Chris Hames
Principal Fluids Engineer at Sinomine Specialty Fluids- Claim this Profile
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Nick Tomalin
I had the pleasure of working back-to-back with Chris (on a rotational basis) for the period of 1 year in Bergen, Norway (in 2014) on the development and implementation of the Formate-based Completion Fluids and Drilling Fluids recommendations and work process procedures used in providing a complete well-bore solution the customer. I was confident that matters were in good hands whilst I was on leave. Chris and I had regular contact with one another by phone, email and conference calls to keep each other informed on ongoing operations, and upcoming opportunities.
Nick Tomalin
I had the pleasure of working back-to-back with Chris (on a rotational basis) for the period of 1 year in Bergen, Norway (in 2014) on the development and implementation of the Formate-based Completion Fluids and Drilling Fluids recommendations and work process procedures used in providing a complete well-bore solution the customer. I was confident that matters were in good hands whilst I was on leave. Chris and I had regular contact with one another by phone, email and conference calls to keep each other informed on ongoing operations, and upcoming opportunities.
Nick Tomalin
I had the pleasure of working back-to-back with Chris (on a rotational basis) for the period of 1 year in Bergen, Norway (in 2014) on the development and implementation of the Formate-based Completion Fluids and Drilling Fluids recommendations and work process procedures used in providing a complete well-bore solution the customer. I was confident that matters were in good hands whilst I was on leave. Chris and I had regular contact with one another by phone, email and conference calls to keep each other informed on ongoing operations, and upcoming opportunities.
Nick Tomalin
I had the pleasure of working back-to-back with Chris (on a rotational basis) for the period of 1 year in Bergen, Norway (in 2014) on the development and implementation of the Formate-based Completion Fluids and Drilling Fluids recommendations and work process procedures used in providing a complete well-bore solution the customer. I was confident that matters were in good hands whilst I was on leave. Chris and I had regular contact with one another by phone, email and conference calls to keep each other informed on ongoing operations, and upcoming opportunities.
Experience
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Sinomine Specialty Fluids
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Fluids Engineer
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Principal Fluids Engineer
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Jun 2019 - Present
Offshore role to monitor and maintain mud/brine properties as program and able to respond to non-programmed events. Provide technical support in the planning, delivery and review of Cesium Formate brine/mud projects especially HPHT wells. Collect and report data for analysis and review. Support and train new Drilling and Completion Fluids Engineers. Offshore role to monitor and maintain mud/brine properties as program and able to respond to non-programmed events. Provide technical support in the planning, delivery and review of Cesium Formate brine/mud projects especially HPHT wells. Collect and report data for analysis and review. Support and train new Drilling and Completion Fluids Engineers.
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Cabot Corporation
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Drilling & Completion Fluids Engineer
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Oct 2005 - Jun 2019
Offshore role to monitor and maintain mud/brine properties as program and able to respond to non-programmed events. Provide technical support in the planning, delivery and review of Cesium Formate brine/mud projects especially HPHT wells. Collect and report data for analysis and review. Support and train new Cabot Drilling and Completion Fluids Engineers.
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Business Development Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
Working as part of the EU commercial team with marketing, R&D and Tech Services and with senior level management to increase sales opportunities and to grow the business by identifying opportunities and building key customer relationships.Managing existing clients to ensure they stay satisfied and positive by working on solutions and services that meet or predict their future needs.Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
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Interim Operations Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Provision of operational, logistical & technical support to the EMA region.Responsible for:Ensuring that all plant operations are carried out in a safe, professional & economical manner to minimize the cost of goods to CSF & it’s customers.Co-ordinating monthly stock check & reconciliation’s.Liasing with customers operational, logistical & technical representatives to ensure active operations proceed in a timely & professional manner.Communicating daily with offsite CSF engineers, during active operations to maximize job performance of CSF products & systemsWriting fluids programs to customer specifications proof & edit CSF well summaries for customer & CSF well history database.Working and moving between plant, laboratory, office, customer base locally & at remote locationsProvide cover for all CSF business functions in the EMA region.
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Baroid
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United States
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Entertainment
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Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer
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Apr 1997 - Oct 2005
Initially working in the UK sector (2 years) followed by international contracts in In Amenas, Algeria (5 years), Kazakhstan, Holland, France and Angola. Initially working in the UK sector (2 years) followed by international contracts in In Amenas, Algeria (5 years), Kazakhstan, Holland, France and Angola.
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Education
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1990 - 1995
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Forest Management/Forest Resources Management -
1987 - 1989
Hull College of Further Education
BTEC National Diploma in Science, HND
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