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KRISHNA KANTH  S

KRISHNA KANTH S

Tirunelveli

Summary

Drilling Performance Engineer with expertise in drilling optimization, well performance analysis, and real-time drilling operations support. Experienced in analyzing drilling data, identifying performance improvement opportunities, reducing Invisible Lost Time (ILT) and Non-Productive Time (NPT), and developing performance reports to support data-driven decision-making. Skilled in collaborating with drilling operations, engineering, and software teams to improve well delivery and operational efficiency.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Drilling Performance Engineer

NOV Digital Technologies Pvt.Ltd
Kochi
01.2026 - Current

· Analyze drilling performance using real-time and historical drilling data.

· Identify opportunities to improve drilling efficiency and reduce well delivery time.

· Develop and maintain drilling performance dashboards and KPIs.

· Conduct offset well analysis for upcoming drilling campaigns.

· Perform ILT and NPT analysis with actionable recommendations.

· Support drilling teams with data-driven optimization strategies.

· Prepare post-well reviews and lessons learned.

· Collaborate with drilling engineers, rig crews, and digital solutions teams.

RTOC ENGINEER -

National Oilwell Varco India Pvt.Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Monitored all ONGC onshore asset rigs in real time, performing multiple-well surveillance to identify drilling dysfunctions and drilling complications across active operations.
  • Generated actionable alerts for influx/losses, torque & drag anomalies, pressure fluctuations, and flowback issues, contributing to the reduction of NPT hours.
  • Detected and analyzed string failure, stuck pipe, and equipment malfunctions through trend analysis and parameter correlation.
  • Prepared detailed incident and performance reports for drilling and client review to support real-time operational decisions.

GEO ANALYST -

Oil Field Instrumentation India Private Limited
07.2018 - 02.2023
  • Delivered real-time monitoring and MLU operations across multiple drilling rigs.
  • Detected and mitigated stuck pipe, mud cut, ballooning, and kick events while ensuring reliable data quality.
  • Generated daily performance and event analysis reports supporting client decision-making for ONGC and ARA.
  • Collaborated with rig crews and drilling engineers to optimize workflows and reduce downtime

ASSOCIATE CS INTERNET

Sutherland Global Services
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Provided customer technical support and issue escalation, developing communication and problem-solving skills applicable to operational reporting
  • Maintained accurate service logs and performance reports, ensuring timely escalation of critical issues and adherence to company standards.

Education

B.TECH - Petroleum Engineering (First Class)

Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2016

Skills

  • Real-Time Operations: Multi-well surveillance, event detection, real-time analytics, WITS/WITSML systems
  • Technical Analysis: Drilling dysfunctions (stick-slip, whirl, vibration) and complications (string failure, stuck pipe, mud loss, influx)
  • Reporting & Optimization: Incident reporting, root cause analysis, client communication, NPT reduction
  • Calculated Parameters: ECD, D-Exponent, MSE, Swab/Surge, DOC

Certification

  • IWCF LEVEL-1
  • Well operations Crew Resource Management

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above-mentioned facts are true and complete to best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Drilling Performance Engineer

NOV Digital Technologies Pvt.Ltd
01.2026 - Current

RTOC ENGINEER -

National Oilwell Varco India Pvt.Ltd
03.2023 - Current

GEO ANALYST -

Oil Field Instrumentation India Private Limited
07.2018 - 02.2023

ASSOCIATE CS INTERNET

Sutherland Global Services
10.2016 - 02.2018

B.TECH - Petroleum Engineering (First Class)

Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering
KRISHNA KANTH S