Mud Engineer
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Education: 4
Experience: 11 years
Relocation: Yes - Internationally
Career Objective
Degree qualified Chemical Engineer with oilfield experience looking to further develop his skills with an oilfield services company
Professional Experience
April 2007 – October 2009: Wellsite Drilling Fluids Engineer, Rheochem Ltd, Cooper Basin Australia
Starting as a trainee, I then progressed to junior and second engineer on land rigs (both conventional and ADR) drilling oil and gas wells to 11,000 ft.
Wells engineered: Deviated, Development, Exploration.
Engineered Water Based fluids from Spud to Rig Release, sump and sump-less systems.
Performed both “case and suspend” and “plug and abandon” operations as sole engineer on tour.
Supervised and directed efficient use of Solids Control Equipment.
Competent in chemical inventory management and stock replenishment.
Proficient in volume logistics, recycling mud, recycled sump water.
Provided recommendations related to mud quality and process / equipment improvements.
Instructed and directed rig personnel to carry out tasks related to mud maintenance.
Proactive in hazard identification and reporting. Thoroughly acquainted with industry H,S and E requirements.
During an extended rig shutdown, assisted in the office for five months.
Fluid systems engineered
Water Based Mud
Hi Viscosity Pills: Xanthan Gum, Bentonite
Spud Muds: Bentonite, Bentonite/KCl/PAC, KCl/Bentonite/PHPA/PAC with LCM
KCL/Bentonite/PAC: Unweighted
KCL polymer: Weighted to 9.8ppg with Sodium Chloride
PHPA/KCL polymer: Weighted to 10.6ppg with Sodium Chloride + Barite
LCM pills: Unweighted / weighted Quickseal M/C, Mica M/F, Quikseal, Sandseal, Fracseal, Cellplug
Bit Balling Pills: 10% KCl, Polydrill Sticks
Other: Brines (Calcium Chloride 13.2ppg / Sodium Chloride 10ppg / Potassium Chloride 8.4ppg).
Recycled Fluids (Mud and sump water)
SAPP pills
May 2002 – March 2007: University researcher and tutor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australia
Undertook research in optimal integration of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) and desalination into an existing wastewater reuse scheme.
Modelled Aquifer Storage and Recovery successfully with Matlab simulation software.
Designed a pilot plant for Reverse Osmosis.
Undertook a modelling study on sizing, costing and optimisation of Reverse Osmosis plants.
Sound understanding of fluid mechanics, linear programming, desalination process selection and modelling, pipe network optimisation, irrigation management and groundwater hydrology.
Eductation
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical (Hons.) 1997, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Certification
HUET & Offshore Survival (2009), GTSC, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
H2S / Breathing Apparatus (2009), GTSC, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Hazard Analysis Training (2009), Santos Australia
Dangerous Goods Transport by Road (2009), TTT Adelaide Australia
Wellsite permit to work (2008), AAA Training
Heat Stress Training (2008), Santos Australia
4WD Course (2007), Transport Training Centre, Adelaide
Senior First Aid Course (2007), Australian Red Cross, Adelaide
HSE Training – Workplace and Labsafe (2007), Rheochem Australia
Rheochem Risk Management Training (2007), Rheochem Australia
Rheochem Integrated Management System (2007), Rheochem Australia
Additional Information
Additional Skills
Strong administrative, report writing, research and document management skills.
Worked in place of absent staff in Rheochem Office.
Experienced in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Experienced in Matlab programming and mathematical software and RO simulation software.
Fluent in German and Persian. Beginner in Arabic and French.
Referees
Dr Hendrik Potgieter
Drilling Fluid Program Manager - Santos
Rheochem Ltd
Tel: + 61 8 8116 5609 (Work)
Tel: + 61 4 0862 3341 (Mobile)
Email: hendrik.potgieter@rheochem.com.au
Mr Geoff Hudson
Drilling Rig Representative
Santos Ltd
Tel: + 61 4 0063 0222 (Mobile)
Tel: + 61 8 8121 0317 (Wellsite)
Email: rghudson@bigpond.com
Mr Peter Jennings
Drilling Rig Representative
Santos Ltd
Tel: + 61 7 5455 4355 (Home)
Tel: + 61 4 0950 0861 (Mobile)
Email: pjennings8@hotmail.com
Mr Steve Te Namu
Drilling Rig Representative
Santos Ltd
Tel: +64 212 656 635 (Mobile)
Tel: +61 8 8121 0317 (Wellsite)
Email: stenamu@yahoo.co.nz
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