Summary

Experience

Drilling Engineer|ExxonMobil

Houston, TXJun 2020Present

• Managed drilling operations for 15+ deepwater wells in the Gulf of Mexico, reducing average drilling time by 15% through optimized bit selection and hydraulics.
• Implemented real-time drilling data analysis to identify and mitigate drilling hazards, contributing to a 20% reduction in non-productive time (NPT).

Field Drilling Engineer|Schlumberger

Midland, TXJun 2017May 2020

• Provided on-site drilling engineering support for 30+ onshore wells in the Permian Basin, enhancing drilling efficiency by 18% through operational adjustments.
• Optimized drilling fluid programs, leading to a 12% reduction in drilling fluid costs and improved hole cleaning performance across multiple projects.

Projects

Deepwater Well Integrity Improvement Project

Mar 2022Sep 2023

• Led a task force to analyze casing failures and identify root causes in deepwater wells, resulting in a revised casing design standard.

Permian Basin Drilling Efficiency Enhancement

Jan 2018Dec 2019

• Analyzed offset well data and collaborated with drilling contractors to optimize drilling parameters for horizontal wells, achieving a 10% increase in ROP.
• Introduced a new drilling fluid additive that improved shale inhibition and reduced mud losses by 15%, leading to significant cost savings.
• Streamlined logistics and supply chain for drilling consumables, reducing lead times by 25% and preventing critical operational delays.

Education

Texas A&M University|Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

College Station, TXAug 2013May 2017

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.9/4.0
• Awarded Dean's List for all 8 semesters of study
• Active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) student chapter

Publications

Optimizing Drilling Performance in Challenging Deepwater Formations: A Case Study

Nov 2022Grace Okonkwo, John Smith, Emily White

Impact of Real-Time Data Analytics on Reducing Non-Productive Time in Unconventional Drilling

Jun 2021Grace Okonkwo, David Miller

Advanced Casing Design and Cementing Strategies for Enhanced Well Integrity in HPHT Environments

Mar 2023Sarah Johnson, Grace Okonkwo

Skills

Drilling Operations

Well Planning & DesignDrilling OptimizationWell Control (IWCF Certified)Completions EngineeringDrilling Fluids & CementingDirectional Drilling

Software & Tools

WellPlanStressCheckCompassOpenWellsEDM (Engineer's Desktop)MS Office Suite

Technical Expertise

Drilling HydraulicsGeomechanicsTorque & Drag AnalysisBit SelectionNPT ReductionHSE Compliance

Project Management

Project ScopingBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationVendor Management