Kufre Idem
Port Harcourt
Summary
Results-driven Senior Service Engineer with expertise in project management, budget oversight, and technical support. Proven track record in executing complex projects and maintaining equipment, ensuring high client satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Service Engineer (Projects/Field Service)
NOV OIL & GAS NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2013 - 01.2025
- Managed projects from conception to completion.
- Provided technical support to the project team and wider regional teams.
- Responsible for overseeing the review, initiation and execution of contracts.
- Managed project budgets and kept costs down.
- Co-ordinated maintenance on projects after completion.
- Responsible for the completion of all documentation.
- Produced test plans and reports.
- Prepared contract documentation for procurement services and materials.
- Carried out effective client liaison for all projects undertaken.
- Installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of NOV Solids Control and waste management equipment on Sapura Berani rig, Foxtrot Ivory Coast, 2022.
- Installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of NOV FreeFlow System and waste management equipment on Borr Groa and Borr Gerd rigs, ExxonMobil Singapore/Nigeria, 2019.
- Installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of NOV onshore Tundra Mud Cooler on Occidental Petroleum rigs Oman, 2018.
- Installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of NOV onshore Tundra Mud Cooler on Komako 1 rig, Gaz Du Cameroon, 2017.
- Led project planning and execution for diverse engineering initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and success.
- Developed project schedules and monitored progress against timelines.
Senior Service Engineer (Field Service)
NOV OIL & GAS NIGERIA LIMITED
08.2009 - 04.2013
- Offshore and onshore installation, operation and maintenance of NOV solids control and waste management equipment.
- Mechanical and electrical workshop duties as specified by the workshop supervisor.
- Monitored and tracked maintenance record on NOV solids control equipment.
- Provided and made necessary updates and recommendations on required spares and equipment.
- Carried out pre-installation survey on rigs for the installation of NOV solids control equipment.
- Carried out maintenance on Programmable Logic Circuits (PLC’s) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) associated with NOV solids control equipment.
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of NOV solids control and waste management equipment. HS3400VSD Centrifuges, WSM04 Vortex Dryer, Augers on Sapphire Driller, EUROOIL, Cameroon, 2012.
- Installation of NOV solids control and waste management equipment. VSM300 Shale Shaker, Adraitic 10, ADDAX E & P Nigeria, 2012.
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of NOV solids control and waste management equipment. HS2172 Centrifuges, WSM04 Vortex Dryer and Screw Conveyors on Discoverer Spirit, ANADARKO Liberia, 2012.
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of NOV solids control and waste management equipment. HS3400VSD Centrifuges, WSM04 Vortex Dryer and Screw Conveyors on West Capella, TOTAL E & P Nigeria, 2012.
- Operation and maintenance of NOV solids control and waste management equipment. HS2172 Centrifuges, WSM04 Vortex Dryer and Screw Conveyors on Sedco Energy, CHEVRON Nigeria, 2010.
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of NOV solids control and waste management equipment. HS3400 Centrifuges and Screw Conveyors on BOGEL 101, STERLINGS GLOBAL, Nigeria, 2009.
Electrical Supervisor
BAKER HUGHES FLUIDS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
05.2007 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: On consultancy with Jemmtek Resources Ltd. on behalf of Baker Hughes Incorporated.
- Installed, maintained and operated Baker Hughes solids control and waste management equipment.
- Carried out pre-installation survey for the installation of Baker Hughes (FES) solids control and waste management equipment.
- Maintained and operated Vacuum Unit, Full Hydraulic and Electrical Centrifuges, Cuttings Blower, Augers, Vertical Dryer and several Pneumatically Driven Systems.
- On consultancy with Jemmtek Resources Ltd. on behalf of Baker Hughes Incorporated.
Project Engineer
ANKURF GLOBAL RESOURCES
12.2003 - 04.2007
- Designed and evaluated on pre installation survey for electrical projects.
- Installed and maintained electrical equipment on contract.
- Carried out pre-installation survey for the installation of solar powered equipment.
- Installed and maintained solar panels, inverters, battery banks, charge controllers and electric generators.
- Monitored solar system performance and made request on materials and required spares.
- Collectively planned, developed and implemented strategies for contract implementation.
