Daniel E. Isibor
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A resourceful and result-driven technical consultant/petroleum engineer with extensive knowledge in oilfield chemicals (upstream and downstream) spanning over eighteen years of oilfield experience. Natural leader who utilizes methodical and structured approach to resolving technical challenges through the delivery of tailored, solution-driven, and high-value services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Technical Services -Oilfield Chemicals
OLA
06.2000 - Current
- Provided technical leadership to operators through field support, training and consultation for their chemical program requirements.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for evaluating product performance through laboratory and field testing.
- Provide subject matter expertise and professional technical support services with emphasis on production chemicals and water treatment technologies.
- Helped operators review and optimize their chemical program while ensuring realistic KPI's and met and maintained in order to mitigate failures and cut down down cost.
- Launched new technologies to key customers (operators across the basin) with presentations and product information, as well as compose and oversee drafting of proposals (RFP's, RFQ, and RFI) and bids submissions.
Technical Service Manager
Innospec Oilfield Services
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided technical leadership to local account managers through field support, training and consultation for their chemical programs/requirements.
- Assisted Account Managers in framing/understanding technical issues, field testing and analytical test requirements.
- Launched new technologies to key customers with presentations and product information, as well as compose and oversee drafting of proposals (RFP’s, RFQ, and RFI) and bids submissions.
- Collaborated with technical staff and R&D to train and support sales personnel and customers on application and value creation related to innovative technology deployment for specific products.
- Coordinated and performed field surveys and other technical duties for both new and old accounts.
- Assisted in placement of products within existing accounts and innovate solutions to acquire prospective business opportunities.
- Provided technical field support to district sales and operations division.
- Determined and presented value-added benefits of products to customers (ROIs, Business Reviews, etc.).
Technical Service Manager
Innospec Oilfield Chemical
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported region in business development and maintenance of existing accounts while providing technical leadership to local account managers through product consultation and evaluation of their chemical programs.
- Worked closely with technical service team members in making sure adequate training and support is provided in order to meet project deadlines, etc.
- Performed system evaluations and product testing onsite as part of system troubleshooting and field testing process.
- Conducted root-cause analysis to facilitate design, delivery, and optimization of products while utilizing proper controls for analytical instrumentation, validating data and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Tested and analyzed vendor and in-process samples. Liaised with vendors to obtain high-quality supplies at lowest possible cost.
- Conducted biweekly meetings and conference calls with technical services and business development.
- Launched new technologies (via product formulation) to key customers with presentations and product information, and other duties delegated by my superiors.
Technical Representative
Nalco Champion (Ecolab Company)
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported technical requirements of region sales and management staff.
- Built strong, professional relationships through identification of customer needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
- Undertook production system surveys, problem diagnosis, chemical selection and application, preparation and presentation of technical recommendations to customers, chemical selection validation.
- Supported region in business development and maintenance of existing accounts while networking within Company and other areas for best practice skills and product knowledge sharing.
- Fostered teamwork, promoted continuous improvement on existing applications, and provided technical support to clients / project teams.
- Applied out-of-the-box chemistry to attract customers and resolve issues in a way that competitors could not achieve.
Laboratory Analyst
Schlumberger (Pressure Pumping and Stimulation)
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings.
- Performed the feasibility, development and implementation of procedural and process improvement plans within laboratory and fluid testing domain.
- Provided advance technical support with additive selection and the design of stimulation and/or cementing slurries.
- Mentored and coach less experienced lab personnel, and maintained links with support labs and operating districts, product centers and InTouch.
- Developed advance understanding of knowledge management tools through the use of LabDB, InTouch, and comply with all company and regulatory health safety and environment policies within the laboratory.
- Conducted fluid compatibility test, pilot test, field blends, and evaluate rheological properties of cement slurries according to API specifications and standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as consistometers, UCA,SGSA during strength test, fluid thickening time and free water.
- Adhered to all laboratory requirements and enforced compliance with regulations.
- Cleaned, maintained and calibrated laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
Field Specialist (Open Hole Logging)
Halliburton Energy Services
02.2007 - 04.2013
- Provided subject matter expertise regarding openhole completions and status reports.
- Executed a variety of open hole services such as formation testing, basic open hole resistivity, radioactive porosity tools, borehole image, and Sonic dipole services
- Utilized simulation software to model field activities, identify concerns, modify plans and Coordinated job planning and execution and post-job analysis.
- Operated multiple on-site applications in open hole completions product line and participated in team activities, including data analysis discussions, etc.
- Calibrated logging tools to minimize failure and data compromise Troubleshoot tools and equipment to improve operating efficiency
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys, team audits, and evaluated and selected appropriate equipment to achieve logging operations.
- Implemented safe handling procedures for hazardous materials including radioactive materials, explosive materials.
- Implemented safe handling procedures for hazardous materials including radioactive materials, explosive materials.
- Served as crew leader responsible for training of new hires and other short service employees.
- Responsible for coordinating safe transportation of equipment and tools to and from wellsite.
- Checked equipment and tools for electrical shortages before and after logging operations
Mudlogger/Analyst Consultant
Selman and Associates
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Performed reservoir characterization through hydrocarbon logs and formation testing.
- Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical properties while routinely calibrating scales to minimize leakage due to calibration errors.
- Conducted lithology descriptions, Prepare written reports, outlining well events and identifying pay zones.
- Collected and analyzed mud cuttings at various depths intervals and levels during drilling operations.
- Identified natural gas and other hydrocarbons based on chemical and physical properties derived through analytical test, rock property analysis and characterization.
- Developed plans for oil and gas field drilling and for product recovery and treatment.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with all HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Operating real-time data acquisition using well site software while calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
- Analyzed previous job performance to improve future operations activities.
- Performed risk assessment and job safety analysis at wellsite and accurately inventoried lab chemicals and supplies.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Petroleum Engineering
Teesside University
Cleveland Campus - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom2014
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Industrial Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria2003
Skills
- Proficient in technical report writing/presentation
- Proficient in MS office applications
- Expert in evaluating water gathering systems, treatment and best practices
- Skilled in systems implementation
- Team Player
- Flow Assurance
- Managerial experience
- Proficient in ECE, SSP, Hydro Pax, Hydrate Management Tool , french Creek, and other predictive modeling tools
- Expert in conducting production system surveys
- Expert in designing chemical treatment application based on wells specifications/demands
- Knowledgeable in geological formation characterization
- Product Formulation
- Knowledgeable in PVT, Nodal and Curve Analysis
- Technical services
Accomplishments
- Led a team of eight sales and five technical reps in a robust technical survey for a customer which led to the acquisition of a multimillion dollar account. The acquisition of this project increased regional sales and revenue by almost 25%. It also created other opportunities for growth.
- Resolved product issues through reformulation, design alteration and testing.
- Conceptualized, redesigned and formulated various chemistries that helped mitigate operational challenges faced by clients across active basins in the US.
Affiliations
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Technical Service Manager
Innospec Oilfield Services
10.2018 - 06.2020
Technical Service Manager
Innospec Oilfield Chemical
05.2017 - 10.2018
Technical Representative
Nalco Champion (Ecolab Company)
02.2015 - 05.2017
Laboratory Analyst
Schlumberger (Pressure Pumping and Stimulation)
04.2013 - 10.2013
Field Specialist (Open Hole Logging)
Halliburton Energy Services
02.2007 - 04.2013
Mudlogger/Analyst Consultant
Selman and Associates
01.2005 - 02.2007
Director of Technical Services -Oilfield Chemicals
OLA
06.2000 - Current
Master of Science (MSc) - Petroleum Engineering
Teesside University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Industrial Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology