LICANA PAKA BALOKA
POINTE-NOIRE,13
Summary
Performance-driven, with over 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, safety-conscious, and skilled in the application of HSE procedures, I have demonstrated stratospheric skills in managing people and having a leadership mindset. Overcoming challenges has been part of my daily commitment, and achieving Expro's goals has been key to my success throughout my entire career within Expro. I am highly willing to enhance my work environment and continue being a valuable asset, day in and day out. Proficient professional with good problem-solving and group management skills. Successful at keeping employees on task and achieving quality objectives. Detailed foreman, skilled in planning, assigning, and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with a strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Base Foreman
Expro Congo
Pointe-Noire
04.2023 - Current
- Assess work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Ensure all workers adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the facilities and workshop are responding to the company’s standards.
- In charge of the base, Offices and Workshop maintenance.
- Ensure that the logistics of personnel are smooth and in charge of the car fleet.
- Establish and reinforce procedures and work standards, promoting champion safety.
- Prepare and plan work areas to help jobs run smoothly.
- Resolve conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Identify areas of improvement in order to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Develop and implement safety protocols for the team.
- Communicate regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Ensure all equipment movement is under control.
WELL TEST TEAM LEAD
EXPRO CONGO
POINTE-NOIRE
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Well testing job preparation, Well testing surface equipment maintenance, and job execution as chief operator.
TEAM LEAD
EXPRO GABON
PORT GENTIL
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Expro team lead for sand management project with Assala Gabon
- In charge of Rig up and Rig down related to the sand monitoring package
- Performed the flushing operations prior to rigging down the sand monitoring package
- Performed the Pressure test before flowing the well
- Ensured that the job is being run as per work instructions
- Performed the site survey
- Compiled client daily report and Expro daily operations report
CHIEF OPERATOR
EXPRO GABON
PORT GENTIL
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked as Expro chief Operator for Assala Gabon on Damier 0105 Production Project
Consultant in Well Testing
EXPROGROUP
POINTE-NOIRE
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintaining surface well testing equipment
- Being involved in clean out and clean-up operations Job for ENI in Congo
- Conducting job from planning, preparation to well site execution
- Worked as a team leader on site, running rig up as per PI&D, being in charge of operations, doing reports, cooperating with the clients
- Platforms commissioning, replacing temporary platform gas lines
- Worked as TCP assistant operator, for well Perforation job for Perenco
- Team lead maintenance for Assala well testing preparation job in Port Gentil
Training in Well Testing Department
EXPROGROUP
POINTE-NOIRE
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintaining surface well testing equipment
- Conducting heavy lifting operations
- Getting familiar with Expro procedures, guidelines and house rules
Education
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - Mechanical Lifting Appointed Person
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PIERRE PRIE
POINTE-NOIRE, CONGO11-2024
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - Pressure Testing and Fittings
EXPRO ONLINE UK
PORT GENTIL, GABON01.2020
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - Electrification Medium and Low Voltage Reticulation Design
KOUKAB ENERGY CONSULTANTS
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA01.2014
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Electrical Engineering
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA01.2013
HIGHER TECHNICAL DIPLOMA - Industrial computing at center for Higher professional Training
GTS FORMATION
POINTE-NOIRE, CONGO01.2008
Skills
- Labor cost control
- Able to work under pressure
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Management
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Enthusiastic
- Personal drive
- Teamwork
- Engineering background
- Attention to OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Quick learner
- Willingness to learn
- Professionalism
References
- Mr Khaleel Jooste, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, +27214603588
- Mr. Shaheed Jattiem, Pr Eng, Koukab, Energy Consultants, +27833205514
- Mr Eric BOAH, Operations coordinator, Expro Worldwide, Congo, 00237 961 795 67, Eric.Boah@exprogroup.com
- Mr Damien NGANGA, Country Manager, Expro Worldwide, Congo, 00242 495 29 80, Damien.Nganga@exprogroup.com
- Mr Marc Hewston, Well testing Operations Supervisor, Expro Worldwide, Congo, 001 940-368-7533, Marc.Hewston@exprogroup.com
- Mr Donald Ntsafack, CAF QHSE Manager, Expro Worldwide, CAF, 00241 074 04 75 98, Donald.Ntsafack@exprogroup.com
- Mr Guy Rowandja, Country Manager, Expro Worldwide, Gabon, 00241 07 36 14 40, Guy.Rowandja@exprogroup.com
Languages
- English, Advanced
- French, Advanced
- Spanish, Elementary
Personal Information
- Age: 41
- Nationality: Congolese
- Driving license: true
Timeline
Base Foreman
Expro Congo
04.2023 - Current
WELL TEST TEAM LEAD
EXPRO CONGO
02.2023 - 04.2023
TEAM LEAD
EXPRO GABON
12.2020 - 02.2023
CHIEF OPERATOR
EXPRO GABON
03.2019 - 08.2020
Consultant in Well Testing
EXPROGROUP
03.2017 - 03.2019
Training in Well Testing Department
EXPROGROUP
07.2015 - 03.2016
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - Mechanical Lifting Appointed Person
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PIERRE PRIE
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - Pressure Testing and Fittings
EXPRO ONLINE UK
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - Electrification Medium and Low Voltage Reticulation Design
KOUKAB ENERGY CONSULTANTS
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Electrical Engineering
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
HIGHER TECHNICAL DIPLOMA - Industrial computing at center for Higher professional Training
GTS FORMATION
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