Oteri Tope
Barrie,ON
Summary
Dynamic Wells Engineer with a proven track record at ExxonMobil, excelling in subsurface engineering and production optimization. Recognized for driving well integrity management and enhancing performance analysis. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance, ensuring safe operations and successful project execution. Committed to delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments. Flexible smart worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Wells Engineer
ExxonMobil
Nigeria, Nigeria
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided subsurface engineering support for producing assets (~15 active wells ~40KBD oil)
- Jack up Barge move planner- Engage key stakeholders and ensuring a safe move from one location to another. Executed 3 safe moves within scheduled time line.
- Liaising with Government regulatory institution to obtain relevant permits (#12) from the Federal Government for workovers as stipulated by the laws guiding the oil industry implemented by NUPRC- (Nigerian Upstream Regulatory commission)
- ExxonMobil is a multinational oil and gas corporation.
Portfolio Analyst (Contract)
Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported the roll-out of the business planning cycle from inception to execution.
- Prepared a one-off maiden surveillance strategy to improve well surveillance culture.
- Interfaced and collaborated with cross-functional teams (technical, field operations and JV relations) on portfolio and performance management matters.
- Participated in various internal and external stakeholders’ engagement on monthly/annual performance reviews, budget reviews and production optimization driven by the joint venture partners.
- Conducted production performance analysis and advised on improvement opportunities.
- Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited is involved in energy operational services.
Asset Production Engineer (Subsurface)
ExxonMobil
Nigeria, Nigeria
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided subsurface engineering support for producing assets (~60 active wells ~140KBD oil)
- Conducted a study in collaboration with Geoscientists to understand the impact of gas injection on adjacent wells which resulted in optimised gas injection.
- Drove implementation of the Well Integrity Management System, ensuring safe operation of >60 active wells with zero process safety incidents
- Developed monthly production forecasts considering capacity constraints, downtime, and decline rate.
- Analysed well reports to diagnose well problems and recommend production optimization activities.
- Provided guidance for well testing on producing wells and recommend optimum choke size.
- Prepared detailed well repair procedures and developed cost-effective plans.
- Received a recognition award for Barge work mobilization and planning, which included drafting work scopes for the first 6 target wells and aligning with vendors.
- ExxonMobil is a multinational oil and gas corporation.
Engineering Intern
Gianluca Rio
Torino, Italy
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted a research project on Industrial Accident Fires.
- Part of a team that used the Energy PLAN tool to model Croatia’s energy system.
- Gianluca Rio is involved in engineering projects.
Undergraduate Intern
Shell Petroleum Development Company
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Participated in the planning and successful drilling of 2 onshore oil wells.
- Provided real-time drilling support, monitoring drilling parameters to ensure consistency with plan.
- Designed gas lift for a well requiring artificial lift, using PROSPER and recommended a production plan for the well.
- Participated in routine maintenance activities at flow stations, ensuring minimal production downtime.
- Shell Petroleum Development Company is involved in oil and gas exploration and production.
Education
MSc. - Petroleum Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino
Torino, ItalyBEng. - Petroleum Engineering
Covenant University
Ota, Ogun State, NigeriaSkills
- Performance analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Engineering documentation
- Data management
- Adaptability
- Technical writing
- Internal stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Subsurface engineering
- Well integrity management
- Production optimization
References
Available on request.
Professional Interests
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Languages
Italian
Elementary
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
PMP
Timeline
Wells Engineer
ExxonMobil
07.2024 - 09.2025
Portfolio Analyst (Contract)
Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited
07.2022 - 07.2023
Asset Production Engineer (Subsurface)
ExxonMobil
03.2018 - 03.2020
Engineering Intern
Gianluca Rio
07.2017 - 10.2017
Undergraduate Intern
Shell Petroleum Development Company
03.2012 - 08.2012
MSc. - Petroleum Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino
BEng. - Petroleum Engineering
Covenant University