James Isoa
Operations Engineer
Benin ,Edo
Summary
Authoritative Operations Engineer committed to squeezing every drop of performance from owned and acquired assets. Talented at deriving exceptional performance despite budgetary restrictions. Dedicated to boosting performance and throughput metrics without ballooning costs or sacrificing employee comfort. Inventive Operations Engineer ready to augment ongoing business processes and design more productive operating procedures. Clever creator of novel approaches to stale technical and manual tasks. Eager to bring industry-wide positive disruptions to legacy operations. Experienced Production Engineer with over 18 years of experience in O&M. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Production Engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of O&M and training in Production Operations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Oil and Gas industry. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated oil and gas industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Operations Engineer And OIM
TOGSOM Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided technical assistance during operational changes via both on-site support and remotely.
- Provided independent technical reviews of operational procedures and plans to eliminate functional bottlenecks.
- Analyzed operability requirements for upgrades and new equipment installations.
- Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures for numerous functions and tasks to streamline O&M operations.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Completed walk-downs and on-site inspections during equipment installations and change management phases.
- Drafted and updated operations and maintenance manuals to correspond to owned hardware and software assets within overseen equipment.
- Designed administrative and maintenance procedures to provide optimal service uptimes and minimize service disruptions.
- Maintained technical fluency in required equipment and networking hardware for assigned jobs and facilities.
- Performed operational design reviews to determine feasibility and budgetary impacts of new proposals.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
Operations Engineer
Mercator Lines Limited
Port Harcourt
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Provided technical assistance during operational changes via both on-site support and remotely.
- Provided independent technical reviews of operational procedures and plans to eliminate functional bottlenecks.
- Analyzed operability requirements for upgrades and new equipment installations.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Completed walk-downs and on-site inspections during equipment installations and change management phases.
- Designed administrative and maintenance procedures to provide optimal service uptimes and minimize service disruptions.
- Maintained technical fluency in required equipment and networking hardware for assigned jobs and facilities.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Production Superintendent And Company Representati
Express Petroleum and Gas Trinity Spirit FPSO
Warri
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Estimated, negotiated and agreed on budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
- Created and implemented systems to improve performance, boost profits and increase productivity.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
- Reduced expenses and increased productivity across product lines by performing equipment repairs and conducting regular tool maintenance.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
Production Supervisor
Prosafe Production (BW Offshores) ABO FPSO
Port Harcourt
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products.
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
Project Engineer
DSV Pipetronix
Port Harcourt
02.2000 - 12.2002
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
Pipeline Engineer
Gramen Petroserve Nigeria Limited
10.1998 - 01.2000
- Participated in design reviews for new construction, analyzing planned piping, conduits and engineering models.
- Assisted project planning teams by providing data on scheduling, cost estimations and project scope calculations.
- Oversaw calculation of technical specifications for use in procurement of piping components and raw materials.
- Created 3D models and 2D drawings of planned piping structures and designs.
