Vainkatesh Yadav
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in directional drilling and Raise Bore operations. Proven track record in enhancing drilling performance and operational safety, while effectively leading teams. Skilled in borehole planning and engineering expertise, ensuring project success through strategic execution and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Trainee
Master drilling private limited
rajasamand
01.2024 - Current
- Executed critical lift activities, ensuring safe handling of heavy components through effective rigging and reamer hook-up.
- Led lift planning, conducted rigging inspections, and adhered to lifting procedures to ensure safety during operations.
- Executed assembly, installation, and commissioning of 3.5 m raise bore reamers, ensuring alignment and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated raise bore drilling machines for pilot hole drilling and reaming operations, completing tasks with precision.
- Conducted pilot hole drilling using a 349 mm tricone bit and managed reaming operations up to 488 m length.
- Led assembly and dismantling of raise bore drilling machines, overseeing hydraulic power pack installation and conducting functional tests.
- Commissioned raise bore machines through hydraulic pressure testing, system calibration, and operational checks.
- Coordinated drilling operations, upholding safety standards while optimizing equipment maintenance schedules for operational reliability.
Assistant Manager (Project Manager)
Mining Associates Pvt. Ltd.
Rajsamand
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed all operations, including production drilling and completion activities.
- Monitored performance metrics and costs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Designed, executed, and optimized directional well programs based on measurement data.
- Planned drilling programs for deep exploration initiatives effectively.
- Conducted borehole surveys and developed comprehensive borehole plans.
- Contributed to exploration projects for copper and gold at Vedanta's greenfield site, achieving 12,000 meters of directional drilling.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinated project timelines and team efforts to meet objectives on schedule.
Tool Pusher
South West Pinnacle Limited
Ajmer
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Completed directional drilling projects totaling 60,000 meters within one year, achieving project goals ahead of schedule.
- Executed borehole planning, determining optimal waypoints to enhance drilling accuracy based on measurement data.
- Met target window for each borehole according to Vedanta specifications.
- Conducted borehole surveys to ensure accurate measurements and planning.
- Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and production targets.
- Managed rig operations and crew logistics while reporting to rig managers and supervisors.
- Reported project progress to Vedanta client company.
- Collaborated with Hindustan Zinc Limited at Kayad Mines for exploration activities.
Technical in-charge
Maheshwari mining private limited
Ajmer
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Designed and implemented comprehensive drilling programs for exploration initiatives.
- Completed directional drilling project of 36,000 meters within 1.5 years.
- Planned borehole paths based on measurement data and correction models.
- Conducted survey of boreholes to assess geological conditions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency in exploration and drilling projects through targeted contributions.
- Ensured alignment with client expectations by delivering timely project updates to Vedanta.
- Supported exploration efforts at Kayad Mines in Ajmer through collaboration with Hindustan Zinc Limited.
DHM Engineer
Terra Walker Drilling
Udaipur
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to determine waypoints and correct borehole paths, enhancing drilling accuracy.
- Conducted borehole surveys and planned precise drilling paths based on measurement data.
- Communicated findings and progress to Vedanta Limited, enabling informed decision-making for project stakeholders.
- Collaborated with Hindustan Zinc Limited at Zawar Mines for exploration projects in Udaipur.
- Documented onsite activities in daily logs, supporting precise project tracking and accountability.
Education
Petroleum Engineering -
Graphic Era University
Dehradun01-2017
Intermediate -
Little Flower House
Varanasi01-2012
High School -
Government Queens inter college
Varanasi01-2010
Skills
- Directional drilling techniques
- Borehole planning
- Raise bore operation
- Operational safety practices
- Safety compliance
- Crew leadership
- Rigging practices
- Engineering expertise
- Borehole planning
- Underground operations
- Drilling performance analysis
- Directional drilling techniques
- Team coordination
- Fast-paced multitasking
- Drilling performance analysis
Professional Qualification
- Drilling engineering (offshore and onshore)
- Directional drilling
- Petroleum Production Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering
- Oil and Gas well testing
- Enhance oil recovery process
- Well Logging
Certification
- Basic fire fighting
- First Aid (Level 01)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Health and Safety Management Plan
- Working at Heights Safe Work Procedure
- Conducting ND Testing - MPI
- In Field Software Updates - Raise Boring
- Navigating and using the SHEQ Power BI Dashboard
- Raise Bore Remote Drilling Operation
- Raise Bore Remote Drilling Operation
- Use of a Magnetic Lifter - Safe Work Procedure
- Working Around Open Holes
- Understand Basic Geology and Formations
- Metric Vernier Caliper & Micrometer Training Module
Accomplishments
- 2nd rank achieved in the district state Science seminar held by ISRO.
- 2nd rank achieved in the zone state Science seminar held by ISRO.
- Consolation in the state Science seminar held by ISRO.
- Planned and monitored all the drilling wells without a single cancellation.
- All of the wells planned and monitored by me hit the target within 1% deviation.
- Drilled up to 1,700 m and hit the target window without deviation.
- Successfully completed three directional drilling projects.
- Successfully completed one paste fill (drilling and casing lowering) project.
Languages
- HINDI
- ENGLISH
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/07/1995
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: INDIAN
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Gymming
- Reading technical books
- Cricket
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to my knowledge.
Timeline
Foreman Trainee
Master drilling private limited
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager (Project Manager)
Mining Associates Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2024
Tool Pusher
South West Pinnacle Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
Technical in-charge
Maheshwari mining private limited
01.2019 - 01.2020
DHM Engineer
Terra Walker Drilling
01.2018 - 01.2019
Petroleum Engineering -
Graphic Era University
Intermediate -
Little Flower House
High School -
Government Queens inter college