Resume
Summary of Experience
Remarkably astute, tenacious, and globally competent professional, equipped with profound knowledge and valuable experience in change management tools, methodologies, and principles honed through more than 20-year successful career in the Oil and Gas industry.
Recognized as a self-starter and lead-by-example leader, armed with unparalleled work ethic and sound judgment; evidenced through stellar performance as a significant contributor in large-scale organizational change efforts-developing and implementing processes, as well as overseeing production and workover operations. Highly adaptable and dependable, able to recognize areas for improvement and implement necessary changes to enable business perform optimally. Visionary leader with a positive, can-do attitude, complemented with a strong drive to put forth the best course of action to excel and accomplish task at hand with remarkable results. Established reputation as a change agent, known for precision to detail and passion for excellence, along with enthusiasm to communicate the company’s vision by bridging gap between teams and individuals—competent to serve as a Manager, Director, or Board Member in a multicultural setting; to effectively apply acquired knowledge and skills toward accomplishment of tasks and fulfilment of both corporate and personal/professional goals.
Relevant Management Experience
Project Manager, Northern Area HR Academy
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Jan 2021-Present
- Establish and manage a world-class production technology academy to reduce certification of industrial personnel from 1 year to 3 months cycle—pursuing achievable strategy to redefine and cultivate a broader sense of what is possible in upstream
- Take charge in managing a multi-hall training centre with more than 80% company equipment coverage in the fields, while maintaining accredited, certified training to elevate Northern Area Oil Operations workforce to work at higher levels
Production Engineering Supervisor (A)
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Feb 2017-Jan 2021
- Executed projects and performed studies to ensure conformance to general objectives of all phases of areas, such as well testing and design programs, production, stimulation, completion, fluid studies, and reservoir flow properties
- Worked closely with the surveillance organization to validate, monitor, and plan surveillance activities for wells to confirm well integrity
- Managed production order workflow through the Production Engineering Department to ensure accurate and on-time job processing
- Administered the scheduling of assignments, tasks, overtime, vacations, and others of production engineers
- Strictly implemented learning exchange and industry’s best practices with other similar business units, while ensuring the continuity and improvement of engineering performance measures
- Oversaw the use of engineering resources to best serve the goals of the business unit, while monitoring the adherence to development and technical design processes, operating expenses, and efficiency improvement
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agency needs and maintain reliability and quality of designs
- Constantly pursued process improvements and continuous improvements of products regarding cost, performance, and quality
- Spearheaded the troubleshooting of technical design difficulties with operations, which may arise during job execution, and take suitable actions to prevent future occurrences
- Ensured appropriate well completion designs, as well as cost-effective invoiced and non-invoiced jobs targeted at several reservoirs and studies on related projects
- Effectively functioned as subject-matter expert (SME), providing coaching and mentoring to other graduates and facilitating training to production engineers within the team
Lead Petroleum Engineer
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
June 2009-Feb 2017
- Assumed full responsibility in overseeing projects to ensure accurate implementation of change initiatives in adherence to project goals and objectives by increasing employee adoption and maximizing staff performance
- Developed and coordinated major production engineering studies, while providing expert advice and technical guidelines to management and related engineering groups concerning petroleum engineering
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis on activities requirements and ensure its implementation by coordinating schedule of tasks and target deadlines
- Took charge of reviewing work of engineers to determine areas needing improvement as well as to deploy additional manpower, as necessary; review remedial actions to be undertaken to ensure that wells and producing facilities are well-maintained and are in proper working condition
- Facilitated training, development, and coaching while developing and maintaining strong relations with fellow engineers and other project stakeholders, capitalizing on thorough understanding of safety and environmental practices, effective communication skills, and computer proficiency
Engineer Specialist (Production)
Petro-Canada Oil and Gas Limited, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mar 2006–Feb 2008
- Efficiently functioned as the team leader, responsible for the timely delivery of production engineering activities to the Southern Asset Team
- Spearheaded change management activities by applying a structured methodology
- Directly reported to the Production Engineering Supervisor and Asset Team Manager on technical and business matters, respectively, working in a multi-functional team environment as part of a matrix organization employed by the North American Upstream Organization
- Led team composed of Stimulation Alliance Partner, Reservoir Engineering, and Drilling/Completion Department staff to coordinate and apply best practices in well designs
- Maximized resources through feasible risk calculation and exploring/experimentation of new, creative ideas to deliver gas production, optimize volume, and reduce cost on well completion designs
