JOHNBULL T. TORTOR
Petroleum Engineer (COREN - R47492)
16, Abus Close, Off Commissioner Road, Uti, Effurun-Warri
Summary
A highly talented professional and proficient Petroleum Engineer, knowledgeable about field assessments, drilling operations, Well completion, and enhanced recovery operation, with 7-year track record of success accomplishing challenging engineering objectives, while increasing organization profitability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Petroleum Engineering Intern (PhD.)
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) (NMA)
04.2024 - Current
- Led emergency response efforts during unplanned outages, minimizing disruption to business operations while maintaining safety as a priority.
- Consistently met and exceeded performance targets by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety of both human, environment, and equipment.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing streamlined maintenance schedules and processes.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Responsible for turnaround maintenance of dehydrators, catalytic cracking units and bubble-cap trays.
- Consistently met and exceeded performance targets by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and maintaining a strong focus on quality.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for all maintenance procedures, enhancing team efficiency and consistency in service delivery.
- Optimized resource allocation through effective workload planning and efficient use of personnel and materials.
- Reduced downtime with timely troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of operational issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for complex technical engineering challenges.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and increasing overall effectiveness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices through continuous professional development efforts.
- Reduced operating costs through the implementation of innovative technologies and process improvements.
- Aided in the evaluation of new software tools for use in petroleum engineering tasks, streamlining workflows and increasing productivity levels.
- Assisted senior engineers with preparing reports on reservoir performance metrics for stakeholder review meetings.
- Contributed to reservoir modeling projects, enhancing understanding of fluid flow dynamics within reservoirs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for the development of comprehensive field management plans.
- Conducted regular peer reviews of technical documents to ensure accuracy and consistency in team deliverables.
- Improved project planning with accurate reserve estimation using industry-standard software tools.
- Supported field operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and recommending appropriate maintenance schedules.
- Actively participated in company-sponsored safety training programs, promoting a culture of safety awareness among interns.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across various departments to ensure seamless collaboration on complex projects.
- Participated in well logging operations, collecting valuable data for use in future production optimization efforts.
- Conducted well surveillance activities to monitor production rates and identify potential issues.
Production Operator/Engineer
IMPAC/NECONDE OML42 Jones Creek Flow Station
01.2019 - 12.2023
- First-line manifold pressure recording and maintenance of manifold valves for efficient operation
- Wells MER testing and reporting test results to field management
- Process control and optimization with effective process parameters monitoring and recording
- Performed efficient production start-ups, shutdown, well line up, and change over activities in OML42 (Jones Creek field) operation
- Demonstrated strong capacity in the use of engineering skills in solving offset challenges while identifying new production optimization opportunities for increased oil production
- Carry out plant shutdown and start-up operations during planned periodic maintenance
- Perform optimal production pressure control, initiate pressure buildup test, and lining-up well into phase separator.
Lecturer, Petroleum Engineering
Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko.
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Evaluated students progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Served as a mentor to new faculty members, offering guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
Safety/Supply Chain Management (Short-Service)
DHL - Prologies Park
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Assist line supervisor in Health and Safety compliance checks following the safe system of work thereby, completing work without any lost-time injury (LTI)
- Keeping track on operational changes to control systems and operation variations, and report new variations back to field management
- Perform excellent office management system, filing big data sheets appropriately with high accuracy
- Managed a cross-functional reliability team that reduced product failures at customer sites by 10%.
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
- Optimized inventory levels through demand planning and forecasting, reducing stockouts and overstocks.
- Evaluated emerging trends in the industry to identify new opportunities for growth or potential threats.
- Oversaw global logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of products across multiple regions while minimizing shipping costs.
Operation Maintenance Engineer
West African Ventures Nigeria Limited (WAV)
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for complex technical challenges.
- Reduced downtime with timely troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of operational issues.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and increasing overall effectiveness.
- Coordinated with external vendors for specialized services, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Provided technical support to team members, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
- · Responsible for developing and preparing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as a team lead.
- · Managed and supervised operation team on quality control and Health, Safety, and Environment policy compliance.
Education
Ph.D. - Petroleum Engineering
05.2019 - Current
Thesis: Numerical Pressure Derivatives Application in Well Test Analysis.
- Completed Coursework: Reservoir Stimulation, Production operation, Well Completion and Workover Operation, Well Test and Analysis, Drilling Engineering, Software Development and Application, Entrepreneur and Development, Reservoir and Well Inflow Performance Modelling, Research and development Methodology, Etc.
MSc - Oil and Gas Engineering
11.2016 -
Thesis: Material Solutions to Reducing Wear and Erosion in Oil and Gas Industry.
- Courses Completed: Control System and Instrumentation in (Oil & Gas Industry), Durability, Reliability & Sustainability, Fluid Flow System in Oil & Gas, Project Management, HSE Management in the Oil & Gas Industry, Petroleum Processing & Gas Technology, Engineering Materials for Oil & Gas, Drilling & Well Completion, Study Skills & Research Development.
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Petroleum Engineering
04.2001 -
Thesis: Modeling Paraffin Deposition in Pipes.
- Courses Completed: Engineering Mathematics I & II, Applied Mechanics I, Engineering Drawing I & II, Electrical Technology, Drilling Fluid Technology, Computer Programming Engineering Analysis & Application, Natural Gas Engineering & Processing, Offshore Operation, Applied Geophysics, Well Completion & Workover Operation, Petroleum Engineering Lab. I, II & III, Petroleum Economics, Reservoir Simulation and Modeling, Subsurface Production Operation, Multiphase Flow in Pipes.
Secondary School Living Certificate (Distinction) -
04.2001 -
- English Language (C6), Mathematics (C6), Physics (B2), Chemistry (B2), Biology (C6), Geography (D7), Economics (D7), Agricultural Sciences (E8).
Skills
Oilfield Chemistry
Certification
Flow Measurement, NEL - 9-10 February, 2016.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Reading and writing – Good communication skills
- Football – Teamwork and relationship building.
Referees
Dr Phillip Swanson
Senior Lecturer: Materials and manufacturing Technology
Coventry University, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Email: p.swanson@coventry.ac.uk
Phone: (+44) 02477888940
Engr. Prof. Tolumoye J. Tuaweri
Director of Academic Planning,
Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State
Email: tuaweri@yahoo.com
Phone: (+234) 08169149021
Prof. James O. Asalor
Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering,
Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.
Email: joasalor1234@gmail.com
Phone: (+234) 07032639260
Timeline
Petroleum Engineering Intern (PhD.) - Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) (NMA)
04.2024 - Current
University of Benin - Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering
05.2019 - Current
Production Operator/Engineer - IMPAC/NECONDE OML42 Jones Creek Flow Station
01.2019 - 12.2023
Lecturer, Petroleum Engineering - Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko.
04.2017 - 11.2018
Coventry University - MSc, Oil and Gas Engineering
11.2016 -
Safety/Supply Chain Management (Short-Service) - DHL - Prologies Park
11.2015 - 12.2016
Operation Maintenance Engineer - West African Ventures Nigeria Limited (WAV)
01.2013 - 11.2014
Niger Delta University - Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Petroleum Engineering
04.2001 -
Brisco Secondary Commercial College - Secondary School Living Certificate (Distinction),
04.2001 -
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