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CHINWI AFORJI OSARO

CHINWI AFORJI OSARO

Aleto Eleme,Nigeria

Summary

Results-driven professional with 18 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning engineering, oil & gas, and business management. A proven ability to translate complex technical and operational challenges into actionable insights. Adept at ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance to support strategic decision-making and organizational efficiency. Known for bridging technical expertise with business acumen, enhancing productivity, corporate effectiveness, and delivering solutions that drive operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Production Operator (Surface Facilities and Wells)

Totalenergies EP Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2018.06 - Current
  • Key Roles Held

· POAR – AMD1 & AMD2 JV-Inagha (SEWOP) Coil Tubing Simultaneous Operations (2025 till date)

· Panel Operator Support (2023 till date)

· POAR (Production Operating Authority Representative) – IKIKE Project / Production Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) on OML99; High Pressure, Medium Pressure and Test Headers Replacement Project / Production Simultaneous Operations on AMD1&2 and AMP1; and AMD2 Coil Tubing / Production Simultaneous Operations (2021 – 2022)

· Reporting Officer – OLM99 production and injection data analysis and reporting (2021 – date)

· Participated in OML99 partial field shutdown during IKIKE hook-up and headers tie-in operations.

· Monitored hot work activities on AMD1&2 piping and structures during IKIKE and headers project SIMOPS.

· Participated in testing and commissioning during the IKIKE and headers project SIMOPS.

· Acted as POAR during Baltic drilling, coil tubing, and well workover SIMOPS on AMD1&2 wellhead platforms.

· Participated in IKIKE startup procedure review (Operational Test Procedure) at SAIPEM yard.

· Participated in equipment preparation for non-shutdown intrusive inspection of heat exchangers and separators, as well as monitoring and reinstatement after inspection.

· Pioneered in the survey and installation of wireless transmitters on wells annuli on AMD1&2.

· Produced a hand-drawn P&ID of AMD1&2 chemical injection system, (P&ID was reviewed, validated and adopted as master P&ID used on site).

· Participated regularly in preparation, plant shutdown, and startup for rig arrival or rig move.

· Monitor and operate safely and efficiently all production process equipment associated with oil/gas production.

· Carry out analysis of oil and gas production shortfalls and prepare Amenam and Ikike daily production and injection reports.

· Carry out periodic well valve safety and integrity tests and update on Peloton.

· Prepare equipment for routine maintenance, and wells for well service intervention activities.

· Carry out supervision on maintenance/intervention jobs on process or powered systems to ensure compliance with safety requirements as indicated in the permit to work.

· Perform first-level maintenance on instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and other production equipment.

· Carry out daily validation of work permits and toolbox talks prior to the start of jobs in assigned areas.

Production Operator

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2018.03 - 2018.06
  • Carry out routine checks on process and utility facilities.
  • Carry out safety valve integrity tests to ensure safety KPIs are met.
  • Prepare equipment for routine maintenance and wells for well-service intervention activities.
  • Collect and record operating parameters and production figures.
  • Follow up on maintenance/intervention jobs on process or powered systems to ensure compliance with safety requirements as indicated in the permit to work.
  • Carry out first-level maintenance on instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and other production equipment.
  • Carry out toolbox talk and work permit site validation.
  • Keep the site tidy and clean.

Managing Director

Cosajom Global Energy Resources Nigeria Limited
Alesa Eleme, Nigeria
2015.09 - 2018.01
  • Achievements and General Responsibilities:
  • Planning and coordinating equipment leasing services, and ensuring better customer service delivery.
  • Performed monthly periodic maintenance on concrete mixer, diesel generators, 7ton truck engine.
  • Carried out major repairs on concrete mixer, compactor, and engines.
  • Purchase, sales, and supply of spare parts.
  • Supervision of third-party maintenance operations.
  • Plan and coordinate haulage and transportation services.

Production Field Operator (Brevet Operator Advanced) Trainee

Prime Atlantic Cegelec / IFP France
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
2014.03 - 2015.08
  • Prepared hydrostatic desalter for intrusive inspection on FPSO Akpo.
  • Supported weekly offloading preparation on Fpso Akpo.
  • Carried out FPSO ballasting and deballasting operations using standard procedures.
  • Performed methanol injection preservation for subsea wells and risers.
  • Conducted routine pigging for pipeline integrity with dead oil recirculation.
  • Tested safety valves and pressure-tested process vessels after intervention.
  • Visited satellite platforms for preventive maintenance via boat transfer on Odudu.
  • Executed planned equipment start-up and shutdown activities safely.
  • Completed first-level maintenance on instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and production equipment.
  • Recorded and reported daily production data with accuracy.
  • Set up test separator alignment for routine well testing operations.

Industrial Trainee (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, SIWES)

Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC, subsidiary of NNPC)
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2011.02 - 2012.01
  • Repair the petroleum products transfer pump at the Port Harcourt area office.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on the diesel electric generator.
  • Grease valves during routine equipment servicing.
  • Handle memos for equipment maintenance requests, repairs, and purchasing.
  • Prepare materials pre-mob for pipeline repairs.
  • Assist welders and fitters during pipeline repair works.

Mechanical Technician

Damseik Services Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2007.02 - 2007.08
  • Achievements and General Responsibilities:
  • Participated in turnaround maintenance on a deep-sea dredger at JaPaul PLC, marine base.
  • Participated in repairs and replacement of damaged pumps and valves.
  • Participated in flange management activities.
  • Participated in light and major repairs on generators and the Mak dredging engine.
  • Participated in the start-up and test run of dredging pump engines.
  • Perform pipe cutting operations with a tubing cutter for hydraulic pipe replacements.
  • Participate in tank evacuation and cleaning operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration

Nexford University
Washington, DC, USA
2023.11 -

OND - Mechanical Engineering

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic
Unwana
/2009 - 2011.01

WAEC - Sciences

National Comprehensive Secondary School
Elenenwo
/2003 - 2005.06

Skills

  • Team spirit and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Research and analysis
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Deadline adherence
  • Pressure testing
  • Shortfall analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office Suite

REFEREES

Available on request.

Certification

  • Operation, Maintenance & Inspection of Rotating Equipment, Lille Bonne, France IFP Training (2025).
  • Panel Operator Certification Training (Certificate) IFP Training Port Harcourt (2023)
  • Production Enhancement Training (Certificate)
  • Daily Wells Management Training (Certificate)
  • Field Operator (Oil & Gas) Certification Training (Certificate) Institute of Petroleum, France IFP Training BO 329 (2015).
  • Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET Certificate) Falck Prime Atlantic, Nigeria (2022).
  • Jumbo Computers Klinik, Six months Training in Computer Operations (Diploma) Alesa Eleme (2007).
  • Petrol and Diesel Generator Maintenance Training (Testimonial) Confidence Power Generator Services (2006).

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

HOBBIES

Reading Educational Articles, Solving Puzzles, Swimming, Working Out, Listening to Music.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Final Report for On-the-Job Training (BOA 329_Nigeria) 2015 Based on FPSO AKPO, Deep Offshore Nigeria
  • Final Year Project in Polytechnic (National Diploma Completion)

PROJECTS AND KEY ROLES HELD

Company: Totalenergies EP Nigeria Limited, AMD1 & AMD2 JV-Inagha (SEWOP) Coil Tubing SIMOPs (2025 till date) – POAR (Production Operating Authority Representative), AMD1 Gas Lift Network Construction Project (SIMOPS) on OML99 (2024 – 2025) – POAR, IKIKE Field development Project / Production Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) on OML99 (2021 – 2022) – POAR, High Pressure, Medium Pressure and Test Headers Replacement Project / Production Simultaneous Operations on AMD1, AMD2, and AMP1 (2021 – 2022) – POAR, AMD2 Coil Tubing / Production Simultaneous Operations (2021 – 2022) – POAR, AMD1 Drilling and Well Workover / Production Simultaneous Operations (2020 – 2021) – POAR, AMD1 Well Workover / Production Simultaneous Operations (2019 – 2020) – POAR

Timeline

Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration

Nexford University
2023.11 -

Senior Production Operator (Surface Facilities and Wells)

Totalenergies EP Nigeria Limited
2018.06 - Current

Production Operator

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited
2018.03 - 2018.06

Managing Director

Cosajom Global Energy Resources Nigeria Limited
2015.09 - 2018.01

Production Field Operator (Brevet Operator Advanced) Trainee

Prime Atlantic Cegelec / IFP France
2014.03 - 2015.08

Industrial Trainee (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, SIWES)

Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC, subsidiary of NNPC)
2011.02 - 2012.01

Mechanical Technician

Damseik Services Limited
2007.02 - 2007.08

OND - Mechanical Engineering

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic
/2009 - 2011.01

WAEC - Sciences

National Comprehensive Secondary School
/2003 - 2005.06
CHINWI AFORJI OSARO