YVES ROLAND KOUAKOU
PETROLEUM ENGINEER /LOGISTICIAN
ABIDJAN
Profil professionnel
Graduate of INPHB Yamoussoukro with over 4 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. Creative, autonomous, and motivated, I have strengthened my technical and operational skills on the field while developing a strong adaptability. Enthusiastic and solution-oriented, I enjoy anticipating and solving complex challenges with rigor and innovation. A strong believer in teamwork, I consider collaboration essential for collective performance. Looking for new challenges, I aim to bring my energy, expertise, and passion for challenges to a dynamic and ambitious organization.
Vue d'ensemble
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Expérience
JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER
FOXTROT INTERNATIONAL
ABIDJAN
2025.07 - Current
- Read, interpret, and analyze Daily Drilling Reports (DDR).
- Assist Senior Engineer in preparing Morning Drilling Reports.
- Update drilling programs with field feedback.
- Monitor real-time drilling parameters (ROP, WOB, RPM, Torque…).
- Participate in the analysis of drilling issues (NPT, stuck pipe, lost circulation…).
- Provide optimization recommendations.
- Track drilling material requirements in collaboration with logistics.
- Verify loading lists for support vessels.
- Attend SIMOPS planning meetings for simultaneous drilling operations.
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER
OILFIELD SERVICES AND FURNITURES
ABIDJAN
2025.01 - 2025.06
- Ensure compliance with petroleum industry safety regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Supervise and coordinate daily operational activities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Contribute to commercial strategy development.
- Research and implement innovative technologies to optimize costs and efficiency.
- Lead the implementation of a digital platform for local content management.
- Evaluate local content policy in Côte d’Ivoire’s oil and gas companies.
INGENIEUR PROJET (OIL and GAS)
GLOBAL GROWTH MOTIONS
ABIDJAN
2023.02 - 2024.12
- Spearheaded the deployment of a cutting-edge digital platform for local content management in the oil & gas sector.
- Assessed and benchmarked local content policies across major oil & gas companies in Côte d’Ivoire, providing strategic recommendations for improvement.
- Engineered and implemented a dynamic project monitoring dashboard, enhancing visibility and decision-making.
- Authored comprehensive technical specifications (Terms of Reference) to guide the development of the digital platform.
- Directed project execution with rigorous milestone planning, compliance monitoring, and alignment with strategic objectives.
PROJECT & PLANNING ENGINEER
SAFE PARTNERS SARL
ABIDJAN
2022.04 - 2023.01
- Analyzed and assessed the feasibility of scaffolding and shoring projects through the development of detailed technical files.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive operational plans to ensure successful project execution on construction sites.
- Supervised and ensured the proper implementation of design plans on-site, guaranteeing safety and compliance standards.
- Designed and deployed a project monitoring dashboard to track progress, optimize resource allocation, and support decision-making.
DATA ANALYST
Marine Geology Laboratory – University Félix Houphouët-Boigny | Cocody
Cocody
2021.12 - 2022.02
- Conduct chemical analyses (univariate, bivariate, multivariate) of gas constituents.
- Develop a machine learning model to predict gas well production parameters.
- Analyze Rock-EVAL data.
FINAL YEAR INTERNSHIP
FOXTROT INTERNATIONAL LDC
Abidjan
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Assess SLUG CATCHER separator performance at VRIDI WEST.
- Determine maximum drainage rate of SLUG CATCHER.
- Propose pipeline safety improvement solutions.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Formation
Master - Qualité, Hygiène, Sécurité et Environnement
International University of Cocody
Abidjan 2022.01 -
Petroleum Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Institut National Polytechnique Houphouet Boigny
Yamoussoukro 2020.01 - 2021.01
Foundation course - MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Institut National Polytechnique Houphouet Boigny
Yamoussoukro 2015.01 - 2017.01
Baccalaureate - E series
Abidjan Technical High School
2014.01 - 2015.01
Compétences
Drilling equipment knowledge
Risk assessment capability
Well control techniques
Autonomy & Initiative
Responsibility & Rigor
SAP, MS Project, ProII
MS Office Suite
Photoshop
Strong Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving & Optimization
Certificats
- Certified in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE).
- Certified in Risk Management, with proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Certified in Quality Management, ensuring compliance with international standards and continuous process improvement.
Personnalisé
- Strong sense of rigor and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- High sense of responsibility with strong ownership of tasks and deliverables.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
- Open-minded, adaptable, and collaborative in multicultural and dynamic environments.
Langues
French
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Chronologie
JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER
FOXTROT INTERNATIONAL
2025.07 - Current
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER
OILFIELD SERVICES AND FURNITURES
2025.01 - 2025.06
INGENIEUR PROJET (OIL and GAS)
GLOBAL GROWTH MOTIONS
2023.02 - 2024.12
PROJECT & PLANNING ENGINEER
SAFE PARTNERS SARL
2022.04 - 2023.01
Master - Qualité, Hygiène, Sécurité et Environnement
International University of Cocody
2022.01 -
DATA ANALYST
Marine Geology Laboratory – University Félix Houphouët-Boigny | Cocody
2021.12 - 2022.02
FINAL YEAR INTERNSHIP
FOXTROT INTERNATIONAL LDC
2021.07 - 2021.11
Petroleum Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Institut National Polytechnique Houphouet Boigny
2020.01 - 2021.01
Foundation course - MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Institut National Polytechnique Houphouet Boigny
2015.01 - 2017.01
Baccalaureate - E series
Abidjan Technical High School
2014.01 - 2015.01