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Innocent Samuel Shamhos Lot
Akron,United States
Summary
To develop a professional career in engineering field, where I can keep applying the knowledge, experience and ideas learnt from the industry as well based on education and oil field which highlights my integrity, honesty, commitment and excellence. Participation vigorously in activities that promotes the success and growth of my employer and career. I also play an active part in dynamic and challenging work environment and task that require both physical strength and mental engagements.
Knowledgeable technician with solid foundation in automation systems and maintenance. Successfully implemented process improvements increasing efficiency and reliability. Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using PLC programming and control systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Technician
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
Twinsburg, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance on automated machinery and robots to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design robust automation solutions that meet production requirements.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify improvement opportunities in existing processes.
- Established preventive maintenance schedules that improved system reliability and reduced operational disruptions.
- Trained operators on the use of newly installed automation equipment, contributing to a seamless transition during implementation phases.
- Performed root cause analysis on automation-related issues, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and proactive troubleshooting of automation equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and install automated systems for new product lines.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing automation systems and maintaining equipment.
- Responded to emergency system repairs and maintained regular service schedules for all job-related machines to optimize performance.
- Used hand and power tools to mount components to panels by following dimensional layout drawings.
SOLID CONTROL SPECIALIST (Night Supervisor)
M.I Swaco/ Schlumberger
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
05.2016 - 05.2024
- Key Clients
- Exxon Mobil, Nigeria
- Chevron, Nigeria
- Adax Petroleum, Nigeria
- Afren Energy. Nigeria
- Total E&P, Nigeria
- Sheba, Nigeria
- Shell, Nigeria
- Anadarko, Ivory Coast
- CNR, Ivory Coast
- Shell Exploration, Sao Tome and Principe
- British Petroleum, Senegal/ Mauritania
- OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Offshore Operations
- Provision of Environmental and solid control engineering services.
- Perform basic troubleshoot of electrical circuitry in order to maintain equipment in operational condition
- Responsible for validating all critical data required to complete daily reports
- Able to complete Standard Equipment Maintenance (STEM) reporting requirements
- Complete reporting requirements for location specific equipment.
- Able to calculate solids control efficiencies and make appropriate recommendations that will improve or support changes in drilling operations.
- Performing complete an accurate well recap report.
- Perform startup & shutdown of equipment such as shale shakers, hydro-cyclones, centrifuges, solids control pumps, screw conveyors, etc.
- Maintain, change and repair oilfield screens on-the-job as well as identify different screen failure types
- Able to properly explain API screen classifications and make appropriate screen recommendations based on the customer's needs
- Performing a centrifuge installation regarding centrifuge equipment properties (i.e., G-Force, differential, GPM maximum, etc.)
- Performing advanced troubleshooting or extraordinary maintenance on centrifuges (i.e., rebuild rotating assembly, rebuild hydraulic drive, rebuild gearbox, rebuild torque limiter, etc.)
- Performing all primary centrifuge calculations (i.e., G-Force, differential, discharge rate, weight differential and retention time)
- Installation of solids control pumps equipment properties (i.e., GPM, power required, drive type, etc.)
- Performing advanced troubleshooting or extraordinary maintenance on solids control pumps.
- Operations and maintenance of screw conveyor equipment.
- Operation and maintenance of CleanCut equipment.
- Operation, adjustment and troubleshooting of Vacuum Systems equipment.
- Making necessary adjustments needed on equipment's for changes in drilling operations (i.e., sweeps, spud in, etc.)
- Calculating Retention On Cuttings (ROC) by dry or wet weight
- Performing spill response procedures if required.
- Perform Standard Equipment Maintenance (STEM) procedures in both the workshop and at the wellsite
Environmental Solutions Consultant
M.I Swaco
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
09.2011 - 05.2016
- Key clients and projects:
- Exxon Mobil
- Chevron
- Adax Petroleum
- Afren Energy.
- Total E&P.
- Sheba
- Operating environment and responsibilities
- Offshore Operations.
- Provision of environmental Solution/ Solid Control engineering Services.
- Able to assist with basic troubleshooting of electrical circuitry to maintain equipment in operational condition
- Responsible for validating all critical data required to complete daily reports
- Trained and mentored junior consultants on best practices and effective client engagement strategies.
- Coordinated support responses to customer issues, verifying closure of concerns and correction of deficiencies.
Transport & Logistics
C & I Leasing Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2010 - 09.2011
- M.I Swaco Transportation and port Logistics Operations:
- Operating environment and responsibilities:
- Land Operations, Lagos State- Nigeria
- Accomplishments:
Education
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Electronics Engineering, Power Options
Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria12.2017
Ordinary National Diploma - Elect. Engineer
Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna, Nigeria01-2018
National Trade Certificate - Fabrication & Welding Engineering
Government Science & Technical College
Bukuru, JosBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna, State. Nigeria01-2018
Skills
- Pumps
- Centrifuges (Electric & Hydraulics)
- Electrical Installations
- Mechanical Engineering
- Design and Commissioning
- Pipe Fittings
- Drilling Activities sequential operations
- Microsoft Word
- Communication
- Interpersonal Relations
- Fanuc eand ABB Robot programming, Maintenance and troublshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Process automation
- Technical manual interpretation
- Component fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Machine operation
Accomplishments
- Accomplishments:
- OML Well Campaigns
- Ofon Well Campaigns
- Akpo Well Campaigns
- Ebok well Campaigns
- Egina Well Campaigns
- Gbokoda well Campaigns
- Cold chamber die casting machinery installations, troubleshooting and repairs.
- Ford F150 truck valves manufacturing.
Certification
- Solid Control Basic Certification School, Bangkok-Thailand
- C7 HSE Management System.
- NISP HSE Certification.
- IBMI- Basics of Projects Management
- STCW For Seamen.
- OGUK Fitness certification.
- Seaman Record book and Discharge Certificate.
- OPITO BOSIET.
- CA-EBS
- Google Fundamentals for Digital Marketing.
Interests
Timeline
Automation Technician
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
07.2025 - Current
SOLID CONTROL SPECIALIST (Night Supervisor)
M.I Swaco/ Schlumberger
05.2016 - 05.2024
Environmental Solutions Consultant
M.I Swaco
09.2011 - 05.2016
Transport & Logistics
C & I Leasing Ltd
05.2010 - 09.2011
National Trade Certificate - Fabrication & Welding Engineering
Government Science & Technical College
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Electronics Engineering, Power Options
Kaduna Polytechnic
Ordinary National Diploma - Elect. Engineer
Kaduna Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Kaduna Polytechnic
Training and development
- Schlumberger courses attended
- Technical training
- STANDARD EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (STEM) M.I Swaco workshop, Port Harcourt – Nigeria June 2012, for 1 day.
- Basic Certification in Environmental solution, Bangkok, Thailand from January 2013 for 21 days 3 weeks
- Quality, health, safety, and environment training
- DT Driving CJMP Induction , PH, Nigeria from June 2014 for 1 days
- Hazard Identification Level 2, System, Nigeria from July 2014 for 1 day.
- H2S Safety Level 1, System, Nigeria July 2014 for 1 day.
- Pressure Level 1, PH, Nigeria, June 2015 for 1 day.
- NEST New Employee Safety Training, PH, Nigeria from June 2015.
- Third-party courses attended
- SHELL 12 LIFE GOLDEN RULE, System, PH, Nigeria from March 2017 for 1 days
HOBBIES
Brain Storming, Driving, Workout & weight Lifting., Arts., Dancing