GIFT VALENTINE ONYE
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
Safety-focused field operator also competent with instrumentation and Automation, with over 8 years of experience in oil and gas facilities. Proficient in diagnosing, maintaining, and troubleshooting field instruments, control valves, and distributed control systems (DCS). Skilled in conducting routine plant rounds, identifying process deviations, and executing safe equipment isolation protocols. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with control room operators to enhance plant availability and ensure compliance with HSE regulations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Field Operator and Instrumentation Support
BLEJION WORLDWIDE & FAIRTEX INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited seconded to (Renaissance Africa Energy Company & SPDC)
PHC, Nigeria
2021.08 - Current
- Provided discipline knowledge and supervised field/instrument technician on daily FLMs.
- Engaged in Cross-Functional duties like working with utility system Team on Water Treatment, Nitrogen plant and Air Compressors, Not also leaving behind shadowing Operators and checking local Gauges.
- Monitored wells and facilities performance using AVEVA PI Vision proactively.
- Applied PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS automation control system knowledge directly.
- Commissioned new mechanical systems to improve performance.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Trained junior engineers and mentored to enhance skill set.
- Conducted regular site visits to oversee construction process progress.
- Monitored and inspected field process loops, transmitters, and final elements.
- Identified process deviations and faulty field hardware, reporting critical anomalies.
- Executed safe isolation with Lockout/Tagout and draining under PTW permits.
- Collaborated with operations teams during TAR commissioning and startup/shutdown phases.
- Diagnosed and stroke-tested ESD and control valves for fail-safe operation.
- Utilized P&IDs and cause-and-effect matrices to trace, isolate, and locate faults.
Maintenance and Operations Support Technician E&I
SUNNY-EBI MULTISYSTEM LIMITED seconded to (Heirs Energies)
PHC, Nigeria
2021.02 - 2021.08
- Compiled equipment availability and maintained daily maintenance schedules across all field assets.
- Allocated work to contract labourers to meet team outcomes when staffing fell low.
- Coordinated third-party maintenance contractors to achieve goal zero and close actions.
- Governed OEM reporting by producing equipment and history reports for improved process value.
- Accounted for instrument performance by calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
- Stewarded IT equipment inventory through ongoing audits and verification checks.
- Owned end-of-interaction maintenance by running preventative checks after each customer visit.
- Directed technical communications by translating complex details into instructions end-users follow.
- Managed support workflows by tracking tickets and documenting all actions in software.
- Reviewed actuation faults by troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems for control valves.
- Resolved choke valve issues by isolating faults across pneumatic and hydraulic actuators.
- Accounted for safety execution by running toolbox talks and pre-task JSAs.
- Oversaw field checks by assisting operators with daily gauge and sight glass verification.
- Controlled DCS reliability by monitoring and adjusting control system parameters daily.
Trainee Field Support Technician
SUNNY-EBI MULTISYSTEM LIMITED seconded to (Shell Petroleum Development Company. SPDC)
PHC, Nigeria
2014.02 - 2021.06
- Routine Plant Rounds: Assisting senior operators in conducting daily field inspections of process units (e.g., LNG trains, utility plants, or inlet receiving areas) to check for leaks, abnormal noises, or vibrations.
- Parameter Monitoring: Learning to read and record local field gauges (pressure, temperature, flow) and reporting any deviations to the Control Room.
- Housekeeping & Asset Integrity: Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of allocated field areas to prevent hazards and preserve equipment life.
- Basic Equipment Isolation: Learning and assisting with basic Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, including line-ups, valve tagging, and checking for zero energy states.
- Permit to Work (PTW) Compliance: Shadowing senior technicians to understand how to open, execute, and close out hot/cold work permits in accordance with strict company safety rules.
- Tool & Inventory Management: Preparing, verifying, and transporting the correct tools, gaskets, and spare parts required for maintenance activities to minimize field downtime.
- First-Line Emergency Response: Training to support emergency response plans, including understanding muster station locations, operating field fire monitors, and using emergency shutdown (ESD) push-buttons.
- Hazard Identification: Actively participating in safety walks and submitting Observation Cards / Near-Miss Reports to maintain zero-incident workplace.
- Gas Testing Assistance: Learning how to use portable gas detectors to check for hazardous atmospheres (H2S, hydrocarbons, oxygen deficiency) before work begins.
- Process Sampling: Learning the correct, safe protocols for collecting regular hydrocarbon fluid, water, or gas samples from field sample points under the direction of the Shift Supervisor.
- Sample Transport: Ensuring samples are correctly labeled, logged, and safely transported to the plant laboratory without contamination or exposure risks.
- On-the-Job Training (OJT): Actively participating in structured training programs and job rotations across different units (Utility, Storage, or Processing) to achieve full operator competency.
- P&ID Interpretation: Studying Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Cause-and-Effect matrices to master the physical layout and process flow of the plant.
- Shift Handovers: Participating in shift log reviews to learn how to deliver clear, accurate operational briefings to incoming crews.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Imo 2006.01 - 2010.06
Skills
- Operation support
- POWER BI
- AVEVA PI VISION
- PLANT UNISIM
- DCS, HMI, SCADA
- Metering Systems
- Aux Firefighter
- First-Aider
- Data Analyst
- SAP
- Waste management procedures
- Predictive and preventive maintenance
- Instrument calibration precision
- SCADA systems navigation
- Production monitoring accuracy
- Control room operations familiarity
- Automation technology adaptation
Certification
- Basic Instrumentation, Control and Automation Certification.
- Industry Life Saving Rules Training certification.
- Respect in the Workplace Awareness Certification.
- Code of Conduct Certification.
- Antitrust At Higher Risk Group Certification.
LANGUAGE
English (Fluent)
IGBO (Advanced)
LOOKAHEADS
I am looking forward to be in a Position where the good of an organization will not be mentioned without mentioning my name in aspect of work and ethics, Respect for other.
KEY ACHIEVEMENT
- Design & replacement of Gardner Denver Air Compressor with Atlas Copco at Obigbo AGG
- Joined in Coordinating the design, development & installation of meter ticket HMI to ROC 800 at OBFS
- Joined in driving upgrade of SIS and R&G System from GE FANUC to GE Mark VLE
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to revamp and upgrade Obigbo NAG MCC Electrical switching Room.
Affiliations
- Farming, Football , reading and Traveling
Accomplishments
· Shadowed in the Design & replacement of Gardner Denver Air Compressor with Atlas Copco at Obigbo AGG Plant.
· Joined in Commissioning, Coordinating the design, development & installation of meter ticket HMI to ROC 800 at OBFS
·Linked in driving upgrade of SIS and F&G System from GE FANUC to GE Mark VLE at Shell Ogigbo AGG
Timeline
Field Operator and Instrumentation Support
BLEJION WORLDWIDE & FAIRTEX INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited seconded to (Renaissance Africa Energy Company & SPDC)
2021.08 - Current
Maintenance and Operations Support Technician E&I
SUNNY-EBI MULTISYSTEM LIMITED seconded to (Heirs Energies)
2021.02 - 2021.08
Trainee Field Support Technician
SUNNY-EBI MULTISYSTEM LIMITED seconded to (Shell Petroleum Development Company. SPDC)
2014.02 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Federal University of Technology
2006.01 - 2010.06