Matthew Adiakod

Experienced and dedicated Process Operator with over 6 years in active production operations. Practically skillful in process flow dynamics, operating and troubleshooting process systems, optimizing production process and enhancing operational efficiency with total compliance to safety provisions. Proven ability to operate/manage plant equipment, lead and support teams to achieve production goals.

FIELD/FACILITY ENGINEER at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company(SEEPCO) (2023-02 – Present)

• Process plant operations & Monitoring for production efficiency
• Process optimization to yield greater asset performance
• Oil, Water & Gas separation, flow monitoring and regular parameter checks in line with process design to meet production expectations
• Operate Compressors, pumps, separators, valves, flash drums, knock out drums, degasser, heat-exchangers, and other process equipment.
• Gas Injection Compressor (GIC) operation for efficient gas compression and injection for oil recovery in the well.
• Oil storage, tank Farm operations (including tank fiscalization /dips, de-watering, tank-to-tank production diversion ) and value management.
• Crude export operations and flow meters readings to ascertain amount of barrels offloaded per operation.
• Crude transfer from oil storage tanks to transporting vessels.
• LACT unit operations, parameter checks and scheduled flow meter proving.
• Gas Production, treatment (using MEG, HP scrubbers & coalescers) and circulation of treated gas for industrial (as fuel gas) and domestic use.
• Mono-ethylene Glycol (MEG) injection and re-circulation operations for hydrate inhibition, water removal (dehydration) and impurity removal (gas sweetening) for efficient natural gas production and utilization.
• Water Injection and flow rate controls for oil recovery from wells
• Utility systems operations including Instrument air system, Fuel gas unit, Reverse Osmosis (RO) / Water Treatment plant and distribution unit, hot oil burner system and hot oil circulation to heat exchangers, etc
• Wellhead operations, maintenance and routine parameter checks/logging.
• Brownfield operations and active participation in Plant scheduled shutdown and startup for maintenance, modification, upgrade and production maximization.
• Participate in new plant and vessels pre-commissioning/commissioning operations using P&ID and other relevant documents.
• Perform Pigging Operations for pipe inspection and cleaning.
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis.
• Participate in Preventive Maintenance (PM) and other maintenance activities to prevent instrument and equipment breakdown.
• Active participation on emergency response activities
• Participate in daily toolbox meeting and monthly HSE meeting for safety awareness, compliance and practice.
• Comply with all safety provisions, JSAs and PTWs for safe job operations.
• Report internal incidents according to reporting guidelines

PROCESS TECHNICIAN at Septa Energy Limited (2020-03 – 2023-01)

• Daily monitoring and recording of facility/equipment parameters
• Operated plant equipment and systems including pumps, compressors, separators, valves, instrument air systems, dehydrators, hot oil burner and system, re-boilers, heat exchangers, etc, to ensure efficient production
• Carried out Compressors & Separators Data Monitoring, logging and reporting.
• Performed Strainer Inspection and cleaning to enhance optimum fluid flow
• Observe local instruments, gauges, valves, flow-meters and transmitters to verify conformance to standard operating practice
• Responsible for preparing equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, depressurizing, log-out and tag-out and other procedures as required.
• Emergency response to prevent oil spill escalation (where such incident occurs)
• Participated in monthly HSSE and daily toolbox meetings
• Carried out daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environment and security

OIL FIELD MATERIAL HANDLER at Exxonmobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (2019-09 – 2020-01)

• Foreign and locally shipped oil field material inspection, receipt and storage including pumps, compressors, transformers, heat exchanger, pipes and fittings, chemicals, couplings, electronics, seals, office equipment, etc
• Material issue and delivery to offshore production platforms, offices, etc
• Records and documentation of materials flow
• Bin to bin materials transfer and reconciliation.
• Follow up and update materials inventory in the bin/storage locations
• Participate in Safety/Tool box meetings
• Carried out before, during and after the job housekeeping in conformity to the JSA
• Total adherence to PPE requirement in all jobs done.

CORPS LIAISON OFFICER / TEACHER at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) (2018-07 – 2019-06)

• Administration, Documentation, Reporting, Public Relations & Teaching.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE (INTERN) at Exxonmobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (2015-05 – 2016-01)

• Assisted OIMS/Safety Coordinator in safety related activities and presentation of safety topics
• Carried out Oilfield Material Handling; Material storage, issue and delivery; Records & documentation; Inventory management; Variance Resolution, General Material Binning and Routine housekeeping
• Hazard identification and reporting using U-SEE U-ACT form, risk assessment and prompt hazard evacuation to mitigate possible risk.
• Reported alarm and emergency shutdown system status (especially when it is out of service)

HND (UPPER CREDIT) in Mechanical Engineering – Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State (2017)

WAEC (Secondary School Certificate) – The Apostolic Church High School, Esit Urua, Eket, Akwa Ibom state (2006)

First School leaving Certificate – Qua Ibоe Church Primary School, Esit Urua, Eket, Akwa Ibom state (2000)