Rafael Silva Email & Phone Number

Netherlands

Quality Control of Geological Data set: formation evaluation and reporting of lithostratigraphy and drilling data. Monitoring & recording of lithology, hydrocarbon shows, formation pressures, selection of casing seat, coring point and total depth. QC of mudlogging, LWD logging operations, data handling and presentation, compilation of final well reports and composite logs. Working with several clients as Senior Wellsite Geologist: ONEDYAS, KISTOS, PETROGAS.

Netherlands

-Local and regional geology analyses-Field work with geological mapping and geological Formation correlation-Assess source and reservoir rock on the field (outcrops)

Supervised 23 shallow wells, 6 with wireline core taken, including: - Choosing drilling location working with the exploration geologists and permitting team. - Responsible for all the field drilling operations - Elaboration of daily drilling and geological reports - Create lithology logs for all wells drilled - Participate with the senior geologist on all geological correlations - Supervising open-hole logging - Responsible for all core and cutting handling and deliver, including core slabbing. - Responsible for two assistants that helped to supervise all operations for the 3 rigs running. - Ensure safety and proper plugging and abandon

France

Using advanced electrical sensing equipment and computers, complete surveillance of well drilling operations.Duties included geological analysis / evaluation, wireline log interpretation, pore pressure evaluation and continuous hydrocarbon monitoring for reservoir detection and safety, with constant data acquisition and interpretation. Elaboration of Master logs.

Chief geologist and project manager for the three exploitation areas on Portugal (Lusitanian basin, west of Portugal) for EGS geothermal projects. My responsibilities on the project include all economic, planning and geological aspects, including national and European funding requests. Project manager and chief geologist for the Cape Verde Islands (Fogo and Santo Antão) geothermal evaluation, a project conducted for the Cape Verde Government. This project integrated geochemical analyses and one extensive geophysical campaign (MT and TDEM surveys). My responsibilities included all prospection planning, preparation, logistic, and geological interpretation.

Surveillance of well drilling operations.Duties included geological analysis / evaluation, wireline log witnessing, pore pressure evaluation and continuous hydrocarbon monitoring for reservoir detection and safety, with constant dataacquisition and interpretation.Supervision and training of junior staff and new hires, and maintenance of the unit's equipment and consumables inventories.

Control of construction in Oporto Subway, lines C and S (TBM and classical methods), and subway buried stations (Trindade, Bolhão, Salgueiros, Aliados, Lima). Including excavation, structure, security and environment.

Control of construction of resident houses on Pico island (Azores)Program to reconstruct houses affect by the 1997 earthquake

Msc. (2 Years), Geological Prospecting And Exploration Of Earth Resources (Hydrocarbon)

Bsc. (4 Years), Geology

Activities and Societies: President on the Geology Pedagogic Commission