Margaret Oben

COREN-registered Petroleum Engineer with a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Petroleum Engineering and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Petroleum Engineering (Second Class Upper Division). Possesses academic and technical knowledge, spanning petroleum engineering, well cementing, drilling, production, HSE, environmental and waste management and engineering research. Specialized postgraduate research in mechanical strength of oil-well cement, using carbon nanoparticles and calcium carbonate nanopowder, with particular relevance to well construction, cement integrity and petroleum well operations.

Has additional exposure in the Nigerian petroleum industry, through industrial training with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), and vast industry experience with the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation. A committed professional, seeking to transition into a practical industry role where strong engineering knowledge, research capability, HSE awareness and professional discipline can contribute to organizational objectives.

Professional/Technical Exposure - Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) - Port Harcourt, Rivers State

(2013 - 2013)

• Gained exposure to petroleum industry operations and professional engineering work environments
• Developed understanding of workplace procedures, technical documentation and organizational practices within the petroleum sector
• Worked within a professional team environment and gained exposure to industry-related activities

Service Member - National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

(2010 - 2011)

• Completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme
• Participated in assigned professional and community responsibilities
• Developed teamwork, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Industrial Training - Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) - Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) - Regional Office, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt

(2010 - 2010)

• Gained practical exposure to petroleum-sector operations and regulatory work
• Developed familiarity with professional procedures within the Nigerian petroleum industry
• Participated in technical and administrative activities associated with petroleum-sector operations

Industrial Training - Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) - Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) - Regional Office, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt

(2007 - 2007)

• Gained early exposure to the petroleum industry and professional engineering environment
• Developed practical understanding of workplace procedures and petroleum-sector activities

M.Tech - Petroleum Engineering - Rivers State University, Port Harcourt (2024)

B.Tech - Petroleum Engineering - Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt (2010)

Certificate - Environmental and Waste Management Course - Institute of Safety Professionals, Port Harcourt (2017)

Certificate - General Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) - Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals, Port Harcourt (2012)

Certificate - Supervision - HSE Level 3 - Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals, Port Harcourt (2012)

Advanced Certificate - Desktop Publishing - NIIT, Port Harcourt (2009)

Base Certificate - Desktop Publishing - NIIT, Port Harcourt (2009)

Training - AutoCAD Training - NIIT, Port Harcourt (2009)

Certificate - West African Senior School Certificate - West African Examinations Council (WAEC)