Amone Chambela
Oil & Gas Professional Lab Technician
Vilankulos
Summary
As a seasoned Oil & Gas professional, I bring a decade of extensive experience across two pivotal areas of the industry. My expertise spans from the exploration phase, where I have honed my skills onshore and offshore as a Cementing Laboratory Technician and a Drilling Fluids Operator. In these roles, I've specialized in Cementing Laboratory Analysis, solids control, mud processing, and environmental solutions, ensuring efficiency and safety in drilling operations. Transitioning into the production phase, I've excelled as a Laboratory Technician and Process Controller, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to results and continuous improvement. My strong knowledge of Oil and natural gas Drilling, processing, and analysing is matched by my determination to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality in every task I undertake.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Laboratory Technician III
Schlumberger
01.2019 - Current
- Expertly conducted Well Services Cement Analyses, ensuring daily laboratory operations aligned with industry standards.
- Proficiently operated and maintained advanced laboratory equipment, including HPHT Consistometers, SGSA, UCA, and Viscometers, adhering to API regulations.
- Diligently documented procedures, maintained daily logs, and managed equipment record books for traceability and quality control.
- Employed analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, interpret data, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Committed to professional development by engaging in continuous learning and staying abreast of technical advancements through Standard Work Instructions.
- Efficiently managed laboratory inventory, executed procurement processes, and confirmed order accuracy to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Responsible for Maintenance, Calibration, and running tests on Laboratory equipment.
- Developed and improved cement slurry designs.
- Monitor testing.
- Developed extensive relationships with client-facing engineers to enable fast and efficient service delivery.
- Built an effective quality of work and skill set to effectively provide excellent Service delivery.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
Field Specialist (Chemical Operator)
MI Swaco, Schlumberger
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Expertly operated solids control and dewatering units for efficient conveyance of drilled cuttings and treatment of drilling waste, ensuring the production of treated water and solids.
- Conducted mechanical maintenance on rig equipment including pumps, generators, and pressure systems to uphold operational integrity.
- Performed analysis and preparation of water and solids samples for laboratory testing to maintain accurate database records.
- Facilitated equipment rigging operations for seamless transitions between drilling locations, optimizing rig uptime.
- Collaborated with cross-company teams to design operations that prioritize safety and adhere to strict timeframes and task schedules.
- Managed chemical inventory and maintenance supplies at the rig site, coordinating with supply bases to ensure resource availability.
Laboratory Technician
Sasol Petroleum Temane
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of gas, effluent, Condensate, Oil, and tri ethylene glycol samples, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
- Performed a wide array of water sample tests, including pH, conductivity, TSS, TDS, turbidity, density, salinity, phenol, phosphate, particle counting, oil and grease, chlorine, ammonium, nitrate, fluoride, total hardness, COB, DOC, and BOD.
- Diligently documented and reported analytical results, maintaining accurate records on the company's digital platforms.
- Responded promptly to laboratory incidents, hazardous conditions, and emergencies, upholding company safety regulations and protocols.
- Supported regulatory compliance efforts through adherence to guidelines and thorough record-keeping practices.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing optimization of lab operations.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Process Controller
Sasol Petroleum Temane
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated a natural gas processing facility, ensuring efficient and continuous production.
- Diligently monitored and reported on plant equipment status to maintain optimal operational conditions.
- Played a key role in the safe commissioning and decommissioning of the plant, focusing on stringent quality control measures.
- Ensured strict adherence to legal standards, safety regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to uphold industry compliance.
- Provided essential daily support in the preparation of prototypes for commercialization and new product development initiatives.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Wrote all documentation in regards to process procedures and made updates whenever changes were implemented for overall improvement.
- Conducted regular audits of control systems, ensuring optimal performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
- Developed new standard operating procedures to improve overall plant safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Analycal Chemistry -
Sasol Infrachem South Africa
Grade12 - Science with Geography
Mucoque Secondary School
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Hydrocarbon analysis
- Water quality testing
- Data evaluation
- Process quality management
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Cement analysis
- Client relationship management
- Strong interpersonal and communicative skills
- Inventory management
- Data interpretation
- Quality control
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/06/90
- Nationality: Mozambican
- Marital Status: SINGLE
Certification
Certified [Lab Chemist], [Sasol Infrachem] - [2012-2015]
Timeline
Certified [Advanced Cementing lab Tech III], [SLB Well Services] - [2022-2013]
05-2024
Certified [Calibration and Maintenance of Cementing Lab Equipment], [Chandler Engineering] - [2023]
10-2023
Laboratory Technician III
Schlumberger
01.2019 - Current
Certified [Dewatering Field Specialist], [Mi Swaco] - [2016-2017]
06-2018
Field Specialist (Chemical Operator)
MI Swaco, Schlumberger
07.2016 - 11.2018
Certified [Lab Chemist], [Sasol Infrachem] - [2012-2015]
11-2015
Laboratory Technician
Sasol Petroleum Temane
01.2012 - 12.2015
Process Controller
Sasol Petroleum Temane
01.2011 - 01.2012
Grade12 - Science with Geography
Mucoque Secondary School
Analycal Chemistry -
Sasol Infrachem South Africa
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