Competent drilling Engineering professional with 13 years of experience in upstream O&G activities. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of specialized drilling operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintending Engineer
Oil And Natural Gas Corporation, ONGC
01.2016 - Current
Currently working as Drilling In-Charge at a Cat-III NG 2000-2, a new generation VFD rig.
Actively involved in the commissioning activities of New generation automated Drillmec Rigs NG 2000-1 and NG 2000-2.
Experienced in handling service contracts, MPD technology, well head selection (FMC, BHEL, Cameron)
Well experienced in Drilling engineering, Landmark software (COMPASS, Well Plan modules), directional drilling, fishing activities,
Manage a team of 35 individuals monitoring and executing well site operations ensuring enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
Drilling Engineer
Oil And Natural Gas Corporation, ONGC
10.2011 - 05.2018
Managed well site operations in various capacities and increased drilling efficiency by developing and implementing innovative drilling techniques and strategies.
Optimized drilling operations for enhanced safety and minimal environmental impact.
Involved in planning directional well plans and monitoring its execution, liaising with service providers to ensure timely completion with NIL complications.
Planned and executed fishing operations including, but not limited to, tool selection, running, servicing and job execution thereby minimizing rig NPT.
Carried out bit selection and performance monitoring, coordinated with vendors regarding invoicing and payment.
Successfully planned and executed liner hanger jobs in deep wells
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
Kozhikode, India
04.2011
Higher Secondary - CBSE
IES Public School
Thrissur, India
04.2007
Skills
Drilling Engineering
Directional Drilling
Fishing
Liner hanger
Well head selection
Bit selection and monitoring
System Troubleshooting
Project Estimation
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 4 in the commissioning of New Generation VFD rigs NG 2000-1 and NG 2000-2.
Supervised team of 35 staff members in executing day to day operations following recommended HSE policies.
Certification
Project Management Essentials, IIM Mumbai, 2024
Advanced Training in Rig Operations, Drillmec SPA, Piacenza, Italy, 2023