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seth dadson

@sethdadson

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Early-career petroleum engineer focused on reservoir and production performance analysis.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can apply reservoir surveillance (DCA, material balance) and simulation (Petrel/Eclipse) to optimize field performance, learn advanced tools (OFM/MBAL), and grow within collaborative multidisciplinary teams.

I’m a petroleum engineering graduate (B.Sc., First Class Honors) with a strong focus on reservoir surveillance, performance evaluation, and simulation-driven decision-making. I also earned a Provost Excellence student award, and I build my approach around rigorous technical analysis and clear communication.

At Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (Reservoir Division), I supported reservoir surveillance and performance evaluation through production data analysis, decline curve analysis (DCA), and material balance modelling. I also assisted in interpreting MDT (Modular Formation Dynamics Tester) data to evaluate formation pressure gradients, fluid contacts, and reservoir compartmentalization, and I supported volumetric estimation of hydrocarbon in place (STOIIP/GIIP) using seismic and well log data.

I bring hands-on exposure to reservoir simulation and modelling using PETREL and Eclipse, including building and running reservoir simulation models for basic workflow setup and analysis. I’ve also developed production engineering skills through prosper simulations and artificial lift design, and I’ve strengthened leadership and problem-solving by leading multidisciplinary petroleum engineering project groups and serving as a peer mentor.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Reservoir Division Service Personnel

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation

Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 (11 months)

Supported reservoir surveillance and performance evaluation through production data analysis, decline curve analysis (DCA), and material balance modelling. Assisted in interpreting MDT data, volumetric estimation (STOIIP/GIIP) using seismic and well logs, and prepared technical reports and presentations for internal reviews.

Reservoir Surveillance Production Data Analysis Decline Curve Analysis MDT Interpretation STOIIP GIIP Volumetrics Petrel Eclipse Technical Reporting

Wells Division Intern

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Acquired an in-depth understanding of drilling operations, well completions, decommissioning, and well design while participating in daily drilling report meetings and individual presentations.

Drilling Operations Well Completions Decommissioning Report Writing Team Collaboration Operational Support

Reservoir Division Intern

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Built understanding of reservoir operations including reservoir surveillance, material balance, MDT analysis, voidage replacement tracking, and determining operating point and tubing performance relationships. Improved problem-solving through collaboration with colleagues on projects.

Reservoir Surveillance Material Balance MDT Analysis Voidage Replacement Tracking Operating Point Determination Problem Solving Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering

Grade: First Class Honors

Activities and societies: Relevant courses: Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Production Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, and Reservoir Simulation. Awarded Provost Excellence (Jun 2022).

B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering program; achieved First Class Honors. Coursework included reservoir, drilling, and production engineering, plus geology, geophysics, and petrophysics.