Akshay Bal
Dammam
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Petroleum Engineer with strong background in slick line, Well Testing, Drilling and Production operation, Reservoir Engineering and project management. Skilled in data analysis and interpretation, and able to effectively lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to increase and productivity, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Slickline Operator
Union Power Trading and Contracting Company
Dammam
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised slackline operations, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards and managed equipment maintenance and inspection to guarantee optimal performance.
- Progressed from trainee to Slickline operator,demonstrating strong technical skills.
- Expertly performed BHP work using advanced guages, ensuring accurate measurements.
- Quickly assembled tools with a deep understanding of their function and capabilities.
- Ran blanking plugs and temperature surveys, ensuring accurate data collection.
- Supervised high pressure fishing and plug jobs, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Well Test Operator
Union Power Trading & Contracting Company
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Working for TAQA in ARAMCO project in SHARQI 5603(Offshore Barge).
- Ensures a safe Rig Up and Rig Down for Flow back Operation.
- Ensures a safe and healthy environment at the worksite through the effective application of the company's HSEQ systems.
- Performs cleaning, operational testing and pressure testing of equipment during the pre job procedures.
- Prepares and packing ancillary equipment to be used for job.
- Performs pre/post job equipment inspections.
- Performs and completes ongoing and preventative maintenance procedures.
Floor Man
South Asia Consultancy Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 10.2023
- ONGC Project (Gujarat, Ankleshwar Asset)-Well Services, (Cardwell 100 Ton VII) and (Bhel 120 Ton IX) Workover Rig.
- Handles tubular and drilling tools using rig floor equipment (power tong, monkey tong, slips etc).
- Pick up / Laydown drill pipes, drill collars, tubing, casing and other BHA.
- Works with casing, cementing, logging and directional drilling crews in performing specialized work related down hole operation.
- Assists Driller in rigging up and rigging down third party equipment (wireline, cementing, casing etc).
- Prevented environmental harm by following production protocols and avoiding oil spills and sediment contamination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Presidency University
Benguluru, IndiaHigher Secondary -
MNKMHSS Chittilemcherry
Kerala, IndiaHigh School -
Bhavans Vidhya Mandir
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Drilling And Completions
- Oil And Gas Production Technology
- Multidirectional Drilling Techniques
- Reservoir Engineering
- Bailing operations
- Broaching techniques
- Well intervention
- Pressure control
Certification
- Accomplished Work Authorization Program(WAP) under ARAMCO.
- Accomplished NEBOSH International General Certificate in occupational Health and Safety.
- Published Research paper entitled 'Anti corrosion effect of curcuma longa on petroleum drilling equipment in the presence of acid environments' in IRJET, volume 07.
- Mines Vocational Training (ONGC)
Projects
Anti corrosion effect of Curcuma Longa (turmeric) on petroleum drilling equipment's the presence of different acid environments., Under Petroleum Engineering Dept at Presidency University.
Organizations And Membership
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- Presidency University Petroleum Forum (PUPF)
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) student chapter
Personal Traits
- Adapting nature
- Willingness to work effectively and efficiently
- Confident and Strong personality
- Linguistic
- Presentable and energetic
- Problem solver
- Team Work
- Quick learner and Enthusiast
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Slickline Operator
Union Power Trading and Contracting Company
02.2025 - Current
Well Test Operator
Union Power Trading & Contracting Company
05.2024 - 01.2025
Floor Man
South Asia Consultancy Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Presidency University
Higher Secondary -
MNKMHSS Chittilemcherry
High School -
Bhavans Vidhya Mandir