I am Seeking full time or contract employment with an Oil well drilling service company or production firm that offers very exciting opportunities and is interested in position itself as major player in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. I am a highly knowledgeable in drilling operations consultant/engineer with over 15 years drilling experience onshore and offshore. My scope of activity has seen me work on land rigs uptil drill ships. This extensive background has no doubt positioned me to effectively occupy my current position as a drilling operations consultant.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DRILLING OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
RIGMATE ENERGY NIGERIA LIMITED
12.2019 - Current
Key responsibilities included: Monitor the daily drillings and completion
Update the appropriate charts, files and directional well course map
Prepare drilling programs/load our list for each well
Documents to be issued 1 week before spud
Prepare program amendments: changes to the manual/well program or in case of unscheduled events i.e
Squeeze procedures, side track procedures, temporary abandonments procedures, etc
Assemble and prepare the EOWR
Analyze and update the equipment inventory spreadsheet for float equipment casing, linear hangers and Wellheads
Prepare 13 3/8" casing and linear running and cementing program and assists the drilling supervisor with the implementation of these program
In addition reviews the 20" and 9" 5/8" casing and cementing programs prepared by the drilling supervisors
Review and recommends changes to the cementing contractor proposals.
DRILLING CONTRACTS ADVISOR
EXXON MOBIL PPRODUCING NIGERIA
- 10.2019
Key responsibilities included: Developed the commercial evaluation criteria and reviewed the technical evaluation metrics from TITO A
AKPETI user group to ensure there is proper linkage between these documents and the ITT, RFG documents
Supervised and administered contracts relevant to Company Drilling Operation with Drilling service providers company
Performed periodic examination of contract administration in the field in order to locate shortcomings or potential procedures or contract terms and conditions at the same time utilizing cost reduction or cost avoidance concept without compromising plants safety
Negotiated with contractors as part of a negotiating team comprised of contracting and contract proponent representative
Provided contractual follow-up execution of Drilling Contracts for proper implementation as per the company's approved policies / standards Participated in the contract proponent representative on the Bid review team charged with the development of a realistic company position on contract terms and the negotiation of these terms
Provided supporting services to concerned teams such as interpretation of contract terms from the start of Drilling Contract till the close out period
Prepared financial studies that established feasibilities for contract services and evaluation of alternatives that may be technical, financial and/or procedural or administrative
Developed in conjunction with contracting professional analyses and technical qualification of bidders, scope of work for various contract services and status reports for drilling management.
TECHNICAL / DRILLING OPS CONSULTANT
WELLSMART DRILLING
07.2015 - 07.2017
Key responsibilities included: Confer with supervisor and engineers and make recommendations to optimize field operations and ensure effective teamwork between office and field personnel
Monitoring drill pipe inspections
Ensuring that operator expectations as per timely and safe delivery of wells is achieved
Participating in CWOP, DWOP AAR meetings and making valid contributions
Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with safety and environmental standards, government regulations and company policies and procedures
Manage day-to-day activities of rig contractor personnel and third-party contractors
Maintain daily activity reports, cost tracking, vendor evaluations and other reports as required
Coordinate with engineering and purchasing departments to ensure necessary services/equipment are available when needed
Responsible for all operations conducted on site or on staging areas for wellsite.
RIGSITE ENGINEER / OPS ENGINEER
NRG DRILLING
07.2013 - 07.2015
Key responsibilities included: Generated rig move plan, carried out reconnaissance on rig move routes, made sure that total loads are transported safely as well as planned rig move days are adhered to
Liaised with operator reps in ensuring efficient operations, periodic checks on PMS for all depts, monitored min -max records of equipment /spares
Kept tabs of service hours by critical equipment, ensured that equipment undergo recertification as per industry standard
Generated cost-effective solutions that reduced or eliminated operational down-time
Updated rental tickets and forwarded same to client reps for endorsement Filled in quarterly appraisal on performance of rig crew and suggested ways of rewarding hard work
Ensured strict implementation of PTW, JSA, and other safety tools required for routine and non-routine task
Kept tabs on BOP tests and ensured that PT/FT was done in line with well control regulations
Monitored drill pipe inspections
Ensured that operator expectations as per timely and safe delivery of wells was achieved
Participated in CWOP, DWOP AAR meetings and made valid contributions
Organized in line with HSE dept safety drills to monitor response time
Worked closely with Accts dept while generating day rate invoices to ensure applicable rates i.e
OR, SCR SWCR, Force majeure are used, prior to submitting to client
Assist in updating drilling manuals.
