report errors and safety issues.
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
  • Supervised 5 interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project.
  • Transported material, samples and documents to laboratory for testing and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba-Akoko
04.2001 -

Skills

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Certification

Certificate in Basic Drilling Fluids Engineering

Timeline

Certificate in Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Market

12-2023

Project Management Simplified, LinkedIn Learning

11-2023

Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel, Coursera

11-2023

Introduction to JavaScript, Sololearn

08-2023

Petrophysics Internship, Reservoir Solutions.

08-2023

Well Operations Crew Resource Management

07-2023

Level 1 Programme,International Well Control Forum

07-2023

Certificate in Basic Drilling Fluids Engineering

05-2023

Site Manager

Silkas Nigeria Limited
12.2020 - 05.2023

Junior Geologist

Aquakrust Konsult Nig Limited
01.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Adekunle Ajasin University
04.2001 -

Drilling Fluids Engineer

Globat Nigeria Limited
5 2023 - Current

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