Inocencio Oliveira
Cypress
Summary
Dynamic MPD Engineer with a proven track record at Premium Oilfield Technologies, excelling in managed pressure drilling and RCD operations and sales. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance, I leverage strong leadership and problem-solving skills to drive service quality improvements and optimize drilling performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MPD Engineer
Premium Oilfield Technologies
Houston, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Supervise all Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and RCD activities, including the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of MPD equipment and RCD systems.
- Develop and implement MPD procedures and policies to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Train and mentor MPD crew members to ensure adherence to proper operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Manage and coordinate MPD operations with other drilling teams and service providers for seamless execution.
- Monitor and analyze drilling data to identify issues, and recommend solutions to optimize drilling performance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards related to MPD operations.
- Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and audits to identify and address safety concerns.
- Participate in incident investigations and develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Prepare reports and documentation related to MPD and RCD operations, including cost estimates, drilling performance reports, and safety statistics.
Field Engineer
Schlumberger
Scott, Guyana
12.2018 - 02.2025
- Maintain safe, efficient, and reliable Production Systems Deployment (PSD) for clients.
- Identify opportunities for service delivery improvements and implement standard work practices.
- Supervise Environmental Solutions operations in Guyana, including solids control and filtration.
- Managed MPD operations for major clients, including BP and Exxon (West Auriga, West Vela, Mad Dog) and Shell (Deepwater Thalassa, Deepwater Pontus).
- Lead service quality initiatives, risk management, and HSE compliance.
Service Tech
EuroLoop
, Netherlands
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Calibration Company
- Calibrated industrial flow meters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Specialized in various flow measurement technologies, including magnetic, ultrasonic, vortex, and Coriolis meters.
- Calibration Company
Plant Operator
Eneos Phenol
, United States
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: water treatment
- Monitored water quality, conducted sample testing, and adjusted chemical treatments.
- Operated and maintained equipment such as softeners and control boards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Water treatment
Field Service Engineer
TechnipFMC
, Norway-Angola
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided engineering support for deepwater drilling campaigns in Block 17, Offshore Angola (4,500 ft depth).
- Assembled and tested 36 wellhead systems and 19 subsea trees, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Managed project components, including regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and technical support.
- Provided technical expertise in drilling and completion tools, PGB, STT, RLSA, WHRT, SLT, Tubing Hanger, Surface Flow Trees.
Solids control Supervisor
Mi swaco Drilling Fluids
Cabinda, Angola, Congo, Brazzaville
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Equipment Management: Inspecting and maintaining all solids control equipment like shale shakers, centrifuges, mud tanks, vacuum degassers, and pumps to ensure proper functionality.
- Identifying and addressing equipment malfunctions, coordinating necessary repairs or replacements.
- Performing rig ups and rig downs of solids control systems.
- Fluid Monitoring and Analysis: Regularly testing drilling fluid properties (viscosity, density, solids content) to ensure optimal performance and compliance with drilling requirements.
- Analyzing fluid samples to identify potential issues and recommend adjustments to mud composition.
- Adjusting fluid parameters as needed by adding additives or modifying mixing procedures.
- Operational Oversight: Supervising solids control operators, providing training and guidance on proper equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Monitoring solids removal efficiency and making necessary adjustments to optimize the solids control process.
- Coordinating with the drilling crew to ensure smooth drilling operations and address any solids control issues.
- Data Management and Reporting: Maintaining detailed records of solids control data including fluid properties, solids content, discharge volumes, and equipment performance.
- Generating reports on solids control performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Safety and Environmental Compliance: Enforcing strict safety procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Monitoring waste disposal practices to comply with environmental guidelines.
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Diagnosing and resolving issues related to solids control equipment malfunctions or fluid properties.
- Implementing corrective actions to address any deviations from desired performance parameters.
Education
Chemical Engineering -
California State Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2006
High school Pre-University Course Science -
Gregorio Semedo
Luanda, Angola01.2002
Skills
- Drilling & Completion Operations
- Subsea Wellhead Systems
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Completion Operations Supervision
- Subsea Structure
- Environmental Solutions & Safety
- Maintenance & Equipment Integrity
- Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Managed pressure drilling
- RCD operation management
- Effective communication
- Drilling data analysis
- Service quality improvement
- HSE management
- Operational efficiency
- Team collaboration
Timeline
MPD Engineer
Premium Oilfield Technologies
03.2025 - Current
Field Engineer
Schlumberger
12.2018 - 02.2025
Service Tech
EuroLoop
11.2016 - 01.2018
Plant Operator
Eneos Phenol
08.2015 - 01.2016
Field Service Engineer
TechnipFMC
04.2012 - 01.2015
Solids control Supervisor
Mi swaco Drilling Fluids
09.2007 - 01.2012
Chemical Engineering -
California State Polytechnic University
High school Pre-University Course Science -
Gregorio Semedo
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