David Phillips Mud Engineer

I can bring experience, dedication and a solid understanding of drilling procedures to any team I am a part of. I am experienced in the drilling of complex well profiles in difficult formations and sensitive areas including ERD at Wytch Farm.

CAREER HISTORY
Jan 2008 - Present
Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer – Halliburton Baroid Fluid Services -
www.halliburton.com/- UK and Dutch sectors On and Offshore

Operators Worked For since joining the industry:
• Shell • Nexen • BP • Marathon • Total
• Centrica • Caithness Oil • Vermilion • Perenco • Taqa

Fluid Types Used:
Spud Mud HGS(hollow glass spheres)lightweight OBM0.7sg Enviromul OBM Enviromul Dril-In OBM Baradril Clay Free WBM
Baradril Drill-in clay free WBM Innovert Clay Free OBM Salt Sat WBM Seawater & Sweeps (bentonite, guar, xanthan) CaCl2 Brine
NaCl Brine NaBr Brine CaCl2/Br Brine Dispersed & Non dispersed WBM Clean Up and completion Fluids


Key Skills Gained:
• In depth technical knowledge of on and offshore drilling practices and
procedures.
• Experienced in drilling complex ERD wells in challenging areas
• Drilling in depleted and narrow pore pressure environments
• Well control: Kicks and brine flows
• Lost circulation: Seepage to total losses dealt with
• Solid grasp of well planning and BOD requirements
• Skilled in use of proprietary fluids engineering software “Wellsite
2000”, “Wellsite Express” and “DFG Drilling Fluid Graphics & Hydraulics”
• Knowledge of UK legislation concerning Drilling Fluids and waste disposal

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of engineered fluids to maximise wellbore value
• Reporting and monitoring of rig-site activities and fluid properties
• Liaising with customer representatives
• People management & mentoring
• Ensuring compliance with BOD
• Preparation of reports & well recaps
• Cost reconciliation and compliance
• Working with operator and contractor representatives
• Logistics management
• Participation in DWOP and post well audits and reviews.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008
BSS Operator Cuttings Containment & Re-Injection – Halliburton Baroid Surface Solutions
– www.halliburton.com – UK Offshore

Key Skills Gained:
• Knowledge of rig-site waste management disposal and containment
• Knowledge of legislation covering WBM and OBM handling, transportation
• and disposal.
• Able to service and maintain low pressure lines, manifolds and pumps

Education:
2000 – 2003

• Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK: BA Communication & Mass
Media
1994 – 2000

• Cults Academy, Aberdeen, UK: Various Higher and Advanced Higher
Courses (Grades A – C) including Computing, Business Studies & English

Professional & Industry Qualifications:

• VCA Supervisory Accreditation- European O&G HSE qualification
• Baroid “Mud School” 10 Week course covering WBM, OBM, solids control,
completion, cementing, drilling hydraulics and drilling fluid
chemistry. Graduated with 98% grade
• Baroid “Block One” Technical training covering drilling
hydraulics, rock mechanics, MWD/LWD, directional drilling, well design
and deepwater technology. Graduated with 100% grade.
• Merlin ERD: Extended Reach Drilling training