FELICIENNE DJOSSOU
Petroleum Engineer
Cotonou
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Summary
Highly-skilled Petroleum Engineer with sufficient theoretical knowledge in reservoir engineering and petroleum economic. Skilled in utilizing cutting-edge technology and implementing best practices to fulfill complex petroleum projects. Masters level of detailed research analysis and methodologies in Enhanced Oil Recovery. Possesses strong communication skills, coupled with robust understanding of engineering principles. Poised to contribute significantly to innovative energy solutions and operational efficiency.
Work History
Technical Director of Energy, Water and Mining
Ministry of Energy, Water and Mining
Cotonou, Benin Republic
07.2024 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
- Provided strategic insights for informed decision-making to board of directors.
- Developed financial strategies to maximise budget allocations and ROI.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Navigated regulatory landscapes, maintaining legal compliance and risk mitigation in energy, water, mines and hydrocarbons fields.
- Supervise state power supply and rural electrification projects with collaboration with relevant entities
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Allocated and supervision of miner's activity under my jurisdiction
- Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies.
- Fostered positive work environment, increased employee morale.
- Spearheaded innovation initiatives, accelerating technological advancements.
- Conducted risk assessment activities, mitigating potential technical issues.
- Participated in implementation of organisational goals and strategic planning.
- Set realistic technical KPIs based on past performance and motivated teams to achieve them.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Represented ministry at seminars, conferences and business events ins and outside the country.
Director of Water and Mining
Ministry of Water and Mining
Cotonou, Benin Republic
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed daily activities by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations in the fields of energy, water ressources and mining.
- Ensure the regulation of the public water service in collaboration with the relevant entities.
- Allocation and supervision of miner's activity under my jurisdiction.
- Navigated regulatory landscapes, maintaining legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead projects.
- Developed financial strategies to maximise budget allocations and ROI.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Facilitated professional development programs, enhancing leadership capabilities within organisation.
- Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
- Provided strategic insights for informed decision-making to board of directors.
- Directed day-to-day work of 12 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and management.
Business development executive
AIM Consultants Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw proposal development efforts ensuring bid accuracy and compelling value propositions.
- Managed project timelines effectively ensuring completion within defined time frames.
- Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations.
- Negotiated contract terms and pricing to maximise revenue.
- Trained junior staff members on essential sales techniques, boosting overall team performance.
- Led strategy meetings to scope project goals and reporting frameworks.
- Identified potential clients for business expansion opportunities.
- Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends through continuous learning and professional development.
- Assisted in budget development and oversight, maintaining fiscal discipline across projects.
- Streamlined communications internally and externally, improving overall workflow processes.
Bilingual Business development Officer
AIM Consultants Limited
Lagos , Nigeria
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Developed company expression of interest as well as technical and financial proposals in English and French.
- Represented company for proposals submission, projects presentations and negociations in French and English speaking countries.
- Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
- Conducted extensive market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Established standards of performance for consistent quality assurance.
- Initiated beneficial changes in workflow process; efficiency was significantly improved.
- Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis for better positioning in the market.
- Oversaw record-keeping for company's long-term planning, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and security.
- Managed over 20 customers calls per day.
- Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
Quality assurance intern
Crown Flour Mill
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed test cases for ensuring high performance standards.
- Monitored production processes, resulting in reduced product faults.
- Implemented corrective actions, reducing recurrence of similar errors in the future.
- Utilised statistical tools to analyse data for better decision making.
- Streamlined processes by implementing effective quality control measures.
- Improved product quality by conducting rigorous testing protocols.
- Assisted in preparing audit reports to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
- Achieved better process efficiency with thorough analysis of QA procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with diligent follow-up on reported issues.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
African Uiversity of Science and Technology
Abuja, Nigeria 08.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University of Ilorin
Kwara, Nigeria 10.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
IRGIB-AFRICA University
Cotonou, Benin Republic 10.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
Data analysis
Corporate governance
Problem Resolution
Leadership
Project Management
Strategy development
Risk Assessments
Microsoft Office 365
Project leadership
Oil recovery techniques
Simulation modelling
Knowledge of petroleum economics
Fluency in matlab
Understanding of pvt analysis
Experience with EOR methods
HSE protocols adherence
Eclipse
Reservoir simulation technology
Feasibility studies
Clear communication
Reservoir engineering
Client contract negotiations
Opportunity identification
Cross functional teamwork
Proposal writing
SWOT Analysis
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Software
ECLIPSE
PROSPER for PVT analysis
Matlab
OPM FLOW
Certification
Training in Singapour on Sustainable Integrated Water Management
Interests
Teamwork
Creativity
Leadership
Traveling
Girl-Child Advocate
Research
Reading
Community Involvement
Affiliations
- Member of Women in Energy Network, WIEN (Since 2022)
- Member of Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE (since 2019)
Additional Information
- Financial Secretary of SPE, AUST chapter (2019 – 2020)
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Technical Director of Energy, Water and Mining
Ministry of Energy, Water and Mining
07.2024 - Current
Training in Singapour on Sustainable Integrated Water Management
03-2024
Training on Climate Changes
11-2023
Director of Water and Mining
Ministry of Water and Mining
08.2022 - 07.2024
Health, Safety and Environment personnel HSE1,2&3
05-2022
Project Management Professional
02-2022
Business development executive
AIM Consultants Limited
01.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
African Uiversity of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 07.2021
Bilingual Business development Officer
AIM Consultants Limited
12.2017 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University of Ilorin
10.2015 - 11.2018
Quality assurance intern
Crown Flour Mill
06.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
IRGIB-AFRICA University
10.2009 - 12.2012