Hi, I’m
CHINEDU EMEANUWA
Houston,Texas
Summary
Mechanical / Analytics Engineer.
I bring over 12 years of extensive experience in overseeing oil and gas project life cycles, operational and process efficiency optimization, and a customer-centric mindset to enhance client-derived value. And as a data enthusiast, with expertise spanning industry standards, best practices, and a proven track record of operational excellence, prioritizing safety, environmental integrity, and asset procurement and preservation. I am known for driving operational improvements through proactive planning and rigorous implementation.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IPT Global LLC
Real-Time Operations Advisor
02.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Conducted regular reviews and optimized operations plans for enhanced efficiency and safety, increasing customer satisfaction by 50%
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements based on customers' feedback
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
IPT Global LLC
Real-Time Analyst - Blow Out Preventer (BOP)
02.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Provided real-time operational support for well integrity management, advanced leak detection assurance, and Blow-Out Preventer (BOP) reliability management
- Acted as BOP subject matter expert and client's focal point for compliance advisory
- Established operational standard procedures and continuous improvement documents
- Coordinated BOP real-time monitoring pilot projects, ensuring cost and schedule accountability
- Liaised with rig personnel for technical advisory support and operations optimization.
- Conducted remote monitoring of BOP intervals, pressure, and function tests
- Collaborated with project engineers and field advisors on various projects.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting findings and recommended optimizations
- Restructured procedures through coordination with the compliance director to create and execute projects
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
ENSCO (Valaris) PLC
Subsea Project Engineer
03.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Led on-site project planning, execution, and close-out for NOV 112 lines 6th Generation Multiplex Control Pod and BOP Stack Control System
- Supported pre-commission team with scheduling and process quality assurance
- Successfully reactivated and recertified entire subsea and surface equipment from cold stack conditions
- Achieved three years of zero Loss Time Incident (LTI) awards.
SUBSEA AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (STS) LTD
Subsea Project Engineer
01.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Managed material/service requisition documents, contractual process, and vendor management
- Led pre-mobilization meetings and documentation, ensuring FITs and FAT
- Oversaw process quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Identified technical risks within managed projects
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Executed and tracked management of change and evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance
TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE INC
Subsea Engineer
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Offshore-based position, responsible for subsea and top-side well control equipment deployment, operation, and retrievals
- Maintained and serviced well control equipment, including BOPs, multiplex control systems, marine risers, motion compensators, and umbilicals
- Ensured equipment reliability and compliance with industry standards
- Served as offshore customer point of focus, collaborating with customer reps to develop efficient well control equipment workflow plans.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues
- Supervised junior staff team and provided technical assistance and advice to enhance performance and productivity
- Evaluated ongoing work to check progress and maintain pace against schedule demands
- Oversaw complete project life cycles from initial concepts to final walk-throughs and inspections of vessels
- Supervised other engineers and crew members and trained for routine and emergency duties
- Supported project planning and execution for research development, investigations, analyses and testing
- Visited shipyards to observe work and identify concerns
TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE INC
Subsea Project Engineer
02.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Coordinated between-well maintenance project life cycle, ensuring zero incidents or equipment downtime
- Optimized subsea equipment deployment workflow, achieving 20% time savings through Lean Six Sigma principles
- Trained and mentored a team of eight new hires who advanced to subsea supervisors in two years.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions
Education
• Lloyd Register (Moduspec) Subsea Engineer ProgrHouston, TX
Certified Subsea Engineer
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NigeriaNigeria
B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Reporting / Presentation: Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel
- Database Management Tools: SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, Azure data engineering
- Process Monitoring Tools: SEEQ, Aveva / Osisoft Pi-Vision
- Data Analytics Tools: Matlab, Python, and Databricks
- Project Planning/Management: Primavera P6 Scheduling, MS Projects, Jira
- Bringing a wealth of experience to the role, I possess:
- A strong track record in customer success or technical support roles
- A solid understanding of data analytics/quality software
- Operational efficiency optimization via proactive planning and timely delivery
- Proficiency in explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences
- A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
- Strong problem-solving skills and expertise in analytics tools such as MatLab, Python, Seeq, and DataBricks
- Familiarity with tools like AVEVA/OSIsoft PI, Aspen IP21, and Emerson DeltaV
- Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with customers and internal teams
Countries Of Operation
- Grand Canary Island, Spain – Multiple Shipyard Projects
- Equatorial Guinea – Shipyard Maintenance Project on Drillship Thrusters and RAM BOPs
- Pointe Noire, Congo – BOP Pre-Contract Survey/Servicing
- Ghana – Normal Drilling Activities
- Nigeria – Assigned to Various Rigs and Projects Over a 6-Year Period.
Timeline
Real-Time Operations Advisor
IPT Global LLC
02.2023 - 11.2023
Real-Time Analyst - Blow Out Preventer (BOP)
IPT Global LLC
02.2022 - 01.2023
Subsea Project Engineer
ENSCO (Valaris) PLC
03.2017 - 08.2019
Subsea Project Engineer
SUBSEA AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (STS) LTD
01.2015 - 03.2017
Subsea Engineer
TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE INC
01.2012 - 01.2015
Subsea Project Engineer
TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE INC
02.2009 - 01.2011
• Lloyd Register (Moduspec) Subsea Engineer Progr
Certified Subsea Engineer
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering
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