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Work History
Education
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Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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Siva Ganesh Gannabathula

L B Cherla, Andhra Pradesh

Summary

A challenging position in reputed firm that allows for optimum utilization of my theoretical and practical knowledge and inherent strength and offers a scope for learning and growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Driller

COSL Drilling
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - Current

Main activities, responsibilities, and brief description of the company/work environment:

  • Perform the drilling department's daily checklists, i.e., QHSE checks, mast/Derrick inspection, choke, and kill manifold setup, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records of tubular and tool dimensions (i.e., internal and external diameter, fish neck, and serial numbers).
  • Calculate ton-miles on the drilling line; maintain an accurate logbook, and advise the Driller on the need to slip and cut.
  • Maintain proper communication with the driller, tool pusher, and other department heads.
  • Actively participate in the pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all drilling operations.
  • Assist and relieve the driller at the driller's console during drilling operations.
  • Assist with the preparation of equipment for impending drilling operations.
  • Organize and supervise the drilling crews for all operations.
  • Assist the driller during an emergency or well control situation, and assist in the well-killing operations.

Derrickman

Saipem
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
08.2022 - 11.2023

Main activities, responsibilities, and brief description of the company/work environment:

  • Maintains mud properties as determined by the drilling program.
  • Monitors mud pit level and advises the driller of any loss or gain.
  • Assists in drill pipe handling from the monkey board (other) while tripping into or out of the hole.
  • Assists on the rig floor as required.
  • Receives and ships dry bulk mud materials from the supply boat to the proper bulk storage pods.
  • Assists the cementing subcontractor representative with cementing operations as directed.
  • Performs routine rig maintenance as required, with specific attention to pump room equipment, mud pits, cement room equipment, pipe stabber, pipe racker, swivel, hook block assembly, and Top Drive assembly.
  • Operates liquid transfer pumps, valves, strainers, deck machinery, and piping.
  • Maintains knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, including emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Participates in casualty drills, fire drills, collision drills, and evacuation drills.
  • Monitors and maintains well pressurization.
  • Reports directly to the driller and mud engineer.
  • Change mud pump liners and seals in the pump room.

Assistant Driller

GTC Oil Field Services
ONGC, Andhra Pradesh
08.2020 - 02.2022

Main activities, responsibilities, and brief description of the company/work environment:

  • Ensured drilling activities complied with all requirements, work instructions, and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of tubulars run in the hole, including pipe tally, full BHA/completion components, and critical fishing dimensions, e.g. ID/OD and connections.
  • Evaluate all work to be carried out to the requirements of the Permit-to-Work system, initiate Permits-to-Work as necessary, and ensure that all safety precautions are taken, and work is only carried out as stated in the Permit-to-Work.
  • Responsible for the supervision of personnel engaged in activities in their area of responsibility, or for which they have been allocated responsibility by their supervisor.
  • Attend onshore or offshore meetings, and additional training, as required.

Derrickman

Grey Wolf Drilling International Ltd.
KOC
12.2017 - 06.2020

Main activities, responsibilities, and brief description of the company/work environment:

  • Maintains mud properties as determined by the drilling program.
  • Monitors the mud pit level and advises the driller of any loss or gain.
  • Assists in drill pipe handling from the monkey board (other) while tripping into or out of the hole.
  • Assists on the rig floor as required.
  • Receives and ships dry bulk mud materials from the supply boat to the proper bulk storage pods.
  • Assists the cementing subcontractor representative with cementing operations as directed.
  • Performs routine rig maintenance as required, with specific attention to pump room equipment, mud pits, cement room equipment, pipe stabber, pipe racker, swivel, hook block assembly, and Top Drive assembly.
  • Operates liquid transfer pumps, valves, strainers, deck machinery, and piping.

Floorman

Saipem
Total, Abu Dhabi
06.2015 - 11.2017

Main activities, responsibilities, and brief description of the company/work environment:

  • Making and breaking up the drill string, connecting the drill bit, and operating the manifold.
  • Change mud pump liners and seals in the pump room.
  • Maintaining all equipment on the rig floor, greasing the main block, and manifold systems.
  • Assist in the dismantling of all erections during the rig move.
  • Maintenance of all areas pertaining to the condition of decks and bulkheads.
  • Assist the derrick man in the mud pit room with making mud using chemicals.

Roustabout

John Energy Ltd
Cairn, Andhra Pradesh
03.2013 - 04.2015

Main activities, responsibilities, and brief description of the company/work environment:

  • General cleaning, scraping, and painting equipment and work areas.
  • Offloading supplies from trucks and moving them to storage areas.
  • Moving supplies and equipment to the work site.
  • Using lifting gear and winches to load and stack equipment.
  • Helping to repair pumping equipment.
  • Mixing the drilling mud to lubricate the drill bit.
  • Assistance to the drill floor crew.
  • Equipment is loaded and unloaded from the truck.

Education

High School Diploma -

NIOS
INDIA
11-2014

Diploma - ECE

SCET
India
03-2012

SSC -

JEMS
INDIA
04-2009

Skills

  • Drilling operations
  • Rig maintenance
  • Safety protocols
  • Emergency response
  • Mud property management
  • Team coordination

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • IWCF – Level 3
  • IADC Well Sharp - Drilling Operations, Supervisor, Surface
  • OPITO - BOSIET With EBS
  • OPITO - H2S
  • OPITO - COXSWAIN
  • DG Shipping - Standards Of Training, Certification & Watch Keeping

Affiliations

Volunteer In Robin Hood Army – www.robinhoodarmy.com

The Robin Hood Army (RHA) is a volunteer-based organization that works to get surplus food from Restaurants, Parties, etc. to the less fortunate sections of society in cities across India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Australia, etc. marching ahead in FIGHT AGAINST Hunger, Wastage of Food and Illiteracy.

The volunteers are largely young working professionals from various fields. The lesser fortunate sections who the organization reaches out to include homeless families, orphanages, night shelters, homes for abandoned children, patients from public hospitals.

Under the umbrella of Robin Hood Army, we have also started "Robin Hood Academy

The Academy is an initiative in which we provide value-based education on a practical approach to people mostly kids who live in the homeless clusters and motivate them for a better living.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Driller

COSL Drilling
11.2023 - Current

Derrickman

Saipem
08.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant Driller

GTC Oil Field Services
08.2020 - 02.2022

Derrickman

Grey Wolf Drilling International Ltd.
12.2017 - 06.2020

Floorman

Saipem
06.2015 - 11.2017

Roustabout

John Energy Ltd
03.2013 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

NIOS

Diploma - ECE

SCET

SSC -

JEMS
Siva Ganesh Gannabathula