Mohammad Damoun Dahir
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Summary
More than 12 years with Oil & Gas Industry. Work experience with both operating and service companies
and been enjoying success with multi-culture environment across Middle East. Looking forward for
exciting challenges and more ventures ahead.
Specialties:
Self-motivated and experienced to manage and develop strategies for various projects in business. Strong
ability to plan, forecast, setting goals, strategies solution, team building and coordinate execution to
achieve goals.
Personal Statement:
I believe in dynamic team which values effective communication, leadership skills, team work, and
relationship management, with focus on value addition to (internal/external) customers.
A firm believer of if there is a problem, there is 'at least' one solution to it.
There is nothing called 'impossible'. Time, dedication, learning and hard work make things 'possible'.
Honesty, dedication, and ambitions are the core elements to power drive.
Always see obstacles as chance to hike for growth.
Believe and execute in team building towards a common goal & objectives.
My aspiration is excellence in management and planning to achieve more than the business & financial
objectives.
My Interests:
Organizational development, business strategy, international business strategy, game theory, professional
networking, travelling, reading, following O&G trend, Industry macro & micro environmental analyses,
digital photography, computer graphics, computing, tech gadgets, organizing professional events, and
much more.
Citizenship: Pakistani
Languages: English, Urdu, and Persian
Marital Status: Married
Direct Dependents: Spouse with two children
Experience
Sr. Drilling Dynamics Engineer Sr. at Petro-Technical Engineering Center at
Schlumberger
December 2013 -Present (1 year 6 months) Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
I am involved in high profile deliveries of PTEC projects, D&M Shock and Vibration reduction
issues, performance failure and fatigue related failure investigation associated with drilling
dynamics.
My responsibility covers to provide support and solution to drilling dynamics issues using
IDEAS platform a Linux base 4-D FEA program.
This involves providing BHA solutions along with advised parameter sensitivity based on well
objectives and drilling complexity such as ERDs, HEWD, SR wells, RSS and VortreX BHA,
effective MWD/LWD tools placement etc.
My responsibility further covers to train and educate D&M engineers to optimize their BHAs
during planning and execution phase using IAXX (an automated IDEAS request platform for day
to day operations) and selection of best configuration based on technology in hand and within
operational limitation.
Technical Sales Sr. for Iraq at Smith Bits - Schlumberger
November 2010 -December 2013 (3 years 2 months) Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Developing ties with International Oil & Gas Operating companies in Southern region of Iraq.
Successfully increasing the IBT > 25% during the course of the assignment.
Responsible and focal point for B&AT in inter-company synergy business with Integrated Project
Management (IPM) in Iraq. [Customers included bp, Exxon Mobil, Gazprom, Lukoil, KOGAS].
100% synergy achieved with record less than 1 year time.
Established a strong foot hold and captured > 55% MS with bp ROO for its independent operations.
Day to day operation supervision and providing solutions to our sales team on ground.
Responsible for inventory management for the projects and engagement with supply chain
management for timely supply of products.
Responsible and taking care of independent queries and tenders mostly related to Western and
National Operators in Middle and Southern Iraq.
Focal point for technical proposal and solutions.
Feedback for market estimation and growth.
Tenders:
Price decision and justification.
Appropriate selection of business entities,
Decision on terms and conditions and orchestrating with relevant support departments for timely
execution and submission of the tenders and queries.
On Awards:
Involved in the terms & condition reviews with function departments,
Negotiations and suggestions as per our business approach for successful outcome with current and
potential customers.
In addition:
I was involved in weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting for market share,
Business trend and analyses of accounts under my responsibility.
Responsible for providing feedback and forecasting for business growth as bases of yearly business
plan, including feedback with potential growth, and strategizing for improvement in revenue and
margins based on operations, experience and product optimization.
Sales Engineer - Smith Bits at Schlumberger
March 2007 -November 2010 (3 years 9 months) Al- Khobar - Saudi Arabia
During the assignment provided business and operational solutions to ARAMCO in order to increase the
market share and penetrate deeper in the market with operations in * Exploration (onshore & offshore),
Developing Oil field (Khurais Project),
Developing Offshore Oil (Safniyah & Zuluf),
ARAMCO Workover Operation (Gas and Oil wells) and
Developing Onshore Deep Gas (Uddayliyah).
Beside ARAMCO have been involved in operations and tenders for SRAK (Shell & ARAMCO joint
venture)
Sales Engineer - Smith Bits at Smith International Inc.
June 2005 -March 2007 (1 year 10 months) Pakistan
Looked after Smith Bits business in Pakistan based in Islamabad.
Job entitlement included developing and improving business ties with national and international operators
providing business and technical solutions for drilling, tender submission, customer care and after sales
services.
Companies served: BP (Pakistan), Eni (Pakistan), OMV (Pakistan), Petronas Carigali (Pakistan), MOL
(Pakistan), Tullow (Pakistan), OGDCL Ltd, PPL, POL, OPII, Dewan Petroleum, Mari Gas, PEL, SAIF
Energy and others. 3 recommendations available upon request
Application Engineer at Diamant Drilling Services (DDS) Now known as Tercel
September 2003 -May 2005 (1 year 9 months) Pakistan
Represented Diamant Drilling Services (DDS) a Belgium based Fix cutter drilling bits manufacturing
company in Pakistan.
