Okechukwu Ihe

Results-driven engineering professional with over a decade of experience spanning upstream oil and gas drilling operations and offshore materials management. Proven track record in developing and executing drilling programs, managing multi-stakeholder relationships, and optimising inventory systems on deep water rigs. Committed to safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement.

Drilling Engineer - Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production - Lagos

(2023-01)

• Developed and implemented comprehensive drilling programs, budgets, and project schedules to drive operational efficiency.
• Coordinated engagements with regulatory authorities for the approval of drilling programs and acquisition of relevant permits and licenses.
• Oversaw all aspects of drilling operations from planning and execution through to completion, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial objectives.
• Managed interfaces with contractor drilling engineers, technicians, and field personnel to maintain seamless operations.
• Monitored and controlled drilling AFE costs, consistently delivering operations within approved budgets.
• Collaborated closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and multidisciplinary specialists to achieve project milestones.
• Ensured strict compliance with safety regulations, environmental protection standards, and applicable legislation across all drilling activities.
• Maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

Senior Materials Coordinator - Transocean Support Services Nigeria Limited - Lagos (Sedco 702)

(2015-04 - 2016-04)

• Executed strategic inventory planning for the rig, optimising stock levels and reducing operational downtime during turnaround and shutdown phases.
• Conducted demand analysis and drove replenishment cycles through rigorous review of materials consumption data.
• Maintained and updated material sourcing lists within the Inventory Control System (ICS) ERP platform.
• Coordinated with key business stakeholders — asset managers, buyers, and expediters — to ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements.
• Identified and resolved dormant, excess, and obsolete inventory, generating cost savings through stock rationalisation.
• Supervised inventory cycle counts, verified material coding accuracy, and processed material requisitions within system guidelines.
• Prepared periodic inventory and logistics reports for the OIM, Rig Manager, and shore-based Materials Supervisor.
• Coordinated logistics of materials dispatched to shore/base, liaising with department heads to track procurement status and delivery timelines.

Materials Coordinator - Transocean Support Services Nigeria Limited - Lagos (Sedco 702)

(2011-09 - 2015-04)

• Managed warehouse access control, receiving of materials, and issuance of parts to departments in line with operational priorities.
• Liaised with department heads to prepare material requisitions, with proactive planning to minimise urgent and ad-hoc orders.
• Maintained accurate records of received goods, outstanding requisitions, and cargo manifests; tracked all Purchase Orders through to delivery.
• Upheld recommended stock levels of equipment spares and consumables to ensure uninterrupted rig operations.
• Performed regular cyclical stock counts and advised Rig Supervisors on obsolete and surplus inventory for disposal or redeployment.
• Utilised ICS ERP systems to maintain a real-time, accurate inventory of all rig-based materials.
• Prepared sea and air cargo manifests for all equipment dispatched from the rig; ensured correct labeling and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous waste prior to shore shipment.
• Assisted department heads in establishing realistic minimum/maximum stock levels for shutdown-critical items.

B.Eng.

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering - University of Port Harcourt (2013-03 - 2019-04)

HND - Electrical/Electronic Engineering - Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana (2001-11 - 2003-10)

OND - Electrical/Electronic Engineering - Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana (1999-01 - 2000-12)

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) - Government Secondary School, Afikpo, Ebonyi State (1990-01 - 1995-06)