Ekene Ebinum

Senior Drilling, Workover & Well Intervention Supervisor with over 9 years of progressive experience delivering complex hydraulic workover, snubbing, completions, recompletions, well intervention, fishing, cementing, well kill, and plug & abandonment operations across onshore and swamp assets. Expert in IWCF Level 4 well control, HWU rig supervision, ESP installation, well integrity management, and multi-contractor coordination. Proven record of zero-incident operations, reduced NPT, optimized well productivity, and safe execution of high-risk live-well interventions.

Recognized for strong leadership, safety culture, and precision execution in IOC-grade field operations.

Drilling / Well Intervention Services Supervisor (HWU Rig Supervisor) at GIFIAT International Limited (2025-06 – Present)

Responsible for Supervision and implemention of the well programme, and ensure that all well operations is conducted in safe and effective manner.

• Lead hydraulic workover and snubbing operations for live-well interventions, completions, recompletions, ESP installation, and P&A programs.
• Supervise rig crews, field engineers, and service providers, enforcing strict compliance with company standards, HSE policies, and international well control requirements.
• Execute well programs, barrier policies, and kill sheets, ensuring safe control of pressured wells.
• Oversee rig-up/rig-down, function testing, BOP testing, and pressure control equipment certification.
• Coordinate daily operations with client drilling teams, wireline, cementing, fishing, coil tubing, and logging contractors.
• Deliver daily drilling and cost reports, monitor NPT, and implement operational improvements.

Drilling / Well Services Engineer & HWU Jack Operator at Joeny Holdings Limited (2021-12 – 2025-06)

• Planned and supervised hydraulic workover, snubbing, completions, recompletions, ESP installation, fishing and well abandonment operations.
• Controlled well programs, barrier management, and well kill procedures during live-well interventions.
• Managed material logistics, chemical consumption, tubulars, and equipment availability to eliminate operational delays.
• Performed critical function tests, BOP tests, pressure tests, and routine rig inspections.
• Prepared daily drilling reports, cost tracking, safety documentation, CWOPs, DWOPs and AARs.
• Led field engineers, drilling crews, QHSE officers and technicians to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Field Engineer at Joeny Holdings Limited (2019-03 – 2021-12)

• Executed rig-up and rig-down of hydraulic workover units, ensuring full compliance with pressure-control, lifting, and equipment certification requirements prior to live-well operations.
• Installed, pressure-tested, and commissioned choke manifolds, BOP systems, and well control equipment, verifying barrier integrity and readiness for snubbing and intervention activities.
• Performed risk assessments, BBSS observations, and critical equipment inspections, identifying hazards and enforcing corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant worksite.
• Supported pumping, cementing, fishing, and wireline operations, coordinating with service providers to ensure efficient execution of workover and well intervention programs.

Assistant Driller (Trainee) at Niger Blossom Drilling Company Ltd (2017-12 – 2019-03)

Pump Operator (Mud Pump) (2013-11 – 2014-10)

Bachelor of Technology in Project Management Technology – Federal University of Technology, Owerri (2014)