Stan Okosodo
Chartered Engineer and PMP-certified Project Manager with over 21 years’ experience across offshore oil & gas operations in the North Sea and international assets.
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Chartered Engineer and Project Management Professional with 21+ years of experience delivering complex engineering and operations solutions across global onshore and offshore oil and gas environments. Specialist in operations leadership, asset integrity, and sand production management, with a consistent track record of executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Deep expertise in topside facilities intervention, maintenance engineering, and full field turnaround (TAR) planning and execution, including pressure vessels, storage tanks, and tube bundle lifecycle management.
Proven leader of multidisciplinary teams, managing high-value projects and operations in alignment with HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Recognised for driving operational excellence through performance optimisation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of innovative and digital solutions. Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, contractor management, budgeting, and cost control.
International experience spanning the North Sea, Africa, the Caspian region, Norway, and South America, successfully delivering complex, high-value projects in diverse and challenging environments.
Experience
Project Manager at Altrad Integrity Services Ltd (2018-01 – 2026-04)
Responsible for product line strategic direction, operational delivery, and business performance across all areas of operations
- Led multidisciplinary engineering and offshore operations, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule
- Oversaw equipment selection, readiness, and mobilisation for offshore campaigns and project execution
- Managed workforce capability and deployment, aligning resources with operational and project demands
- Embedded a strong HSE culture, ensuring incident-free delivery and full regulatory compliance
- Owned budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, improving margins and supporting revenue growth
- Collaborated with support functions to develop cost estimates, raise CTRs, and manage invoicing
- Monitored and reported KPIs, driving continuous improvement in performance and service delivery
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, enhancing service quality and repeat business
Regional CSR Team Leader (UK) at Altrad Integrity Services Ltd (2021-01 – 2023-06)
Additional role during Project Manager tenure
- Led a team of 10 to deliver a UK-wide Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
- Managed stakeholder engagement and programme delivery, ensuring measurable community impact
- Integrated CSR initiatives into wider business objectives and company values
Project Manager at Stork Technical Services Ltd (2013-01 – 2018-01)
Delivered sand management and online desanding operations
- Delivered incident-free sand management and online desanding operations across offshore assets
- Led development and optimisation of desanding equipment, enhancing operational performance
- Engaged clients through technical presentations, site surveys, and solution delivery
- Trained and supported onshore and offshore personnel, improving team capability
- Developed procedures, safety systems, and risk controls in line with HSSEA requirements
- Contributed to HAZID, HAZOP, and risk assessments to ensure safe operations
- Supported business development through technical demonstrations and client engagement
Senior Project Manager at SMS Oilfield Ltd (2008-11 – 2013-01)
Delivered asset integrity and production optimisation projects for major operators
- Delivered asset integrity and production optimisation projects across the UKCS and international assets for major operators including BP, Shell, SLB, ConocoPhillips, CNOOC and BG Group
- Managed full project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, execution, and commissioning
- Delivered solutions improving asset availability, production efficiency, and safety performance
- Directed FAT, SIT, commissioning, and field service operations
- Led development and implementation of QA/QC processes for major offshore projects
- Developed and implemented corrosion and sand management strategies across offshore assets
- Managed subcontractors and client relationships, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
Project Engineer - Bonny Terminal Integrated Project (BTIP) at Shell E&P (2004-09 – 2007-09)
Project engineer in the construction, commissioning, and start-up of BTIP processing facility
- Project engineer in the construction, commissioning, and start-up of a BTIP processing facility
- Participated in the full assets HAZOPs, technical reviews, and pre-start-up audits
- Managed SIMOPS and safe facility start-ups, ensuring smooth transition to steady-state production
- Managed day-to-day production operations and troubleshooting
- Led equipment performance reviews and safety-critical system checks
- Coordinated contractors and stakeholders to maintain safe and efficient production
- Delivered continuous improvements in production optimisation and environmental compliance
- Supervised a team of technicians to delivering operational excellence
Education
MSc in Petroleum Production Engineering – Robert Gordon University (2007)
BEng in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – University of Benin (2003)