Pipeline Supervisor
EnerNational Nigeria Limited
10.1994 - 09.1998
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of Benin
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry
Ambrose Alli University
Skills
Facility and process Engineering;Team work; FPSO; Upstream oil and Gas; Commissioning; Offshore drilling; Process Safety; Offshore operations; P&ID; DCS; Gas compression systems; Water injection systems; HAZOP; Gas turbines system; Process Improvement and optimization; PMS; CMMS; Research; Public speaking; Data Analysis; ESD/PSD systemsSuccessful completion of THOME Competency system for the positionHave managed and supervised a team working on 24hrs shift basis of at least 10 multi-national personnel onboard the facilityHave experience of interfacing with other groups like Maintenance team, Wire-line 3rd party vendors, Drilling campaigns, EHS department, and Engineering 3rd party vendorsGood knowledge of HAZOPS, Job Safety Analysis, Decision makingKnowledge of THOME Permit to work systems (including e-PTW), Risk Assessing tasks, SIMOPS operations involving facility upgrades and drilling operationsKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure critical tasks identified for OPS in Operations Safety Case are strictly adhered toMaximize production, availability and uptime of the Wells, field facilities and equipment’s, and ensuring continued technical integrity of the assetPromote and enhance on a daily basis HSE/EMS management in operationsEnsure Plan & required HSE trainings based on Identified requirements Assist in Investigation of any incident/accident/or near miss reportEnsure current OPS HSE Plan is followed and that nominated actions are completed in timeframe indicated Participate in any Site Safety, EMS, Technical Safety and Internal Audits defined in OPS HS&E PlanEnsure crude oil is processed, treated and exported to sales specificationsAllow projects implementation maintaining close liaison between departments, ensuring operations are carried out in a safe and timely mannerCo-ordinate daily activities of the OPS Team with the well optimization team and provide operations input for short/long term production forecastingDefine and execute trials on facilities, communicate results and recommend remedial options as requiredEnsure that all activities carried out in the Field fully comply with PTW and HSE-MS requirementsEnsure staff act in a competent and disciplined manner, identify competence deficiencies and prepare development plans accordinglyAct as On Scene Commander for the Field Emergency Response Teams Participate in Emergency Exercises as dictated by OPS HSE PlanEnsure overall field uptime and integrity despite aging plant by playing a key role in maintenance prioritization, standard setting and strict adherence to rules and proceduresResponsible for ensuring adequate Procedures and Operating Guides are available for Field and up to dateActive participant in related field MeetingsPrioritize activities between Field Operations, Maintenance and Service DepartmentsMaintain high level of HSE/EMS standards and awareness to minimize accidents/incidents and near missesLead, coach & motivate Terminal, Field and Lab teams to promote continuous improvementCarry out other functions as directed by the OIMSitting in as OIM in his absenceDec 2016- May 2018 - Operations Engineer MOPU VEER PREM EBOK Field OperationsOriental Energy Resources Limited/Asian Oilfield & Energy ServicesSupervision of SIMOP’s operations onboard MOPUEnsuring established process control procedures and adequate start-up and shut-down procedures are formulated and followed throughout the plantReporting incidents/accidents and environmental issues and ascertaining personnel activities are in accordance with the safety rules/regulations and that subordinates are abiding with safety instructionsImplementing de-bottlenecking, HAZOP & feasibility studies for all process operations to aid optimizationAdvising on most suitable remedy and optimizing procedures to ensure minimum disruption in operationsSetting KPIs for the Leads to achieve asset objectivesEnsure that all work conducted will be done so in a safe manner utilizing all safety equipment and PPE necessary to complete the specific workERT team lead and On-scene commanderArea Authority in the PTW systemSupervision of Facility Upgrade activities on the MOPUAug 2010 – Dec 2016Lead Process Engineer MOPU VEER PREM EBOK Field OperationsOriental Energy Resources Limited/Mercator Lines LimitedSupervision of SIMOP’s operations in a Production, Maintenance, Drilling, and Construction environmentPre-commissioning/Commissioning of the MOPU VEER PREM, Ebok field from first oilPre-commissioning/Commissioning of the West Fault Block Platform on the EbokSpearheading primary as well as associated process of commissioning and reviewing vendor manuals to enable training of plant personnel for all pre-commissioning/commissioning activitiesInvolved in all HAZOP & feasibility studies for all process operations to aid optimizationTroubleshooting problems or abnormal occurrences, advising on most suitable remedy and optimizing procedures to ensure minimum disruption in operationsCCR team leadIssuing authority in the PTW systemSupervising well intervention jobs and related work over jobsSupervising well test and cleanup activitiesSupervising of Shutdown schedule jobs on facilitySupervision of Facility Upgrade activities on Platform during SIMOPSJan 2007 - Dec 2009Company Approved Representative OKPOKITI FIELD TRINITY FPSOExpress Petroleum & Gas Nigeria LimitedActively managed production operations including equipment operations and maintenance, effluent