I choose to live right, as I believe that God expects me to do what is right, and that there is a reward for every good deed and a punishment for evil ones.
Hello! My name is James Arukhe. I take pride in my successful career of 25 years, mostly in the oil and gas industry. Dealing with culturally diverse clients has provided me with the opportunity to leverage on my uniqueness in ways that work within my specific contexts. I intend to hold unto my commitments of taking a strategic view and discharging my responsibilities with above-board conduct, values, and principles, maintaining integrity at all times
About Me
A life-long learner, an educator, and a lead engineer par excellence who firmly believes that one’s consequences of actions are eternal; hence, this globally competent professional has been accustomed to practicing ways and cultivating habits that would lead to a desirable future. Reading the personal, educational, and professional background of this man is worth noting for, as he developed and nurtured valuable relationships with all the people he met along the way—toward Dr. James Arukhe’s own roadmap to success.
Organizational Leadership
As a graduate of Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership at the University of Phoenix, I aim to deliver strategic and creative solutions while I influence change in my profession, in the community, and in the companies I have worked for. The degree also provides me an opportunity to explore my personal readiness and gain a mastery of leadership literature, as well as demonstrate my competence, as I continuously contribute new knowledge to my profession and the society.
General Management and Supervision
Throughout the course of my career, I have developed broad skill sets to effectively manage and lead people and organizations. In doing so, I make sure to bring value to organizations that need high-performing individuals to drive business results.
Change Management
Change management entails sensitive implementation after thorough and thoughtful planning; and for this, I take pride in my profound knowledge and valuable experience in change management tools, methodologies, and principles honed throughout my more than 20-year successful career in the oil and gas industry. I have been able to capture sales, increase, and streamline operations through the change management strategies I have developed and implemented. With a structured approach, I have ensured thorough, smooth implementation, and the lasting achievement of the benefits of change.
Analytical and Decision Making
As a leader, I weigh alternatives and find solutions to problems through my analytical approach to decision-making. I prefer direct observations, facts, and data to help determine the best course of action and achieve the best outcome. I have a high tolerance for ambiguity, making me a careful decision-maker who can adapt or cope with unique and challenging situations. I always seek continuous improvements, even if these result in organizational design of a familiar organization.
Business Judgement
Many tell me that diplomacy comes to me naturally. I think the reason is because even though I may be critical in reasoning, as I often seek multiple perspectives, I often do not criticize nor become judgmental without weighing facts or considering evidence. I believe that clear vision and consistent communication, together with good business judgment, are fundamental to effective leadership.
Responsible Citizenship
Every one ought to be a responsible citizen because responsible citizenship will result in a happy and harmonious community. For me, to be a truly responsible citizen, one has to help the society, even if this means personal sacrifice—the same approach I undertake—allotting time and putting forth much effort for the greater good of the people in the community. I accept several philosophies but I endeavor to welcome God and make Him comfortable in my everyday life by setting my mind on appropriate things, such as being a channel of blessings to others. I sponsor, volunteer, and support the following:
- Educational support for the gifted but disadvantaged
- Food for the Poor Inc.
- Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial, Disctrict 5360
- Friends of Canada
- Youth Programs
- Mission
As a graduate of Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership at the University of Phoenix, I aim to deliver strategic and creative solutions while I influence change in my profession, in the community, and in the companies I have worked for. The degree also provides me an opportunity to explore my personal readiness and gain a mastery of leadership literature, as well as demonstrate my competence, as I continuously contribute new knowledge to my profession and the society.
Throughout the course of my career, I have developed broad skill sets to effectively manage and lead people and organizations. In doing so, I make sure to bring value to organizations that need high-performing individuals to drive business results.
Change management entails sensitive implementation after thorough and thoughtful planning; and for this, I take pride in my profound knowledge and valuable experience in change management tools, methodologies, and principles honed throughout my more than 20-year successful career in the oil and gas industry. I have been able to capture sales, increase, and streamline operations through the change management strategies I have developed and implemented. With a structured approach, I have ensured thorough, smooth implementation, and the lasting achievement of the benefits of change.
As a leader, I weigh alternatives and find solutions to problems through my analytical approach to decision-making. I prefer direct observations, facts, and data to help determine the best course of action and achieve the best outcome. I have a high tolerance for ambiguity, making me a careful decision-maker who can adapt or cope with unique and challenging situations. I always seek continuous improvements, even if these result in organizational design of a familiar organization.