- Highly regarded for designing deep horizontal sour gas well completions, including programming the work, which resulted to being recognized and receiving the Petro-Canada Exceptional Contributor Award in 2006
Senior Production Engineer
Shell Canada Limited, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nov 2004-Dec 2005
- Oversaw full life cycle field development, from conceptual design through to the production phase, and eventually abandonment; including inflow into the well, production facilities, and to the point of sale
- Managed day-to-day operations, including handling safety and environmental issues, while optimizing the performance of assets and all resources and prioritizing on tasks in alignment with longer-term strategic objectives
- Effectively planned and carried out regular maintenance of existing wells and platforms; conducted a thorough review of completions, stimulation practices, perforation types, re-completion opportunities, production tubing configuration, and surface equipment needs
- Supervised teams and stakeholders, while directing workover / rig operations and providing expert engineering assistance to regulatory and accounting bodies
- Administered the preparation of Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) and workover procedures; verified the accuracy of invoices versus field tickets and authorized expenditures
- Received Shell Canada Top Performance Award in 2004 for exemplary work performance and dedication toward work
Production Engineer
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Coordinated efforts with other specialists, making certain that well inflow/outflow models, well testing, evaluation of field well performance, and completion review of wells, among others, were executed in a timely manner
Sales Manager/Head of Sales
CISCON Nigeria Limited, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Oct 2002-Mar 2003
- Carried out a comprehensive analysis of change impact, performed change management assessments, as well as developed and implemented change management strategies, with an ultimate goal of increasing sales and streamlining operations
- Initiated all efforts in the preparation, analysis, and identification of risk mitigation tactics; identified and managed anticipated resistance, as well as provided coaching and consultation to project teams
- Provided assistance in training and communication efforts, aiming to engage and support senior leaders as well as coach supervisors and managers to communicate the company’s vision
Other Experiences
Adjunct Faculty
Baker College, Flint, Michigan,USA
Feb 2013-Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mar 2008-June 2009
Completions, Stimulation, Coiled Tubing, Downhole Tools, Cementing Engineer
BJ Services Company Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Logger/Pore Pressure Engineer
Petrolog Limited, Lagos and Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Oil/Gas Engineer
Morpol Industrial Corporation, Lagos, Nigeria
Drilling Engineer
Mobil Producing Nigeria UnLtd. Lagos, Nigeria
Drilling Engineer
Santa Fe Drilling Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria
Junior Field Engineer/FMT Specialist
Atlas Wireline Services, Western Atlas International, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Professional Affiliations
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), 2006-Present
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), 1992 – Present
- Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial, District 5360
- Volunteer, The United Way of Calgary
- Expat Network; Shell Networking Universe; Friends of Canada
Professional Development
- 2014 – Architecture of Leadership
- 2013 – Contemporary Systems Management, Emerging Managerial Practices, Doctoral Seminar II, Collaborative Seminar II, Organizational Diagnosis and Intervention, Doctoral Dissertation, Political Acumen and Ethics
- 2012 – Research Design, Organizational Theory and Design, Doctoral Seminar I, Management Philosophies, The Dynamics Group and Team Leadership, The Impact of Technology on Organization
- 2011 – Doctoral Success Orientation, Communication Strategies, Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar, Leadership Theory and Practice, Creative and Critical Thinking
- 2004 – Lifecycle Reservoir Management
- 2002 – Interpersonal Managing Skills, Process Improvement
- 2000 – Frontline Leadership
Education
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, 2014
University of Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Doctoral Thesis on Knowledge Management and Organizational Transformation- A Quantitative Study
https://youtu.be/Tfz80L4ce28
Doctoral Thesis on Knowledge Management and Organizational Transformation- A Quantitative Study
https://youtu.be/Tfz80L4ce28
Delta Mu Delta
GPA: 4.00/4.00
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Engineering (with Distinction), 2009
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MSc Thesis on Tight Gas Engineering; ConocoPhillips /NSERC/AERI Scholar, 2009
Government of Alberta (Canada) Graduate Student Scholarship Award 2009
University of Calgary Research Travel Grants, 2009
GPA: 3.88/4.00
Government of Alberta (Canada) Graduate Student Scholarship Award 2009
University of Calgary Research Travel Grants, 2009
GPA: 3.88/4.00
Executive MBA
University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Best Graduating Student (Marketing)
Advanced Diploma in Management
University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Best Graduating Student (Marketing)
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honors) in Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
General Certificate of Education
Unity School Agbarho (USA), Delta State, Nigeria
Additional Honors and Awards
- Chevron/ NNPC Company Scholar
- Best Participant, “Basic Cementing, BJ Services Company Nigeria Ltd.
- 1st Place in Honor Roll and MD’s Award (BJ Services Company)
- Gulf Oil Company of Nigeria (GOCON) now Chevron/ NNPC JV Scholarship for Petroleum Engineering
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Award for Students’ Paper Contests