ASST SUBSEA ENGINEER( Multiplex Electro Hydraulic Control Systems)
PACIFIC DRILLING OPERATOR COMPANY (BORA) CHEVRON NIGERIA
09.2010 - 07.2013
Key responsibilities included: Actively involved in the assembly and recommissioning of new 183/4 15M BOP
Which included torqueing, testing, hose connection, recharging, lifting arrangements as well as function testing using oyster
Logistics movements of the various BOP parts from the ports to rig were part of my daily routine
Involved in assembly of complete Shaffer Blow Out Preventer (BOP), diverted and associated subsea equipment in accordance with the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) guidelines
Operated and pressure tested the BOP on the surface and on the seabed as required
Directed the deck and drill crews in the running and recovery of the BOP and Marine Riser equipment
Directed the assembly, installation, and nippling down of the BOP and all well control equipment as required
Operated, maintained and repaired the subsea BOP control system, i.e
Surface BOP or multiplex electro-hydraulic control systems
Operated, maintained and tested hydraulic connectors
Maintained BOP handling equipment, testing equipment and wellhead equipment
Operated and serviced the bridge cranes and related hoisting equipment
Ensured that the drill string compensator and the riser pipe system is serviced as required
Operated and maintained the diverter system and the running and handling tools
Assisted in running/testing the wellhead, casing hangers and seal assemblies
Operated and maintained wellhead running/retrievaltest tools
Ensured that the required riser tensioning pressure is set to comply with the mud weight in use
Monitored and maintained the riser guideline and pod line tensioners
Liaised with the marine department prior to moving the BOP and marine riser package in consideration of the rig's stability
Assisted in supplying information for maintenance and repair budget
Assisted in communicating equipment problems with Field Support group.
ASSISTANT DRILLER
FRONTIER DRILLING ASIA (PTE) OPERATOR NIGERIAN PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. FRONTIER DUCHESS DRILL SHIP
09.2008 - 07.2010
Key responsibilities included: Assisted and relieved the Driller as necessary in supervising all work carried out on the drilling unit, also ensured that such work was carried out efficiently and in compliance with authorized operating procedures and company safety policies
Assisted in preparing all tools and equipment required for well operations, maintained accurate records of tubulars run in the hole including pipe tally, full BHA/completion components and critical fishing dimensions e.g
ID/OD and connections
Carried out daily checks as required (e.g
Koomey Unit and BOP status check) Ensured accurate and complete handovers and assisted in maintaining daily drilling records
Directed the personnel under their authority in the practical steps to ensure that all working places are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition and all working practices employed are safe
Understood and maintained B.O.P
Systems, checked reservoir fluid and accumulator bottle pressure
Evaluated all work to be carried out to the requirements of the Permit-to-Work system, initiated PTW as necessary and ensure that all safety precautions were taken and work was only carried out as stated in the PTW
Responsible for the supervision of personnel engaged in activities in their area of responsibility or for which they have been allocated responsibility by their supervisor
Attended Onshore and Offshore meetings and additional training, as required.
FLOORMAN
BRITISH OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION OPERATOR STERLING OIL RESOURCES AGU 1 WELL
11.2007 - 04.2008
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/16/77
Timeline
DRILLING OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
RIGMATE ENERGY NIGERIA LIMITED
12.2019 - Current
TECHNICAL / DRILLING OPS CONSULTANT
WELLSMART DRILLING
07.2015 - 07.2017
RIGSITE ENGINEER / OPS ENGINEER
NRG DRILLING
07.2013 - 07.2015
ASST SUBSEA ENGINEER( Multiplex Electro Hydraulic Control Systems)
PACIFIC DRILLING OPERATOR COMPANY (BORA) CHEVRON NIGERIA
09.2010 - 07.2013
ASSISTANT DRILLER
FRONTIER DRILLING ASIA (PTE) OPERATOR NIGERIAN PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. FRONTIER DUCHESS DRILL SHIP
09.2008 - 07.2010
FLOORMAN
BRITISH OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION OPERATOR STERLING OIL RESOURCES AGU 1 WELL
Station Production Assistant Manager at Astongate Energy Oil and Gas Limited, NigeriaStation Production Assistant Manager at Astongate Energy Oil and Gas Limited, Nigeria
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at LUKAABZ ENERGY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITEDHUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at LUKAABZ ENERGY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED