Multi-Million Exploration project for potash in the Danakil depression near the border between Ethiopia and Erytrea. The exploration activities included a 2D seismic survey (vibroseis) and exploration drilling with 2 rigs and wireline logging. Ethiopia was a new contry for BHPB and all structures in country were to be Implemented including security assessment, logistics and general new country processes.
Key Responsibilities
• General Manager for the local branch
• Primary contact with Host Government (Ethiopia Minister of Mines) – approvals, importation, exploration licence statutory reports as part of Title management…
• Ensure Program Activities have appropriate capacity and capability to effectively manage and execute exploration programs.
• Accountable for developing and gaining approval for Screening Notices and Investment Approval requests relating to Program Operations, working closely with the Exploration Manager Geoscience.
• Accountable for field verification of inputs into Title Strategies relating to Program Operations.
• Accountable for executing Title Strategies associated with Program Operations including application, acquisition and maintenance of minerals exploration title, working closely with the Title and Contracts Manager.
• Accountable for developing Program Execution Plans matched to Technical Decision Trees, working closely with the Exploration Manager Geoscience, the Manager – HSEC Risk, the Singapore based functional experts (Aviation, Vehicles, Drilling, Asset Protection & Logistics) and the Contracts Manager.
• Accountable for executing Exploration Programs according to plan and to the Standards, Procedures and approach outlined in the Minerals Exploration Way (including Success through Safety).
• Accountable for driving and verifying a very high level of Operating Discipline in Program Operations according to Operations Plans and the Minerals Exploration Way (including Success through Safety).
• Accountable for operations execution and data acquisition and for in-field/region data analysis and interpretation. Responsible for working with the Exploration Manager Geoscience to review geoscience results at each KDP, adapt Technical Decision Tree, and amend work program design as required.
• Ensures that HSEC and business risk issues and events are understood and managed. Provides assurance that controls for material risks are appropriate and effective. Verifies that Program Operations conform with ‘The Minerals Exploration Way’ and ‘Success Through Safety’ requirements;
• Accountable for ensuring that Program Operations and Offices have demonstrated capacity to effectively manage and recover from crises and emergencies.
• Measures and reports against performance of Program Operations.Provides guidance to MinExCo on local exploration trends. Tracks 3rd party exploration results. Responsible for identifying exploration acquisition opportunities.
• Accountable for tracking program spend relative to annual budget and ensuring monthly forecasts are accurate and informing MinEx of any significant deviations.
RPS Energy
- Consultant - Chef de projet / Superviseur
2007 - 2010Dec 2008 - Present Operations Manager - Gabon
-Contract and QHSE Management
-Environmental Impact Assessment supervision and presentation to the Gabonese ministries of -Environment and Hydrocarbons for project validation.
-Sub-contractor management and supervision (Civil works (Colas) and Seismic operations) in relation to the seismic project
-Prepare and obtain regulatory approvals from various ministries.
-Manage communication of project needs and progress with other segments (Drilling, Engineering, Public relations?)
-Supervise the implementation of public relation campaign and participate to the meeting with local authorities and populations.
Mar 2008 - Dec 2008 QC Supervisor - India, Tunisia, Romania
-Onsite Client representative
-Ensure that projects are according to contract specifications both technically and in terms of QHSE.
-Supervise Contractor activities
Sep 2007 - Mar 2008 Project Manager - Kazakhstan
-Implement and manage competitive tendering process.
-Write technical specifications for the seismic project and advise on legal issues specific to seismic operations.
-Use communication and negotiation skills to manage a cultural shock between ?old? soviet habits and modern business ethics.
-Provide Technical expertise
WesternGeco (Schlumberger)
- Dircteur des operations
- Assigned to re-organize a struggling team
- Manage a team of 3 Operation Supervisors (over 1000 employees in total)
- Ensure cost control and profitability of 3 running crews
- Ensure safe operations meeting Client specifications and Schlumberger standards
- Setup of logistical organization out of Hassi Messaoud
- P&L responsibilities
- Strategic planning of future equipment needs in line with business opportunities
- QHSE Leadership
Westerneco (Schlumberger)
- Global Account Manager
2004 - 20062004 - 2006 Total Global Account Manager - France
- Developed knowledge and understanding of Total, the Company structure, its culture , its technical challenges in order to improve the communication between the two companies.
- Was the focal point (internal and external) for all matters related to Total (Legal, Commercial, Technical?)
- Developed business relationships, technical collaboration projects (R&D) between Total and WesternGeco
- Developed and managed an Enterprise Sales Strategy
- Negotiated successfuly a Master Service Agreement for all seismic opérations world wide
- Advisor for adapted technical solutions.
- During my time, Total sales ranking for WesternGeco went from 16 to 5 in 3 years
WesternGeco (Schlumberger)
- Supervisor
2000 - 20042000 ? 2004 Crew Supervisor - Chad
- Represented the Country Manager when out of country (rotation schedule)
- Managed Equipment import/export
- Managed and motivated a pluri-cultural group (19 different nationalities)
- Point of contact for local authorities (Customs, Labor board, Social Security).
- Maintained consistent communication with the Client about the operations and future opportunities.
- Managed crew operations and support.
- Tender preparation.
- QHSE Leadership
- Crew mobilization (2D and 3D)
- Organization of the hiring process (skilled and un-skilled labor force) and QHSE training of 100% of all new employees within 15 days
- Main point of contact with the Client onsite representative for all operational matters
- Managed crew logistics in a very remote location (food, water, fuel?)
- Organized and implemented the public information campaign, presenting the project from the minister of mines and energy to the villages from the area.
- Created the permitting organization and ensure the compliance with Client requirements with regards to payments.
WesternGeco (Schlumberger)
- Field Geophysicist
1997 - 20001997 ? 2000 Field Geophysicist - Oman, Turkmenistan, Pakistan,
UAE
- Data quality control
- Technical Advice on acquisition parameters based on Client geophysical requirements and objectives
- Infield processing (Fast track cubes).
- Training of new employees.
- Survey Design
