Village+Post Office-Ghurghat

Via-Gangpur Siswan

Distt-Siwan(Bihar)

Pin-841210, INDIA

Ratnesh Kumar Pandey

Email: aceei1@r.postjobfree.com

Contact No.: +919*********

+918*********

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS:

1). Executive MBA (Oil and Gas)- Final Semester from UPES, Dehradun (2009-

2011 batch)

2). M. Sc (Tech). Exploration Geophysics with nearly 8 years of experience

in seismic data acquisition(Land, OBC, Transition Zone etc) and processing,

Basic Interpretation, seismic acquisition planning & exploration

operations, HSE Oriented working skills, Geotechnical drilling, Bidding

and executions, Client interactions and marketing development. Present

profile as Technical Manger of Shivansh Geoscience and Energy Private

limited, Delhi, India. Previously, Associated with Sonoran Energy plc as

Client QC representative in West Safawi and Azraq block(Jordan), Global

Geophysical Services as QC Geophysicist in OBC operations (EDA, NMT,

Navasari Low and Cairn Ravva 4-D) and IOSPL-OEOC as Field Geophysicist

for Strategies of Production & Business Development in Boysun block

project, Uzbekistan and Field geophysicist in Focus energy ltd. Expertise

in seismic data acquisition, attribute analysis, and planning and Designing

of 3D/2D/4D using Mesa. A keen planner, strategist & implementer with

expertise in planning & execution 3D seismic data acquisition and QC of 2D

and 3D and 4D seismic data processing. Expertise in handling the complete

2D/3D/4D seismic data acquisition project operations entailing planning,

resource utilization and manpower management.

PROFICIENCY FORTE:

1. Formulating & establishing plans & strategies for ensuring completion of

project assignments in set time frame, Instrumental in planning and

execution of 3D seismic data acquisition and In -field processing for 5

offshore blocks and 4D in one offshore block and execution of OBC seismic

data acquisition for a shallow to medium water block and 4 onshore block (

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Boysun Block(Uzbekistan), West Safawi and Azraq

Block( Jordon) and Preparation and finalization of project reports

including Commerciality reports and Initial Development Plans for operating

blocks.

OCCUPATIONAL CONTOUR WITH ATTAINMENTS:

1. November 2011 to current with SGSEPL (IWIL) as Technical manager for

projects and planning Responsible for overall Market studies and

contract negotiation related to Geophysical and geotechnical work

(Seismic acquisition planning and studies for new block bidding,

Designing using MESA,Planning for establishment of Processing centre,

Refraction Survey &Processing, LVL, Geotechnical drilling, arrangement

for test analysis(geological and geotechnical) ), Inventories

management, Project Management, Crew Management, Clients interactions

as well as marketing strategy formations and implementations. Train

the staffs for new technologies and acknowledges about recent

advancements. Develop team spirits in field crew as well as official

staffs for smooth operations. Market study for work standard,

competitive rates and technology applications.

2. January 2011 to November 2011 with Privilege Oil and Gas Ltd. (holding

company of Sonoran Energy, Global Petroleum and Universal Energy) posted at

Amman, Jordan as Client QC representative.

Responsible for overall Geophysical and Geological studies in Field,

seismic acquisition planning, processing QC, for 2 block in Jordan, that

also includes brown field development and EOR studies and 2D and 3D seismic

data acquisition planning for West Safawi Block, QC for seismic data

processing, HSE Related issues visualization and reported to office(Notes

preparation, Advice to contractor HSE officer about issues, Safe and Know-

how explanations, 2D Seismic Interpretation, identification of leads and

proposal for additional data acquisition for West Safawi Block and Azraq

Block, Understanding the depositional setting and play fairway within the

basin, Coordination with third party agencies engaged for carrying out

interpretation and G&G studies. Well data interpretation and seismic data

interpretation using SMT. Final Report preparation of acquisition in field

and processing in office (Technical and commercial).

Projects Completed-

A) West Safawi and Azraq block (Jordan) -2D/3D

Total area-8500 Square Kms out of which 815.3 line KM 2D.

