GEOLOGIST

Seeking a position as a GEOLOGIST in a multinational organization which will provide me with opportunities to utilize my knowledge and experience to the best of my potential and groom me towards accepting new and challenging roles and assignments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employer: Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (National Oil Company-India).

Designation: Senior Geologist

Work History:

a)June ’ 03- Present: Subsurface Team, Cauvery Asset – Karaikal (Puducherry)

•One year Induction Training at ONGC Academy, Dehradun & Multi Disciplinary Field Training at Ahmedabad Asset.
•Preparation of Well Completion Reports(WCR’s) of all Development Wells drilled in the Asset.
•Preparation of Geo Technical Orders (GTO’s) of all Development Wells drilled in the Asset.
•Monitoring of Development Well Drilling Activities including maintaining well deviation profile, attaining of well objective and final well completion suitably.
•Well site Geologist at development wells.
•Execution and monitoring of IOR and Development schemes of the various fields of the Asset.
•Staking of all Development Wells by DGPS and Chain and Survey Method.
•Attending Final logging operations and preparation of all Production Testing proposals for Object Release based on Log Interpretation and Analysis.
•Supervision and Quality Monitoring check of CBL-VDL logs to ensure good cementation bond against Objective Zone.
•Preparation of proposals for release of New Development locations in Asset Development Board Meetings.
•Ability to work in tandem with various disciplines and be an integral part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team set up.
•Re-staking of all 187 Hydrocarbon bearing wells of Cauvery Asset using DGPS.



Employer: Geological Survey of India

Designation: Junior Geologist

Work History:

b)June’ 02- June 03: Coal Wing, Kolkata.

•Supervision of field operations at Dharamjaigarh Camp of Project-IV, Coal Wing encompassing Mand-Raigarh & Korba Coal fields.

•Geological Mapping, Field Survey and Monitoring of all wells drilled for Exploration of Coal in Mand-Raigarh Basin, Chattisgarh & Orissa.


Employer: Gujarat Ecological & Educational Research Foundation.

Designation: Project Fellow (Geologist)

Work History:

c)June’00–June’ 02: Gujarat Ecological Educational Research Foundation, Gandhinagar.

•Worked as a Geologist in the team responsible for construction of a Dinosaur-Fossil Park at Gandhinagar, the first of its kind in Gujarat. Responsible for preparation and collection of all interpretation material & fossils currently displayed on the park premises.

Education

MSc(GEOLOGY) in 2000 from GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, Ahmedabad.(Distinction)

BSc(GEOLOGY) in 1998 from M.S.UNIVERSITY,Baroda. (Distinction)

Gold Medallist at Gujarat University during MSc (2000).

Gold Medallist at M.S.University during BSc(1998).

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS

•Asset Manager Group Award 2008 – Development Drilling Sub-Surface Team.
•Asset Manager Group Award 2007 – Development Drilling Sub-Surface Team.
•Nominated for Company Executive of the Year Award – 2008.

Date of Birth : 2 March,1976.
Marital Status: Married
Father’s Name: Louis Menezes
Languages known: English, French,Hindi, Gujarati, Konkani, Malayalam & Tamil.
Permanent Address: 1102 “Serinity” Bejai Mangalore-575004.India

Accomplishments/Strengths
4th rank in UPSC-Geologists Examination-1999 for Central Ground Water Board.
7th rank in UPSC-Geologists Examination 1999 for Geological Survey of India.
Gold Medallist at Gujarat University during MSc (2000).
Gold Medallist at M.S.University during BSc(1998).
Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.
Well-organized and proficient with details.
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Excellent written communication skills
Good oral presentation and facilitation skills
Effective problem visualizing and solving ability