About
Highly accomplished and results-driven Petroleum Engineer with 8+ years of progressive experience in onshore and offshore drilling operations, wellsite supervision, and geological analysis within the oil and gas sector. Expert in optimizing drilling parameters, ensuring stringent safety protocols (IWCF L4, H2S, TBOSIET), and leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on schedule. Currently advancing expertise through a Professional Master's in Drilling Engineering & Geosciences, poised to drive operational excellence and innovation in challenging energy environments.
Work
ADNOC DRILLING / ADNOC ONSHORE
|Tour Pusher / Driller
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Scheduled to lead onshore drilling operations for ADNOC, overseeing daily safety meetings, managing drilling reports, and ensuring efficient execution of complex well maneuvers.
Highlights
Will perform daily pre-job safety meetings (TOFS) and manage comprehensive driller reports and handovers, ensuring seamless shift transitions and robust safety adherence.
Will receive and implement instructions for drilling parameters (WOB, RPM, Pressure, Flow rate), continually optimizing performance and operational efficiency.
Will verify and install necessary equipment for each shift, ensuring operational readiness and minimizing downtime for critical drilling activities.
Will operate draw-work during drilling activities and complex maneuvers, contributing to efficient well construction and timely project delivery.
Will assist in coordinating rig-down and rig-up operations, streamlining processes and enhancing overall operational productivity.
GRN-JV (SONATRACH, REPSOL, DEA WINTESHELL)
|Wellsite Drilling Engineer / Night Drilling Supervisor (Company Man)
Reggane, Adrar, Algeria
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Summary
Supervised wellsite drilling operations for a major JV, overseeing contractor teams and managing comprehensive reporting to ensure project integrity and performance.
Highlights
Monitored and optimized drilling parameters and operations for multi-stakeholder projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical specifications.
Supervised contractor drilling teams, conducting daily drilling reports (Landmark-Open wells) and managing KPI tracking for enhanced operational oversight.
Prepared BHA and casing tallies, drilling bits records, and end-of-well reports, ensuring meticulous documentation and accurate project closure.
Tracked and checked daily personnel and equipment movements, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues to maintain project timelines.
Managed hole instability and Non-Productive Time (NPT) reporting, implementing corrective actions to minimize delays and optimize drilling efficiency.
Geolog International
|Field Geologist (SML)
Doha, Doha, Qatar
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Summary
Provided critical geological support for offshore drilling operations in Qatar, specializing in formation evaluation and gas monitoring to optimize well placement and safety.
Highlights
Conducted advanced geological analysis, including fluoroscopy, auto-calcimetry, and lithologic description, to inform real-time drilling decisions for major clients (TotalEnergies, Qatar Energy).
Monitored drilling parameters and gain/loss (Static & Dynamic losses Trip sheet), ensuring wellbore stability and early detection of potential hazards.
Calibrated gas systems (FID, Gas detector, Chromatograph) and performed gas while drilling monitoring (LEL, H2S, CO, N2...), enhancing safety and operational control.
Utilized Logging While Drilling (LWD) and Measurement While Drilling (MWD) data for comprehensive formation evaluation, optimizing well path and maximizing hydrocarbon recovery.
ENAFOR
|Driller (Onshore Rigs)
Hassi Messaoud, Ouargla, Algeria
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Summary
Led onshore drilling operations for ENAFOR, managing complex maneuvers and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards to achieve project objectives.
Highlights
Directed drilling activities, including draw-work operations and complex maneuvers, consistently achieving operational targets and enhancing well delivery efficiency.
Managed daily drilling reports and equipment utilization logs, ensuring accurate documentation for over 100+ shifts annually and supporting critical decision-making.
Coordinated rig-down and rig-up operations, optimizing resource allocation and reducing setup times by an estimated 15% through effective team supervision.
Maintained strict adherence to BOP and mud pit levels, mitigating operational risks and ensuring compliance with industry safety regulations.
Mentored and supervised junior personnel, fostering a safety-conscious environment and improving team adherence to operational procedures.
ENAFOR
|Assistant Driller (Onshore Rigs)
Hassi Messaoud, Ouargla, Algeria
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Summary
Supported drilling operations as an Assistant Driller at ENAFOR, ensuring equipment readiness, adherence to drilling parameters, and comprehensive daily reporting.
