
Emmanuel Ajaegbo
Wellsite Drilling Engineer
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About
Results-driven Wellsite Operations Drilling Engineer with 10 years delivering safe, efficient drilling and completions across onshore assets (OML 13, 143, 157; OPL 2005/2006). Completed 16 producing wells while cutting non-productive time 20% through real-time decision making and rigorous BOP management. Proven expertise in directional drilling, pressure testing, and corrosion control.
Ready to drive operational excellence and HSE compliance for TotalEnergies, Seplat Energy, or similar operators.
Experience
Wellsite Operations Drilling Engineer at Schemteq Integrated Services Ltd (for Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd) (2023-02 – Present)
- Drilled and completed 6 oil & gas wells across Okwuibome (OML 143), Ibigwe (OML 157), Ekinima & Aroma fields (OPL 2005/2006)
- Reduced NPT by 20% through proactive real-time adjustments to drilling parameters
- Achieved zero lost-time incidents across 1,000+ rig days by enforcing daily safety meetings and risk assessments
- Submitted accurate daily and end-of-well reports that prevented three potential stuck-pipe events
- Resolved equipment failures on location, restoring operations in under 4 hours on average
Drilling Assistant at British Oil & Gas Exploration Company Ltd (NNPC/NOSL JV) (2019-06 – 2023-02)
- Delivered 10 successful oil wells in OML 13 with 22% faster rig-up/rig-down cycles
- Assembled BHAs and supervised tubular handling, eliminating tripping incidents
- Conducted 100% compliant pressure tests on BOP stacks, IBOPs, and manifolds
- Maintained mud pumps and flow lines, reducing downtime 25% through preventive maintenance
Roustabout / Floor-Man at KCA Deutag Limited (2015-04 – 2019-06)
- Inspected and drifted 500+ joints of drill pipe/casing per project with zero defects
- Handled nippling up/down of BOP equipment and Xmas trees, accelerating rig moves 15%
- Performed high-level derrick work safely (monkey board, stabbing board)
Corrosion Control & Materials Selection Engineer (Intern) → Welding Supervisor → Welder at International Corrosion Control Ltd | Dorman Long Engineering | Rigid Star Industries (2008-12 – 2015-03)
- Applied protective coatings and galvanizing that extended asset life 25% in corrosive environments
- Supervised fabrication and welding of pressure vessels and structural steel with zero rework
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (2006 – 2011)