Many tell me that diplomacy comes to me naturally. I think the reason is because even though I may be critical in reasoning, as I often seek multiple perspectives, I often do not criticize nor become judgmental without weighing facts or considering evidence. I believe that clear vision and consistent communication, together with good business judgment, are fundamental to effective leadership.
Every one ought to be a responsible citizen because responsible citizenship will result in a happy and harmonious community. For me, to be a truly responsible citizen, one has to help the society, even if this means personal sacrifice—the same approach I undertake—allotting time and putting forth much effort for the greater good of the people in the community. I accept several philosophies but I endeavor to welcome God and make Him comfortable in my everyday life by setting my mind on appropriate things, such as being a channel of blessings to others. I sponsor, volunteer, and support the following:
- Educational support for the gifted but disadvantaged
- Food for the Poor Inc.
- Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial, Disctrict 5360
- Friends of Canada
- Youth Programs
- Mission
Recent Appearances
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| Date | Section | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 SCHEDULE | ||
| Thu January 14, 2021 06:00 PM Local | Maputo, Mozambique | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Tue January 19, 2021 11:00 AM Local | Cape Town, South Africa | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed January 20, 2021 05:00 PM Local | Windhoek, Namibia | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Fri January 22, 2021 05:30 AM Local | Accra, Ghana | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon January 25, 2021 11:00 AM Local | Abuja, Nigeria | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Tue January 26, 2021 04:30 PM Local | Benin City, Nigeria | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Thu January 28, 2021 04:30 PM Local | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon February 1, 2021 06:00 PM Local | Paramaibo, Suriname | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed February 3, 2021 06:00 PM Local | Port of Spain, Trinidad | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Fri February 5, 2021 03:00 PM Local | Bucaramanga, Colombia | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon February 08, 2021 11:00 AM Local | Neuquen, Argentina | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed February 10, 2021 12:00 PM Local | Quito, Ecuador | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Thu February 11, 2021 05:00 PM Local | Caracas, Venezuela | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon February 15, 2021 02:00 PM Local | Maracaibo, Venezuela | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed February 17, 2021 11:00 AM Local | Maturin, Venezuela | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed May 12, 2021 05:00 PM Local | Nicosia, Cyprus | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Fri May 14, 2021 11:00 AM Local | Campina, Romania | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Tue May 18, 2021 05:00 PM Local | Oslo, Norway | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed May 19, 2021 07:00 PM Local | Stavanger, Norway | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Thu May 20, 2021 06:30 PM Local | Dublin, Ireland | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon May 24, 2021 06:00 PM Local | Dorset, England, UK | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Tue May 25, 2021 07:00 PM Local | London, England, UK | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Wed May 26, 2021 04:30 PM Local | Paris, France | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| 2020 SCHEDULE | ||
| Fri December 11, 2020 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria, UNI, (National University of Engineering), Lima, Peru | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), Alberta | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Colorado School of Mines | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Wed December 02, 2020 | Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| IFP School | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Fri November 20, 2020 06:00PM Local | Heriot-Watt University, Aberdeen | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Dhaka University, Bangladesh | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Tashkent (Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University)) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Hasanuddin University SC, Indonesia | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems | |
| Thu November 19, 2020 03:00PM Local | Uganda Section: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Uganda Wildlife (UWA) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Fri October 16, 2020 11:00AM Local | Cambodia Section: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Tue October 13, 2020 07:00PM Local | Powder River Basin Section: Gillette, Wyoming (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon October 12, 2020 09:00AM Local | Bahrain Section: Awali, Bahrain (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Fri October 09, 2020 12:00PM Local | Portugal Section: Lisbon, Portugal (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Thu September 17, 2020 11:00AM Local | Juba Section: Juba, South Sudan (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Tue September 15, 2020 06:00PM Local | Uganda Section: Entebbe, Uganda (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Mon September 07, 2020 09:00AM Local | Nairobi Section: Nairobi, Kenya (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
| Sun September 06, 2020 06:00PM Local | Northern Emirates Section: Dubai, Northern Emirates (Virtual) | Active Oilfield Development while Preserving Fragile Ecosystems |
Testimonials
James is result-oriented-and continuously develops himself for tomorrow’s challenges.
Sylvester Iduseri
Project Engineer-Interface Coordinator Topsides Engineering Coordinator, Total Upstream Nigeria (TUPNI)
James has always been very detailed professional and a dependable team member.
ID Victor
Sales Manager, Baker Hughes
James Arukhe was a customer-oriented person that took his work as a service company personnel seriously. Good technical skills & quick to pick up/learn new things.
Sarah Olayemi
Production Engineering leader
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