DICKSON AKPABIO AKPAN
Uyo
Summary
With a solid 14-year track record in production Operations, I am a detail-oriented operator with extensive expertise in the complexities of oil and gas field production. Safety is my top priority, ensuring a risk-free work environment at all times. I excel in quickly identifying and rectifying equipment malfunctions, ensuring seamless operations and peak efficiency. My adeptness plays a crucial role in driving and upholding supreme operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator-offshore
WTS Energy & Yinson Production
02.2020 - Current
- Prepared permits to work and generated work orders for daily operations, showcasing proficiency in emergency shutdown systems (ESDs), fire and gas systems (F&G), distributed control systems (DCS), and SCADA systems.
- Operated oil and gas production equipment and gas injection systems to optimize operational efficiency, in strict adherence to company QHSE procedures.
- Managed and monitored critical production equipment, including flow meters, 3-phase separators, and gas knockout drums, using hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic controls.
- Conducted safe operations of wellhead valves such as chokes, production wing valves, and subsurface safety valves (SSVs), with a focus on safety and operational integrity.
- Executed well diversions for testing, promptly reported operational deviations, and took corrective actions within authorized scope.
- Performed regular checks on production process units and equipment, ensuring accurate data recording, including downhole pressure measurements.
- Coordinated simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) with drilling contractors on offshore platforms, ensuring compliance with safety constraints and applying knowledge of IT operations and gas detection systems.
- Assisted in wellhead equipment repairs and modifications, working collaboratively with maintenance teams for well and production system preparations.
- Operated and maintained High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) for flow export lines, managing depressurization and pumping processes.
- Conducted integrity tests on Christmas tree valves and surface equipment, and collected annulus samples in accordance with the production superintendent's directives.
- Maintained and operated both manual and automatic Christmas tree valves, managed equipment replacement and repairs following maintenance schedules using CMMS tools.
- Oversaw maintenance and operations of smart choke valves, solenoid control valves, and electrical/instrumentation equipment on FPSO, including smart wellhead control panel operations offshore.
Production Operations Technician
STERLING ENERGY OIL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
06.2015 - 02.2020
- Operated and maintained plant process and utility systems, ensuring safe and continuous hydrocarbon processing operations.
- Monitored annulus and wellhead pressures across multiple platforms to optimize production performance.
- Collected well samples and adhered to quality standards to ensure product integrity.
- Managed operation and maintenance of wellhead equipment such as SSV, SCSSV, PWV, GLWV, and choke valves.
- Performed regular inspections and operational checks in line with safety protocols and schedules.
- Communicated operational discrepancies to the Production Team Supervisor to uphold operational integrity.
- Managed chemical injection processes and maintained accurate records of injection data and inventory levels.
- Conducted maintenance and troubleshooting of wellhead control systems, including electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical components.
- Organized and maintained a spare parts inventory to ensure seamless operation of offshore wellhead platforms.
- Troubleshot wellhead and turbine control instrumentation issues, minimizing downtime and sustaining production levels.
- Supervised contractors and subcontractors during platform interventions to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Trained junior technicians in operational procedures and safety practices, enhancing team skill levels and safety awareness.
- Led safety meetings and drills to foster a safety-conscious work environment among team members.
- Utilized production software for efficient scheduling of operations and monitoring of performance metrics.
Senior Instrument Technician / Project Lead
Hanno Capital Limited
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Ethanol Refinery Project
- Spearheaded instrumentation aspects of refinery and petrochemical initiatives, leading technician teams in installation, commissioning, and maintenance tasks.
- Managed comprehensive loop checks, precise calibration, and pre-commissioning activities for a variety of instruments, including transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
- Ensured strict adherence to ISA/IEC standards and refinery safety protocols through effective coordination with project engineering teams.
- Expertly directed DCS/PLC control system troubleshooting efforts, significantly reducing system downtime.
- Conducted advanced technical training for junior technicians, facilitating the achievement of critical project milestones.
- Led installation, calibration, and maintenance of complex instrumentation and control systems.
- Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for instrumentation projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of instrumentation with overall system design.
- Supervise and mentor junior technicians, providing technical guidance and promoting best practices.
- Prepare and present technical reports on project progress and outcomes to management.
- Manage vendor relationships to procure high-quality instrumentation and negotiate service contracts.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend upgrades and innovations.
- Ethanol Refinery Project
Field Instrument Technician - Trainee
AES NIGERIA BARGE OPERATIONS LIMITED
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: OFFSHORE BARGE MOUNTED GAS TURBINES
- Installed, calibrated, and maintained a variety of field instrumentation and control systems, including thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, and control valves.
- Performed routine inspections and troubleshooting in accordance with ATEX & IEC standards to ensure safe operation in explosive environments.
- Assisted in updating instrumentation diagrams and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
- Received training in measuring key process variables: pressure, flow, level, and temperature.
- Utilized diagnostic software and specialized tools for efficient equipment issue resolution.
- Participated in emergency response drills and promptly addressed critical equipment failures.
- Managed inventory and procured essential spare parts for field instrument maintenance.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported on instrument conditions and performance.
- Gained advanced troubleshooting and repair skills through mentorship from expert technicians.
- Assisted in system startups and commissioning processes for new installations.
- OFFSHORE BARGE MOUNTED GAS TURBINES
Education
HND - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Petroleum Training Institute
Warri, Delta07-2012
OND - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
08-2009
Skills
- Instrument installation & maintenance
- Permit to work development
- Raising work orders
- Operations and maintenance of DCS
- PLC
- SCADA
- Project commissioning
- Inspection
- Plant start-up
- CMMS (IFS & UNISEA) Software
- Siemens S7 1200 & 1500 TIA-PORTAL PLC
- HAZOP
- HAZID
- SIL
- Risk-assessment
- Safety Instrumented Systems-(SIS)
- Outlook Express
- MS Suite Applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
- Advance gas processing
- Dehydration operations
Professional Certifications And Honors
IAPMNN (International Association of Project Managers, Nigeria Network)
Notes
- From 10/2010 to 07/2012 was my HND program year & 2013 was my NYSC Year.
- From 08/2014 to 06/2015 I was on 9-month training as ICSS Engineer.
Year Of Nysc
2013
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/04/79
Summary Of Experience
With a solid 14-year track record in production Operations, I am a detail-oriented operator with extensive expertise in the complexities of oil and gas field production. Safety is my top priority, ensuring a risk-free work environment at all times. I excel in quickly identifying and rectifying equipment malfunctions, ensuring seamless operations and peak efficiency. My adeptness plays a crucial role in driving and upholding supreme operational excellence.
Timeline
Production Operator-offshore
WTS Energy & Yinson Production
02.2020 - Current
Production Operations Technician
STERLING ENERGY OIL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
06.2015 - 02.2020
Senior Instrument Technician / Project Lead
Hanno Capital Limited
09.2012 - 08.2014
Field Instrument Technician - Trainee
AES NIGERIA BARGE OPERATIONS LIMITED
01.2009 - 10.2010
HND - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Petroleum Training Institute
OND - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic