Charles Nwabuzor

About Charles Nwabuzor

I am a seasoned engineering leader with 20+ years in the oil and gas industry, specializing in production optimization, surveillance, well completions, and subsea well interventions and abandonments across both Deepwater and Onshore assets. My career is anchored in technical excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic leadership—consistently delivering measurable results in high-stakes environments.As Wells Engineering Team Lead for Sand Control at Shell, I led a team of 16 engineers, delivering tailored sand face completion solutions to global reservoirs. I championed innovation, contract execution, and supply chain integration—driving cost savings, improving delivery, and fostering alignment among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Previously, as Lead Completions Engineer for HPHT assets, I played a key role in the design and execution of high-pressure, high-temperature subsea wells. I helped achieve critical production milestones while mitigating technical and reservoir risks. My work has included managing complex capital projects, optimizing interventions, and advancing strategies focused on safety, performance, and sustainability.Core Expertise:Well Completion & Intervention Engineering (Deepwater & Onshore)HPHT Subsea Well Design & ExecutionSubsea Well Intervention & AbandonmentEngineering Team Leadership & MentorshipCapital Project & Contract ManagementTechnical Risk MitigationStakeholder Engagement & Supply Chain StrategyOperational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Innovation & Impact I’ve led multi-million-dollar initiatives that introduced cutting-edge well technologies, enhanced HPHT capabilities, and elevated engineering standards. I am results-focused, data-driven, and passionate about creating sustainable solutions that reduce cost, boost performance, and meet the highest safety benchmarks. My leadership in supplier performance and contract negotiations has delivered millions in savings while improving project outcomes. Purpose & Leadership I am committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers and fostering a culture of technical mastery, innovation, and collaboration. As a speaker and published contributor in the industry, I aim to continuously advance well engineering and shape the future of energy production.Let’s connect to drive innovation, unlock operational excellence, and lead the next era of energy performance—together.

Experience

1. Wells Engineering Manager for Sand Control

   Shell

   Apr 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   1) Manager of a team of 16 engineers tasked with providing innovative, fit for purpose sand face completion solutions for Shell operations globally.2) Technical Lead working with Supply Chain on contracts for sand control specific software and equipment. 3) Championed robust and effective stakeholder management and integration with Shell’s various global production assets and technical disciplines.4) Championed continuous improvement in our ways of working and operating models to ensure the right level of sand control technical support is provided across the well delivery process. 5) Managed the recruitment, coaching, development, and deployment of new talent and the continual growth of Shell’s sand control expertise.

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering

  2001 — 2004