Emana E. Usanga

**** ***** ******** *********, ********* TX 76063 781-***-****

ac235k@r.postjobfree.com

OIL AND GAS PROFESSIONAL

Collaborative, proactive engineering professional with twelve over (12)

years of accomplishments in drilling and completion activities in the U.S.

and abroad. Capable of excelling independently and as part of a team.

Proven leadership abilities with a record of developing and managing

efficient, knowledgeable, and safety-minded personnel. Excellent

communicator with extensive training and expertise in technical and

supervisory best practices.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management ? Billing & Budgeting ? Advanced Well Control ? Risk

Management ? Preventive Maintenance ? Performance Improvement ? Operational

Safety ? Rig Supervision

Cost Optimization ? Client Relations ? Team Leadership & Training

PROFESSIOANL EXPERIENCE

KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, Kuwait

October 2015 - Present

Drilling Operations Adviser

PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY INC., Texas

January 2014 - September 2015

Drilling Superintendent

HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, Texas

February 2012 - December, 2013

Completions Engineer

Completions Engineer in the mid-continental region, USA for this

multinational oilfield servicing company.

Prepared program for completion, well test and annular pressure buildup for

client workover wells.

Functioned as technical focal point for clients completion, testing and

workover activities.

Conducted technical meetings with clients to optimize completions, well

test and workover operations.

Prepared cost estimates to support AFEs allocated funds for completion,

workover and testing programs.

Analyzed well site data using WellPlan - Torque and Drag software, and

compile field reports.

Worked with completion supervisors/superintendents to ensure well

completions are executed optimally.

Developed bid specifications and selection criteria for completion and well-

testing equipment.

Key Accomplishments:

1. Guided 20 unit field supervisors at different tubular integrity tests

for EOG, Sheridan Oil, XTO, and Chesapeake companies, achieving 75% on

average of the timeline given.

2. Actively participated in well workovers, artificial lift improvement,

and well stimulation for EOG - well Miller 3-1H, reducing operational

cost to 20% of the initial.

3. Led the successful running of shifting tool on coiled tubing to shutting-

off/flowing through production sleeves on well McDaniel 1H Sabine of

Pinnacle Operating Company, enhancing client's productivity.

4. Received 17th Session High Potential Employee Award, Halliburton

Completions Rig Training Program.

NRG DRILLING LIMITED, Nigeria

August 2009 - December 2011

Drilling Superintendent (Operations Manager)

Operations Manager for this indigenous drilling contractor. In charge of

Rigs NRG 101, 201 and worked on acquiring NRG 150 and 151.

Planned the purchase, lease, or renting of rig equipment and their

utilization for each contract.

Managed updates of new technologies, ensuring application to meet client

needs in a more efficient way.

Monitored rig paperwork, prepared work orders for equipment maintain and

upgrades.

Maintained operational performance updates of drilled wells - a

benchmarking tool for contract bidding.

Cultivated exceptional relationship management of client personnel at the

rig and their base offices.

Assisted in candidates hiring processes, approved trainings, promotions,

transfers or separation.

Approved Management of Change for rig equipment Engineering designs to

ensure safe operations.

Conducted weekly rig safety meetings with the rig crew and carried out

routine rig inspections.

Provided facilitation skills for key events such as rig start-up, pre-spud

and after action review meetings.

Reviewed and discusses morning reports from rig, and continually on call

for operational challenges.

Functioned as the first line of Management contact for Rig Operations,

acting as supervisory focal Point.

Approved field expenses, monitoring monthly budgets to ensure cost-

efficient operations.

Key Accomplishments:

Saved over $2 million on request for proposal (RFP) processes by reviewing

and comparing vendor proposal bidding through to contracts awarded, based

on excellent track records and cost efficiency.

Streamline processes, reducing redundancies to save over $1.6 million

operational costs building the rigs.

Monitored field performance, identifying and capturing lessons learned for

best practice implementation.

Managed performance efficiency of Rigs NRG 201 and 101 by proactively

planning rig material requisition submittal, approval and delivery, cutting

down on NPT by 80%.

Managed the outcome of "TapRoot" investigations, ensuring Lessons learnt

are captured and implemented during pre-planning and post well operations.

Provided facilitation skills for key events such as pre-spud, after action

reviews, and rig start-up meetings.

Ensured proper understanding of all aspects of health, safety, and the

environmental (HSE) by team members both in the office and at well sites,

recording 0% lost time incidence (LTI).

WEATHERFORD DRILLING INTERNATIONAL, Saudi Arabia

July 2008 - July 2009

Senior Rig Manger

Managed the operation on PD Rig 796.

Implemented/monitored execution of drilling and workover operation programs

at wellsites.

Monitored proper rigging-up of rig equipment before spudding, rigging down

and transporting loads to different locations.

Maintained safe work environment and updated knowledge of government

regulatory compliance.

Coordinated safety meetings and pre-job safety meetings.

Supervised proper well control procedure, documenting and reporting all

incidences.

Ensured proper equipment Preventive Maintenance, repairs and rig move

activities.

