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KOBINA FORSON

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

Motivated environmental engineering master's degree student with a background in oil and natural gas engineering. Experienced in fieldwork and research related to oil field chemistry, environmental sustainability, and recovery techniques. Seeking an entry-level position as an environmental engineer to launch a career in a higher-level professional setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Order Picker

Courchesne Larose
04.2023 - Current
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.

Environment Team Lead

Chamber of Small Scale Mining Industries in Ghana
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Led a team in the development and implementation of biodiversity action plan for communities due to illegal mining activities, resulting in the restoration of endangered species.
  • Developed rainwater harvesting and storage solution for local communities increasing water availability by 40% during dry season supporting sustainable agriculture.
  • Designed and implemented cost effective water recycling system for afforestation in affected mining communities.

Generator Technician

KEF Technical Services
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Performs Diesel generator installation and maintenance.
  • Electrical inspection and testing.
  • Developing specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.

Graduate Research Assistant

China University of Petroleum
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals resulting in 14 publications in 2 years.
  • Conducted researches regarding chemical synthesis, reversible invert emulsions and nanoparticles and their use in stabilizing and inhibition of swelling shale.


Teaching and Research Assistant

University of Energy and Natural Resources
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Supported faculty members with administrative tasks such as grading assignments, proctoring exams, and maintaining attendance records.
  • Mentored and supervised undergraduate students, guiding them towards academic success and personal growth.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in Petroleum Engineering.

Field Technician

Tema Oil Refinery
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Monitored and run daily checks on the quality and quantity of crude oil and other refined petroleum products.
  • Run daily checks on pumps, compressors, generators and power lines in the refinery.
  • Collaborated with engineers and technicians on the implementation of safety policies and procedures in the utilities department and other areas of the refinery.


Education

Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
05.2025

Master of Science - Oil And Natural Gas Engineering

China University of Petroleum
Qingdao, China
06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana
05.2015

Skills

  • Environmental Monitoring and Site Investigation, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
  • Failure analysis and Process and performance improvements
  • Oil Field Chemistry and Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Project management and Risk Analysis
  • Reporting writing and documentation
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MATLAB and ANSYS for modeling and analysis

Publications

  • Effect of reservoir characteristics and chemicals on filtration property of water-based drilling fluid in unconventional reservoir and mechanism disclosure. [DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26279-9]
  • Adsorption behavior and mechanism analysis of siloxane thickener for CO2 fracturing fluid on shallow shale soil. [DOI:10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121394]
  • Experimental investigation on the high-pressure sand suspension and adsorption capacity of guar gum fracturing fluid in low-permeability shale reservoirs: factor analysis and mechanism disclosure[DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-19663-4]
  • Influence of organoboron cross-linker and reservoir characteristics on filtration and reservoir residual of guar gum fracturing fluid in low-permeability shale gas reservoirs. [DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-21577-0]
  • Affecting analysis of the rheological characteristic and reservoir damage of CO2 fracturing fluid in low permeability shale reservoir. [DOI:0.1007/s11356-021-18169-9]
  • Impact of nanoparticles concentration on the properties of a reversible emulsion stabilized by pH-responsive cationic surfactant. [DOI:10.1080/01932691.2019.1623691]
  • Effect of a Modified Silicone as a Thickener on Rheology of Liquid CO₂ and Its Fracturing Capacity [DOI:10.3390/polym11030540]
  • An application of thickener to increase viscosity of liquid CO 2 and the assessment of the reservoir geological damage and CO2 utilization [DOI:10.1080/15567036.2018.1518355]
  • Highly Efficient Nanocrystalline Cellulose Cross-Linker for Fracturing Fluid System [DOI:10.2118/196276-MS]
  • Experimental Study on the Adsorption of pH-responsive Emuslifier on Silica Nanoparticles
  • Rheological evaluation of local clay samples in central region Ghana for oil well drilling fluid formulation [DOI:10.14419/ijet.v7i1.8658]


Timeline

Order Picker

Courchesne Larose
04.2023 - Current

Environment Team Lead

Chamber of Small Scale Mining Industries in Ghana
05.2022 - 12.2022

Generator Technician

KEF Technical Services
08.2020 - 04.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

China University of Petroleum
09.2017 - 05.2020

Teaching and Research Assistant

University of Energy and Natural Resources
05.2015 - 09.2016

Field Technician

Tema Oil Refinery
06.2013 - 09.2014

Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Concordia University

Master of Science - Oil And Natural Gas Engineering

China University of Petroleum

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

University of Mines And Technology
KOBINA FORSON