Thomas Jerom
5/227, Fathima Matha Street, Kottavillai, Peruvilai (po), Nagercoil, Tamilnadu
Summary
Seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Expertise in operations, process control, and safety management, with a proven track record in optimizing production and ensuring compliance. Seeking new challenges in diverse roles to leverage extensive skills and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Field Operator
DNO Iraq AS
Kurdistan
01.2014 - 07.2023
- Served as a Production Operator at DNO Iraq Onshore field, demonstrating proficiency for 10 years
Production Operator
CAIRN Energy India Ltd
India
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Operated as Production Operator for CAIRN Energy India
Production Operator
ONGC Offshore
Mumbai
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Operated as Production Operator at ONGC's Offshore Field in Mumbai
Skills
- Production Operations: Operate and maintain production separators, crude oil exchangers, de-gassers, de-salters, coalescers, hot water exchangers, closed/open drain systems, LP/HP vent systems, flare systems, Hot Water Generator System, Coalescer Oil Water Separation System, skim tank systems, and crude oil storage tanks Oversee disposal water injection systems, manifold pressure systems, chemical pumps, crude oil export pumps, and transfer pumps
- Process Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor and maintain process variables, including separator pressure, separator level, well pressure, and well flow Manage manifold pressure and oversee the operation of chemical pumps, crude oil export pumps, and transfer pumps Initiate PTW/work orders for corrective and preventive maintenance (CM/PM), perform equipment isolations as per ICC standards for shutdowns, and handle both minor operational maintenance and major maintenance handovers
- Process Control & SCADA: Proficient in SCADA operations for level and pressure maintenance, well fluid handling (oil, gas, water), and the management of HP/MP/LP separators Skilled in LCV/PCV operation, transmitters, controllers, and chemical injection pumps
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety through adherence to PTW systems, fire and gas safety systems, utility management, and fire water pump operations Manage confined space entry procedures, participate in HSE toolbox talks and safety review meetings, accept work permits, and enforce safe practices
- Wellhead Operations: Oversee the operation of 3-phase separators, skim tanks, and degassing vessels Conduct wellhead sample checks, separator sample collection, and tank sample analysis Operate chemical injection systems, including demulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, H2S/O2 scavengers
- Sampling, Reporting & Export: Collect and analyze oil, water, wellhead, separator, and storage tank samples Manage crude oil export operations, prepare shift reports, and oversee sucker rod pump operations, crude oil tanker loading, and dispatch
Skills
- SCADA Systems: Real-time monitoring and process control.
- Equipment Operation: Handling production separators, exchangers, and coalescers.
- Process Monitoring: Separator pressure, level, well pressure, and manifold pressure.
- Sampling & Analysis: Collection and analysis of oil, water, wellhead, and tank samples.
- Chemical Injection: Management of chemical injection systems.
- Pump Operations: Centrifugal and reciprocating pump operation and maintenance.
- Maintenance Management: CM/PM work orders, equipment isolations, and maintenance coordination.
- Safety & Compliance: PTW systems, HSE standards, and emergency response.
- Reporting: Preparation of shift and production reports.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Certification
- Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Certification (Levels 1 ,2 & 3)
Comprehensive training in hydrogen sulfide safety protocols and emergency response procedures. - Fire Team Member/Leader Course Completion
Certified in advanced fire safety and leadership skills for effective emergency response and team coordination. - Authorized Gas Tester Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
Extensive training in gas testing procedures, including detection, analysis, and safety measures.
Accomplishments
- S.A.F.E Card Award (Runner-Up), June 2020
Recognized for outstanding safety practices and commitment to safety standards at DNO. - 200 Million Barrels Production Milestone Contributor, 2017
Acknowledged for significant contribution to achieving a major production milestone at DNO.
Courses completed
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Elementary First Aid
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- Authorized Gas Tester: Levels 1, 2, & 3
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Arabic
- Tamil
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Field Operator
DNO Iraq AS
01.2014 - 07.2023
Production Operator
CAIRN Energy India Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2013
Production Operator
ONGC Offshore
01.2007 - 11.2009
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