treatment, scheduling and quality control/inspection to ensure production meets output within allocated budgetAdministered pre-commissioning/commissioning activities and operated production processes and systems to ascertain that terminal runs within flare consent and achieve flare and combustion/un-burnt hydrocarbons targetsGuaranteed standard running conditions and optimum process productivity at all times without interruption and in accordance with daily/monthly production plans/scheduleOversee operations and maintenance of equipment to minimize potential for fugitive losses and accidental oil, gas and chemical spills from plantEffectively controlled PTW system through monitoring and auditing of permits isolations registers and long term isolationsSupervised production performance to meet environmental requirements and set goals as well as conducted preventive maintenance checks and follow ups of automated production machines to avoid unscheduled production stoppagesInstituted HSE policies/procedures, enforced obedience to the same and reviewed safety manuals and conduct area inspection and safety auditsUndertook feasibility studies, field optimization, troubleshooting, de-bottlenecking and HAZOP to examine planned operation procedure and identify hazards, causes for operational/quality problems and delaysResponsible for the Safety, Operational and Commercial performance of designated assets and compliance with management requirementsOrganized STOP training sessions for production personnel and strove towards maintaining a motivated production teamJan 2003 - Dec 2006Production Supervisor ABO FPSONigeria Agip Exploration/ Prosafe Production ( Now BW Offshores)Oversaw production process, developed production schedules and directed pre-start- up / post start up operating checks to ensure normal operational conditionsCustomized new ideas by evaluating performance, strength, costs and safety of the production systemsSupervised pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of the ABO-FPSO and devised, prioritized and scheduled processes of varying durations for accuracy, completeness and compliance to established standardsDeveloped and implemented comprehensive operating procedures, preventative maintenance and production programs to avoid unscheduled production stoppagesAdministered safe production of hydrocarbons in accordance with company business needs, production plan and targetsManaged manpower arrangement, raw material, machines and methods of processing to enforce adherence to stipulated timeframes and budgetCoordinated all the processes of production to ascertain quality and production optimization Established and maintained quality controls to ensure work accuracyAscertained all activities are performed in accordance with safety rules and in alignment with company policies, procedures, statutory laws and work requirementsPrepared work schedules/logs and imparted guidance to subordinates in all aspects of plant operations thereby enabling execution of all production operations in a safe/efficient mannerFeb 2000 - Dec 2002Project Engineer DSV Pipetronix Nigeria LimitedDirected project activities from inception to completion, including delineation of project scope, budgeting, assigning requisite resources to avoid cost overruns and achieve overall effectiveness of the use of capital on projectsPlanned and managed assigned resources to best meet project objectives and adhere to scope, time, cost and quality constraintsOversaw pipeline pigging activities for oil, water, condensate and gas pipelines as well as administered pipeline integrity assessment projects and allied support servicesPresented timely reports to the management to ensure clear understanding of the project aims and expected results and updated them about project progressKept abreast of latest technologies and those used by other manufacturers to implement appropriate project tools
Industry engineering standards
[Hand Tool] operations
Understanding of office operations
Engineering drawings/standards
Loading and unloading operations
Certification
MOME (Management of Major Emergencies) Certificate to OPITO standards (In view)
Additional Information
- Successfully involved in the project for the rig conversion and construction, refurbishment and installation of process module, water injection module and wells gas lift provisions for the MOPU Veer Prem on project site at Gulf Copper Shipyard in the United States and the subsequent commissioning of the packages/facility offshores in other to achieve First Oil. Pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up of Remote platform after drilling activities and completions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved first oil by completing all commissioning activities with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved quality of crude which led to specified BS&W for export product.
- Collaborated with team of 80 in the development of Facility upgrade.
Timeline
Operations Engineer And OIM
TOGSOM Nigeria Limited
05.2018 - 08.2022
Operations Engineer
Mercator Lines Limited
08.2010 - 05.2018
Production Superintendent And Company Representati
Express Petroleum and Gas Trinity Spirit FPSO
01.2007 - 12.2009
Production Supervisor
Prosafe Production (BW Offshores) ABO FPSO
01.2003 - 12.2006
Project Engineer
DSV Pipetronix
02.2000 - 12.2002
Pipeline Engineer
Gramen Petroserve Nigeria Limited
10.1998 - 01.2000
Pipeline Supervisor
EnerNational Nigeria Limited
10.1994 - 09.1998
Post Graduate Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of Benin
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry
Ambrose Alli University