CHUKA ORAGUI
Calgary,AB
Summary
Engineer-In-Training with 6 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in planning and project management. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Maptek Vulcan, and Muk3D, with experience in AutoCAD drafting. Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and effective communication, with a proven track record in producing comprehensive mine and tailings plans and coordinating cross-functional teams. Currently in the process of obtaining Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, with the application submitted.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dewatering Planner
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
- Produced weekly plans to outline problem areas in the mine and address them
- Conducted monthly safety meetings, enhancing safety culture within the team
- Input purchase requisitions for materials that needed to be restocked or purchased due to project requirements
- Demonstrated project management skills by managing multiple dewatering projects requiring coordination from different business units
- Clearly communicating dewatering priorities to dewatering operators and other stakeholders during weekly mine plan presentation
- Displayed initiative by working with mine planning to ensure the dewatering group has access to dewater mine before and during mine advances.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Negotiated quotes with vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services
Mid-Range Tailings Planner/Projects Planner
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Clearly communicating impacts of deviations from plan to team members and operations personnel weekly to increase adherence to long-range plan
- Facilitated RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) meetings to efficiently schedule concurrent projects, enhancing project execution
- Displayed organizational skills when training new hire while learning a new role
- Produced and presented the Albian tailings 6-month plan, bridging short-range activities with long-range goals
- Implemented safety measures through field hazard discussions, contributing to safer work environment
- Efficiently balanced weekly deliverables with mid-range deliverables, field tours, and contributing cost savings ideas to bring some value to the company
- Demonstrated initiative by identifying future restrictions and formulating plan to eliminate or reduce restrictions.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process
Short-Range Tailings Planner
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Quickly adapted to new role while being trained remotely
- Independently identified and addressed production issues under little to no supervision to prevent production hits
- Consistently produced and presented weekly plan to provide operations personnel with deposition and project priorities in accordance with long-range plan
- Efficiently balanced weekly deliverables with field tours
- Consistent focus on safety by performing tasks including monthly WSO's (Worksite Safety Observations) and discussing any hazards that have been identified out in the field with operations personnel.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate potential projects and recommendations to decision-makers
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources
- Analyzed project costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings
Tailings Engineering Intern
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Effectively covered for short-range planners on vacation to ensure alignment between Geotech, Tailings Engineering and Tailings Operations teams
- Successfully published monthly water report to company stakeholders
- Drafted yearly report on tailings management for submission to Alberta Energy Regulator.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards
Mine Engineering Intern
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Effectively communicated cell conditions with tailings cell partner during the shift and updated team leader on cell conditions at end of shift via radio communication
- Actively participated in safety discussions before entering the field to prevent injuries in the workplace.
- Assisted engineers with inspections of finished construction
- Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining And Mineral Resource Engineering
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova ScotiaSkills
- Planning
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Muk3D
- Maptek Vulcan
- PI Processbook
- Maximo
- Material Procurement
- Project Management
- Site Inspections
- Materials Preparation
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost Control
- AutoCAD
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Engineer-In-Training
Timeline
Dewatering Planner
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Mid-Range Tailings Planner/Projects Planner
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
08.2021 - 12.2023
Short-Range Tailings Planner
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
05.2020 - 08.2021
Tailings Engineering Intern
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2019
Mine Engineering Intern
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining And Mineral Resource Engineering
Dalhousie University
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