Dedicated Petroleum Engineer eager to contribute solid capabilities in exploration and production toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving business goals and objectives.

 

 

         Offer 4 years of experience in on-land Marcellus shale drilling operations with advanced knowledge and experience in drilling parameters, drilling conditions, and rig operations optimization.

         Adept at casing design, well planning, drilling fluids, wellbore hydraulics and rheological profiling.

         Excel in conducting statistical analysis with real-time data, presenting findings, and mentoring, leading and supervising team members.

         Proven success in investigating and swiftly resolving complex field issues while achieving measurable improvements in cost control, environmental protection, and risk mitigation.

         Outstanding knowledge of geological formation and formation damage.

 

 

Baker Hughes, Morgantown, WV, 2008 to Present

Field Engineer General C Fluid  

         Perform drilling operations of 20 horizontal wells in Marcellus shale, one of the top natural gas shales worldwide and second largest in United States.

         Leverage strong leadership talents to supervise drilling of 4,800 ft of lateral section in Marcellus shale.

         Seamlessly cooperate with companies such as EQT, Range Resources, XTO, ECA, and CNX to ensure safe and efficient site operations.

         Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during hole caving, lost circulation and bit balling.

         Monitor all drilling parameters, drilling mechanics, hydraulics and formation evaluation to prevent mechanical failure or wellbore instability.

         Accurately conduct fracture gradient/pore pressure predictions to determine casing seat depths and calculate equivalent fluid density for well control.

         Proactively liaise between client and service/equipment provider sub-contractors to provide cost-effective solutions to operational problems.

         Provide clients with detailed cost-benefit analyses of technology alternatives to minimize waste.

 

NEMSco, Clarksburg, WV, 2007 to 2008

Drilling Fluid Engineer

         Conducted drilling on 25 horizontal wells in Marcellus shale, exhibiting excellent proficiency with saltwater gel, fresh water gel, and saturated salt, weighted and ultra drill mud system.

         Facilitated and supportive cohesive efforts among numerous companies during site operations (i.e. Range Resources, XTO, ECA, CNX, Chief Energy, North Coast Energy, Ergon Exploration and Chesapeake Energy).

         Spearheaded full-scope drilling fluids engineering inclusive of drilling fluid selection, solids control equipment requirements, cost estimates, and troubleshooting efforts.

 

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Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, West Virginia University, 2005 to 2007

Graduate Student

• Conducted research and completed several projects including developing a gas reservoir, developing an oil reservoir, reservoir simulation and modeling, and conducting pressure transient analysis of well test data.
• Effectively managed and maintained six onsite research experiments concurrently by visiting each site weekly, calibrating probes, and validating equipment used to obtain data online.
• Designed drilling assembly in Orinoco river basin, Venezuela, diligently focusing on environmental and cost factors with minimum safety factor of 2 in all calculations (stress, force, strain, pressure, torsion).

 

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, India, 2002

Production Intern

• Demonstrated an exemplary team player work ethic as key member of 60-person production team in oil refinery.
• Consistently adhered to strict safety rules and regulations.

 

Bajaj Polyset (P) Ltd., Kanpur, India, 1999 to 2000

Plastics Mould Designer & Mould Maker

• Resourcefully designed products for industrial and household use via AutoCAD 2D software.
• Completed regular reports in compliance with documentation and inspection requirements.

 

 

Master s in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, West Virginia University, US, 2007

 

Bachelor s of Technology (Chemical), Madras University, Chennai, India, 2004

 

Post-Bachelor s in Plastics Mould Design,  Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Mysore, India , 1999

 

Bachelor s in Plastic Mould Technology, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India, 1998

 

Drilling Fluids Technology Certification

 

PEC Basic Safety Orientation and SafeLandUSA Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for a petroleum engineering opportunity that is available with (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY).  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I bring to you an exemplary academic background, strong expertise in drilling fluids and wellbore hydraulics, and an excellent blend of talents in optimizing borehole stability, conducting complex data analysis, and utilizing state-of-the-art drilling software applications. To complement these qualifications, I offer first-rate planning, critical thinking, technical, and organizational skills which are paramount in petroleum engineering.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, significant industry experience, a dedication to safety, and unparalleled prioritization skills. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this role, and hope to hear from you soon.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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