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Nkpa Nwokocha

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Last update: 05.09.2022

Contracting and Procurement Director OIl and Gas

Company: Boltog Energy Ltd
Graduation: Mech Engr, Post Degree - Business Management
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Limited professional)

Attachments

Nkpa CV for Drilling Contract and Procurement Advisor Nigeria.doc

Skills

Supply chain  management professional with over 28 years in  development, management, and  providing strategic oversight on drilling and completion   activities on both land, swamp, and deep offshore district
I have worked for major IOC's like Shell-Snepco, Total Upstream, independent like Centrica energy(Uk), Seplat Energy, Elcrest E&P and West-Ord Oil and Gas etc, including major project companies like Sapiem, ABB Entrpose, Daewoo etc.

Good in both pre and post-contract administration with a special interest in Contract Development, Negotiation, Contract Strategy Development, and Oversight, deployment of technology in solving pressing supply chain challenges. Using IA and analytics in making an informed decision  that impacts  on  logistics,production  and delivery of good in a sustainable manner 

 

Project history

01/2016 - 09/2022
Consultant Managing Drilling and Completion Contracts
Elcrest Exploration and Production Company

* Strategic planning and development of specific contract strategy and plan,
* Champion the drilling and completion contract evaluation during the Prequalification stage,
Technical and commercial phase.
* Development and administration of Fit - For -Purpose Terms and Conditions.
* Assist on continuous relationship building with DPR/NIPEX by ensuring regular liaison with
these critical stakeholders.
* Planning and executing facility visit on tenders as part of Technical evaluation requirement.
* Preparation of contract award document and recommendation to award strategy.
* Arranging and negotiation rig contract including farm-in/out agreement, various drilling and
completion contract.

01/2015 - 01/2016
Operator Bolpex.com - Contracting and Procurement Oil and Gas Exchange
Boltog Energy Ltd

* Strategic procurement optimization, new business acquisition and joint venture collaboration
and negotiation.
* Rig contract management, implementation and optimization.
* Drilling and Completion Business to Business collaborative enterprise platform.

01/2011 - 12/2014
Senior Drilling and Completion Contract Engineer
SEPLAT PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

* Preparation of Drilling Rig and Drilling & Completion (36 No.s) Call for Tender/ITT Package
including Technical/Commercial Evaluation Template and Contract Document.
* Assist in compliance. Monitoring of all drilling contracts and liaising with legal, Insurance
and Finance in resolving qualification from contractual tenderer.
* Resolution of all contractual qualifications and issuance of company clarification relating to
drilling and completion.
* Regular update of drilling contracts information and providing project management type advise
to drilling team.
* Assist on continuous relationship building with NAPIMS/NCDMB/NIPEX by ensuring regular liaison
with these stakeholders.
* Planning and executing site visit on tenders as part of Technical evaluation requirement.
* Preparation of contract award document and recommendation to award strategy.

01/2010 - 01/2011
Lead Umbilical Contract Engineer
TOTAL UPSTREAM NIGERIA LTD

* Developed a fit for purpose Call for Tender Dossier for the EPC Umbilical and Supply of Line
Pipe Contract.
* Helped managed complex contractual interface between the different work packages FPSO, UFR and
Subsea Hardware in the bid to save cost.
* Develop cost saving strategy and plan to manage claims and anticipated change orders post
contract award and also help cut the tendering process time by half.
* Helped proposed the best Currency Hedging Mechanism for each of the contracts to reduce
company's exposure.
* Looked after the CAR issues and constantly liaised with the insurance team to make sure all
deductibles required for the project are capture and pass on to the contractors.

