Richard Afful
Abu Halifa
Summary
Seasoned Well Testing Senior Operator with a robust background in equipment operation and maintenance, showcased during tenure at SGS Well Testing. Excelled in leading safety protocols and mentoring staff, ensuring operational excellence. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and field operations, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and safety. Proven ability to enhance team performance and equipment reliability through expert oversight and hands-on leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Well Testing Senior Operator
SGS Well Testing
03.2014 - Current
- Performed and handle well test job from rigging up till rigging down while operating all well test equipment in safely manner.
- Able to perform all well test job (5k, 10k and 15k jobs)
- Conducted safety inspections and instructed all workers to follow procedures to avoid mishaps and accidents.
- Performed routine and non routine maintenance on all well test equipment to immediately address problems.
- Explained departmental procedures and assisted with task prioritization when mentoring new employees.
- Handle operating crew and junior operators and encourage crew to immediately address job issues or concerns.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Tracked daily consumables and operational anomalies to report to supervisor.
- Chaired pre-job, toolbox meetings prior to well test operations on-site to communicate job tasks, conduct safety briefing and address questions.
- Operated oil and gas well equipment for proper positioning for each stage of operation.
- Completed and filed equipment maintenance reports, job history cards and equipment status cards.
- Operated testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
Well Testing Operator
Gulf Drilling and Maintenance Co.
03.2010 - 02.2014
- Tracked daily consumables and operational anomalies to report to supervisor.
- Chaired pre-job, toolbox meetings prior to well test operations on-site to communicate job tasks, conduct safety briefing and address questions.
- Coordinated and recorded use of onsite spares and parts inventory to track daily consumables and provide data for reorder.
- Operated oil and gas well equipment for proper positioning for each stage of operation.
- Completed and filed equipment maintenance reports, job history cards and equipment status cards.
- Operated testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
Heavy Truck Driver
KGL Transportation Co.
11.2007 - 03.2010
- Loaded and unloaded hazardous material and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles for US Military bases in Iraq.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of US military vehicles and cargos, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Delivered loads and cargos to US military base both locally and long distance.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Performed logistical operations in support of the military operations in Iraq.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Engineering Technician
Accra Technical Training Institute, NVTI
Ghana12-1994
High School Diploma -
Adoten Senior Secondary School
Ghana12-1991
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation (5k, 10k and 15k)
- Warehouse operations
- Equipments and vehicles troubleshooting
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy equipment operation
- Field operations
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Well Testing Senior Operator
SGS Well Testing
03.2014 - Current
Well Testing Operator
Gulf Drilling and Maintenance Co.
03.2010 - 02.2014
Heavy Truck Driver
KGL Transportation Co.
11.2007 - 03.2010
Diploma - Automotive Engineering Technician
Accra Technical Training Institute, NVTI
High School Diploma -
Adoten Senior Secondary School
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