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Libreville, Gabon

Douala And Libreville

Douala, Cameroon

Douala, Cameroon And Libreville, Gabon

Gabon

Responsibilities include in country business management and development, and Land Drilling Operations Management

Lagos

Operations Manager, Nigeria and Gulf Of GuineaSchlumberger Drilling, Fishing and Workover Services (Lagos, Nigeria)Line & Operations ManagementResponsible for startup and development the Drilling, Fishing and Workover Services business unit, organisation and support structure capable of providing Drilling, Fishing and Workover Services in Nigeria and Gulf of Guinea, integrating with and leveraging established Schlumberger footprint.Transitioning of product based agency… Show more Operations Manager, Nigeria and Gulf Of GuineaSchlumberger Drilling, Fishing and Workover Services (Lagos, Nigeria)Line & Operations ManagementResponsible for startup and development the Drilling, Fishing and Workover Services business unit, organisation and support structure capable of providing Drilling, Fishing and Workover Services in Nigeria and Gulf of Guinea, integrating with and leveraging established Schlumberger footprint.Transitioning of product based agency structure to direct service provider. Development of multiple product lines and services adding value and performance to the Drilling, Fishing and Workover activities on Land, Swamp, Offshore and Deepwater. Show less

Cairo, Algeirs And Tripoli

Post merger with WH Energy and acquisition of Pathfinder Directional Drilling North Africa,assignment as General Manager Libya and Algeria, from April 2009, responsible for Drilling,Directional Drilling, Completions, Fishing and Remedial and Workover Services. Increased revenuesfrom $11m to $19m, set up full service organisation in Libya and increased service scope in Algeria.Maintained strong QHSE culture, no LTI's for wellsite service operations and support relatedoperations… Show more Post merger with WH Energy and acquisition of Pathfinder Directional Drilling North Africa,assignment as General Manager Libya and Algeria, from April 2009, responsible for Drilling,Directional Drilling, Completions, Fishing and Remedial and Workover Services. Increased revenuesfrom $11m to $19m, set up full service organisation in Libya and increased service scope in Algeria.Maintained strong QHSE culture, no LTI's for wellsite service operations and support relatedoperations. Succesfully tendered Pathfinder entry to Algerian Market with Sonatrach and establishedplatform for expansion of Turbine, Drilling, Fishing and Liner Hanger and Hole Enlargment Servicesin Algeria and Libya. Secured BP Libya Deepwater Hole enlargement work. Show less

Cairo, Tunis,Tripoli,Algeirs

Responsible for set up of Smith Services business in North Africa, encompassing Egypt, Tunisia,Algeria and Libya developing business and organizational structure. Revenues increased from $6mto $27m by end of 2008, with organisation and headcount increasing from 2 to 37. SecuredDeepwater Hole enlargement contracts for Offshore Mediterranean, maintaining market shareestablishing very strong QHSE performance. No LTI's for service operations and support relatedfunctions in… Show more Responsible for set up of Smith Services business in North Africa, encompassing Egypt, Tunisia,Algeria and Libya developing business and organizational structure. Revenues increased from $6mto $27m by end of 2008, with organisation and headcount increasing from 2 to 37. SecuredDeepwater Hole enlargement contracts for Offshore Mediterranean, maintaining market shareestablishing very strong QHSE performance. No LTI's for service operations and support relatedfunctions in combination with high service quality. Transition from a product line agency structure toindependent service provider. Show less

Dubai

Responsible for establishing contract management structure and organisation, to include, TenderAnalysis, Contracting strategy, Sub Contract Implementation, Contract Negotiation, DisputeManagement. Focal point for all Middle East and Africa Region contracting process.Provide techno commercial assistance and contracts support to the regional management teamsfrom inception through the life of the contract through close out. Additional Drilling,Fishing andRemedial Workover… Show more Responsible for establishing contract management structure and organisation, to include, TenderAnalysis, Contracting strategy, Sub Contract Implementation, Contract Negotiation, DisputeManagement. Focal point for all Middle East and Africa Region contracting process.Provide techno commercial assistance and contracts support to the regional management teamsfrom inception through the life of the contract through close out. Additional Drilling,Fishing andRemedial Workover Operational responsibilities for India and Upper Gulf Region. Show less

Seria, Brunei

Day to day contract implementation and execution, provision of Multilateral, Fishing and DrillingEquipment Services to Total and BRunei Shell Petroleum. 5 rigs and 1 Workover HoistClient focal point for contract execution and operational compliance. Management of HSE & QualityManagement Systems, Fishing, Casing Exit and Drilling Services.Wellsite operations planning and execution. New technology development and implementationProduct Line Failure Analysis and Reports, Risk… Show more Day to day contract implementation and execution, provision of Multilateral, Fishing and DrillingEquipment Services to Total and BRunei Shell Petroleum. 5 rigs and 1 Workover HoistClient focal point for contract execution and operational compliance. Management of HSE & QualityManagement Systems, Fishing, Casing Exit and Drilling Services.Wellsite operations planning and execution. New technology development and implementationProduct Line Failure Analysis and Reports, Risk Assessment Contract and Tender Analysis, Tendercompliance and clarification. Technical sales and applications.Budget preparation and financial reporting to Senior Management. Information systems Show less

Nimr, Oman

Operations 12-16 Rigs + 8 Workover Hoists)Management, day to day provision of Fishing, Multilateral and Drilling Equipment Services, MachineShop Support and Supply Vehicle LogisticsResponsibility for HSE & Quality Management Systems, Drilling Services, Repair and MaintenanceDevelopment and implementation of ISO Standard quality management programmes and proceduresTechnical Support for Wellsite Operations. Budget preparation and financial reporting to SeniorManagement… Show more Operations 12-16 Rigs + 8 Workover Hoists)Management, day to day provision of Fishing, Multilateral and Drilling Equipment Services, MachineShop Support and Supply Vehicle LogisticsResponsibility for HSE & Quality Management Systems, Drilling Services, Repair and MaintenanceDevelopment and implementation of ISO Standard quality management programmes and proceduresTechnical Support for Wellsite Operations. Budget preparation and financial reporting to SeniorManagement. Risk Assessment and Operational Safety Representation. Product Line FailureAnalysis and Reports. Show less

Esbjerg, Copenhagen Denmark

Directional Drilling ServicesManaged continued improvement in NPT and Directional Drilling Systems performance, DanishSector operations, 1996-1999, high density field development Horizontal ERD.Instrumental in development and implementation of ISO9002 quality system, certified in 1996. LeadAuditor qualification ISO Quality Systems. Introduced Internet based communications for regionaloperations groups.

Cuidad Ojeda, Venezuela

Established MWD/LWD services as part of Integrated Services with Geoservices, Venezuela andArgentina.Shore base and wellsite initiatives resulted in Zero NPT, 43 wells, South AmericanOperations