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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Timeline
Sport, Reading, Networking, Travelling, Music
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Wilson Sumbelelo

Luanda

Summary

I am a dedicated, hardworking and proactive Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on offshore experience as a Field Specialist in Surface Well Testing in Schlumberger. I thrive in high-pressure environments, turning complex challenges into reliable solutions. Now, I’m excited to bring my expertise and passion for operational excellence to a new opportunity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Specialist in Surface Well Testing

Schlumberger
06.2013 - Current

May 2025 to June 2025-Rig Saipem 12k Plug and Abandon (P&A)

Azule Energy Offshore Angola

Surface Well Testing Team Lead:

  • In depth participation in the design review of the project.
  • Participation in HAZOP and TWOP on the design finalization.
  • Supervise Well Testing and Bleed Off Operation rig up, installation and pressure testing of surface equipment.
  • Ensure the rigging up and installation is done as per the latest design documentation.

December 2024 to February 2025-Rig Tungsten Explorer “TUX” Production Clean Up Well and Plug & Abandon TotalEnergies Offshore EP Congo.

Surface Well Testing Operator:

  • Spotting, Rig up and installation of Well test equipment.
  • Operate well testing equipment following equipment manual, procedures and standard work instructions.
  • Obtain dead oil samples from Choke manifold during well test operation.
  • Ensure the pressure, temperature readings recorded correctly.
  • Ensure equipment is lined up correctly based on the operation specific.
  • Ensure equipment settings are correct for operation specifics: 3-phase Separator setting, Choke manifold setting, transfer pump and vertical surge tank.

October 2024 to November 2024-Rigless Onshore Sand Clean Out/Assala Energies Gabon Port Gentil.

Surface Well Testing Team Lead:

  • Supervise Well Testing operation on land job, rig up, installation and pressure testing of surface equipment.
  • Ensure the rigging up and installation is done as per the latest design documentation.
  • Engage with customers on the rig and communicate with the team members to ensure flawless execution.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with regular maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.

August 2024 to September 2024 Exploration Gas Well “Helium” Helium One/Onshore Tanzania

Surface Well Testing Team Lead:

  • Supervise Well Testing operation on land job, rig up, installation and pressure testing of surface equipment.
  • Ensure the rigging up and installation is done as per the latest design documentation.
  • Engage with customers on the rig and communicate with the team members to ensure flawless execution.
  • Control and monitoring during the process of evaluation of the produced well to determine Flowrates and fluid properties at surface.

January 2024 to March 2024-Rig Tungsten Explorer “TUX” Exploration Well TotalEnergies EP/Deepwater Offshore Namibia

Surface Well Testing Operator:

  • Spotting, Rig up and installation of Well test equipment.
  • Operate well testing equipment following equipment manual, procedures and standard work instructions.
  • Obtain dead oil samples from Choke manifold during well test operation.
  • Ensure the pressure, temperature readings recorded correctly.
  • Ensure equipment is lined up correctly based on the operation specific.
  • Ensure equipment settings are correct for operation specifics: 3-phase Separator setting, Choke manifold setting, transfer pump and vertical surge tank.
  • Rig up and installation of Surface Data Acquisition system on well test equipment in Deep water well testing Offshore Setup
  • Rig up and installation of Multiphase flow meter, function test and quality checks.
  • Control and monitoring during the process of evaluation of the produced wells to determine Flowrates and fluid properties at surface.

October 2023 to November 2023-Rig DS-12 Grenadier-1 Exploration Well TotalEnergies EP Offshore Angola.

Surface Well Testing Operator:

  • Operate well testing equipment following equipment manual, procedures and standard work instructions.
  • Obtain dead oil samples from Choke manifold during well test operation.
  • Ensure the pressure, temperature readings recorded correctly.
  • Ensure equipment is lined up correctly based on the operation specific.
  • Ensure equipment settings are correct for operation specifics: 3-phase Separator setting, Choke manifold setting, transfer pump and vertical surge tank.
  • Rig up and installation of Surface Data Acquisition system on well test equipment in Deep water well testing Offshore Setup
  • Rig up and installation of Multiphase flow meter, function test and quality checks.
  • Control and monitoring during the process of evaluation of the produced wells to determine Flowrates and fluid properties at surface.
  • Delivered high-quality results under pressure by adapting quickly to changing circumstances in the field environment.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with clients through proactive communication and problem-solving initiatives.

Education

HND-ME High National Diploma Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical And Marine Engineering

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
SCOTLAND, UK
07-2012

No Degree - High School Mechanical Engineer

National Petroleum Institute, INP
Sumbe-Angola, Km 13

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Service Quality
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Environmental Safety
  • Safety Assessment
  • Team Supervision
  • MS Office
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Willing to Learn
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Hazardous materials handling

Certification

2025-04-07: Testing Pressure Lv3 Fluid Sampling Operation.

2025-02-14: Testing Well Integrity Level 2

2025-01-31: Testing Pressure Lv2 Surface Well Test SWT.

2023-07-03: BOSIET with Compressed Air Emergency System (CA-EBS) OPITO Approved.

2020-01-31: Health Safety Environment Level 2 (HSE – 2).



Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Field Specialist in Surface Well Testing

Schlumberger
06.2013 - Current

HND-ME High National Diploma Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical And Marine Engineering

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

No Degree - High School Mechanical Engineer

National Petroleum Institute, INP

Sport, Reading, Networking, Travelling, Music

Playing Football

Reading science books

Networking.

Wilson Sumbelelo