Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Felix Ayisi-Yeboah

Tema,Ghana

Summary

Deepwater drilling expert with a track record of managing complex operations and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in stakeholder management and project execution, consistently delivering on time. Strong organizational and communication skills support dynamic business goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Drilling supervisor

Tullow Ghana Limited
Nouakchott, Mauritania / Takoradi,Ghana, Noble Venturer Rig
2025.05 - Current
  • Demonstrated Tullow's EHS commitment to all crews actively.
  • Ensured wells met industry standards and focused on well control compliance.
  • Investigated incidents thoroughly, recording and implementing findings.
  • Streamlined operations and logistics for optimal well plan delivery.
  • Issued comprehensive work instructions, emphasising risk mitigation strategies.
  • Maintained accurate and updated rig site information consistently.
  • Fostered collaboration with contractors to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior staff, promoting professional development.

Senior Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
Takoradi, Ghana.
2022.09 - 2025.05
  • Developed operational programmes that dictated adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Communicated delivery objectives effectively to all departmental personnel.
  • Monitored daily operations continuously to address any emerging issues promptly.
  • Agreed upon KPIs prior to each well, ensuring thorough performance tracking.
  • Directed the closure of actions generated by rigs, promoting ongoing improvements in drilling practices.
  • Oversaw tendering and evaluation for high-value drilling contracts, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Renegotiated costs and terms with service companies to secure best value contracts.
  • Coordinated planning for future wells, guaranteeing resource availability as needed.

Drilling Supervisor

Tullow Ghana Limited
Takoradi, Ghana
2021.03 - 2022.09

Same as 2024 to present.

Senior Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
Takoradi, Ghana.
2017.09 - 2020.06

Same as March 2021 to September 2022

Senior Drilling Engineer / Drilling Supervisor

Tullow Kenya BV
Nairobi, Kenya
2014.07 - 2017.08

Wellsite Drilling Engineer

Tullow Oil SK Ltd
Southern North Sea, UK.
2013.06 - 2013.12

Planning Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
Accra, Ghana
2011.07 - 2013.06

Wellsite Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
Deepwater Offshore Ghana
2009.10 - 2011.07

Education

Diploma in Advanced Management - Management

China Europe International Business School
Accra
2019.02 - 2021.04

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
2003.08 - 2007.05

Senior Secondary Certificate Exams - General Science

Adisadel College
Cape Coast, Ghana
2000.01 - 2002.08

Skills

  • Deepwater drilling expertise
  • Well completion techniques
  • Risk management
  • Borehole stability
  • Well control management
  • Drilling operations oversight
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Landmark software suite
  • Drillbench proficiency
  • Oliasoft well design
  • Wellview software
  • AutoCAD skills

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Drilling supervisor

Tullow Ghana Limited
2025.05 - Current

Senior Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
2022.09 - 2025.05

Drilling Supervisor

Tullow Ghana Limited
2021.03 - 2022.09

Diploma in Advanced Management - Management

China Europe International Business School
2019.02 - 2021.04

Senior Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
2017.09 - 2020.06

Senior Drilling Engineer / Drilling Supervisor

Tullow Kenya BV
2014.07 - 2017.08

Wellsite Drilling Engineer

Tullow Oil SK Ltd
2013.06 - 2013.12

Planning Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
2011.07 - 2013.06

Wellsite Drilling Engineer

Tullow Ghana Limited
2009.10 - 2011.07

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2003.08 - 2007.05

Senior Secondary Certificate Exams - General Science

Adisadel College
2000.01 - 2002.08
Felix Ayisi-Yeboah