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ITORO AKPAN

Field Supervisor 1
Port Harcourt

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Work Type

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Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Summary

Results-driven Field Supervisor versed in site management and performance optimization. Highly effective at operating with minimal input and accomplishing project objectives according to budget and timeline requirements.

Professional with comprehensive expertise in field operations, prepared for leadership and oversight responsibilities. Proven ability to drive team collaboration and adapt to dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, conflict resolution, and resource allocation. Valued for reliability, communication, and achieving targeted outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Surpervisor 1 / RPS

Baker Hughes
06.2021 - Current
  • Steerable tools used are NaviDrill Motors, AutoTrak G3, ATK Curve, eXact
  • Drill offshore and onshore directional wells
  • Drill cluster wells with anti-collision profile from offshore platform.
  • Set whipstock in vertical and inclined wells and performed kick off
  • Performed SideTracks, Open Hole sidetrack, sidetrack off cement plugs etc
  • Perform rig site hydraulic optimization, torque and drag chart, bit selection
  • RPS and DDX Roles
  • Baker Hughes, Drilling Services Saudi Arabia
  • Designed and implemented advanced directional drilling techniques, enhancing precision and optimizing drilling performance across multiple projects.
  • Led on-site teams in executing complex drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.
  • Developed and maintained drilling programs, collaborating with engineers to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Trained and mentored junior drillers on advanced techniques and safety measures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Led field operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Trained and mentored junior supervisors, fostering skill development and improving team performance in the field.
  • Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance, reducing downtime and increasing productivity across all work sites.

Radiation Protection Supervisor

Baker Hughes
12.2010 - Current
  • Supervised deployment of Radioactive Sources Logging Tools (ORD/CCN-LithoTrak) at the rig site
  • Ensured that Radioactive Sources are utilized according to Global Standard procedures
  • Ensured the safety of all personnel on board from exposure to ionization radiation
  • Ensured the safety of environment from radioactive contamination
  • Acquired Density and Neutron porosity formation evaluation data and quality checked the data
  • Made presentations on radiation awareness to the crew and answer all questions related to radioactive sources
  • 125 Trans-Amadi Ind. Layouts, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Field Supervisor I / DDX

Baker Hughes
12.2016 - 04.2020
  • Delivered high level directional drilling services to the Client at the wellsite
  • Worked with drilling team to ensure successful drilling and completions of the wells
  • Steerable tools used are NaviDrill Motors, AutoTrak G3, GT4,, eXact steering unit
  • Drill offshore and onshore directional wells
  • Drill cluster wells with anti-collision profile from offshore platform.
  • Set whipstock in vertical and inclined wells and performed kick off
  • Perform rig site hydraulic optimization, torque and drag chart, bit selection
  • RPS and DDX Roles
  • Acted as a project leader and mentors Junior field engineers
  • Provided advice and direction to external customer and third-party well site colleagues as appropriate
  • Baker Hughes, Drilling Services Saudi Arabia

Field Supervisor I

Baker Hughes
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • 125 Trans-Amadi Ind. Layouts, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Technical Support Engineer Principal I

Baker Hughes
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Continuously provide technical support for Directional Drilling Services on daily basis
  • Provide technical support for Logging While Drilling Formation Evaluation tools on daily basis
  • Manages software setup / updates for Field applications
  • Prepare Integrated Pre-Well Planning (IPWP) Documents and make presentations to the crew prior to the every job execution to ensure the Customer’s & BHI objectives are met
  • Make sales presentations to the Clients on New Technology at regular basis.
  • Work with Reliability Team in carrying out post mortem analysis on all field failures to unravel the root cause and put measures to prevent further occurrence
  • Keep checklists and job guides updated and implement best practice for a flawless execution
  • Participate in Service Quality Meetings (SQM) with the Clients
  • Handle special projects as assigned by Operations Manager
  • Schedule and conduct regular coaching courses for the field service employees in Nigeria
  • Provide technical support to the tendering activities focusing on Baker Hughes technology deliverable and limitation
  • 125 Trans-Amadi Ind. Layouts, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Rotating Field Test Engineer

Baker Hughes
02.2013 - 12.2013
  • Worked with the research team in testing of FasTrak & SeismiTrak firmwares in the Laboratory
  • Carried out several tests of firmwares for downhole LWD tools
  • Carried out FasTrak (Fluid Analysis & Sampling LWD) field test at the rig-site
  • Document findings from field tests & provided feedback to responsible Engineering and marketing personnel
  • Involved in Introduction of FasTrak technology in a drilling BHA in Middle East (UAE)
  • Assisted in providing training to FasTrak & SeismicTrak to Field Service Engineers
  • Baker-Hughes-Straße 11, 29221 celle, Deutschland/Germany

