IGHODALO ELIMHINGBE
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
Highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving. Demonstrates expertise in time management, critical thinking, and creative approaches to challenges, complemented by technical knowledge and mechanical aptitude. Adept at team collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making while maintaining adaptability and safety awareness in dynamic environments. Possesses exceptional physical stamina and a commitment to delivering results with precision and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Slickline Operator/Gauge Engineer
Emval Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Deploying and retrieving slickline tools to perform various well intervention and completions operations.
- Delivered over 20 BHP jobs for clients, including SPDC, NAOC, and Oando
- Supported a 37% rise in repeat business via prompt project delivery rates
- Saved 100k+ through decision-making, problem-solving & SOP adherence
- Enhanced safety & operational standards, improving risk mitigation by 7%
- Identifying and resolving issues that arise during slickline operations such as stuck tools or equipment malfunctions.
- Team collaboration: Working closely with other crew members as well as other Well Intervention Specialists to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Performing routine maintenance on slickline equipment such as wireline units, winches, and pressure control equipment.
- Recognized as 2024 Best Technical Presentation, Highest UA/UC Reporter, and HSE Personnel of the Year for technical expertise and safety leadership
Assistant Slickline Operator/Gauge Engineer
Emval Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensured seamless project coordination, achieving 95% client satisfaction
- Supervised operations, ensuring 100% safety compliance & task efficiency
- Led rigging up/down, cutting setup time by 37% and improving workflow
- Oversaw tool maintenance, which reduced equipment downtime by 48.3%
- Operated Electronic Memory Gauge, reporting on BHP Surveys & MER Tests
- Operated the Slickline unit, performing downholes with 98% effectiveness
Slickline Trainee
Emval Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted in integrity checks, ensuring well performance and longevity
- Reduced downtime by 77.8% through regular equipment assessment
- Adhered to HSE policies, risk assessments, and SOPs for a safe environment
- Implemented risk mitigation measures, reducing workplace events by 12%
- Managed service tickets/reports, boosting documentation accuracy by 22%
Education
Higher National Diploma(HND) - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Management and Technology
Enugu.OND - Mechanical Engineering
Federal Polytechnic
Auchi, Edo State.Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Technical Knowledge
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Safety Awareness
- Communication Skills
- Physical Stamina
EXPERTISE
- Well Intervention
- Slickline
- Guage Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Performance Optimization
- Workflow Optimization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Operational Insight
- Gaslift Valve changeout
- Zone Change
- Fishing, Securing
- Plugging & Unplugging
- BHP Survey
- MER Test
- Completions
- Tubing Integrity Test
- Wax Cutting, Swabbing
- Drift Run
- Ambient Valve Changeout
- SCSSSV Retrieval/Installation
- Straddle Packer Installation
- DW Plug installation
- PT Plug Installation
- Well Kill Ops
- Tubing Perforation
Accomplishments
- 2024 Best Technical Presentation - Emval Nigeria Ltd.
- 2024 Highest UA/UC Reporter - Emval Nigeria Ltd.
- 2024 HSE Personnel of the Year- Emval Nigeria Ltd.
Certification
- Permit to Work (SPDC) - 2024.
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training(OPITO Approved) OPITO 2024.
- Offshore Safety Permit (OSP)
- Permit to Work (ePermit +eWMS) - ExxonMobil 2023.
- International Well Control Forum (IWCF) Level 4- 2025.
Affiliations
- HOBBIES: Football, Reading, Playing Scrabble and Chess.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Slickline Operator/Gauge Engineer
Emval Nigeria Ltd
01.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Slickline Operator/Gauge Engineer
Emval Nigeria Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2023
Slickline Trainee
Emval Nigeria Ltd
10.2018 - 04.2022
Higher National Diploma(HND) - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Management and Technology
OND - Mechanical Engineering
Federal Polytechnic
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