DERRICK OHENE ADUSEI
Boston,MA
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in upstream oil and gas operations, specializing in mechanical integrity, process optimization, and high-pressure systems. Proven expertise in cementing, wireline, coil tubing, and HPHT operations with leading international energy clients. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that improved equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Currently transitioning into project management through a Master’s in Engineering Management (graduating May 2026), with strong capabilities in project planning, risk analysis, and technical systems integration. Recognized for delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions across international projects with zero safety incidents. Open to opportunities that combine strengths in mechanical engineering and project management to drive operational excellence and innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant - Engineering Project Management Systems
Northeastern University
Boston, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Engineer curriculum development for project engineering methodologies using Oracle Cloud, JIRA, and Microsoft Project
- Teach engineering project planning and risk engineering analysis to 60+ graduate engineering students per term
- Develop engineering training modules for technical documentation and engineering compliance standards
- Apply mechanical engineering principles to project engineering education with emphasis on process engineering protocols
Mechanical Engineer - Equipment Maintenance
Halliburton Energy Services
Takoradi, Ghana
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Oversaw maintenance operations for Halliburton HT-400 cementing units, mixing systems, and high-pressure pumping equipment, achieving a 15% increase in equipment availability and ensuring well completion integrity.
- Managed wireline support systems, including lubricator assemblies, logging tools, and wireline equipment, reducing operational downtime by 12% through proactive fault identification and repair.
- Optimized coiled tubing assets, improving reliability of coiled tubing units, nitrogen pumping systems, and pressure control equipment, which contributed to a 20% reduction in intervention delays.
- Ensured mechanical integrity of Cameron BOP systems, pressure control equipment, and surface assemblies, maintaining 100% compliance with API/ISO safety standards across all operations.
- Enhanced process efficiency in drilling fluid systems by upgrading Gardner Denver PZ-11 mud pumps and Derrick HI-G solids control equipment, cutting maintenance costs by 10% and improving operational reliability.
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance Engineering & Equipment Systems
Geodrill Ghana Limited
, Ghana
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Led a team of 12 maintenance specialists, implementing preventive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, and ISO 45001 safety protocols, resulting in a 25% reduction in unplanned downtime.
- Directed maintenance protocols for Caterpillar (3406, C15, C18) and Cummins (KTT19, 6CTA, 6BTA) engines, ensuring continuous drilling operations with 98% equipment uptime.
- Converted Detroit V8 systems into compressed air booster assemblies, improving compressor output by 30% through design modifications and maintenance optimization.
- Conducted failure analysis and predictive maintenance for drilling gearbox systems, reducing failure rates by 20% and extending asset lifecycle.
- Managed maintenance projects across Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali, coordinating fleet deployment, cross-border logistics, and equipment performance optimization.
- Collaborated with Caterpillar and Cummins supply chain teams, optimizing parts procurement, maintenance scheduling, and lifecycle management, achieving a 15% cost savings on spare parts and service contracts.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of drilling equipment and machinery.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices and engineering principles.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi08.2018
Skills
- Equipment Reliability
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Mechanical Integrity
- Rotating Equipment
- Pumps & Compressors
- Engines & Power Systems
- Failure Analysis
- Equipment Lifecycle Management
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Quality & Safety Engineering
- Environmental Compliance
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Data & Performance Analysis
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- AutoCAD SolidWorks MATLAB
- SAP PM MS Project Primavera P6 Oracle Cloud JIRA CMMS
- ISO/API Standards ASME Codes
- Cameron BOP & FMC Surface Systems
- Completion Tools
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Process Engineering
- Process Control
- Cementing Operations
- Wireline Equipment
- Halliburton Cementing & Coil Tubing Units
- Gardner Denver Mud Pumps NOV Drilling Systems
- Caterpillar & Cummins Engines
- Solar Turbines Atlas Copco Compressors SPM High-Pressure Pumps
Certification
- PMP Certification, In Progress, 12/2025
- Project Management Institute (PMI), Mass Bay Chapter
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Since 01/2025
- Caterpillar Global Engineering Development Program - Electronic Engine Systems Engineering, Dubai, UAE, 07/2023
- GOOGPRO Graduate Engineering Diploma - HSE Engineering in Oil and Gas Operations, 08/2019
- BOSIET, IMIST, ISO 45001 Safety Engineering, Mechanical Joint Integrity (MJI) Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant - Engineering Project Management Systems
Northeastern University
01.2025 - Current
Mechanical Engineer - Equipment Maintenance
Halliburton Energy Services
12.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance Engineering & Equipment Systems
Geodrill Ghana Limited
10.2018 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Project Management
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology