Objective
Seeking for a challenging and responsible career position where my prior practical and theoretical experience and training in technical and leadership roles may be effectively put to use.
Profile
Resourceful and results-oriented Electrical engineer with 11 years of oilfield experience. Worked and progressed in a wide range of technical and leadership roles. Experienced specialist in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment with proven ability in independent and effective action.
Career Summary
Baker Hughes, Intec
Drilling Optimization Engineer, BP Valhall IP, North Sea, Norway
2011-Present
• Remotely Monitor Real Time operations at the rig-sites from onshore.
• Sit at the client’s office and continuously provide intelligent drilling solutions
during the planning and execution phases of wells.
• Contribute to performance assurance and continuous service quality improvement.
Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Drilling & Measurements
Operations Support Engineer, North Sea, Norway
2008-2011
• Remotely Monitor Real Time operations at the rig-sites from onshore.
• Contribute to performance assurance and continuous service quality improvement.
• Provide technical support to crew at the rig-site
• Provide drilling optimization services
• Equipment failure analysis
Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Drilling & Measurements
MWD/LWD Field Engineer, West Africa, Angola
2004-2008
• Cell Manager for offshore projects in Angola.
• Delivered a range of MWD/LWD/SVWD services to various clients, in a wide variety of environments.
• Extensive experience working on exploration and development wells.
Internships
• Tellumat –Software Tester 2001 – 2003
• UN Angola – Restructure the documentation archive 1995
• Israeli Embassy in Angola – Assistant to the Ambassador 1995
Qualifications & Education
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town / South Africa
Electrical Engineering 1997-2003
Leaf College, Cape Town / South Africa
Bridging course in engineering principles 1996-1997
United World College Waterford Kamhlaba, Mbabane / Swaziland
International Baccalaureate certificate 1992-1995
Skills
Baker Hughes Technical courses in Advantage Engineering for fluid hydraulids and torque and drag, CoPilot Services for downhole drilling dynamics analysis, Diamond and Tricone bit technology, Formation pressure trend monitoring and prediction, OASIS process and tools (Optimized Application of Superior Integrated Solutions).
Schlumberger Management courses in Service Quality, Drilling Optimization, Health, Safety and Environment, Communication, Finance and Knowledge Management, LEAN
Schlumberger Technical courses in Well Placement, LWD Interpretation, Drilling Optimization, Advanced Log Interpretation.
Additional Information
Nationality Angolan
Languages English (fluent), Portuguese (native), Spanish (intermediate)
Interests Outdoor activities, Travel, Culture, Dance