General Field Engineer – LWD

Baker Hughes
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Managed the field operation of tools used primarily to measure and analyse formation properties while drilling in both offshore and onshore installations
  • Managed LWD/MWD field tools operations in a manner that provides maximum efficiency and profitability for Baker Hughes
  • Ensured trouble-free equipment to customers and a safe working environment for employees
  • Optimised Drilling for effective well placement
  • Acted as a project leader and mentor Junior Field Engineers
  • 125 Trans-Amadi Ind. Layouts, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Field Engineer – LWD

Baker Hughes
12.2005 - 09.2011
  • Responsible for the operation of LWD tools.
  • Experienced in the following Advanced LWD tools operation: Formation Pressure Testing (TesTrak), Neutron-Density (LithoTrak), Near-Bit Gamma (ZoneTrak-G), Near-Bit Resistivity (ZonTrak), Acoustic Propagation (SoundTrak)
  • Provision of the following services using Baker Hughes AutoTrak G3 set of tools: Realtime formation evaluation; Annular pressure (ECD & hole cleaning) monitoring; Realtime drilling dynamic vibration monitoring; Realtime data transmission while drilling; as well as providing memory data to client on rig site
  • 125 Trans-Amadi Ind. Layouts, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Education

B.Eng. - Electrical Electronics Engineering

University of Uyo
Uyo, Nigeria
01.2004

Skills

Leadership and Team Working Skills

Coordinated Baker Hughes Directional and LWD teams at the rig sites Managed the team and ensured effective communication and flawless execution

Technical Skills

Regularly organise interactive training classes for Field Engineers to fill perceived technical gaps and on new products

Engaged Clients on regular basis on technical evaluations and proffered explanations / solutions to technical questions

Analytical and Creative Skills

Demonstrated a high level of analytical skills in providing real-time support to Directional Drilling and Formation Evaluation Services at the rigsite

Directional drilling

Wellsite operations

Hydraulic optimization

Bit selection

Anti-collision techniques

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

  • MWD Academy 1 (Oct – Dec, 2006) Baker Hughes, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
  • MWD Academy 2 (Jan – Feb, 2007) Baker Hughes, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
  • Acoustic Properties Explorer (SoundTrak) Tool Application (Feb 2009) Baker Hughes, Broussard, Louisiana, USA
  • AziTrak & ZoneTrak Training (2010) Baker Hughes, Nigeria.
  • Advanced Radiation Training (2010) Baker Hughes, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Formation Pressure Testing (TesTrak) Tool & Application (Feb 2012) Baker Hughes, Broussard, Louisiana, USA
  • Drilling Optimization Training (2013) Baker Hughes Celle, Germany
  • FasTrak Training (2013) Baker Hughes Celle, Germany
  • SeismicTrak Training (2013) Baker Hughes Celle, Germany
  • LWD Formation Evaluation Workshop (2013) Baker Hughes Celle, Germany
  • Sales Academy (March, 2014) Baker Hughes, Nigeria
  • Technical Support Training (November 2014) Baker Hughes, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
  • Directional Drilling Academy (February 2015) Baker Hughes Dubai
  • HSE Trainings (All year round) Web Based
  • Advanced DD Course (2021) Baker Hughes

Countries Worked in

  • Nigeria
  • Qatar
  • Germany
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Ivory Coast

ACHIEVEMENTS & IT SKILLS

Proficiency in basic technical and economic software packages: Baker Hughes Cadence, Jewel Suite, Well Architect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, MS Project, SQL etc.

Affiliations

  • Nigerian Society of Engineers - NSE
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria - COREN

Software

Microsoft package

WellArchitect Drilling Software

Interests

Energy Efficiency

Timeline

Field Surpervisor 1 / RPS

Baker Hughes
06.2021 - Current

Field Supervisor I / DDX

Baker Hughes
12.2016 - 04.2020

Field Supervisor I

Baker Hughes
07.2016 - 11.2016

Technical Support Engineer Principal I

Baker Hughes
01.2014 - 06.2016

Rotating Field Test Engineer

Baker Hughes
02.2013 - 12.2013

General Field Engineer – LWD

Baker Hughes
09.2011 - 02.2013

Radiation Protection Supervisor

Baker Hughes
12.2010 - Current

Field Engineer – LWD

Baker Hughes
12.2005 - 09.2011

B.Eng. - Electrical Electronics Engineering

University of Uyo
ITORO AKPANField Supervisor 1