My work assignment covered to introduce DDS fixed cutter solution, provide technical support and
services for DDS in Upstream Oil & Gas Sector. http://www.diamantds.com
Geologist OMV (Pakistan) G.m.b.H at OMV
March 2002 -September 2003 (1 year 7 months) Pakistan
Joined as trainee and later worked at wellsite and in operations.
http://www.omv.com
Education
Manchester Business School On Going Part time UAE Campus
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, 2013 - 2016
Karachi University
Master of Science, Petroleum Geology (Silver Medalist), 2000 - 2001
Grade: A
Activities and Societies: PAPG (Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geologist under AAPG), SPE -
Karachi University Chapter, KUGAA (Karachi University Geology Alumni Association)
Karachi University
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Geology/Earth Science, General, 1997 - 2000
Grade: A
Activities and Societies: PAPG (Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geologist under AAPG), SPE -
Karachi University Chapter, KUGAA (Karachi University Geology Alumni Association)
Interests
Organizational development, business strategy, international business strategy, game theory, digital
photography, computer graphics, computing, professional networking, travelling, reading, online
browsing, tech gadgets, organizing professional events, etc.
Member of Organization
Society of Petroleum Engineers
October 2008 to Present
Certifications
i-Drill Engineering - a Certified Engineer to resolve and investigate problems related to drilling
dynamics using IDEAS a 4D FEA platform
Schlumberger Drilling Dynamics Group April 2014
Project Management Course
Adept Knowledge Management Ltd. via NExT February 2012
Management Essentials
NExT Schlumberger June 2014
Cross Segment Sales Workshop
Schlumberger July 2014
Well Design and Construction Engineering - Heriot-Watt University Program
Heriot-Watt University via NExT October 2014
References:
Can be furnished upon request.
For more details contact Mohammad Damoun on
Recommendations:
From Direct Report Lines (Present and Past):
"I have worked very closely with Damoun since November 2013. He has been providing iDRILL
services to the Drilling Group for the Emirates GeoMarket (UAE) and Iraq. Damoun is very
knowledgeable about all aspects of the mechanical simulations of the BHA and drill bit to formation
interactions. Damoun worked well with the team in the Drilling PetroTechnical Engineering Centre. He
has a calm approach and is a good listener, he would provide solid technical suggestions or solutions
for drilling related issues. Damoun is a reliable person with a collaborative nature who I have enjoyed
working with."
Tim Day, Drilling PetroTechnical Engineering Centre Manager UAE and Iraq, Schlumberger,
managed Mohammad Damoun
"Damoun is technically very sound, hard worker and possess a pleasant personality, he was an
important member of my team, with his help and dedication to work, we managed to create record
business, given chance I will hire Damoun anytime. He is an asset to company, I wish him all the best"
Tariq Mohiuddin, Operations Manager Bit& Advanced Technology- IRAQ, Schlumberger,
managed Mohammad Damoun at Smith Bits Schlumberger
"Mohammad is very efficient and delivers quality work, his professionalism and work ethics was
spotless. Mohammad was a very important member of the team and certainly contributed to the
considerable growth Smith bits has recorded during that period. I was very proud to have you in my
team and I look forward to work with you again."
Bilal Limam, District Manager, Smith Bits, KSA, managed Mohammad Damoun at Schlumberger
Damoun, has one of the most analytically engineering head over his shoulders and has the ability to
decipher problems and come up with most viable solutions. As a member of the team I always found
him proactive which in todays challenging world is a big asset clubbed with good presentation skills
with sound understanding of P&L makes him a good Business Manager too.
All in all the Technical and Management skill he has acquired over the years on the back of his
Academic qualification has placed him to be an all-rounder in any Oil & Gas Industry set up, may that
be in Operations or Services.
Adil Khan, Business Development Manager, Smith International Pakistan managed Mohammad
Damoun
"Muhammad Damoun stay with OMV's exploration team as a geologist received well deserved
recognition for his quality work and timely deliveries. I wish him a great success in his career with
Petroleum Industry."
Abdul Wahid Chughtai, Development Manager, OMV Pakistan, managed Mohammad Damoun
Industry Professionals:
"Very hard working and focused. Technically sound in his profession and cater for all the aspects of any
assigned project."
Furqanuddin Ahmed, Sales Manager, Smith International, managed Mohammad Damoun
indirectly at Smith International
"Damoun Dahir is a dedicated and honest professional. I fully endorse his capabilities as a Sales and
Marketing Engineer. He is sound technically and possesses the right attitude for his job."
Shahid, Feroze, Drilling Engineer, OMV, client of Mohammad Damoun at OMV Pakistan
"Mohammad is a great engineer with a very rational approach, and service mind oriented towards
customers, and always working to exceed client expectations."
Alberto Caycedo, worked directly with Mohammad Damoun
"I found Damoun as an intelligent, hardworking, efficient and well organize professional. Always ready
to learn new thing and share it with the team, He have nice communication skills. Its worth for a
company to have young professionals like him."
Ozair Hamood, Lead Operations Geologist, OMV, managed Mohammad Damoun indirectly at
OMV
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