CHINWE CHIOMA MADUKWE
Objective
Education
Qualification
I seek a challenging early career role as a Geoscientist with a reputable oil and gas company where
knowledge sharing and personal/career development is fostered.
University of Newcastle upon Tyne:
2010 – 2011
MSc. Petroleum Geochemistry
Key modules include:
Sedimentary organic matter, Chemical analysis of organic matter, Maturation and Generation of
oil and gas, Molecular Marker Compounds, Migration and Reservoir Geochemistry, Petroleum and
Environment, Petroleum systems analysis of the Wessex Basin, Geology of Wessex Basin, UK.
Dissertation: Characterization of maltene and asphaltene oxidation products from selected
Middle Eastern crude oils.
University of Port Harcourt
2004 – 2009
BSc. Geology
Key courses include:
Petroleum Geology, Sequence Stratigraphy, Applied Geophysics, Remote Sensing and Geomatics,
Global Tectonics, Geology Mapping Project, Principles of Geochemistry, Structural Geology,
Micropaleontology and Palynology Igneous Petrology and Engineering Geology.
Activities and Societies: Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society Student Chapter (NMGS)
Dissertation: An integrated case study on the erodibilty of soils in the Eastern Part of Nigeria.
Work Experience
and Job Functions
Geoscientist
Nigerian National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) September
2009 – September 2010.
Part of the Bonga southwest/Aparo deepwater development Project operated by Shell Nigeria
Exploration and Production Company.
Key Responsibilities:
 Conducting full data integration by combining wireline logs, cutting and cores interpretation
using bio-litho and seismic stratigraphy.
 Interpreting 2D and 3D seismic datasets.
 Preparation of weekly and monthly geophysical survey reports.
 Collating, updating and maintaining the corporate geophysical database.
 Providing technical input and evaluation of contract documents from Joint Venture
(JV)/Production Sharing Contract (PSC) partners.
 Attending international conferences and workshops, building relationships with leading
industry experts.
Junior Geotechnician
Engineering Geology Laboratory University of Port Harcourt (Internship) August 2007 –
January 2008.
Key Responsibilities :
 Field visits and site investigations.
 Preparation and testing of rock and soil samples.
 Physical and chemical analysis of sample properties.
 Data interpretation from seismic surveys.
 Preparation of geological map sections.
 University teaching staffs support.
 General maintenance of Laboratory apparatus.
Business Development Intern
Africa oilfield services (Internship) April 2007 – July 2007.
Key Responsibilities :
 Drafting and tendering prequalification documents for international oil companies requiring
drilling and well engineering services
 Liaising with clients/customers and third party suppliers.
 Building/managing company’s clientele base.
Skills &
Knowledge
Personal Qualities
References
 In-depth knowledge and practical experience in basin modelling using Petromod, Petrel,
Zetaware Genesis and KinEx covering maturation, expulsion, migration, volumetrics, pore
pressure prediction, charge and seal risk assessment.
 Ability to Collate and analyse petroleum-geochemical data (oil and source rock) to
generate integrated interpretations e.g. source rock geochemistry, hydrocarbon migration
and reservoir continuity).
 Familiar with various techniques required in Enhanced oil recovery e.g. CO₂ Injection.
 Proven communication skills through university presentations, group interaction and report
writing.
 Analytical and logical approach to challenges, with good attention to detail and proficiency in
working with numbers.
 Ability to lead a group with minimal supervision.
 Team management and planning – Prompt meeting of deadlines, set targets and objectives.
 Problem solving -Detailed investigation into specific project areas and analysis of information
before putting forward suggestions and conclusions in the form of a report and oral
presentation.
A list of references will be available on request.