Kennedy Kibuchi
Nakuru
Summary
Dynamic Roughneck with extensive experience at Tullow Oil, excelling in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Skilled in machinery troubleshooting and effective communication, ensuring optimal drilling operations and crew efficiency. Committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of rig operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Roughneck
Ken Gen
Naivasha
07.2014 - Current
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient extraction processes.
- Maintained safety protocols during rig operations and crew activities.
- Assisted in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting on-site machinery.
Roughneck
Tullow oil
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient extraction processes.
- Maintained safety protocols during rig operations and crew activities.
- Assisted in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting on-site machinery.
Education
Ololulunga High School
Narok, KenyaSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Crew coordination
- Risk assessment
- Tool handling
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Hydraulic systems
- Rig maintenance proficiency
- Hazardous materials handling
- Able to lift [number] lbs
- Threaded connection experience
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Emergency response training
- Heavy equipment operation
- Physical strength and stamina
- Slip and elevator handling
- Well control techniques
- Drilling operations expertise
- Hand tool proficiency
- Confined space entry
- Torque wrench usage
- Safety awareness
- Piping installation and repair
- Safety meetings
- Rigging techniques
- Fire prevention
- Personal protective equipment
- Basic mechanical repair
- Valve and pump repairs
- Pipe handling
- Heavy lifting
- Written and verbal communication
- Weather conditions adaptation
- Crane signaling
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Worked in Ethiopia from 2020 to 2023
- Worked in Djibouti one well in 2023
- Worked in Tanzania one well in 2025
- Drilled multiple wells in Kenya olkaria region
Timeline
Roughneck
Ken Gen
07.2014 - Current
Roughneck
Tullow oil
02.2013 - 07.2014
Ololulunga High School