Experience

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  Arabian Drilling

  • Saudi Arabia

  • HSE Consultant

    • Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
    • Saudi Arabia

    Assigned as part of a 2-man team to undertake the complete revamp of the company Operations manual, this included review and update all operational procedures and developing an electronically linked manual for easy access to the rigs. Assisted in consulting for additional projects as required by the company on a short term contract.

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  MK Global Solutions (consultancy)

  • Norwich, England, United Kingdom

  • operataions and HSE management

    • Aug 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Norwich, England, United Kingdom

    A new business consultancy with over 40 years oil and gas industry experience to develop, write, deliver Competency programs, Job descriptions, JSA reviews and upgrades, Standard operating procedures tailor made to client requirements, Review of Management systems and auditing. Accident and investigations. recommended safe practices. A network of experienced consulting members available to give a consistant feed back Via online Video conferencing to clients and potential customers,

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  Kuwait Drilling Company K.S.C.

  • Kuwait resident statuts

  • QA/QC General Superintendent

    • Dec 2015 - Nov 2021
    • Kuwait resident statuts

    Achievements: • Initiation, developing, delivery and implementation of a new competency program. Personally assessing a total of 450 senior rig crew members, issuance of PIP to lower performing personnel and increasing crew performance by 47% over a 1 year period• Writing, delivering and implementing 52 standard operating procedures released to the field units resulting in a 60% reduction in incidents and accidents.• Recruiting and leading a team of performance engineers in conjunction with client Requirements and expectations, including quarterly performance reviews, Correlation and delivery of all accumulated data for NPT, Rig moves, incidents and accidents.• Development, release and implementation of a specific Operations manual for KDC Drilling operations.• Writing and issuing Job descriptions to all company personnel in field operations.• Team leader/focal point for a client- contractor task force to reduce NPT, Rig move times and incident frequency over a 1 year time frame with proven results in NPT reduction from 12.9% to 3.6%. Rig move times from 9.1% to 3.3% with a final saving to client and company of 5.47 million KD (Kuwait Dinars)

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  Weatherford

  • Ireland
  • Oil and Gas
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Operations Manager

    • May 2013 - Mar 2015

    Achievements:• Designed and developed a new rig move plan in line with Taz group security measures in country for the movement of personnel and equipment. Giving a total reduction for exposure of personnel from 9 days to 4 days from release to spud. The process was adopted by the client BP Roo for all contractors to implement and follow.

  • Rig Superintendent

    • Nov 2011 - May 2013

    Current location Rumaila IraqStarted with Weatherford on a resident position based in Saudi Arabia residing in Bahrain as Rig superintendent, due to family reasons transferred to Rumaila south Iraq operations on rotational basis, joined Iraq operations in May 2012 as Rig superintendent in charge of 2 x 1500HP rigs drilling Turnkey operations for BP ROO, was promoted to operations manager for 5 Rigs in May 2013, dealing with client related issues, overseeing rig operations with rig superintendents, and general position related duties, heavily involved in receiving four new build work over rigs, improving HSE statistics, NPT and supporting all relevant training programs ongoing within the organisation, dealing with sub segment issues during the Turnkey operationoverseeing the start-up of four drilling rigs for a 5 year contract, ensuring all Cat iv audits are completed with all documentation packages updated and current starting first quarter 2015, liasing and advising on the various down hole issues and problems associated with drilling in the AreaClose contact and constant follow up with frequent client visits, new location visits layouts and construction, assisted in all rig moves for the 5 rigs, overseeing HSE management team to ensure data, current trends and all safety aspects were adhered to, mentored the competency training program for all employees

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  Samal consulting services

  • FREELANCE CONSULTANT ASIA

    • Dec 2010 - Nov 2011

    Achievements:• Reduction in NPT, incidents and accidents from 32% to 5% over a 1 year period. • Developing a complete MS for local contractors.

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  SCHLUMBERGER DRILLING AND MEASUREMENTS Abu Dhabi UAE

  • Training Rigs manager

    • Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

    Achievements:• Team leader/focal point in the design, delivery and completion of 10 training wells and running 2 custom rigs for the use of trainees attending the School.• Personally accredited by the UAE government to Train Female Engineers in practical rig operations in a controlled environment.

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  SCHLUMBERGER DRILLING SERVICES. DUBAI. UAE

  • Roving HSE and training Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

    Achievements:• Managing, developing a rig HSE start-up package with all required documentation from client and contractor, all training requirements undertaken. All rig start- ups ahead of schedule, with no incidents or accidents recorded to the project.

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  Schlumberger drilling services

  • UAE

  • HSE roving instructor worldwide

    • Feb 2000 - Jan 2005
    • UAE

    Achievements:• Instrumental in the development of the new Schlumberger drilling services QHSE system, writing and delivering Operational procedures, Risk management safety case Site environmental history files, company standards.• Developed and implemented a rig site finger injury campaign with a reduction in finger injuries from 52% to 18% over a 1 year period.• Developed and implemented a company-wide slips trips and falls campaign resulting in a reduction in injuries from 30% to 8% and recognized by CEO for excellence in action.

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  SOUTHWESTERN OFFSHORE CORP. ABU DHABI UAE

  • Driller and Asst Rig Superintendent

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

    onboard a three legged Baker Marine jack up rig, drilling directional and horizontal oil wells on a temporary short term contract offshore Abu Dhabi.

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  CRESCENT PETROLEUM CO. SHARJAH UAE

  • Rig superintendent (Senior Toolpusher)

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1995

    Assistant Driller to Rig Superintendent onboard two types of offshore jack up rigs, (Le Tourneau and Bethlehem). Drilling single and multi lateral H2S gas wells to a depth of 17,000ft.

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  DAN SMEDVIG LTD

  • Driller

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

    Driller onshore and offshore, drilling and working over shallow oil and gas wells up to 9,000ft in depth, on trailer mounted and tender rigs on a short-term well program contract for BP.

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  DIETSMANN UK LTD

  • Base Manager

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1984

    Started offshore as a Floorman rising to Asst Driller onshore and offshore. Promoted to onshore operations office in 1983, responsible for client liaison, crew control, costing, tender bids, the supervision of all office staff and implementation of company procedures.