Highlights
Assisted in monitoring and optimizing drilling parameters (WOB, RPM, Pressure, Flow rate), contributing to efficient well construction and operational stability.
Verified and installed critical drilling equipment for each shift, ensuring operational readiness and minimizing downtime across multiple projects.
Supported rig-down and rig-up processes, coordinating with teams to ensure safe and timely execution of operations.
Maintained accurate pipe tally books and drafted equipment drawings, providing essential data for operational planning and compliance.
Education
University of California State Global Education
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Professional Master
Drilling Engineering & Geosciences
University of Ouargla (Kasdi Merbah) / Enafor Drilling School
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Engineer Specialized
Drilling & Coring Operations and Technologies
University of Badji Mokhtar
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Master Degree
Sedimentary Environments and Georesources
University of Oran 2
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Engineer of State
Geology (Sedimentology)
Languages
Arabic
French
English
Certificates
IWCF Level 04 Certificate
Issued By
IWCF
T-BOSIET (OPITO Approved)
Issued By
Enertech Training Center - Qatar
QHSE Training
Issued By
Geolog International
H2S Training (OPITO Approved)
Issued By
Enertech Training Center - Qatar
First Aids Practical Training
Issued By
Algerian Red Crescent
Well Operation Crew Resources Management
Issued By
Geolog International
10 Safety Golden Rules
Issued By
NOC, Qatar
Permit Work Certificate
Issued By
Algerian Petroleum Institute (IAP)
Reservoirs Engineering Certificate
Issued By
Tunisian-American Oil & Gas Institute
Geosciences Engineering Certificate
Issued By
Tunisian-American Oil & Gas Institute
IFP Training Certificate for Assistant Driller
Issued By
IFP Training
Skills
Drilling Operations & Engineering
Drilling & Workover Activities, Coring Operations, Directional Drilling (Horizontal, ERD, Deviated Wells, Whip Stock), MPD/UBD Operations, Cementing, Completion, Well Integrity, Well Head Operations, Drilling Parameters Optimization (WOB, RPM, Pressure, Flow Rate), Rig-up/Rig-down, BOP Operations, Mud Pit Levels, Pipe Tally, BHA & Casing Tally, Draw-work Operations.
Geological & Reservoir Engineering
Petroleum Geology, Unconventional Resources (Shale Gas/Oil), Geosteering, RSS Technologies, Borehole Imaging, DST, Slickline, Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Reservoir Engineering, Geosciences Engineering, Sedimentology, Sedimentary Environments, Georesources.
Well Logging & Formation Evaluation
Instantaneous Diagraphy (Mudlogging, LWD, MWD, GWD, Porosity, Permeability, Density, ROP, Hydrocarbons %), Deferred Diagraphy (Open Hole: Caliper, SP, Resistivity, Magnetic Induction, Natural Radioactivity, Density, Sonic, Neutron, MDT, RCI), Cased Hole (Cement Evaluation: CBL, VDL, CCL, Formation Evaluation, Perforation), Production Diagraphy (PLT, RST, Flow View (HHIT)), Seismic Profile Interpretation, Logs Interpretation (Caliper, SP, Gamma Ray, Resistivity Deep & Shallow, Neutron/Density, Sonic-Acoustic Ultrasound, Borehole Imaging), Fluoroscopy, Auto-calcimetry, Lithologic Description.
Safety & Compliance
IWCF Level 4 Well Control, T-BOSIET, H2S Training, QHSE Training, Well Operation Crew Resources Management, First Aid, 10 Safety Golden Rules, Safety Job Meetings, Emergency Drills, Individual Security Equipment, Housekeeping, Risk Mitigation.
Rig Equipment & Technology
BenTec Desert Joystick Rigs, Top Drive (BenTec, NOV-11 SA), Draw Works (BenTec, BOMCO, NOV), Mud Pumps (Bentec, Weatherford Ellis Williams & Gardener Denver, BOMCO, NOV), Power Supply (BenTec SCR, BOMCO & NOV VFD Systems), BOP (5000-10000 PSI, Double Rams), Annular (Cameron type D, Shaffer), Drill Bits.
Software & Data Management
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CorelDRAW, Landmark-Open Wells, OpendTec, Eclipse, Saphir, Prosper, MBAL, Petrel, Daily Drilling Reporting, KPI Management, Hole Instability Reporting, NPT Tracking, Drilling Statistics, End of Well Reports, Data Analysis.