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Tito Akpeti

Petroleum Engineer
Stafford,TX

Summary

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
11.2007 - 04.2008

DRILLING CONTRACTS ADVISOR

EXXON MOBIL PPRODUCING NIGERIA
- 10.2019
Tito AkpetiPetroleum Engineer