Adaptable and driven, excelling in problem-solving and project management within engineering contexts, complemented by strong analytical skills and communication abilities. Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing technical projects.
Overview
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1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Drilling Engineer
Aradel Holdings
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2024.01 - Current
Planning and execution of drilling and completion operations by developing operational procedures, reviewing equipment requirement, and contractor compliance with well objectives and Approved Financial Expenditure.
Execute well design and well plan, DWOP and CWOP
Perform technical reviews and operational tracking of key drilling parameters including well trajectory, directional surveys, hydraulics, torque and drag analysis, drilling performance trends, and operational risks.
Operational tracking and HSE compliance.
Facilitate brainstorming sessions with manager and well advisor to identify solutions for well integrity issues, collaborating with sub-surface team for effective delivery.
Evaluate offset data for existing and new fields, identifying lessons learned, and applying engineering improvements to future designs and operations.
Act as a technical focal point for drilling service providers, supporting vendor onboarding, technical evaluation, equipment verification, and service quality assurance.
Review drilling and completion service contracts, scopes of work, and technical requirements to ensure alignment with company standards.
Coordinate operational material and service requirements through SAP purchase requisitions, supporting supply chain planning and ensuring timely availability of critical resources.
Participate in incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and operational reviews to identify improvement opportunities and prevent recurrence.
Reviewed drilling SOP annually, integrating lessons from incident investigations and industry best practices to enhance company drilling standards and operational procedures.
Support quality assurance activities including technical reviews, peer reviews, and operational readiness assessments prior to execution.
Peer review learnings with new trainees and interns by providing guidance on well planning workflows, drilling operations, engineering calculations, and field execution practices.
Trainee Engineer
Aradel Holdings
2023.01 - 2024.01
Executed asset integrity project across flow-station, gas plant, and fire systems, enhancing safety and compliance.
Acquired comprehensive understanding of integrated facility operations, enhancing collaboration across departments.
Calibrated transmitters around tank areas and separators to maintain operational integrity.
Conducted hourly measurements of crude oil tanks, supporting accurate inventory management.
Engaged in rotational learning across flow-station, gas plant, refinery, maintenance unit, commercial unit, legal unit, finance, instrumentation, loading unit, geology unit, production technology unit, supply chain unit, business improvement unit, reservoir engineering.
Participated in introductory training on exploration and production operations within the oil and gas sector.
Presented technical papers in bridging energy gap in Nigeria and Annular pressure management.
Product Assistant/Data Analyst
MRS OIL NIGERIA
2020.01 - 2023.01
Gathered, cleaned, validated, and analysed data from multiple sources to create actionable improvement plans that informed business decisions and drove operational enhancements.
I prepared data reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to track product KPIs, identify trends, and support management reviews.
Conducted data analysis to identify process gaps and optimise workflows, providing recommendations that aligned product strategy with business outcomes.
Collaborated with product, business, and technical teams to document product requirements, evaluate solutions, and support successful product implementation.
Supported product development by implementing manual and automated feedback systems on the retail fuel app, addressing customer complaints to enhance user friendliness.
Education
M.Sc - Petroleum Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Petroleum Resources
Effurun
SSCE - undefined
Keke Senior High School
FLSC - undefined
Abundant Grace High School
Skills
Well engineering design
Drilling Operations Management (Onshore)
Drilling hydraulics optimisation
Operational Tracking
HSE compliance standards
International Well Control Certificate 2
Cost control efficiency
Project management
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis Tools
Anti-collision programs
Certification
International Well Control Certificate 2, Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.), Certified First Aider (Foisi Global Limited), Basic Oil and Gas Operations (Banu Nigeria Limited), Formation Evaluation Techniques (IHRDC), Fundamentals of Production Technology (IHRDC), International Well Control Forum (Level 2) Well Diagnostics and Reservoir Management Halliburton Advanced Well Design.
References
Larry, Agberegha,
Senior Lecturer.
08118690090, 09153160064
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Fluid Dynamics