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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Ras Laffan, Qatar

Qatargas/Exxon Mobil: Northfield Expansion Project (2018 – Present)I direct all onshore and offshore movement of critical path commodities and equipment necessary to support the operations for seven offshore drilling rigs in the Persian Gulf. I oversee movements for the fleet of six Drilling Supply Vessels, two dedicated port berths in an international port, a fully stocked bulk plant to deliver bulk brine, barite, cement, bentonite, and calcium carbonite to drilling vessels.I also… Show more Qatargas/Exxon Mobil: Northfield Expansion Project (2018 – Present)I direct all onshore and offshore movement of critical path commodities and equipment necessary to support the operations for seven offshore drilling rigs in the Persian Gulf. I oversee movements for the fleet of six Drilling Supply Vessels, two dedicated port berths in an international port, a fully stocked bulk plant to deliver bulk brine, barite, cement, bentonite, and calcium carbonite to drilling vessels.I also prioritize supply activities to comply with rig operational requirements. Interact with the Drilling Supervisors and Logistics Operations Manager to provide continuous improvement initiatives.In addition, I oversee a multidisciplinary and multicultural team of third-party material and marine service providers, and technical quality inspectors.I reorganized all material requisition processes utilized in the D&C department that became the standard operating procedure project-wide. I designed and installed major operational improvements in port activities and drilling rigs to minimize the number of required vessels in the fleet. Show less

Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada

Day Drilling Supervisor / XTO Energy Winter OBS Drilling ProgramI supervised and planned all critical path activities on the coil-tubing hybrid drilling rig. I monitored drilling timelines and budgets. I delivered project wells on time and under budget. I also ensured awareness and application of safety programs.I requisitioned materials and supplies. Also, I oversaw and coordinated a multidisciplinary team of service providers. I evaluated and corrected wellbore problems. I also fixed… Show more Day Drilling Supervisor / XTO Energy Winter OBS Drilling ProgramI supervised and planned all critical path activities on the coil-tubing hybrid drilling rig. I monitored drilling timelines and budgets. I delivered project wells on time and under budget. I also ensured awareness and application of safety programs.I requisitioned materials and supplies. Also, I oversaw and coordinated a multidisciplinary team of service providers. I evaluated and corrected wellbore problems. I also fixed root issues causing lost circulation and hole instability. Aspen and Cold Lake project fields (12 well Program in 2017).Lead Project and Procurement Coordinator / XTO Energy Winter OBS Drilling ProgramI performed cost estimates to prepare project budgets. Led the preparation of project procurement sourcing strategy documents, receiving approval of the plan from client management. I vetted all potential vendors. I oversaw the review and approval of all service request RFP, RFQ scope documents. I also managed commercial and technical bid evaluations and recommendations. I presented recommendations to clients for approval.In addition, I directed project material and personnel purchase orders. I served as the project focal point for vendors to coordinate the acquisition, delivery, and transfer of equipment, material, and supplies to the field Show less

Pengrowth Lindbergh Sagd Facility

Pengrowth Energy: Lindbergh SAGD Facility Phase 1 Optimization ProgramI safely managed the drilling operations on tight lease to drill two infills and an additional well pair on Pad D01 to offset declining production. I was responsible for various presentations for Safe Start project kick-off meetings with Drilling and Completions crews. I ensured efficient execution of scheduled operations. I led operations to drill nine well pairs on the new Pad D04. I spearheaded resolutions of wellbore… Show more Pengrowth Energy: Lindbergh SAGD Facility Phase 1 Optimization ProgramI safely managed the drilling operations on tight lease to drill two infills and an additional well pair on Pad D01 to offset declining production. I was responsible for various presentations for Safe Start project kick-off meetings with Drilling and Completions crews. I ensured efficient execution of scheduled operations. I led operations to drill nine well pairs on the new Pad D04. I spearheaded resolutions of wellbore problems. During this job, I corrected a severe lost circulation situation and gas kicks in the Sparky formation, gas to the surface, flaring gas while pumping cement plugs.I also coordinated equipment, materials, and personnel on the site. I promoted a positive safety culture. I managed pre-project environmental processes, documentation, and assignments. I also configured and utilized Spira Data-Zayfti Operations Integrity software to monitor water and waste. Show less

