Position: Lead Engineer
At OCEON since: 2014

My tasks included engineering design, design review, review of vendor documents, vendor follow-ups, technical bid preparation and evaluation, man-hour estimation, client liaison, presentations as well as training of junior engineers and others during project execution and other in-house trainings.  

From 2016 until mid of 2017, I held the role of team leader of OCEON engineering department in addition to my role as Senior Process Engineering. By taking over this role, I took care of engineering organisational tasks such as engineering department meeting, project controlling, management and reporting of all engineering projects within OCEON project team to management, employee interview, target agreement and appraisal as well as engineering workload planning.

Regarding these supports for engineering projects, I took care of OCEON partner's projects, domestic clients and other projects OCEON was subcontracted to. I have also been involved in maintaining and implementing best practices, procedures and guidelines as relate to OCEON Quality Management System.

Since December of 2017, I have taken over the position as Lead Engineer in Process Engineering Department in addition to my role as technical tender support engineer. My new position has really enhanced my ability to promote the growth of the company by providing solutions for the engineering projects for both domestic and international clients and optimisation of the company's knowledge transfer.

Position : Senior Draftsman
At OCEON since: 2010

As a graduate Architect, I was worried about finding a career path that would fulfil my competitive spirit and still provide the work/life balance that I needed for my growing family. Years after taking my position at GLOBAL OCEON, I have been married and also had a baby. At the time, I had no idea how much flexibility I would need.

Now as a senior Draftsman with the CADD team, I have worked on various projects , big and small, gaining a strong understanding of the industry. In my role as the Deputy Lead of the CADD team, I have had to relate with various disciplines within and outside the company to resolve major and minor complexities on sheets of paper while managing a host of people to achieve the same efficiently and effectively. In addition, I review various tenders the Company is involved in and contribute in the preparation of the eventual bids. With the support of my leaders, I've undergone various trainings (both Software and Management trainings), both locally and internationally that has helped me do my job better.

Position: Business Operations Manager
At OEON since: 2009

Global Oceon isn't just an organization where a person works to earn a living. It is one of the best companies that provide an enabling environment to learn, hone your skills, deliver value and achieve career fulfilment.

Global Oceon also encourages personal growth and development. I joined Oceon as a B.Sc holder and now I've a P.hD degree.

Position: Human Resource Officer
At OEON since: 2017

 I was in a job that I liked but I couldn't see myself progressing at the speed I wanted within the company so I started applying for positions. I got my resume referred to Global Oceon based on experience and I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to express my HR talents.

Some of the tasks that I do are the recruitment – I'm the first point of contact for HR. I relate with the entire department so I deal with queries ranging from policy and process implementation, compensation management, employee welfare, disciplinary, leave, pensions, and general HR queries all these was made possible when I join Oceon

One of the skills you need in my role is to be personable. You're dealing with people all the time and Oceon is a family and has helped me develop more interpersonal skills.

Position: CAD Lead
At OCEON since: 2010

In 2012, I had the opportunity to gather a lot of experience while being thrown at the heart of the MPN satellite field development project (SFDP). My work took me across various departments outside the CADD department ranging from working with the Survey Team of Subsea 7 and Brone Offshore to carry out a Seabed scan of the MPN fields. Next with the FUGRO Dive team that mostly loved diving at night yea... Dark Night. Then working with the Fabrication team at Aveon Offshore yard and NigerDock yard during the topside and Jacket fabrication works. Finally working with the load-out and the Installation team showed my creative side where no idea was ever thrown away.

Working with the best engineers within and outside Oceon is a great experience and has allowed me to gather a huge amount of knowledge that I now use every day. One thing is assured at Oceon and it is you will be exposed to the best projects both local and International an Engineer can ever think of.

Exceeding Expectations

Position: Lead Engineer (Process)
At OCEON since: 2013

In 2013, I was employed by Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited (OCEON) for the position Senior Engineer in Process Engineering Department. Among other things, my tasks included engineering design, design review, review of vendor documents, vendor follow-ups, technical bid preparation and evaluation, man-hour estimation, client liaison, presentations as well as training of junior engineers and others during project execution and other in-house trainings.  

From 2016 until mid of 2017, I held the role of team leader of OCEON engineering department in addition to my role as Senior Process Engineering. By taking over this role, I took care of engineering organisational tasks such as engineering department meeting, project controlling, management and reporting of all engineering projects within OCEON project team to management, employee interview, target agreement and appraisal as well as engineering workload planning.