- Responsible for project delivery on schedule.
Workshop Supervisor
WASCO OILTOOLS
11.2002 - 11.2003
- Planned day to day workshop operations and maintenance schedule.
- Company’s representative to pre-installation meetings.
- Organized and closely monitored effective preventive maintenance on all equipment.
- Programmed and implemented regular overhaul on Solids control equipment.
- Ensured comprehensive documentations of all interventions.
Assistant Workshop Supervisor
WASCO OILTOOLS
04.2001 - 11.2002
- Assisted the workshop manager in the daily maintenance operations.
- Implemented quality control, assurance and training strategies.
- Established evaluation routines on equipment.
- Presented equipment status report to the Workshop Manager.
- Assessed workshop and field requirements.
- Designed appropriate system to meet requirements.
- Prepared training courses and program to meet training needs.
Electrical Supervisor
WASCO OILTOOLS
05.1995 - 04.2001
- Involved in international operations in Angola, Congo, Gabon and Ivory Coast.
- Supervised equipment installation in these countries.
- Designed and supervised the installation of solids control field equipment.
- Responsible for planning, maintenance and operations of solids control field equipment.
Electrical Engineer
NIGECO INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL COMPANY
08.1992 - 07.1993
- Supervised electric motor and alternator rewinding duties.
- Maintained Automatic Voltage Regulators.
- Designed minor electrical installation systems.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria02-1985
Skills
- Project management
- Contract oversight
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical support
- Test planning
- Client liaison
Countries Worked In
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- South Korea
- Oman
- Liberia
- Sierra Leone
- Ivory Coast
- Ghana
- Benin
- Cameroon
- Gabon
- Congo Democratic
- Angola
- Nigeria
Lga
Ukanafun
Onshore Offshore Experience Years
29
Certification
- NIMASA Seafarer’s Medical Certificate, 03/31/23
- Medical Certificate of Fitness for Offshore Work, 02/28/22
- Certificate of proficiency in elementary first aid, 04/30/24
- Certificate of proficiency in fire prevention and firefighting, 04/30/24
- OPITO FOET; Further Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, 04/30/23
- Certificate of proficiency in elementary first aid, 04/30/14
- Certificate of proficiency in fire prevention and firefighting, 04/30/14
- BRANDT VSM 300 COURSE; Familiarization course on Brandt VSM 300, 01/31/13
- HS2172 CENTRIFUGE COURSE; Familiarization course on HS2172 Centrifuge, 01/31/13
- SOLIDS CONTROL OPTIMIZATION COURSE; Familiarization course on Solids Control Optimization, 01/31/13
- BRANDT FREEFLOW COURSE; Familiarization course on Brandt FreeFlow, 01/31/13
- COMPEX COURSE; Competency validation of personnel who work on electrical apparatus for use in explosive atmospheres certification, 12/31/11
- OPITO BOSIET; Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, 05/31/11
- TRANSOCEAN COURSE; Transocean Offshore Induction and Safety Course, 10/31/09
- AUGER/CONVEYOR SAFETY COURSE, 06/30/09
- CUTTINGS BLOWER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE COURSE, 05/31/07
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/31/68
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Akwa Ibom
References
On Request
Competency Description
Survey, Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of various equipment including Shale Shaker, Mud Cleaner, Centrifuges, Vortex Dryer, Fluid Pumps, and more.
Personal Qualifications
B. Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Timeline
Senior Service Engineer (Projects/Field Service)
NOV OIL & GAS NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2013 - 01.2025
Senior Service Engineer (Field Service)
NOV OIL & GAS NIGERIA LIMITED
08.2009 - 04.2013
Electrical Supervisor
BAKER HUGHES FLUIDS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
05.2007 - 08.2009
Project Engineer
ANKURF GLOBAL RESOURCES
12.2003 - 04.2007
Workshop Supervisor
WASCO OILTOOLS
11.2002 - 11.2003
Assistant Workshop Supervisor
WASCO OILTOOLS
04.2001 - 11.2002
Electrical Supervisor
WASCO OILTOOLS
05.1995 - 04.2001
Electrical Engineer
NIGECO INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL COMPANY
08.1992 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
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