ABED TUMUTUNGIRE DWEIGHT
Oil & Gas Professional
Kampala,102
Summary
Goal oriented and results driven professional offering over 12 years of Oilfield Drilling Engineering, Methods & Performance Engineering, and Integrated Project Management.
Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager, Development & Production
Uganda National Oil Company
2024.01 - Current
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
- Recruited, placed, and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Participate in negotiation of agreements for upstream Joint Venture operations.
Drilling & Wells -Performance and Method Engineer
TotalEnergies Uganda
2021.10 - 2023.10
- Participated in the preparation and implementation of the Performance management plan
- Participated in the RTOC strategy set up and its implementation
- Participated in the development and promotion of the digital roadmap and tools
- Ensured QA/QC of data during planning and operations with suitable applications.
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
Drilling and Completions Engineer
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
7 2019 - Current
- Evaluate partners' drilling and completions proposals and participate in meetings with Partners and Authorities, when required
- Assist in the development of E&P operational procedures
- Provided drilling and completion engineering interface with other disciplines within the company
- Explore and recommend new technology applications, provide associated risk and economic analyses of their implementation where appropriate
- Provided technical assistance to various proposal from partners as required.
Directional Drilling Engineer
Halliburton - Sperry Drilling
2017.02 - 2019.07
- Implemented all directional drilling plans and procedures according to company plan and oversaw all drilling operations of rig site and ensured compliance to all drilling objectives, using drilling motors and Geo-pilot RSS
- Assisted client representatives to resolve issues and monitor job progress and maintain records of all data and prepare required documentation
- Applied principles of BHA selection and aspects of Directional Drilling performance to ensure BHAs were assembled safely and as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
Night Directional Drilling Engineer
Target Well Control
2015.02 - 2016.12
- Interpreted the information provided by the Survey Tool and used the information to steer the wellbore along with the proposed plan to hit customer targets using drilling motors
- Responsible and accountable for safe and efficient daily operations; completion of daily reports and logs
- Used drilling software program (Compass) to analyze survey calculations, well-to-well clearance calculations, the ellipse of uncertainty calculations
- Prepared Directional Drilling reports, service tickets and relevant paperwork
- Inspected, measured, and documented all directional related company equipment delivered to the work site and maintained records including dimensional data and condition
- Control wellbore paths, figuring survey computations, bit hydraulics, rate of penetration, and bottom hole assemblies
- Ensured proper check on QHSE in work areas according to required standards and kept track on good practices.
M/LWD Engineer
Target Well Control
2012.11 - 2015.02
- Liaised with geoscientists, production and reservoir engineers to interpret well-logging results and predict production potential
- Responsible for tools' assembly, operation, and down hole communication
- Worked on-site to complete and deliver the assigned engineering projects while in compliance with all safety rules and company policies
- Supervised MWD processes including tool preparations, log generation, data acquisition and quality control
- Provided interpretation of MWD data to client and supervisor, developed daily work reports & maintained database for recording all activities of ongoing work
- Managed the MWD equipment inventory and supervised equipment transport to and from work site
- Evaluated MWD equipment and recommended necessary repairs or maintenance
- Serviced MWD tools immediately after job completion according to the company standards
- Maintained regular contact and coordination with geologists and drilling engineers to facilitate exchange of well information and discuss drilling operations to ensure drilling efficiency and success
- Ensured compliance with pre-ops safety meeting requirements and audits operational paperwork and records in accordance with job file requirements
- Carried out reservoir engineering studies and compiled reports (including analytical and simulation techniques as appropriate).
Drilling Eng. Intern / Petroleum Engineer Trainee
Tullow Oil Operations Pty
2011.06 - 2012.11
- Participated in drilling operations; Some of the tasks involved reviewing the cementing programs, casing tallies, mud programs among others
- Compiled end of well reports with guidance from Drilling Engineers
- Used computer simulations to identify risks and to make forecasts on reservoir potential
- Liaised with geoscientists, production and reservoir engineers to interpret well-logging results and predict production potential
- Ensured compliance with pre-ops safety meeting requirements and audits operational paperwork and records in accordance with job file requirements
- Carried out reservoir engineering studies and compiled reports (including analytical and simulation techniques as appropriate).
Education
Project Management Professional Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Kampala, UgandaMaster of Science in Petroleum Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai, UAEInternational Diploma - Logistics Management
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Kampala, UgandaBachelor of Automotive and Power Engineering - Engineering
Kyambogo University
Kampala, UgandaSkills
Proficient principles and practices of Drilling Engineeringundefined
References
- Allan Mugisha, Well Delivery Manager, Springfield Exploration & Production, mugiallan@gmail.com / allan.mugisha@springfieldgroup.com, +233970556622
- Lyoidah Kiconco, Head of Exploration & New Ventures, Uganda National Oil Company, lyoidah.kiconco@unoc.co.ug, +256772955742
Timeline
Engineering Manager, Development & Production
Uganda National Oil Company
2024.01 - Current
Drilling & Wells -Performance and Method Engineer
TotalEnergies Uganda
2021.10 - 2023.10
Directional Drilling Engineer
Halliburton - Sperry Drilling
2017.02 - 2019.07
Night Directional Drilling Engineer
Target Well Control
2015.02 - 2016.12
M/LWD Engineer
Target Well Control
2012.11 - 2015.02
Drilling Eng. Intern / Petroleum Engineer Trainee
Tullow Oil Operations Pty
2011.06 - 2012.11
Drilling and Completions Engineer
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
7 2019 - Current
Project Management Professional Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
International Diploma - Logistics Management
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Bachelor of Automotive and Power Engineering - Engineering
Kyambogo University
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