Overview
Work History
Education
Websites
Software And Certifications
Societies And Activities
Personal Information
Certification
Skills
Interests
Timeline
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DERRICK AMOAH OLADELE

DERRICK AMOAH OLADELE

Geologist/Petroleum Engineer
MIDLAND,TX

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Geology

Ugur SH Mining
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Led geological and geophysical surveys to map underground structures, applying skills relevant to subsurface formation evaluations.
  • Managed drilling operations, overseeing drillhole stability, lithological assessment, and geotechnical logging to support ore delineation.
  • Directed the delineation and estimation of mineral reserves, reporting results in compliance with JORC standards, a skill applicable to hydrocarbon reserves assessment.
  • Managed over 200 personnel, providing leadership to geological, drilling, and production teams while ensuring HSE compliance and operational efficiency.

Geologist

Kibi Goldfields Limited
09.2019 - 05.2023
  • Led exploratory drilling campaigns (diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, auger drilling) to evaluate subsurface formations, skills applicable to hydrocarbon characterization.
  • Supervised wellsite geology and core logging, performing lithological, structural, and geomechanical analysis.
  • Supervised geophysical surveys (induced polarization, resistivity, and magnetics) to evaluate exploration targets, a skill transferable to hydrocarbon reservoir analysis.
  • Prepared technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data-driven decision-making for field development and drilling operations.
  • Supervised ten geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project.
  • Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
  • Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Contributed to the development of new exploration targets through rigorous data evaluation and synthesis.
  • Helped to solve geology-related issues at drill sites using mapping and assessment techniques.
  • Improved geological mapping accuracy by implementing advanced techniques and technologies in data collection.

Education

MSc. - Petroleum Engineering

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
12.2025

MSc - Geotechnical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
05.2024

BSc - Geological Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
05.2019

Websites

Software And Certifications

Petrel, Eclipse, 

T-Navigator, 

CGM,

 Halliburton Drillworks Predict,

 Landmark EDT (Compass, WellPlan, StressCheck, Casing Wear), 

Enverus Prism, ArcGIS,

 AutoCAD, 

QGIS, 

Geographix,

 Python, 

Microsoft Excel (VBA, Macros),

 SQL, 

Societies And Activities

  • Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts, UL Chapter, President, 2024-09-01, Present
  • International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) UL Chapter, Member, 2024-08-01, Present
  • American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) UL Chapter, Member, 2024-08-01, Present
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) UL Chapter, Member, 2024-08-01, Present

Personal Information

  • ID Type: Ghana Institute of Geoscientist - Associate Member
  • ID Number: AMGhIG-987

Certification

- IADC Wellsharp, Drilling Operations Introductory Course (8468A315-BFFF51)

- Ghana Institute of Geoscientist –Associate Member (ID: AMGhIG-987)

- Ghana Institute of Engineering – Professional Engineer (ID: 12860)

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Interests

Work life balance

Career advancement

Team Building/Company Retreats

401K Match

Personal Development Programs

Flexible Work hours

Company culture

Paid time Off

Paid sick leave

Timeline

Head of Geology

Ugur SH Mining
05.2023 - 06.2024

Geologist

Kibi Goldfields Limited
09.2019 - 05.2023

MSc. - Petroleum Engineering

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

MSc - Geotechnical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

BSc - Geological Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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