Experienced petroleum engineer with a strong background in workover and drilling operations, bringing five years of industry expertise. Proficient in implementing job safety analysis (JSA), well control, and firefighting practices. Adept at ensuring safety and efficiency of operations while maintaining high quality. Seeks opportunities to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization in the petroleum industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Tool Pusher
South Asia Consultancy
04.2023 - Current
Devised recovery and treatment plans for resources.
Monitored drill sites for compliance, production and safety issues.
Reviewed available geologic data to recommend potential drilling sites.
Directed team of 30 plus personnel in field and backend operations.
Analyzed newly discovered reservoirs to determine profit potential and operational requirements.
Created plans to set up operations and extract oil from reservoirs.
Designed equipment to more efficiently remove oil from ground reserves.
Managed evaluation and testing of wells.
Collected and organized data used by management in key decision-making.
Coordinated activities of workers engaged in research, planning and development.
Offered technical guidance on regulatory applications and strategy implementation.
Determined level of compliance and technical feasibility of proposed initiatives.
Planned installation, maintenance and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and deploy optimal strategies for handling drilling needs.
Designed and implemented environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Conducted investigations and evaluations into straightforward and advanced oil and gas extraction issues.
Driller
Western Oilfield Services Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 03.2023
Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
Monitored drilling operations and machines.
Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
Trained and supervised all site personnel.
Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
Managed and completed well modification and stimulation programs, bolstering oil and gas recovery.
Led, coached and directed tool pushers and drillers in daily drilling program operations
Created plans for oil and gas field drilling and product recovery and treatment.
Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
Led, managed and supervised drilling contractors and service company personnel in daily drilling operations, well construction and well test operations.
Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
Obtained and documented rock and soil samples from test borings to identify and address issues impeding business operations.
Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
Managed 5 person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.
Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
Verified depths alignment of boring positions prior to drilling.
Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
Assistant Driller
GTC Techno Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2022
Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
Trained and supervised all site personnel.
Monitored drilling operations and machines.
Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
Led, coached and directed tool pushers and drillers in daily drilling program operations
Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
Managed and completed well modification and stimulation programs, bolstering oil and gas recovery.
Led, managed and supervised drilling contractors and service company personnel in daily drilling operations, well construction and well test operations.
Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments before and during drilling operations to determine adherence to OSHA regulations.
Trained new workers to apply proper drilling techniques and comply with safety procedures.
Created plans for oil and gas field drilling and product recovery and treatment.
Conducted site assessments to determine best location for drilling operations.
Developed and implemented emergency response plan to increase preparedness and prompt response.
Operated various earth-drilling machinery such as hydraulic and pneumatic drills, rotary drills and jackhammers.
Oversaw drilling process and provided troubleshooting support to resolve arising issues.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Ratnam Energy Private Limited
03.2018 - 12.2019
Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
Assisted supervisor with inspections of finished construction.
Collaborated with workover team to determine project specifications.
Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
Education
B.tech - Petroleum Engineering
Bhagwant University
AJMER
08.2017
Skills
MS office
Equipment Troubleshooting
Hazard Identification
Tool retrieval
Technical reporting
Personnel Supervision
Equipment Inspection
Safety Procedures
Rig operation
Computer Literacy
Self Motivation
Field Operations
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Tool Pusher
South Asia Consultancy
04.2023 - Current
Driller
Western Oilfield Services Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Driller
GTC Techno Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Ratnam Energy Private Limited
03.2018 - 12.2019
B.tech - Petroleum Engineering
Bhagwant University
Certified IADC Drilling Operations, Supervisor, Surface - AUGUST 2023
MVT Training - FEB 2020
Accomplishments
Achieved 200 wells by completing workover operations with accuracy and efficiency.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of 35 staff members.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Increased team efficiency through strategic process improvements.
Certification
Certified IADC Drilling Operations, Supervisor, Surface - AUGUST 2023
MVT Training - FEB 2020
Interests
Sand Wash
Milling Operations
Fishing Operations
Hydraulic Packer Completion
GLV Completion
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