NAWAZ AHMAD
Gorakhpur
Summary
Petroleum Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on onshore and offshore drilling experience, including roles as Assistant Driller and Project/Commissioning Engineer. Experienced in supporting and executing safe and efficient drilling operations, commissioning jack-up and 3000 HP drilling rigs, and coordinating with Third-Party Inspectors (TPI), clients, and multidisciplinary rig teams. Strong technical knowledge of well control, drilling hydraulics, directional drilling concepts, drilling parameters, well problems, and rig operations, with exposure to MWD activities. Proven ability to work effectively in demanding rig-site environments with a strong focus on safety, operational efficiency, teamwork, and well integrity. Seeking opportunities across drilling operations, petroleum engineering, well operations, and related oil & gas roles.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant driller
KUWAIT DRILLING COMPANY
01.2025 - Current
- Supporting onshore drilling operations with focus on safety and efficiency- Monitoring and optimizing drilling parameters.
- Coordinating with MWD, mud logging, cementing, and directional services.
- Applying petroleum engineering principles to daily drilling operations.
- Assisted drill crew in daily operations and maintenance tasks.
- Worked as Assistant Driller on Amphion drilling rig, supporting safe and efficient drilling operations, including rig-floor activities, tripping operations, well control, drilling parameters, and routine rig operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
Project Engineer / Commissioning Engineer - Onshore
KUWAIT DRILLING COMPANY
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Commissioned two 3000 HP onshore drilling rigs in coordination with TPI and KOC client.
- Conducted equipment inspection, system testing, and readiness verification.
- Coordinated commissioning activities with client representatives and rig teams.
- Coordinated with site teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared technical documentation and reports for project stakeholders.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
Assistant Driller - Offshore (Jack-Up Rig)
Shelf drilling
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted offshore drilling operations following company and client procedures.
- Monitored drilling parameters including WOB, RPM, torque, pressure, and flow rate.
- Supported tripping, casing, cementing, and well control operations.
- Coordinated with MWD and Directional Drilling teamsEnsured compliance with offshore safety and PTW systems.
- Monitored drilling parameters and reported anomalies to senior drillers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared drilling reports and documentation for review by supervisors.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Observed operational data such as weight on bit, revolutions per minute, adjusting accordingly based on instructions from Driller and Toolpusher.
Project Engineer / Commissioning Engineer - Offshore (JackUp Rig)
Shelf drilling
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Commissioned offshore jack-up drilling rig in coordination with Third Party Inspector (TPI).
- Verified drilling equipment, systems readiness, and compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinated commissioning activities with client, rig crew, and service providers.
- Supported acceptance testing and documentation prior to rig startup.
Education
Petroleum Engineer - Petroleum Engineering
Dehradun institute of technology
Dehradun 04.2016 - 04.2020
Skills
- Rig commissioning and acceptance testing
- Directional drilling fundamentals
- MWD concepts
- Survey interpretation
- Drilling parameters monitoring
- Well control
- Safety compliance
- MS Excel
- Technical reporting
- Drilling techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Project management
- Team coordination
- Client communication
- Effective leadership
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
- IADC Well Control Level 3
- OPITO Approved BOSIET
- OPITO APPROVED H2S
- IADC RIG PASS
Language.
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi
Declaration.
I hereby certify that the information provided in this resume is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Assistant driller
KUWAIT DRILLING COMPANY
01.2025 - Current
Project Engineer / Commissioning Engineer - Onshore
KUWAIT DRILLING COMPANY
01.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Driller - Offshore (Jack-Up Rig)
Shelf drilling
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Engineer / Commissioning Engineer - Offshore (JackUp Rig)
Shelf drilling
01.2020 - 01.2021
Petroleum Engineer - Petroleum Engineering
Dehradun institute of technology
04.2016 - 04.2020