Charles Olabisi
Moncton,NB
Summary
Oil & Gas Professional experienced in upstream operations, production optimization, and operational leadership. Led complex field operations while managing HSE risks and enhancing asset performance. Focused on process optimization, strategic planning, and cross-functional team collaboration to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead
ExxonMobil Nigeria
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed upstream oil and gas operations, driving production efficiency, asset reliability, and safety compliance.
- Led daily oil and gas production operations to achieve safe, reliable and efficient production.
- Supervised field and process operations teams, ensuring compliance with operating procedures and safety standards.
- Coordinated start-up and shutdown activities for production and processing facilities to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Coordinated start-up, shutdown and operational activities for production and processing facilities.
- Identified and resolved operational issues to enhance production reliability and optimize process efficiency.
- Identified and resolved operational problems affecting production, equipment reliability and process efficiency.
- Led emergency response and incident-management activities in accordance with HSE procedures.
Wellwork Supervisor
ExxonMobil
Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Planned and coordinated wellwork programs and field activities.
- Oversaw slickline and wireline operations on oil and gas wells to ensure safe and efficient execution.
- Managed well servicing activities, focusing on operational safety and adherence to best practices.
- Supervised well pressure testing and well integrity operations.
- Supervised Christmas tree valves repair, testing, and integrity verification.
- Monitored compliance with approved procedures, work programs, and HSE regulations to maintain operational integrity.
- Conducted pre-job safety meetings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
- Directed daily operations, aligning workforce priorities with safety, quality, and production requirements.
- Enforced process safety standards and incident reporting procedures across field activities.
- Coordinated shift schedules, task assignments, and coverage to maintain continuous operations.
- Monitored permit-to-work compliance and corrected hazards before work execution.
- Mentored crew members on operating procedures, equipment handling, and site expectations.
- Collaborated with maintenance, logistics, and operations teams to resolve workflow interruptions.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization’s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Senior Production Operator
ExxonMobil
Nigeria
01.1994 - 01.2014
- Operated and monitored gas compression/injection systems to maintain optimal flow and pressure.
- Controlled gas injection operations to maintain reservoir pressure and optimize production.
- Supervised gas processing and separation operations for extraction of liquids (propane, butane, condensate).
- Performed process optimization to maximize NGL recovery and efficiency.
- Operated and monitored production systems to ensure safe, efficient oil and gas output.
- Monitored plant performance indicators, including pressures, temperatures, and flow rates.
- Performed troubleshooting and coordinated maintenance for optimal equipment performance.
- Responded to emergency situations, implementing safety protocols and shutdown procedures.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational reliability and system performance.
- Operated processing units and monitored equipment to maintain safe, continuous production.
- Conducted field rounds, recorded operating data, and identified process deviations for corrective action.
- Coordinated start-up and shutdown activities while following permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Troubleshot mechanical and process issues to restore equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Mentored operators on safety practices, standard operating procedures, and unit-specific tasks.
WELL WATCHING
Enamesen Nigeria Enterprises Off-Shore
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Ensured well safety by preventing accidents and maintaining operation within safe parameters.
- Monitoring well parameters by continuously observing and recording well parameters such as pressure,temperature, flow rate, casing pressure and fluid levels.
- Detecting anomalies by identifying any unusual changes in well behaviour, such as sudden pressure changes.
- Optimize well performance by monitoring and adjust well parameters to maximize production and minimize costs.
- Monitored and adjusted well parameters to enhance overall production efficiency. by monitoring and adjust well parameters to maximize production and minimize costs.
- Minimized downtime by implementing strategies to keep the well operational and productive. by minimizing downtime and ensure that the well is operational for as long as possible.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Physics Electronics
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria01-2001
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Instrumentation and Control
Petroleum Training Institute
Effurun, Nigeria01-1991
Skills
- Oil & gas operations
- Wellwork Supervision
- Slickline & Wireline Operations
- Well Integrity & Wellhead Operations
- Gas processing
- NGL recovery
- HSE leadership
- Operational Planning, Execution & Troubleshooting
- Production optimization
- Operational planning
- Process improvement
- Positive reinforcement
- Operational Scheduling
- Labor Force Optimization
- Production Strategy
- Cost Management
- Process Standardization
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Successful installation of anti-Theft Xmas tree cap from Four of our remote platform.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Wellwork Supervisory School – ExxonMobil, Houston, USA | 2018, Wellwork Control Accreditation – Wild Well Control Inc., Lagos, Nigeria | 2018, Wellwork Control Accreditation – Wild Well Control Inc., Lagos, Nigeria | 2020, Wellwork Control Accreditation – Wild Well Control Inc., Lagos, Nigeria | 2022, Forklift Operator Certification (CSA B335-15 Compliant) | 2024 – Present, Liftoff Forklift Safety Training Certificate | 2025
Interests
To build others
Timeline
Operations Lead
ExxonMobil Nigeria
01.2022 - 01.2024
Wellwork Supervisor
ExxonMobil
01.2014 - 01.2022
Senior Production Operator
ExxonMobil
01.1994 - 01.2014
WELL WATCHING
Enamesen Nigeria Enterprises Off-Shore
01.1992 - 01.1994
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Instrumentation and Control
Petroleum Training Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Physics Electronics
University of Calabar