David Davies
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Bio
Credentials
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IADC Supervisors level certificate
Aberdeen Petroleum InstituteFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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PetroTel
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Drilling Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
Supervisor over 2x drilling Rig sites, Head of drilling operations involving Drilling HP-HT-HT exploration wells Safely efficiently as per PetroTel drilling program and PetroTel engineering teams instruction Supervisor over 2x drilling Rig sites, Head of drilling operations involving Drilling HP-HT-HT exploration wells Safely efficiently as per PetroTel drilling program and PetroTel engineering teams instruction
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KUWAIT DRILLING CO. K.S.C.C.
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Kuwait
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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Rig Superintendent
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2020
Supervied 3x 2000hp Desert Rambler cyber base land rigs, Drilling HP-HT-HT development/exploration wells on a join venture Turnkey project with SLB /KOC Supervied 3x 2000hp Desert Rambler cyber base land rigs, Drilling HP-HT-HT development/exploration wells on a join venture Turnkey project with SLB /KOC
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Aban Offshore Limited
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India
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Oil and Gas
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Toolpush
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2015
Sinior Toolpush on a D3000UE AC 3000HP Baker Marine Pacific Class Jack Up 375 SDI Cyberbase, NOV TDS 8SA 7500psi, 42" KFDJ ,15k Cameron BOP on a Cameron fast lock hub, Drilling HT-HP-HT 28 splitter well platform for Bunie Shell Petroleum. Sinior Toolpush on a D3000UE AC 3000HP Baker Marine Pacific Class Jack Up 375 SDI Cyberbase, NOV TDS 8SA 7500psi, 42" KFDJ ,15k Cameron BOP on a Cameron fast lock hub, Drilling HT-HP-HT 28 splitter well platform for Bunie Shell Petroleum.
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Aban Offshore Limited
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India
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Oil and Gas
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500 - 600 Employee
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OIM
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Dec 2011 - Oct 2013
OIM on a Baker Marine Pacific Class Jackup, D3000 4000hp, TDS 8SA drilling HP-HT-HT multi lateral critical wells on a 28 well platform drilling them all wells safely and on budget OIM on a Baker Marine Pacific Class Jackup, D3000 4000hp, TDS 8SA drilling HP-HT-HT multi lateral critical wells on a 28 well platform drilling them all wells safely and on budget
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PT Apexindo Pratama Duta Tbk
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Indonesia
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operation Superintendant
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
In charge of 2x new builds in China 11 JUE 2000 3000hp fully Automated and 1x DSJ400 6000HP fully automated Amphion system with Bridge racking systens, ST120 on the main floor & ST80 gor stand building ,10k,15k, full jscking trails FAT on all equipment handle all logistics, perform full Docking & Jacking Tails , Heavey lift rig tows. In charge of 2x new builds in China 11 JUE 2000 3000hp fully Automated and 1x DSJ400 6000HP fully automated Amphion system with Bridge racking systens, ST120 on the main floor & ST80 gor stand building ,10k,15k, full jscking trails FAT on all equipment handle all logistics, perform full Docking & Jacking Tails , Heavey lift rig tows.
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SLB
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Rig superintendent
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Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
In charge of 3x Drilling Barges & 2x Work over Jackups, Full completion performed, seabead Surveys, preloading each Legg, Rig towing. Working with FRC training all men, holding dsily/ weekly drills. Drilling barges we would be drilling HP-HT-HT Complex wells for PDVSA, In charge of 3x Drilling Barges & 2x Work over Jackups, Full completion performed, seabead Surveys, preloading each Legg, Rig towing. Working with FRC training all men, holding dsily/ weekly drills. Drilling barges we would be drilling HP-HT-HT Complex wells for PDVSA,
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Oilfield Production Consultants (OPC)
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Rig superintendent
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Mar 2006 - Sep 2009
working for Zhambyl Petroleum, holding day conference calls with head office, KNOC along with DSV, OIM On the facility. Discuss the daily progress, HSE issues and logistics, dealing with all transportation coming and going to the rig on a daily bases, I managed the first 3000 meter exploration well drilled for the Kazakhstan Government with this New built Drilling Barge, Aker solution VFD PLC Cyber Base Joy stick system, Hammered in the 30” casing, Spudded and drill 26”, 16”, 121/4”, 8-1/2” with polymer mud system, MPD as per drilling program, Drilling HP-HT-HT-H2S exploration well. Weekly visits to the rig over seeing all operations as per the client recommendations on this first exploration well. Making sure all maintenance was being carried out as per the PM system & planned properly, parts were on hand if needed, Run 7” liner assembly, with 1 month testing programs, testing 2 zones, Run and set bridge plug and perform 3 stage plug and abandonment job, 4-days wet tow back to port.. Show less
