Wellsite Geologist

Sulaiman Olagoke

Apt. B* – ****, **** Ranchview Dr. NW Calgary, Alberta T3G 1P3

Cellular 403-***-****

Email:*******@*****.***

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Skills Summary

• Extensive experience in sedimentology, geological mapping and map interpretation

• Extensive experience in siliciclastic and carbonate cores and cuttings description

• Excellent knowledge of mud logging, core and ditch cutting sampling and well logs interpretation

• Advanced knowledge in geochemical, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) data analysis and interpretation

• Experience in use of laboratory equipment for sampling and geologic data acquisition; porosimeter and permeameter, point load tester, JEOL Scanning electron microscope, trim saws and rotary core plugging equipment

• Sound knowledge of geological, geophysical, petrophysical data acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation

• Excellent capability in computer hardware and software, including ArcGIS 9.3, Geoframe 4.0, SU (for seismic data processing), Matlab, Surfer, RockWork 2004, SPSS, Statistica, Canvas, Microsoft suite

• Strong capacity to multi-task and work well under pressure with minimal supervision

• Worked effectively in both self-managed and team-based projects; maintain high ethical and quality standards, professional demeanor, and cooperative attitude

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with technical capability in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making

Professional Experience

Statoil Winter Drilling Program, Conklin, Alberta

Wellsite Geologist, January 2012 – Till date

• Supervised drilling and coring operations on the well sites within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin - 12 Wells till date

• Picked casing and coring points in consultation with the drilling supervisor and office geologist to ensure integrity of casing shoes and full recovery of cores over reservoir objectives

• Supervised well logging operations and personnel to ensure high data quality in accordance to the drilling program and interpreted logs to pick formation tops

• Established stratigraphic correlation with adjacent offset wells to monitor the progress of drilling

• Collected, prepared, described and interpreted drill cutting samples to extract geological information

• Prepared daily and final reports to keep the drilling supervisor and office geologist updated with drilling progress

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

Research and Teaching Assistant, 2009 - 2010

• Responsible for high resolution studies on carbon isotope stratigraphy and isotopic changes across bentonites in Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB)

• Planned and solely carried out geological and paleontological field studies from Alberta Foot-Hills, southern Calgary to Manitoba Escarpment

• Drove to and fro Winnipeg and Calgary via Dauphin, exploring for outcrop locations with the aid of geological maps and GPS

• Conducted detailed geological mapping including sedimentological descriptions and sampling of the WCSB Cretaceous Formation members

• Carried out sample preparation and analysis for paleontological and isotope geochemical analysis on selected whole cores from Alberta central plains at the ERCB research center in Calgary

• Used laboratory equipment for sub-sampling and geological data acquisition; rock cutting trim saw, paleontological microscope, centrifuge, micro balance and powdering equipment

Research Institute of KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

Scientist II, March – December 2008

• Responsible for sedimentological and petrographical analysis of core and drill cuttings, and interpretation of all the geochemical data

• Worked in collaboration with teams of geologists and geophysicists to perform petrographic analysis, XRD and SEM, and prepared detailed geological reports and presented results to senior management

• Actively involved with team of petroleum engineers on core sample preparation to determine its reservoir characteristic

• Constructively redesigned effective work flow that achieved up to 20% time reduction with project deliverable

• Facilitated and led efforts to complete tarried projects in a cost effective manner upon joining the Institute

King Fahd University of Pet. & Min., Saudi Arabia

Research Assistant, 2004 - 2007

• Responsible for detailed sedimentological and geochemical studies on Minjur and Burqan Formations Saudi Arabia for environmental reconstruction and tectonic setting

• Actively involved in planning and led team in locating target areas during geological field mapping

• Used laboratory equipment for sub-sampling and geologic data acquisition; porosimeter and permeameter, point load tester, JEOL Scanning electron microscope, trim saws and rotary core plugging equipment

• Developed the presentation slides for teaching map interpretation section of the structural geology lab class

• Involved in preparation, administration and grading of examinations, quizzes and laboratory reports

Research Institute of KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

Part-time Geologist, 2006 - 2007

• Responsible for the sedimentological core description and interpretation of geochemical data on consultancy bases

• Performed petrographic analysis, x-ray diffraction and SEM data interpretation for geological recommendation

• Presented lecture on seismic inversion during the weekly seminal for client and staffs of the institute

National Iron Ore Mining Company, Nigeria

Internship 1997 – 1998

• Collected, prepared and described core and drill cutting samples to extract geological information

• Participated in mud logging and core sample analysis and performed core recovery calculation

• Involved in geological mapping and theodolite survey/mapping to prepare and update geological database, maps of deposits and other exploration records

• Participated in shot holes design and blasting operation of iron ore

Education

Master of Science, Geology, 2010

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

• Awarded academic excellence scholarship for international student

Master of Science, Geology, 2007

King Fahd University of Pet. & Min., Saudi Arabia

• Awarded research assistant scholarship

Bachelor of Science, Applied Geology, 1999

Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria

Specialized Training

Trainee (Geoscientist), January – December. 2001

• SITP Robert Gordon Intensive Training Program

Training in Geoscience specialization, Computing and IT, Soft skills, Safety & Environmental Practice.

• PST, WHIMS, H2S Alive and First Aid/CPR

Professional Memberships

• Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicist Member, 2011

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists Member, 2009

• Society of Exploration Geophysicist Member, 2005

• Society of Petroleum Engineers Member, 2005

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