Kwaku Manu Sarpong
Summary
Results-oriented subsea engineer with a proven track record in project planning and execution, delivering complex Subsea Production Systems projects ahead of schedule while managing significant financial oversight. Adept in project management and business development, effectively leading teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Demonstrates strong leadership and technical expertise that drive efficiency and innovation within the industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Subsea Supervisor
Tullow Oil
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee the activities of vendors based onshore to ensure the work they produce is up to standard and on schedule
- Ensure that the equipment and services are delivered according to the terms of the contract
- Responsible for overseeing the build, testing and installation of Subsea Production System (SPS) equipment such as: Subsea Christmas Tree (SSXTs), Tubing hangers, Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU), Umbilical Terminating Assembly (UTA), Slickline tools, Landing String Assembly, Surface Flow Tres (SFT), Umbilical etc
- Ensure Tullow's Work Instructions are updated and utilized for Well completions program and SSXT installation
- Organize pre-job planning meeting on the rig with third parties and ensure inputs and lessons learned are incorporated in the procedures
- Lead pre-tour meeting to drive high standard of safety throughout the campaign on the rig
- Key Achievements: Installed five (10) SSXT using Light Construction Vessel (LCVs)
- Supervised the successfully completion of 7 Intelligent Wells with zero LTI
Project Manager
Baker Hughes (OFE)
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Responsible for delivery of assigned Subsea Services and Drilling projects as defined by contract to fulfill both customer and business objectives
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a good working relationship with internal and external customers
- Apprise leadership with project updates on critical KPIs such as risk & opportunities, on-time delivery, financial performance targets (Revenue Rec, Margin improvement, Profit & Loss, Past dues) etc
- Manage AFM contract and its deliverables - Variation Order Proposal (VOPs), Customer Instructions, Cost Time Resource (CTRs), performance bond & insurance, billing & invoicing, payment certificates etc
- Lead project kickoffs, progress meetings, lesson learned sessions and project closeout
- Key Achievements: Generated over $ 40M in service revenue annually
- Delivered 5 Drilling Projects (Wellheads, Casing Hangers etc
- And associated running tools) for various operators across Sub-Sahara Africa
- Delivered 5 Acid/Scale Treatment Projects utilizing LCVs for two operators in Ghana
- Negotiated equipment sharing agreement between ENI and Tullow on the LWI project that resulted in cost saving of >$ 500K for each
- Received Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9/10, 8/10 and 7/10 from customers for project satisfaction and On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Created Lesson Learnt database and followed through with implementation to stop recurrence of issues thus benefiting subsequent projects
Lead Field Service Engineer
GE Oil & Gas
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed offshore deck testing on SSXT, Tubing hangers, IWOCS UTA, ROV tools and associated running tools
- Ensuring that equipment is highly maintained and critical operational spares stock level is maintained offshore
- My role required me to consult with client representatives during ongoing operations and submit frequent reports on job status
- I was involved with work onshore which includes pressure & function testing / EFAT / SIT / quality inspection of equipment
- Key Achievements: Installed 14 SSXT with no critical path downtime which contributed to first oil on the Eni OCTP Project, three (3) months ahead of schedule
- Met client's demand of accelerated deck testing & SSXT running within limited 48 hours thus reducing SSXT deck testing duration by half
Operations Assurance Specialist
FMC Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Principal point of contact for operation assurance functions
- Representing FMC operations and project team at client's pre-operational meetings, Quarterly Performance Review (QPRs) etc
- Provided additional field support during critical path downtime, SIT and FAT
- Confirm Engineering documentation and Field Service Manuals are established and current
- Key Achievements: Led a four-person team to Singapore to 'Crush' the testing of the FPSO hydraulic lines, which allowed project to return to schedule
Field Service Engineer
FMC Technologies
10.2009 - 01.2015
- Installation and commissioning of completions and subsea distribution system in deep water >1500m
- Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and Factory Acceptance test (FAT) onshore
- Make sure the location follows JSAs and safety procedures
- Maintained tools and participate in root cause analysis & investigation when required
- Key Achievements: Installed and completed +18 FMC Horizontal SSXTs
- Trained and mentored 20 Junior Field Service Engineers in Ghana
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Calculate and monitor production of oil & gas (700bbl/day) on an offshore oil production platform
- Managed technical data and reports
Education
MBA - Finance
Coventry University
UK01.2024
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University
Ghana01.2007
Skills
- Project Planning
- Subsea engineering
- Contract Management
- Financial Oversight
- Site Integrated Test
- Risk Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Factory Acceptance Test
- Business Development
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute, PMP, 2018, 5169535
- International Well Control Forum, level 1 Certificate, 2018, Qm9LCDOXjX
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved RCA of misrun which led to review of installation procedure
- Delivered the 1st ENI Ghana Light Well Intervention Project, resulting in a 40% increase in production for the company.
- Improved customer satisfaction; Net Promoter Score of 9/10, 8/10 & 7/10 for 3 difference client
- Completed the Well Drilling Projects ( AS and SH-5) on time and $120K under budget.
- Saved the company $300K over 4 years by implementing lesson learned improvement plan.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Timeline
Subsea Supervisor
Tullow Oil
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Baker Hughes (OFE)
08.2018 - 08.2022
Lead Field Service Engineer
GE Oil & Gas
01.2016 - 08.2018
Operations Assurance Specialist
FMC Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2016
Field Service Engineer
FMC Technologies
10.2009 - 01.2015
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
11.2007 - 08.2008
MBA - Finance
Coventry University
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University
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