Results-driven Project Manager with over 16yrs of success in leading complex Energy Industry initiatives. Proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with budgets over $250M from initiation to closeout in fast-paced, challenging environments. Versatile project management experience across international locations, adapting strategies to local requirements and challenges, while prioritizing adherence to project scope, budget, and schedule requirements. Effective communicator adept at facilitating collaboration among integrated project team members and key stakeholders to accomplish project objectives.
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Christopher Chukwudebe
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chartwell Energy Services
Managing Director
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive company growth.
- Oversaw project management processes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client expectations.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential operational issues.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration among departments to streamline service delivery and improve client satisfaction.
Baker Hughes, OFSE
Senior Project Manager
05.2021 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Led diverse project portfolio (approx. +$250MM combined budget) with accountability for project budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, recovery solutions, and financial reporting to the PMO and Steering Committee.
- Drove the preparation of Investment Proposals, in coordination with Technical, Legal, Finance, Risk, and Manufacturing, across various independent Product Lines
- Managed a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, lab technicians, plant operators and other professionals to deliver project objectives while focusing on performance improvement strategies.
- Tracked project spending against the business plan and cost baseline while resolving key variances.
Baker Hughes, Sub-Saharan Africa
Project Manager – Integrated Projects
10.2017 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Led the end-to-end project lifecycle, overseeing the installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of the Base and Operational Mud Plant facility. Developed and executed meticulous change management plans to ensure seamless transitions and adaptations when necessary.
- Formulated and executed project strategies for multiple product lines, in accordance with customer requirements for integrated / turnkey geothermal projects.
- Managed the delivery of multiple geothermal projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Led cross-functional teams across design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases. Directly managed engineers, plant operators, and maintenance personnel overseeing project activities.
Baker Hughes, Nigeria
Snr. Coordinator – Field Service Delivery
10.2015 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Managed the day-to-day activities of field engineers on the rig site, ensuring that tasks align with project goals and timelines.
- Created Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and work packages to develop integrated project schedules using MS Project.
- Provided technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field engineers, regarding onsite field delivery, drilling techniques, equipment setup, and data collection.
- Developed and refined engineering schedules and forecast, ensuring the optimal allocation of field engineers and other resources.
Baker Hughes, Ivory Coast
Snr Field Engineer
03.2013 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Planned and executed multiple well construction projects with minimal supervision.
- Managed day-to-day operations on the rig, including the design and engineering of the drilling mud, LCM handling, and well-site inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members from logistics, operations, and sales drive successful project execution.
- Streamlined the mud delivery process, cutting down transit times by 10%
- Managed risk analysis and mitigation, schedule tracking, change management, vendor management, and project forecasting.
Baker Hughes, Nigeria
Field Engineer
07.2008 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Spearheaded the completions program design including running well hydraulics and displacement simulations on field location for 10+ projects.
- Delivered 5 wells from project launch to completion using WBM Mud system for the National Operator in record time and within budget limits.
- Interacted with 20+ coordinators and rig site customers on-site weekly during rotations.
- Provided stewardship reporting on key operational performance indicators to Leadership.
Education
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Science from PMI
01.2024
University Overview
Dubai, Texas, Bossier city
01.2015
University Overview
Instructor led courses for all completions applications
University of Nigeria
B.Eng. from Mechanical Engineering
01.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Project Management Risk Management, Project Change Management, Schedule Adherence & Management, Cost Management, Variance Analysis, Procurement & Contract Management, Contractor / Vendor Management
Timeline
Managing Director
Chartwell Energy Services
01.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Baker Hughes, OFSE
05.2021 - 01.2025
Project Manager – Integrated Projects
Baker Hughes, Sub-Saharan Africa
10.2017 - 04.2021
Snr. Coordinator – Field Service Delivery
Baker Hughes, Nigeria
10.2015 - 10.2017
Snr Field Engineer
Baker Hughes, Ivory Coast
03.2013 - 09.2015
Field Engineer
Baker Hughes, Nigeria
07.2008 - 02.2013
University of Nigeria
B.Eng. from Mechanical Engineering
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Science from PMI