Clyden Field

Lead Project and Procurement Coordinator / Imperial Oil Winter Oil Validation Drilling ProgramI served as the Lead Procurement Coordinator for the Clyden, Cold Lake, and Kearl Lake, project fields. The assignment included 55 oil validation wells.Quality Assurance Supervisor / Imperial Oil Winter Oil Validation Drilling ProgramI provided reports to the client and regulatory agencies on all pertinent activities of the drilling program. I performed quality checks of costs, bit… Show more Lead Project and Procurement Coordinator / Imperial Oil Winter Oil Validation Drilling ProgramI served as the Lead Procurement Coordinator for the Clyden, Cold Lake, and Kearl Lake, project fields. The assignment included 55 oil validation wells.Quality Assurance Supervisor / Imperial Oil Winter Oil Validation Drilling ProgramI provided reports to the client and regulatory agencies on all pertinent activities of the drilling program. I performed quality checks of costs, bit performance, drilling fluids usage, equipment activity, and time usage. I alco conducted technical quality reviews on vendors providing coring, cementing, and logging services. I mentored field supervisors on project reporting requirements, preparing regulatory reports, and cost control activities.Field Coordinator / Imperial Oil Winter Oil Validation Drilling ProgramI led three drilling and one pre-set rig operation. I managed the movement of equipment and personnel within the project field. I also performed evaluations of costs and equipment utilization to discern areas to improve operations and reduce cost. I oversaw the implementation of water and vac trucks, cementing, logging, and coring units. In addition, I monitored shared service project costs and compliance with safety regulations.I managed deliveries to the project to support construction and drilling activities. I beta tested and utilized Zayfti software to track equipment, personnel, waste, and water on the project. I also trained users on how to operate the software. Show less

Cold Lake, Fort Mcmurray, Alberta

Night Drilling Supervisor / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2015 – 2016)I supervised the activities of various drilling crews and third-party service providers to drill, set casing, core, log, and abandon wells in both Cold Lake and the Aspen area north of Fort McMurray. I led and maintained the safety culture for the project. I performed cost control analyses, equipment tracking, and logistics planning. I also conducted project close-out activities. Reviewed and verified invoices… Show more Night Drilling Supervisor / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2015 – 2016)I supervised the activities of various drilling crews and third-party service providers to drill, set casing, core, log, and abandon wells in both Cold Lake and the Aspen area north of Fort McMurray. I led and maintained the safety culture for the project. I performed cost control analyses, equipment tracking, and logistics planning. I also conducted project close-out activities. Reviewed and verified invoices and submitted financial accrual reports to management.Lead Procurement Coordinator / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2015 – 2016)I managed all aspects of project equipment and supplies procurement for the Aspen and Cold Lake project, 100+ well program. Show less

Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada

Night Drilling Supervisor / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2014 – 2015)I managed the work of drilling crews and third-party service providers for the Aspen and Cold Lake project, which was a 120 well program.Lead Procurement Coordinator / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2014 – 2015)I oversaw project equipment and supplies procurement for the Aspen and Cold Lake project, which was a 120 well program. The client's goal was to reduce project costs by 50% in a… Show more Night Drilling Supervisor / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2014 – 2015)I managed the work of drilling crews and third-party service providers for the Aspen and Cold Lake project, which was a 120 well program.Lead Procurement Coordinator / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2014 – 2015)I oversaw project equipment and supplies procurement for the Aspen and Cold Lake project, which was a 120 well program. The client's goal was to reduce project costs by 50% in a three to five year period. I successfully reduced project costs by 50% from the previous year in the first year of management under Remedy Energy. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

In-House Drilling Technologist / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2013 – 2014)I supplied technical support and well planning to drilling engineers, drilling superintendents, and project managers. I developed and provided drilling programs and stick diagrams. I also oversaw and coordinated all activities of third-party service providers. I performed Well-view data quality assurance of daily reports. Also, I prepared and submitted all Drilling and Completion, Spud, and Abandonment… Show more In-House Drilling Technologist / Imperial Oil Winter OV Drilling Program (2013 – 2014)I supplied technical support and well planning to drilling engineers, drilling superintendents, and project managers. I developed and provided drilling programs and stick diagrams. I also oversaw and coordinated all activities of third-party service providers. I performed Well-view data quality assurance of daily reports. Also, I prepared and submitted all Drilling and Completion, Spud, and Abandonment notices and final reports to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Show less

Cold Lake, Fort Nelson, Canada

Wellsite Drilling Technologist / Imperial Oil Cold Lake and Horn River Drilling Operations (2012 – 2013)I supplied logistical support for the supervision team during infill drilling of wells within the Imperial Oil Cold Lake field operation. I provided logistical and reporting support for Drilling Supervisors in Horn River during well control operation, sour gas surface water flow, lease evacuation, stuck pipe, severed pipe, well kill, plug, and abandonment. I also prepared Well-view… Show more Wellsite Drilling Technologist / Imperial Oil Cold Lake and Horn River Drilling Operations (2012 – 2013)I supplied logistical support for the supervision team during infill drilling of wells within the Imperial Oil Cold Lake field operation. I provided logistical and reporting support for Drilling Supervisors in Horn River during well control operation, sour gas surface water flow, lease evacuation, stuck pipe, severed pipe, well kill, plug, and abandonment. I also prepared Well-view reports, cost tracking, and safety reports. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

I oversaw the regulatory requirements for 14 rigs in Western Alberta and NE British Columbia. I performed data quality for the Well-View database. I prepared and submitted end of well reports, which included the core analysis, DDR, final directional survey, geological reports, open hole logs, and Pason tour sheets, to the AER and BC Oil and Gas Commission.