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Pritam Bal

Rajahmundry

Summary

Dynamic Tool Pusher with extensive experience at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, excelling in drilling operations and crew supervision. Proven track record in optimizing costs and enhancing safety standards. Skilled in resource coordination and multitasking, effectively leading teams to achieve operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tool Pusher

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Rajahmundry
04.2024 - Current
  • Operated HP-01 2000 HP rig, a 7th Gen VFD automated system with 6,000 m drilling capacity.
  • Supervised drilling operations to achieve optimal conditions for time, cost, safety, and quality.
  • Coordinated efforts among team members and service providers to adhere to job plans.
  • Maintained and documented drilling inventory to support operational efficiency.
  • Ensured health and safety standards for personnel and environmental protection during operations.

Drilling Engineer

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Ahmedabad
12.2014 - 04.2024
  • Served as Assistant Driller on M-700 Cardwell rig for eight months.
  • Transitioned to Company Man for John-19 Charter, drilling four high-tech wells with 97-degree elevation and 1,000 m horizontal sections.
  • Promoted to Driller on BHEL/AC SCR/1400 HP kelly drive rig, drilling wells between 800 m and 2,500 m depth.
  • Advanced to Tool Pusher on 6th Gen hydraulic hoisting carrier mounted rig/VFD with 4,000 m drilling capacity.
  • Identified and assessed HSE and operational risks, developing contingency plans for mitigation.

Education

B.tech - Petroleum Engineering

IIT Dhanbad
Dhanbad
05.2014

IWCF - Well Control

IDT
Dehradun
05-2023

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Resource coordination
  • Team building
  • Multitasking
  • Relocation flexibility
  • Crew supervision
  • Drilling operations
  • Health and safety management
  • Cost optimization strategies
  • Time management

Certification

  • IWCF rotary drilling L4

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Bengali
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Tool Pusher

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
04.2024 - Current

Drilling Engineer

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
12.2014 - 04.2024

B.tech - Petroleum Engineering

IIT Dhanbad

IWCF - Well Control

IDT
Pritam Bal