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Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia

- Spearhead end-to-end well-site operations, ensuring safe and collaborative work environment whilst utilizing prioritization, time management, and multitasking abilities to complete work requirements on time and in alignment with specifications.- Oversee repair and maintenance activities, scheduling and conducting detailed on-site inspections of retrieved downhole equipment, identifying discrepancies, and liaising with well engineering personnel regarding failure mechanisms and improvement strategies.- Administer coaching, mentoring, training, and development for field personnel to achieve team synergy and elevate performance, efficiency, and productivity, thus accomplishing 100% compliance with Shell policies and regulations.- Complete programmed unconventional CSG workover functions, including sucker rods replacement, tubing, PCP, downhole tools, wellbore reinstatement, and wellbore solids management through air unloads and downhole fishing operations.Achievements:- Collaborated with contractors to proactively identify site risks and cultivate robust operational risk mitigation plans.- Executed programmed remedial work scopes with zero harm, such as wireline perforations, cement squeezes, and casing patches.- Operated as a Site Safety Manager whilst evaluating day-to-day operations and ensuring adherence to State/Territory Petroleum Act.- Built strong third-party relationships, negotiating win-win agreements whilst maintaining highly competitive contractors in alignment with Shell expectations and guidelines.- Inspected well sites pre-rig moves to ensure long-term access and operational excellence.- Successfully completing programmed well plug and abandonment (P&A) operations, encompassing installing multistage cement plugs in unconventional high fluid loss well environments, wellhead removals, and reporting during post-P&A monitoring period.

Malaysia

I was the operational lead with supervisory oversight of all drilling, DES maintenance, and rig offline operations with an eye towards ensuring full enforcement and compliance with strict regulatory and company safety protocols.Key Contributions:Continually train, coach, and mentor team members on safety best practices & protocols to mitigate hazards in addition to providing guidance to Drillers to ensure operational excellence is achieved.Repeatedly demonstrate diplomacy in effectively handling multiple personalities and agendas to ensure operations continue smoothly. Ensure all documentation is completed (HSE, equipment registers, etc.) in accordance with corporate, regulatory, and certifying agencies' requirements.Communicate with previous and next shift leaders to execute shift handovers and communicate current status of operations and equipment. Check and set up equipment to meet the specifications of particular well conditions, noting any equipment wear, breakage, or damage after each use.Expertly assess, identify, and report any work hazards across areas of oversight while continually ensuring drilling is executed within defined parameters and well conditions to prevent stuck pipes or well control issues.Interface with the client and 3rd party operators, maintaining a smooth communication pipeline to drive drilling operations to achieve timelines while remaining within safe operating levels.Achieved a distinction score of 96% average across all 3 Well Control Course (IWCF) applied modules.Honored with a "Leadership & Attitude" award from the Hearts & Minds Safety Culture Campaign in 2018.

Papua New Guinea

I conducted drilling operations and ensured equipment was maintained and used within specified manufacturer's specifications while working at max speed to achieve drilling targets.Key Contributions:Remained alert to all evolving well conditions, quickly taking action in the event of emerging downhole issues to head off potentially devastating and costly problems.Initiated shifts by first verifying all control & monitoring systems such as BOP and Koomey Control Systems were operating at peak performance prior to beginning drilling operations.Authored all required reports to document shift activities and performance.Designated as the primary trainer and mentor for Assistant Drillers and junior crew members on all standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance & troubleshooting.Integrally involved in all aspects of company and client Safety & Hazard Identification systems.

South Australia, Australia

I was the designated leader for night drilling operations, conducting regular pre-tour safety meetings and preparing crews for upcoming shifts, drilling performance expectations, and potential issues.Key Contributions:Given the mandate to ensure all phases of the Client's well program were executed safely and efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to the supplied Permit to Work system, conducting spot audits for compliance.Prepared and assessed the operability of bottom-hole assemblies, pipe tallies, and any related downhole tools before operations commenced and at the end of each shift.Pressure-tested all well control equipment to ensure each met or exceeded company, client, and API standards.Documented and communicated progress and issues updates to the night Company Representative.

Toowoomba, Australia

I assumed lead point for Drilling ops, facilitating per-operation safety meetings to outline all potential job hazards in relations to standard operations.Key Contributions:Directly operated the cyber drilling system within design parameters and specifications while conducting program drilling operations under Tourpusher and Client Representative supervision.Showcased mastery of hydraulically-driven wireline system to retrieve coring and samples.Communicated closely with the Mud Engineer and Derrickman to develop strategies to control fluid loss, total losses, and drilling mud slides.Executed all control equipment (BOP, choke manifold, standpipe manifold, etc.) pre-tour checks.

Edmonton, Canada Area

I broke into the Oil & gas industry in a role fabricating the company's "Iron Roughneck" system including completing hydraulics fit out, nonstructural welding, pneumatics, and all general assembly.Key Contributions:Traveled onsite to various rigs to commission, repair, and upgrade new and existing units.Expertly troubleshot, repaired, and rebuilt non-oil field and general customer equipment such as pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, valve control banks, and heat exchanger units among others.

Liddell & Bayswater Power Stations - Muswellbrook Nsw

I completed a 4 year apprenticeship and obtained my trade certificate as a Mechanical Fitter. Skills and experience gained in the maintenance, break down repairs and mechanical rebuilds of pulverized fuel mills, ash & slurry pumps, condenser units, acid and chemical treatment equipment, axle and centrifugal pumps, crushers, coal conveyor & transfer systems, steam turbines, steam and waste pipe networks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.