Leyden Onyango
Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated Artificial lift Field Engineer successful at fostering and developing client relationships. Knowledgeable in SRP,PCP, ESP & Hydraulic jetlift. More than 10 years supporting applications efforts as part of business development teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ALS field engineer
Crimson Petroleum (under SLB Oman)
Muscat, Oman
02.2022 - 08.2023
- SRP & PCP downhole pump design, installation, POOH; SRP & PCP pump diagnosis and troubleshooting; SRP pump tear down and maintenance
- Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Determined root cause and provided corrective action to prevent future failures through investigation and Root cause analysis RCA.
- Increased safety standards by enforcing strict adherence to industry regulations and company protocols.
- Established rapport with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
- Applied expertise in comprehensive root cause failure analysis.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Developed comprehensive reports documenting field activities, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis on equipment failures, identifying areas for improvement and reducing repeat incidents.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
- Confirmed that installations & maintenance progressed as scheduled and in compliance with contract specifications.
- Troubleshot SRP, ESP and PCP system malfunctions using current diagnostic tools, quickly resolving issues to minimize disruptions in productions
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support for complex issues arising from the field
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel involved in field operations.
ALS Field Engineer
Weatherford
Turkana Oilfields, KENYA; Mangara Oilfields, CHAD
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Designing PC pumps for the Early oil pilot production EOPS; PC pump installations, testing, and commissioning; PC pump monitoring in all the producing wells and pump optimization; Maintenance of surface equipment in the production wells, VSD programming and automation; Conducting daily Safety Toolbox talks with the technical team and field staff; Well interventions in the production wells and carrying out PC pump POOH operations; Liaising with statutory and regulatory bodies in upholding set standards for the industry through statutory equipment inspections
- Designing jet pump throat & nozzle combinations in the JEMS software; monitoring and maintenance of hydraulic lift surface equipment
- Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
- Prepared and redressed downhole tools for jetpump
Field Services Engineer
Lakeford Energy
Turkana, Kenya
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Operation and maintenance of API 11AX standard insert SRP and gas separator; Designing rod string components including sucker rods, pony rods, rod couplings and rod guides; Monitoring well trend history and dynacards; Supervising Safety Protocols, projects implementation progress, monitoring and evaluation; Ensure design, installation and maintenance standards are adhered to and maintained; RIH, spacing out, seating and POOH downhole Sucker rod pumps during well testing operations in the wells; Tear down of rod pumps on a test bench and ensuring the various mechanical parts are in good working condition and well maintained before reassembly; Preparation of regular and periodic field reports
Education
BSc. Mechanical Engineering -
University of Nairobi
01.2009
Skills
- Artificial lift systems design, optimization and analysis
- MS Office Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proffesionalism
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
French
Certification
- HSE lincence- OPAL
- PCP system design & optimization- Weathereford Canada
- SRP and surface pumping system design & maintenance - Weathereford Abu Dhabi
Timeline
ALS field engineer
Crimson Petroleum (under SLB Oman)
02.2022 - 08.2023
ALS Field Engineer
Weatherford
01.2015 - 01.2020
Field Services Engineer
Lakeford Energy
01.2010 - 01.2015
BSc. Mechanical Engineering -
University of Nairobi