01/2008 - 01/2010
DC Manager/Senior Contract Engineer - Drilling and Completion Campaign
Centrica Energy (E&P) Ltd (Formerly British Gas)

* Helped set-up the Contracting and Procurement department of Centrica Energy's Drilling and
Completion campaign. This involves developing ITT package for drilling rig and all drilling
and completion related scope of work.
* Interfacing with regulatory bodies and JV partners. Negotiating with rig owners and exploring
Farm-in opportunities with other operators and drastically reducing total cost of ownership.
* Prepare issue and evaluate tenders and also make sound award recommendation to top management.
* Played key role in mapping out and determining the best well to Spud after considering the
commercial benefit of either going for a land rig or a swamp rig.
* Planning and leading commercial negotiation for Centrica. Championed the negotiation that Lead
to the sell of OPL 283, Centrica made over $1.92M profit on that deal.

01/2005 - 01/2008
UFR Senior Contract Engineer - SNEPCO Bonga Expansion Deep Offshore Project
Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company Ltd

* Developed the contracting strategy and tactics for the Bonga Northwest based on Shell CP
Tool-Kit
* Prepared the Prequalification, ITT, Commercial Document used for the Umbilical and Inspection
contract
* Facilitated the pre-tender /clarification meeting for contractors during the prequalification
and ITT Phase.
* Proposed project contract pricing structure based on contract type and associated risk.
* Advising the project management team on the contract and procurement route to be adopted.
Reviewed and updated of specific terms and condition of contracts to suit the contract
requirements.

01/2003 - 01/2005
Contract Manager
Consortium of CNS Subsea Aberdeen/ENG Rypac Ltd

* Assigned by the consortium to work with the Project Manager in Aberdeen-Scotland/PH and also
served as an integral member of the Project Management Team, Frequently acts for or speaks for
the Project Manager on all project matters.(Project Contracting, Procurement, Outsourcing, &
Subcontracting)
* As the Deputy Project Manager/Contract Person for the Cawthorne Channel Marine Cable Laying
Project.
* The position involves the oversight of marine subcontractors (Contractual and Operational),
interface with the client, assisting with permitting activities, and providing contract
expertise in cable procurement, cable engineering interface , burial, and shore landing
contracting.

01/2001 - 01/2003
Contract Coordinator
Sufolk Petroleum Ltd

* Developed contract strategy/procedures for the group to meet customer's requirements.
* Was seriously involved in the tendering/proposal/claims development for the Group.
* Executed contract review and made recommendations for contract award.
* Experience in evaluating change orders based on their commercial implications and in-depth
knowledge of terms and Conditions of contract.

01/2000 - 01/2001
Contract/Procurement Administrator
Consortium of ABB/ENTRE

* Setup the contract and procurement process used during the project.
* Play a major role in establishing, implementing subcontracting system for project in line with
client's requirements and contract document.
* Focal point for project contract interpretation and variation/extra work evaluation.
* Developed and monitored the correct implementation of the local content plan/ sub-contract
strategy.
* Carried out due diligence audit, appraisal, verification and approval.

01/2000 - 01/2000
Senior Sub-Contract/Procurement Engineer
Daewoo ENGR & CONSTR. LTD

* Developed vendor contract evaluation checklist covering all phases of the project.
* Took part in reviewing of contract document and tender submissions from Vendors
* Assist in negotiating and closing out on any applicable cost and schedule extensions

01/1998 - 01/2000
Senior Sub-Contract Engineer
JGC /Saipem/SPIE Consortium

* Conversant with post contract administration in major oil and gas projects
* Resolving' CAR' Construction and All Risk issues with contractors.

01/1997 - 01/1998
Proposal/Contract Engineer
ETS GALBA /QIS Offshore Ltd

* Prepared successful commercial bids for minor projects.
* Arranged and selected vendors, contractors and suppliers to get best-fit services for the
company.
* Responsible for finalization of project procurement route, progress monitoring, expediting, cost
control and rate analysis of the extra-items.
* Support preparation of contract bid documents and also ensures that all negotiated items are
incorporated into the contract.

01/1994 - 01/1997
Project/Contract Engineer
Bussdor Ltd


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