Lixin Alex
Noida
Summary
Accomplished Deep Drilling Supervisor with extensive experience in the upstream oil and gas sector. Proven track record in safety management, ERD, and 3000 HP rig building and commissioning. Strong organizational skills and effective communication foster collaboration and team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Drilling Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
Al Hufū f
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Working with Saudi Aramco Unconventional division in Exploration Wells. Website: [Saudi Aramco](https://www.saudiaramco.com)
- Rig Specs: Sub-base/Mast: BOMCO/ TDS: Bentec 750 Tons HT/ Mud Pumps : BOMCO 1600/ Drawworks: BOMCO 2000 HP/ Mud System: BOMCO 3000 BBL Contractor : Arabian Drilling 3000 HP Land Rig Saudi Aramco unconventional Division
- Petroleum Engineer with 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Drilling with MPD
- Completions with pack off hanging casing in Well head Cameron design
- Commissioned 2 New build rigs for Arabian Drilling
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate drilling teams and ensure adherence to safety protocols
- Maintain excellent communication with Drilling Engineers and plan ahead
- Skilled in managing project timelines, budgets, and resources
- Familiar with industry regulations, standards, and best practices in petroleum engineering
- Successfully executed drilling projects while maintaining high safety and environmental standard
- Working with Saudi Aramco Unconventional division in Exploration Wells. Website: [Saudi Aramco](https://www.saudiaramco.com)
Night Drilling Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
Al Hufū f
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Led and managed night drilling operations for oil and gas wells. Website: [Saudi Aramco](https://www.saudiaramco.com)
- Rig Specs: Sub-base/Mast: BOMCO/ Discovery TDS: Bentec 750 Tons/ NOV 11 SA / Mud Pumps : MH Wirth 2200/ Drawworks: Bentec 3000/ Mud System: BOMCO 5000 bbl
- Prepared reports on drilling activities, including progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
- Prepared Casing Tallies, Cross-Verified Cementing Programs, Displacements
- Ensured All operations followed the required KPI
- Ensured strict adherence to well control policies
- Ensured all stakeholders communicated on drilling program and adherence to same
- Led and managed night drilling operations for oil and gas wells. Website: [Saudi Aramco](https://www.saudiaramco.com)
Night Tool Pusher
KCA Deutag
Al Manqaf
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Drilled well upto 19000 ft for KOC deep drilling Division. Website: [KCA Deutag](https://www.kcadeutag.com)
- Rig Specs: Sub-base/Mast: Pyramid/ TDS: NOV 750 Tons PS2 / Mud Pumps : Eweco 2200 / Drawworks: NOV 3000/ Mud System: MH Wirth Rig Name: KCA01 3000 HP Chinese Rig Fields: Burgan, Raudhatein, New Raudhatein, Sabriyah
- Commissioned 3000 HP new build rigs for KCA Deutag
- Controlled and Killed Gas kick on surface with 29-1/ 2 Diverter with 150 PPM H2S
- Well testing experience
- Drilled with MPD in Producing formation In Marrat Formations
- Successfully Drilled Gotnia formation in record time
- Fished 22 inch twist off BHA
- Maintain extensive knowledge of all operations
- Take Charge from Senior Tool Pusher for safe and efficient operations.
