Engr. Onwusogh, James Iheaka is an accomplished Engineer with nearly two decades of progressive experience in drilling, workover, completions, and well intervention across West Africa. He currently serves as a Drilling and Workover Supervisor with RAEC, where he oversees complex onshore and offshore campaigns, including drilling with Rotary Steerable Systems, intelligent completions, and plug & abandonment projects in the Niger Delta. His career spans senior supervisory roles with Legacy Drilling, Tecon Oil, and Alpharetta Oil & Gas Services, where he managed hydraulic workover units (225K–600K), completions, and thru-tubing operations across Nigeria, Ghana, and Congo.

James holds a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri and is presently pursuing a Master’s degree in Petroleum and Gas Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, advancing his expertise in drilling optimization, reservoir management, and applied energy research. He is a certified IWCF Level 4 Well Control Supervisor, OPITO-BOSIET holder, Stuck-Pipe Prevention specialist, and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE).

He blends deep technical expertise with strong leadership, safety stewardship, and cost-effective operational execution. Beyond field operations, James is passionate about data-driven drilling optimization, contractor performance evaluation, and mentoring the next generation of engineers, while also fostering entrepreneurship and community service