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Emmanuel  Ogwal

Emmanuel Ogwal

Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer / Supervisor
Kampala

Summary

Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Resilient, teachable, hardworking with good research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-starter and results-driven person.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Drilling Fluids Supervisor

Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - Current
  • Monitoring Drilling Operations: Oversee the drilling process to ensure the proper use of drilling fluids and assess their performance during operations.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues related to drilling fluids, including viscosity changes, filtration rates, and potential contamination.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze data from drilling operations (15 Rigs) and make recommendations for adjustments to fluids or techniques to enhance performance.
  • Communication: Liaise between the drilling team, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure everyone is informed about fluid conditions and any necessary changes.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety regulations, including the handling and disposal of drilling fluids.
  • Training and Supervision: Train and supervise on-site personnel regarding the proper use and management of drilling fluids.
  • Reporting: Document and report on fluid performance, issues encountered, and suggestions for improvements after drilling phases.

Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer

Total Energies
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Lead of Fluids Team and third-party desk engineers
  • Engineering 430 wells drilling campaign. Batching drilling Fluids program preparation
  • Involved in Mobilization phase of the contract.

Drilling Fluids Supervisor - LSTK Project

Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Made Mobilization requests to different rigs for Mud Chemicals
  • Supervised transfer of Fluid and chemicals between rigs .
  • Daily visit to rig site performing full mud check as QAQC and report to office
  • Managed crew of 30 engineers, performed Competency assessments
  • Mentored many young Engineers

Mud Engineer

Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Maintained high-quality drilling operations by training junior mud engineers in best practices and procedures.
  • Reduced drilling time for projects by efficiently maintaining mud systems and optimizing drilling parameters.
  • Assisted in the development of improved mud products through research and pilot testing, and collaboration with office team
  • Improved drilling fluid performance by closely monitoring mud properties and making necessary adjustments.
  • Participated in field trial jobs for new products and fluid systems

Mud Engineer

Baker Hughes - Sub Sahara Africa and Colombia
07.2011 - 12.2013

Liquid Mud Plant Supervisor - Mossel baby , South Africa


Second Engineer role in Uganda ( TotalEnergies - Tilenga project and in Colombia with CEPSA , Equion and Perenco)

Education

Mud School - Drilling Fluids Technology

Baker Hughes - DCF Academy
Dubai, UAE
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Oil Gas Well Engineering

China University of Geosciences
Wuhan, China
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
04.2001 -

Skills

    Written and Verbal communication

    Teamwork and Leadership

    Problem Solving and Critical thinking

    Decision making and Initiatives

Timeline

Drilling Fluids Supervisor

Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - Current

Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer

Total Energies
10.2021 - 09.2022

Drilling Fluids Supervisor - LSTK Project

Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 09.2021

Mud Engineer

Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 12.2018

Mud Engineer

Baker Hughes - Sub Sahara Africa and Colombia
07.2011 - 12.2013

Mud School - Drilling Fluids Technology

Baker Hughes - DCF Academy
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Oil Gas Well Engineering

China University of Geosciences
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Makerere University
04.2001 -
Emmanuel OgwalSenior Drilling Fluids Engineer / Supervisor