Regarding these supports for engineering projects, I took care of OCEON partner’s projects, domestic clients and other projects OCEON was subcontracted to. I have also been involved in maintaining and implementing best practices, procedures and guidelines as relate to OCEON Quality Management System.

Since December of 2017, I have taken over the position as Lead Engineer in Process Engineering Department in addition to my role as technical tender support engineer. My new position has really enhanced my ability to promote the growth of the company by providing solutions for the engineering projects for both domestic and international clients and optimisation of the company’s knowledge transfer.

The reasons why I like my work at OCEON:

Even after 4 years, my tasks are still challenging and exciting. I strongly believe that the working atmosphere at OCEON is particularly positive, motivating and fair. The cooperation with the OCEON management is as personal and relaxed as the working relationship with the OCEON team members. OCEON is really the right place for immense career growth as well as where employees are constantly exposed to new challenges in the oil, gas and other energy industries.

That’s Being OCEON

Position: Riser and Hydrodynamic Engineer 
At OCEON since: 2014

Together with her technical partners – Subsea 7 (a global leader in EPCI for the oil and gas industry),

In the last four years, I have gained expertise by working on over ten oil and gas projects (ranging from shallow water to deep water fields) not just in Nigeria alone, but in other parts of the world. In the times when Nigeria is pushing hard for local content, I am happy to be a pioneer of Engineering done by Nigerians in Nigeria through OCEON. Today, the story is, "I have been mentored and now mentoring others." Together with my team, we can proudly say we have the skills to execute Riser systems design and hydrodynamic activities with OCEON being the first and only engineering company to achieve this feat in Nigeria. Only few companies put such trust in young engineers to grow and develop expertise in these kind of areas OCEON has decided to venture in.

OPPORTUNITY WORTH MILLIONS

Position: Pipeline Engineer
At OCEON since: 2009

Indeed, the journey so far has been all-encompassing and captivating for me. My name is Michael ILAWE, a graduate of chemical engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria. I was employed as a Pipeline Engineer in Global OCEON Engineers Nigeria Limited.

After my NYSC in Abia state Nigeria, I chose to start my career with OCEON on the basis of her vision statement which is to be the Best engineering design company delivering projects in accordance with good project management practices. This however is in line with my future aspiration of becoming a world class engineer recognised for excellence in oil and gas engineering designs.

OCEON is a multi-disciplinary engineering design company and due to this versatility and multi-cultural elements present, I have experienced growth in my people's skill and also in some engineering technicalities aside from my course of study. Ordinarily the deliverables issued out by OCEON's Pipeline department of which I currently reside are not taught in our undergraduate studies. You would have to travel out of the country. OCEON has given an opportunity worth millions of naira and for this, I am grateful.

Position: Riser and Hydrodynamic Engineer

At OCEON since: 2017

I studied Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.At Present, I work in Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited, Lagos State as a Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics Engineer(Trainee), starting off my career in Subsea Engineering. As a Trainee Engineer I had to listen attentively, pay attention and learn fast. I also had to develop personal and leadership skills in order to thrive in this fast-paced environment of Engineers. As a result, I have developed my strong analytical, problem-solving and team-working skills for the jobs and tasks assigned to me in order to deliver on a timely basis.

These work experiences have influenced my life positively and made understand what it takes to work with a team and achieve excellence in all through drive, focus, initiative putting in mind the Company's Vision and Mission. I have understood the need for effective communication and team work in a fast paced working environment.

I am thrilled to work in this organization where innovation and excellence are held in high esteem to meet client needs.

I stand with OCEON!

Position: Riser and Hydrodynamic Engineer

At OCEON since: 2017

I underwent my postgraduate study in Subsea & Pipeline Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

It was a thrilling experience studying and working with the best minds from all corners of the globe, but being introduced to the Subsea industry, in itself, was more than enough to captivate me as a young engineer developing my skills in the Oil industry.

However, this experience was just a glimpse of the big picture that I was to behold at Global Oceon Engineers. My taste buds watered the very minute I had a look through the company's website. The fact that an indigenous company took on engineering challenges right from conceptual layout of a Subsea field, to the design of Subsea facilities and to the installation aids, makes it unparalleled to its counterparts. For this reason, accepting an unpaid internship at Global Oceon was an easy decision to make, as this was the perfect opportunity to put to practice the skills I had acquired and develop myself further as a Subsea Engineer (Specializing in Riser systems Design & its associated dynamics)