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Roles and Responsibilities
Tenaris, Calgary, Canada Dec 2018 – Present Drilling Engineer (Commercial) ▪ Successfully managed Drilling Operations on 25+ Wells in WCSB, overseeing complex operations including cementing, casing runs, and well control activities, ensuring adherence to strict Canadian safety regulations and industry standards. ▪ Developed customized drilling programs for conventional oil and gas reservoirs in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Reduced Non-Productive Time (NPT) by 15% through the implementation of optimized drilling programs, wellbore designs, and real-time performance monitoring. ▪ Led the design and optimization of wellbore and BHAs for horizontal and vertical wells in challenging Canadian formations. Achieved 12% Cost Reduction in overall drilling operations by optimizing drill bit selection, casing programs, and mud systems. ▪ Conducted analysis of formation characteristics and geological data to select optimal drill bits and casing programs, addressing issues of lost circulation, overpressure zones, and abrasive formations, ensuring efficient ROP and wellbore integrity. ▪ Applied industry-leading software Landmark, Schlumberger, and WellPlan to monitor real-time drilling parameters, analyze performance, and generate detailed reports for office and rig teams. ▪ Managed well control activities, including kick detection, pressure control, and blowout prevention during high-risk operations, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and internal HSE protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Additional Skills/Certification
Drilling Engineering: Wellbore design, drilling operations, casing, and cementing design, well planning, and execution. ▪ Wellbore Stability: Expertise in assessing and mitigating risks associated with wellbore stability, including managing lost circulation and wellbore strengthening. ▪ Well Control: Knowledge of well control techniques, including pressure control, blowout prevention, and emergency response. ▪ Drilling Software: Experience with industry-leading software tools such as Landmark, Schlumberger, and Baker Hughes for well planning, simulation, and data analysis. ▪ Pressure Testing and Well Integrity: Experience in managing pressure testing, integrity checks, and validation of wellbore integrity during drilling and completion. ▪ On-Site Drilling Operations: Hands-on experience overseeing rig-site operations, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safe and efficient execution. ▪ Real-Time Data Monitoring: Utilizing real-time data from rigs to optimize drilling performance and mitigate operational issues as they arise. ▪ HSE Compliance: Expertise in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and regulations, ensuring compliance with industry safety protocols. ▪ Communication: Strong reporting skills, preparing detailed technical reports and presentations for clients and management.
Career Summary (Experience information)
| Position | Employer | Country | From | To | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drilling Engineer | SLB | Saudi Arabia | 01/2012 | 01/2016 | Full Time |
Education Summary
| Course | University | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Petroleum | NED University | 2012 | Pakistan |
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