Petroleum Engineer at Integrated Data Services, Limited (2017-01 – Present)
Work as part of the drilling team for a successful regional oil extraction company, responsible for designing and implementing drilling programs to successfully extract petroleum both on and offshore.
- Accurately determine the most appropriate extraction line placement to produce the highest oil rate.
- Accurately estimate the costs and resources required to extract petroleum from target areas.
- Work closely with geologists and equipment engineers to implement extraction lines.
- Oversee the installation of oil extraction lines both on and off the Delta coast.
- Monitor the performance of several extraction lines producing an average of 200,000 barrels per day.
- Complete regular forecasting reports to accurately predict extraction rates.
- Evaluate extraction line processes and efficiency making recommendations for improvements.
- Oversee the installation and maintenance of field-based equipment.
- Located three new extraction sites, all of which produced an average daily flow of 300,000 barrels during peak production.
- Analyzed and promoted the use of new and technologically advanced drilling tools which increased drilling efficiency by 40%.
- Streamlined production processes which increased production levels by 35%.
Petroleum Engineer at Obat Oil & Gas (2013-02 – 2017-08)
Working for a successful energy company based in Niger delta, responsible for providing operational expertise and support regarding safe, timely, and cost-effective drilling operations.
- Completed regular evaluations of both field development and production enhancement and made recommendations for improvements.
- Recommended appropriate development charges for reservoir optimization.
- Evaluated and made recommendations to improve the efficiency of reservoir development projects.
- Ensured projects processes compiled with the expected quality and cost standards.
- Surveyed potential future drilling site and planned for upcoming extraction.
- Completed quarterly forecasting reports to predict future extraction results.
- Scheduled and supervised the regular maintenance of equipment.
- Ensured all staff and colleagues adhered to the company's safety policies & procedures.
- Developed new policies and procedures to ensure operation remained safe and consistent.
- Recommended and implemented process improvements which resulted in oil rig production increasing by 25%.
Assistant Petroleum Engineer at Inter oil services Limited (2011-06 – 2013-02)
Worked under the direction of the lead petroleum Engineer, for the largest petroleum extraction services provider in delta.
- Worked with Geoscientists to survey several proposed land offshore oil and gas extraction sites.
- Provided accurate and detailed survey reports to senior members of the business.
- Evaluated geological sub surface reports and suggested the best methods for extracts.
- Assisted in the installation of surface filtration systems to help separate oil from water and sediment.
- Tested installation and made recommendations to improve efficiency and performance.
- Evaluated well-logging reports to accurately predict production potential.
- Designed a variety of systems including reservoirs, piping systems and completion system.
- Completed flow rate enhancement studies which resulted in production level increasing by 25%.
Geologist/Bid Engineer at Eauxwell Nig. Ltd (2008-09 – 2011-02)
Supported and shadowed the lead Geologist in Lagos State's largest waste water engineering company.
- Evaluation of geological data.
- Site investigation, ground investigation, sampling, drilling and testing along with remediation (contaminated land assessments).
- Monitored rig formation and well site operation in the horizontal well.
- Supervised drilling activities and down hole logging of individual boring.
- Tested aquifer pumps, inspected above ground storage tanks.
- Assisted in preparing estimates and cost proposals for projects.
- Preparation of quotation and tenders.
- Produce documentation needed to comply with submission for technical and financial element.
- Ensure that projects are delivered on time within budget and to the required quality standard (based on agreed specifications).
- Gathered competitor tool performance data for a tool performance study to ensure optimal drilling performance.
- Assisted the lead drilling engineer to complete complaint report and near miss processes, encouraging the wider team to follow health and safety procedures and company best practices.
- Established strong interpersonal relationship with members of the product team which improved efficiency in the use of casing pipes, drilling muds and others.