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Dragon Oil
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United Arab Emirates
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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NDSV
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Feb 2004 - Feb 2006
Representing Dragon Oil as the NDSV for 1 year looking after 1x Jack up 6-generation 3000hp cyber base rig batch Drilling HP-HT-HT-H2S Directional wells on one plat form offshore Turkmenistan, running MPD with OBM with UBD. Drill 12/14” hole and 81/2” hole set 7” liner Assy, Perform testing program with perforating 3 zones, conduct cements job and all safety meeting and make sure all procedures and policies are followed and Well Control being the primary issue for safe drilling operations at all times, HSE for every job and all drills are being performed as per the training matrix, All drilling practices and procedures are followed as per the Drilling program. Daily updates on coast and performances organizing all logistics, tug boats, rig moves with the Barge captain. Double-checking all under water schematics (sea bed survey) weather updates with shore base prior to vessels departing. Ordering all drilling tools that are required per section drilled, drill bits, casing and equipment, tong hands, cement and fluids Show less
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Burgan Company for Well Drilling, Trading & Maintenance KSCC
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Oil and Gas
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500 - 600 Employee
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Rig Manager
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Jan 2002 - Feb 2004
Represent Burgan drilling as the Rig Supervisor and the last 1.5 years as the Drilling Sup, looking after 2 x3000 hp National Oil Well Cyber Based SDI Joy Stick Rig. 1.6 million pound mass, 2” DRL line with 15,000psi Cameron BOP’s, 3x P-14 220 NOV, ST80Iron Rough neck, SDI-50 data base system, 750E DC National Oil Top Drive, 7,500 psi WP mud system and 1x Desert Rambler 2000hp National Oil Well equipment Working with the Kuwait Oil Company Drilling supervisor and to follow their drilling program that their drilling team leader engineers put together to drill a 18,000’ to 24,000’ UBD well with H/T,H/P,H/T,H2S. Drilling with OBM and MPD Hold morning meetings with KOC DSV/NDSV, SNR electricians / mechanics,3rd party supervisors and mud engineer and discuss any HSE issues, daily drilling program, logistics, preplanned maintenance and go over the next 24 hr. drilling operations. Show less
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Nabors Drilling International Limited
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Rig Manager
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Jan 1998 - Feb 2002
Represent Nabors drilling in Yemen, Oman and Kazakhstan, I was fully responsible of the safety of all personal on location and of the rig equipment at all times. Looking after a 3000hp triple Box on Box skid rig system, drilling for Shell to assist and work with Vantage Petroleum & Canadian Nexon and Yemen Hunt Company site Supervisors in any way to keep the drilling program on schedule. Working with the drilling supervisor and following the drilling program that Shell/ Canadian Nexon & Hunt drilling engineers put together to drill a 18,000’ - 24,000’ UBD well with H/T, H/P, H/T, H2S conditions, Drilling with OBM and MPD at all times. Show less
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HTC Drilling
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Sana‘a, Yemen
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Diller
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Feb 1997 - Mar 1998
Responsible for operations and safety of all drill crews. Operated 2000 hp International Diesel Electric. Drilled a 1.5 year vertical exploration well in excess of 16,800’ well for Canadian Nexon on the Saudi /Yemen border. Running multiple TCP guns with Schlumberger, Holding pre-job safety meetings, weekly meeting and toolbox meeting prior to each job performed, I am a Strong team leader and keeping all the rig crews safe on unexpected well conditions whilst drilling and implementing the permit to work system for every serious job performed. Assist the drilling engineers in-regards putting together the drilling programs TD @ 16,000’ UBD drilling program with H/T, H/P, H/T, H2S conditions, Drilling with OBM and MPD at all times. Show less
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Precision Drilling
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Driller
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Jan 1986 - Jan 1997
Was part of Precision Drilling team for 10 years in many areas in Canada on all types of rigs while on Precisions Drilling team for as senior Floor man up to Driller? I was responsible for a five and 8 man crew’s safety while drilling Horizontal and Vertical wells, as per the oil companies drilling program and procedures. Worked with all types of draw works like, National 1320 and National 110. Continental Emsco FB-1600 Mud pumps, National Triplex pumps Can-Rig 500 ton –top drives, Varco 400 and Tesco Top Drives, I spent 3 years in the Calgary & Nisku Yards Building Super Single rigs with full commissioning Working on triples, double and slant rig and supper singles. Drilled and worked Derrick on Mechanical, SCR drilling rigs, in charge of all the mud properties and mud pump equipment, working with mud engineer Show less
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