Utility Software- Utility software MESA (Survey Designing Software) was

used to design the preplanning survey. All topographic survey work was

conducted in WGS-84 and UTM Zone-37 ED-50 geodetic systems. Energy source

used were I/O AHV-IV vibrators, using 70 % drive level. Vibe Wire line Test

analysis was made with the help of independent testing suite Testf-i. LVL

survey was recorded with Strata Visor NZ 48-channel recording system. All

seismic data QC and on-site processing work was accomplished with Globe

Claritas software. In office, well data interpretation and seismic data

interpretation used software was SMT.

3. Dec.'07 to July '10 with Global Geophysical Service Ltd. posted at

offshore operation as Quality control Geophysicist with International

Operations Team (2D/3D/4D OBC Operations).

a) Cairn Ravva 4-D (Dec 2009-November 2010)

Area-250 Square Km

Utility Software- 408 XL (for recording), Gator, Navipac (for Navigation),

Mesa 12.4 (for designing), ProMax (for processing), Seisnet (online QC),

SPS pro and SPW and ultra edit for editing SPS and tape making.

Work- SPS editing, Battery map for 2-D and 3-D for positioning and

production line, Histogram preparation for better position, Fold

calculation, Daily log preparation and verification, Map generation and

processing up to brute stack, Final report preparation and QC for observer

report, navigation report etc. Prepare all deliverables files for client

and party chief without errors. Statistical and projected shots complete

with graph (Production monitoring), Report about data shipment and crew

change, necessary inventories etc.

Works done before Start- 1)Check distances on gun array diagram, Gun

pressure drop test, Tow diagram, Gandalf array report, Gun array

signatures, Gun drop out specs, GPS calibration Checks, Coordinate

conversion Check, Check the sensor assignment and resistance ranges. Screen

capture of the SEG-D and sensor code assignment. Get a copy of the SET ALL

file to store for reference. We should get one every day for reference. Gun

Firing Sequence Diagram, Eider Header Description, Complete Designing of

project, Extract SPS files and rearrange them according to sequence,

renumber the SPS if necessary, Battery map in advance, Deliver SPS files to

Navigation and observer department with excluded and included receiver and

source points due to obstacles, Short notes and suggestions about SPS,

Location diagram, Deviation limits for source and receiver points according

to contract, Crew change report of concerned department including vehicle

management, Inventories management and reporting format etc.

Works during Production- Confirmation about navigation error(GPS &DGPS),Statistical shot distribution, Timing error, gun synchronization(source

synchronization), delta error, pressure error and volume error), Missing

shot analysis, QC audit report, Observational noise analysis, Gun QC

report, Receiver log and source log, extract proper depth and coordinates

from Aslaid and PPN files to create receiver file, Distance offline and

Inline analysis and confirmation, GPs comparison, Elevation/Depth analysis,

Editing X files with help of Observer log and SPS suite, Confirmation from

Online QC errors( Auto fired and misfired, proper channel distribution,

merge problem with Preplot to Post plot SPS during tape making(raw and

editing), tape details and logs),Offline QC works(SPS editing, variation

with proposed position, Wave tide map, Bathy/Elevation map, Observer log

inspection and correction(both soft and hard copy), Instrument errors

confirmation, Infill design using Mesa if necessary, Fold calculation, Plot

generation, Discussion with client on issues, Near trace gather generation,

Shot Gather, frequency spectrum, Noise analysis and brute stack, tape

archive, all necessary things on arranged way according to client and

contract demand)

Work After Final Production- Final report preparation for project,

Inventory report for concerned department, arrangement for ongoing data to

centre and proper listing, Final HSE report for concerned department and

crew change report. All final report and data should be based on contract

and without error. Statistical and projected shots complete with graph

(Production monitoring), Report about data shipment and crew change,

necessary inventories etc.

B) Navasari Low 3-D OBC Survey using dual sensor (Feb 2009-Dec 2009)

Area- 350 Square Km

Utility software's-Concept and Gator (Navigation QC), Seisnet (Online QC),

Mesa10.4 (Designing Project), ProMAX (In Field Processing), SPS Suite &

Seisnet (Editing SPS), Database and Mesa for billing

Responsibilities- Acquisition and Processing QC including the work

mentioned in Cairn Ravva project.

