Okechukwu Ihe

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.

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