EDWARD WILFRED OTI
Alaska, AK 99508
* (706) 399 – 9377
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Career objective
I am a highly results oriented professional with the vision to persue excellence in my area of specialization. My ability to perform multitask, good analytical ability, fast learning and ability to work under little or no supervision, cumulated with my work experience and educational background makes me highly motivated to achieve all the goals that my employers want to achieve in both time and cost effective manner.
Education
AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland 2013 – 2014 M.S. Oil and Gas Engineering (Major: Drilling Engineering) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana 2005 – 2009 B.S. Petroleum Engineering
Publications
Master’s thesis : Selection of Mechanical Parameters in Directional Drilling.
Bachelor thesis : Reservoir Characterization of the Saltpond field and its effects on Oil and Gas Production.
Work Experience
Doyon Universal Services(North Slope of Alaska)(07/21/2015 to date)
General field helper
John Deere Commercial Products
Assembler 02/2015 – 04/2015
Assembling of machine parts on production line
Exalo Drilling, Poland
Trainee Drilling Engineer 02/2014 – 11/2014
Duties:
Supported the drilling engineers with drawing up the drilling program and designing the wellpath using Landmark software.
Carried out engineering analysis on field and providing necessary recommendations.
Prepared well data sheets and writing up reports.
Monitored daily progress of the well, safety equipments and adhered to safety standards.
Worked with all professionals (MWD team, floormen etc) to ensure the success of the drilling operation.
Performed basic housekeeping jobs onsite including cleaning oil drops, cans and empty containers.
Drove medium duty truck to various locations as and when needed.
Achievement:
I was part of the team that drilled 3200ft of horizontal well in Southern Poland to produce shale gas
Recommended the change of high calibrated valves to low calibrated valves on the wellhead and kill line to ensure that the least pressure is detected.
African Upstream Services Ltd., Ghana
Sector Analyst & Researcher 01/2010 - 08/2011
Duties:
Consulted with major oil and gas companies and service providers to determine potential investment opportunities for other companies interested in investment in the oil and gas industry in Ghana.
Office management, data management and setting up high profile meetings between major players in the oil and gas industry and governmental institutions.
Providing advice on licensing and regulations regarding oil & gas exploration and production for international companies willing to invest in the Ghanaian Oil and Gas industry.
Bidding for major government contracts for clients in the areas of finance, oil & gas and construction.
Graduate School of Management, Ghana
Teaching Assistant 06/2009 – 12/2009
Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers.
Tutored and assisted students individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Distributed tests and homework assignments, and collect them on time.
Graded homework and tests, computed and recorded results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Prepared lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submitted outlines to teachers for review.
Took class attendance and maintained attendance records.
Attended staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Ghana.
Intern 05/2007 – 11/2007
Trained on national rules and regulations governing oil & gas exploration, production and environmental protection.
Worked in a team that monitored the activities of drilling companies on the Jubilee field in Ghana Regular field trips to explain rules and regulations to the staff of various oil & gas and chemical companies.
Awards & Grants
Ghana Government Scholarship 2001 – 2004
Bureau of Academic Recognition and International Exchange, Poland 2011 – 2014
Computer literacy : Landmark’s compass and wellplan, Spreadsheet, Mathcad, MS Office suite. Languages: English, Polish, Norwegian (Basic)
Certifications/Licenses : TWIC