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Obinna Maduabuchi Obia

Port Harcourt,Nigeria

Summary

A diligent professional with strong problem-solving skills and hands-on technical expertise. Combines mechanical aptitude with excellent communication abilities. Committed to delivering reliable solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. Has an impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Fishing and Re-Entry Field Engineer(Intervention)

WEATHERFORD
Port Harcourt
08.2019 - 09.2025
  • Coordinate and supervise whipstock operations in Douala Cameroon for Perenco: Planned and executed more than 12 sidetracks for Perenco fields since 2021, with recent job successfully completed on 25/08/2025. These sidetracks covers various range of casing sizes and weights, such as 7" #27 casing, 7 5/8" casing, 9 5/8" casing, 10 3/4" casing and 13 3/8" casing.
  • Design Fishing, Workover, Plug and Abandonment, and Re-entry programs for clients: Involved in successfully planning and execution of 5 Plug and Abandon of deep-water wells on BONGA field for SNEPCO from 2023 to 2024.
  • Assigned Senior Fishing Engineers for Total Energies Namibia project in 2023- 2024 exploration campaign.
  • Supervise Fishing operations on site. Directs rig crew during pick up, lay down and downhole operation of fishing tools and BHA components.
  • Work, understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies.
  • Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimizing downtime.
  • Travelled extensively to various sites within SSA for hands-on problem-solving.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals during workover operations and plug & abandonment.
  • Trained junior engineers to enhance their field knowledge and skills.
  • Maintained technical competency level on job-related tools by attending continuous training and staff meetings.
  • Monitored and managed parts ad equipment inventory to support continuous availability.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to decrease unplanned defects and increase equipment longevity.
  • Reviewed work orders to decipher job requirements and spare part needs.
  • Observed safety protocols and PPE requirements to reduce safety hazards.
  • Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.

Field Engineer (Contract)

WEATHERFORD
Port Harcourt
11.2017 - 07.2019
  • Supervised mechanical wellbore cleanout during well completions for clients operating in shallow sea and Swamp fields; Completed over 5 WBCO operations for Elcrest, AGIP(ENI), and EXXON MOBIL from 2018 to 2019
  • Worked in fishing workshop under supervision of workshop Supervisor, learning various types of downhole fishing tools, their assembly and disassembly.
  • Prepared daily reports on activities
  • Preparing tools for mobilization.
  • Learned under tutelage of operations supervisor.
  • Enhanced team communication with regular status updates and briefings.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI
Owerri, Imo State
01.2011 - 12.2015

Skills

  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Time optimization
  • HSE guidelines adherence
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power Point
  • Cross-functionality
  • Interpersonal aptitude

Websites

Certification

  • Drilling Tools Technology – Introduction to Pressure Control, 02/22
  • Drilling Tools Technology – Annular BOPs (Basic), 02/22
  • Fishing Technology, 11/20
  • Re-Entry Technology (Level 1 and 2), 03/20
  • The Chartered Institute of Project Management (CIPM) Diploma Certificate, 03/18

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Playing Chess
  • Playing football and watching soccer
  • Reading fictional books

Accomplishments

    Recipient of the AGBAMI Medical and Engineering student Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fishing and Re-Entry Field Engineer(Intervention)

WEATHERFORD
08.2019 - 09.2025

Field Engineer (Contract)

WEATHERFORD
11.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI
01.2011 - 12.2015

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