- Maintain all drilling parameters as per drilling program
- Side track and re-entry experience with whipstock window milling
- 3000 HP new build rig Commissioning
- Follow Drilling parameters as per program
- Guide Assistant Driller , Derrickman, Floorhands for planning and execution
- HT/HP experience
- Experience with motors, RSS
- Successful side tracks, fishing of 22" BHA
- Nipple up 15 K BOP 18-3/4 and pressure test as Per KOC Standards and KPI
- Follow and maintain KPIs
- CRT experience
- Released Stuck in 92 degrees highly deviated well
- Experience on Holes 36”, 24”, 22”, 16”,12-/4, 9-1/4, 6-1/2”, 6 “
- Experience with RSS, Hybrid RSS, 10 inch motors
- Good knowledge of fishing tools and fishing experience
- Drilled well upto 19000 ft for KOC deep drilling Division. Website: [KCA Deutag](https://www.kcadeutag.com)
Driller
KCA Deutag
Al Aḩmadı̄
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Follow Drilling parameters as per program. Website: [KCA Deutag](https://www.kcadeutag.com)
- Rig: 3000 HP new build rig Commissioning
- Guide Assistant Driller , Derrickman, Floorhands for planning and execution
- HT/HP experience
- Experience with motors, RSS
- Successful side tracks, fishing of 22" BHA
- Nipple up 15 K BOP 18-3/4 and pressure test as Per KOC Standards and KP
- Follow and maintain KPIs
- Follow Drilling parameters as per program. Website: [KCA Deutag](https://www.kcadeutag.com)
Rig Engineer-Assistant Driller- Driller
Weatherford Drilling International
Al Ahmadi
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Managed all inspections for Well Control Equipment. Website: [Weatherford](https://www.weatherford.com)
- Rigs: UPDC 776, UPDC 180 3000 HP Rigs
- Graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and MBA in oil and Gas management from UPES
- Selected by Weatherford for Young Engineer Leadership program
- Upgraded 3000 HP rigs and commissioned with KOC
- Next Gen Engineers Program of weatherford
- Promoted to Trainee Driller During this period
- Contractual gap analysis for KOC contract
- Managed all inspections for Well Control Equipment. Website: [Weatherford](https://www.weatherford.com)
Assistant Driller
Focus Energy
Jaisalmer
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Ensure drilling operations are run smoothly as per TP and NTP. Website: [Focus Energy](http://www.focusenergy.com)
- Ensure drilling operations are run smoothly as per TP and NTP Strap Casings, Tubulars and prepare
- Assist Driller and Toolpushers for running smooth operations
- T/Shoot Mud pumps, Centrifuges, Kelly for problems
- Ensure all drilling equipment is lined up correctly
- Ensure chain of command between crew
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently
- Ensure correct line up of Well Control Equipment
- Assist in slip and cut
- Ensure drilling operations are run smoothly as per TP and NTP. Website: [Focus Energy](http://www.focusenergy.com)
Graduate Engineer Trainee- Mud Engineer
Focus Energy Limited
Jaisalmer
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Joined as graduate engineer trainee for gas well drilling. Website: [Focus Energy](http://www.focusenergy.com)
- Worked as Mud Engineer for 1.5 years on KCL PHPA mud system
- Conducted all tests Retort Analysis, Water Loss, K+ etc.
- Maintain all mud properties as per program
- Joined as graduate engineer trainee for gas well drilling. Website: [Focus Energy](http://www.focusenergy.com)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineer
Sathyabama University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu04.2013
Master of Engineering / Master of Technology - Petroleum Exploration
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies( UPES)
Dehradun, UttarakhandMaster of Business Administration - Oil & Gas Management
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)
Dehradun, UttarakhandSkills
- Drilling Operations HTHP
- Well Design and Planning
- Risk Management and Analysis
- HSE Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Project Management
Certification
Well control supervisor level 4, surface BOP stack, International Well Control Forum, 01/25
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Arabic
Awards
- Part of Young Leadership Program for Weatherford Drilling International
- Part of SPE students chapter
- Drilled Complicated high H2S concentration formations
- Drilled highly deviated wells in record times in Kuwait
- Moved rigs in Record times
- 3000 HP Multi rig commissioning upgrades experience
Extracurricular Activities
Playing Football Singing composing music Travelling
Disclaimer
I, Lixin Alex, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Professional Highlights
- Demonstrated expertise in HTHP Drilling, ERD, Fishing and performance evaluation to drive informed decision-making processes
- Controlled Surface H2S kick on 29-1/2 Diverter
- Prevent and Solved stuck Pipe issues on 92 degrees highly deviated wells
- Drilled with MPD( Weatherford/ Haliburton)
- Smart completions/ Multi Stage completion
- Re-entry wells work over experience
- 15K BOP experience 18-3/4, 13-5/8
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z7019616
- Passport Expiry Date: 12/15/32
- Father's Name: P M Alexander
- Date of Birth: 10/17/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Day Drilling Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
07.2024 - Current
Night Drilling Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
06.2023 - 06.2024
Night Tool Pusher
KCA Deutag
08.2021 - 05.2023
Driller
KCA Deutag
08.2020 - 07.2021
Rig Engineer-Assistant Driller- Driller
Weatherford Drilling International
07.2017 - 07.2020
Assistant Driller
Focus Energy
05.2015 - 05.2017
Graduate Engineer Trainee- Mud Engineer
Focus Energy Limited
05.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineer
Sathyabama University
Master of Engineering / Master of Technology - Petroleum Exploration
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies( UPES)
Master of Business Administration - Oil & Gas Management
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)
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