C) 2. NMT-3-D OBC Survey using dual sensor (May 2008-Feb 2009)

Area-354 Square Km (Congested region, tide prone, fishing activity)

Utility software's-Concept and Gator (Navigation QC), Seisnet (Online QC),

Mesa10.4 (Designing Project), ProMAX (In Field Processing), SPS Suite &

Seisnet (Editing SPS), Database and Mesa for billing.

Responsibilities- Acquisition and Processing QC including the work

mentioned in Cairn Ravva project.

D) EDA-3-D OBC Survey using dual Sensor (Dec 2007-April 2008)

Area-314 Square Km (Shallow and congested region with maximum tide effect)

Recording Instrument Used- 408 UL

Utility software's- Concept and Gator (Navigation),Seisnet (Online

QC),Mesa10.4 (Designing Project), GMG Image, Geometis & Geo calculator,

Global Mapper, ProMAX (In Field Processing), SPS Suite & Seisnet (Editing

SPS), Database and Mesa for billing, Seisview

Responsibilities- Acquisition and Processing QC including the work

mentioned in Cairn Ravva project.

4. April '07 to November'07 with IOSPL-OEOC Iran posted at Boysun Block,

Uzbekistan as Field Geophysicist/In-charge AWD in Development and

Production Group(2D &3D) .

Field Geophysicist/In-charge of AWD Crew and Maintain all requirement as

per contract and modified demand of client.

Achievements- Enhance production without increasing noise level in very

rough terrain from 30 shots daily to 100 shots daily using AWD. Run two AWD

simultaneously without producing more noise using electronic principals

(Time management). Eliminate breaking effects of hydraulic pipes in AWD

with help of viscosity principal (cosine theta effect) and use a 2 ft pipes

on upside of hydraulic engine. Motivate crew for more production with HSE

guidelines. Vehicle management, Inventory management and work force

management. Explain questionnaires arise from Client and softly suggest

what will support more production without alter the data quality.

5. June '06 to March '07 with Focus Energy Ltd. As Geophysicist (2D &3D).

Shot location and spread according to area, Noise attenuation by spread

and bunching and Associated with 3D seismic survey as line geophysicist. QC

of the acquired seismic data (2D & 3D)(Including VSP) and of survey

coordinates Uphole & LVL Survey, Checking optimized recording /field

parameters on regular basis, Checking of cable/geophone lay out, shot-hole

depth, charge sizes, proper loading/tamping, for 2-D Seismic of Seismic

Data Acquisition on land Field.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

2001 B. Sc. (H) Physics

Kirorimal College, DU

2003 M.Sc (P) Physics Delhi

University, Delhi

2006 M. Sc. (Tech.) (Geophysics Exploration) Banaras Hindu

University

2009-2011 Executive MBA (Oil and Gas)-Final SEM UPES, Dehradun

PERSONALITY ENHANCEMENT SCHEDULES:

Underwent training schedules:

a) Training on Landmark Software, on Mesa for Designing the acquisition

project, Seisnet, SPS Suites, SPW and 408 XL (recording), Basic seismic

data processing at RCC, Vadodra (ONGC) in Oct-November 2005, Basic API

training in ONGC in May-June 2005, Geoelectrical Study of areas near

Sonbhadra (Vindhya Range) for aquifer zone for 15 days (Using Gravity,

resistivity, Electrical and magnetic method) in October-November 2004 and

Hyderabad in Oct-November 2003. Completed M.Sc. (Tech) projects on: "2D

Seismic data Processing of a shallow water area off the west Coast of

India" at ONGC. Seminar Delivered on topics: RIS(Reservoir Induced

Seismicity),AVO,VSP(Vertical seismic Profile).

b) IPIMS course for QC Geophysicist, Petrophysics and reservoir studies,

course for Processing and Interpretation of Seismic data

c) HSE training (Fire fighting, Man overboard, oil spills, emergency

response etc) and represented crew in rotation basis (4 times in month),

Leadership Skills based on adult-adult ego states, Attended Personality

development in November 2004.

d) Professional Memberships: Active Member of Society of Exploration

Geophysicist (SEG) & Life Member of Society of Petroleum Geophysicist -

India (SPG)

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth: 25th May 1977

Nationality: INDIAN

Current Residency: INDIAN

Marital Status: Married

Passport Validity: 10th April 2017

Available: Within a week

Point Of Mobilization: Delhi (India)

Technical Experience: 8 years

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