Maintained updated account of Personnel on Board and proper orientation of

all rig visitors.

Ordered rig supplies on time and ensured timely delivery to avoid

operational downtime.

Ensured timely sending of reports to office and communication of important

matters with Rig Superintendent.

Planned rig move; setting road directions, rigging down, transportation,

location mapping and rigging up.

Key Accomplishments:

Stopped a 30-man potential strike action by workers, saving the company

downtime, on a $40,000/day land rig.

Ensured proper understanding of complex technical information at all skill

levels through the creation of schematic drawings and open dialogue,

resulting in over 65% of team members being promoted to higher

responsibilities.

Maintained record of routine maintenance schedule and certification of

field equipment in line with regulatory standards, recording 0% on

accidents due to equipment malfunctioning.

4. Monitored rig performance, identifying and capturing lessons learned for

best practice implementation.

Al-RUSHAID PARKER DRILLING, Saudi Arabia

July 2007 - May 2008

Rig Manger

In charge of Night supervision at the stack yard and later mobilized as Rig

Manger to ARPD 4.

Ensured crew members and other assigned personnel on night shift adhered to

company policies and procedures.

Coordinated safety meetings and pre-job safety meetings.

Ensured the successful completion of all Preventive Maintenance activities

and major repairs to guarantee efficient drilling, while minimizing rig

downtime.

Managed daily rig activities.

Ensured competent and trained personnel are placed in the right positions.

Maintained updated record of Personnel Training Matrix.

Monitored the inventories of equipment and coordinated with different

vendors when needed.

Conformed to set rules to ensure compliance with legislative and

appropriate regulatory bodies.

Ensured appropriate rig staffing within limited budget for safe project

completion on a timely manner.

Actively contributed to all management and operational meetings as

requested.

Key Accomplishments:

5. Functioned as Night Stack yard Supervisor, supervising the assembling

and commissioning of ARPD Rigs 1, 2, 3 & 4 before mobilizing to rig

sites.

WEATHERFORD DRILLING INTERNATIONAL, Saudi Arabia

January 2006 - May 2007

Driller

Weatherford Drilling International offered first international exposure.

Drilled within this period.

Same Job Function As Driller's Role Below.

KCADEUTAG DRILLING COMPANY LIMITED, Nigeria

June 2002 - December 2005

Driller

Drilled, Aug 2004 to Dec 2005 on KCAD Rigs T-26 and T-57.

Supervised and ensured safety of drilling crew and ensured efficient well

operations.

Mentored the crew on safe task performance, drill string maintenance, rig

servicing and housekeeping.

Responsible for enforcement and clarification of Company policies and

procedures.

Supervised all drills (H2S, trip and BOP) and emergency/rescue operations.

Ensured proper orientation and familiarization with safety procedures for

all visitors to the rig floor.

Ensured proper well shut-in and gas circulation out during kicks.

Responsible for adequate working knowledge of assigned station during BOP

control.

Ensured timely and accurate submission of reports required by Toolpusher or

operator's representative.

Responsible for safe operations of all rig floor equipment, including that

of driller's cabin.

Ensured the efficiency of BOP and related equipment during tests.

Key Accomplishments

Actively involved in assembling, rigging up, commissioning and mobilization

of Rig T-26 to rigsite.

Formulated rig and classroom modules for the Management Accelerated Rig

Training Program.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Business application development using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word,

PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

EDM Applications (WellPlan)

EDUCATION

Regent University, Virginia - USA, Masters in Business Management (in progress).

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Post Graduate Degree, Petroleum Engineering

University of Calabar, Nigeria, Bachelor of Science, Geology (Dean's List, Mobil Scholarship Recipient)

TRAININGS

1. Taproot Investigation Training for Supervisors, Halliburton School,

Texas

2. Rig Training Program for Engineers, Halliburton School, Mississippi

3. Petroleum Education Council (PEC) Core Safety Training, Halliburton

School, Oklahoma

4. USA Procurement Card/Convenience Check Work Method Training, Halliburton

School, Oklahoma

5. Hazard Identification, Basic First Aid & CPR - Petrofac Training School,

Aberdeen

6. Permit To Work Supervisor's Level - Weatherford Drilling International,

Saudi Arabia

7. Gas Testing - Weatherford Drilling International, Saudi Arabia

8. WellPlan Software Training, Halliburton School, Texas

9. Torque and Drag Modeling for VersaFlex Liner Hanger Systems, Halliburton

School, Texas

10. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training & Emergency breathing System -

Petrofac, Aberdeen

11. Basic Fire Extinguishing - Petrofac Training School, Aberdeen

12. Offshore Induction & Emergency Evacuation, Petrofac Training School,

Aberdeen

13. Well Control Supervisor Level, Well Control School, Dammam, Saudi

Arabia

14. ISO 14001 Training Workshop, Shell Petroleum Development Company

Limited, Nigeria

15. QHSE Induction Training for Supervisors, Nigerian Institute of Safety

Professionals

16. Managing the Informal Terrain at Work, Lagos Business School, Nigeria

17. Stuck Pipe Prevention, Global Santafe Training School, Nigeria

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