ROMAN VAKULIN

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 15 years of hands-on engineering and global project management experience, with expertise in developing, prototyping, manufacturing and troubleshooting oilfield equipment (offshore and onshore) and downhole tools.

5+ years of experience in hydraulic design and machine design integration with good understanding how to use and integrate electrical control systems into a mechanical system.

5+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, testing and optimization of downhole completion tools.

Strong Pro/Engineer (Creo2), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, COSMOS, Mechanica, PDMWorks, Windchill PDMLink, MathCad, SAP, IPMS, AtTask skills.

Innovative, out of the box thinker with the ability to identify and resolve issues, coordinate teams, and reduce cost while increasing overall efficiency.

Excellent interpersonal, communication (English and Russian), and networking skills.

Educational background in mechanical and petroleum engineering.

Examinee member of APEGGA.

Horizontal offline stand building system patent holder.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering; SAIT, Calgary, AB. (2002-2003)

Higher Professional Education Program (with degree in Mechanical Engineering);

Kazakh National Technical University, Republic of Kazakhstan, (1990-1995)

Four-year engineering technologist diploma (with honors);

Almaty Industrial Technical College, Republic of Kazakhstan, (1986-1990)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Project Leader. April 2014 – May 2020

NSC Multistage; Calgary, AB

Responsible for design, development and manufacturing of high pressure, high temperature, coiled tubing deployed downhole tools.

Planning, directing, coordinating and ultimately responsible for meeting objectives of projects.

Acting as technical liaison with third party vendors.

Supporting other departments with engineering and sales efforts.

Conducting and performing Concept Design, Functional 3D modeling, Engineering Calculations, FEA and Reports, Material Specifications, Quality Inspection.

Designing and managing tool validation in test environment and field runs.

Engineering Manager. September 2013 - March 2014

Manufacturing Engineering Lead. September 2011 - September 2013

Mechanical Specialist. June 2007 - September 2011

Weatherford Canada Partnership, TRS, Iron Derrickman; Calgary, AB

Participated in and led development projects that have allowed making next step in rig automation.

Projects summary: Three generations of racking board mounted pipe handling system that were designed to be mounted into land and (or) offshore drilling rigs; Horizontal Offline Stand Builder system.

As Engineering manager:

Supervised, led engineers and technicians. Assigned, directed, and evaluated their work by means of “AtTask” project management application.

Conducted annual employees’ performances review including future objectives identification.

Carried out screening, interviewing process and hired members of the engineering department.

Trained and mentored junior engineers and supporting staff.

Planed engineering projects, prioritized department activities, coordinated engineering and design resources to provide support during design, manufacturing, commissioning and sustaining of company product lines.

Implemented engineering and project management policies, standards and procedures.

Drafted engineering changes proposals and reports for clients.

Reviewed and recommended contracts, developed cost estimates.

Participated in company budget preparation and quarterly reviews.

As Manufacturing Engineering Lead:

Managed S3-IDM manufacturing review project and coordinated document control software change to integrate “PTC Windchill”.

Led and provided technical direction to a manufacturing engineering team for new and existing products.

Overseen the development and maintenance of manufacturing team competence.

Coordinated cross-discipline engineering projects (“AtTask”).

Indorsed document control structure thru complete product life cycle (“PTC Windchill”).

Collaborated as the key contributor in RCMA and FMEA of the S3-IDM Pipe Handling System for Ensco PLC.

Maintained 24-7 engineering support line for customers in Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada.

Supervised a team of mechanical engineers responsible for design changes and certification support of zone 2 ATEX, CE S3-IDM Pipe Handling System project.

Acted as primary manufacturing technical contact on team or project performance and as an advisor to vendors and contractors in regards to quality requirements and procedures, correct documentation, and materials selection.

Led project for standardizing manufacturing documentation across fabricating facilities in Ontario and Poland.

Conducted vendors process and equipment review for quality assurance.

Engineered, designed and tested hydraulic systems to interchange cartridge and proportional style controls by execution of kinematics and fluid dynamics (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer (Creo2)) studies.

As Mechanical Specialist:

Took a lead role and supervised team of drafters and designers throughout execution of Horizontal Offline Stand Builder system project. As member of the engineering team was responsible for design and development of the S3-IDM and IDM+ Pipe Handling Systems.

Worked with internal and external stakeholders to establish operational requirements and objectives.

Facilitated definitions of the project scope, goals and deliverables.

Performed patents research and based on ideas exclusion review came up with concepts and preliminary design for assigned structural and mechanical components to suit project requirements and specifications.

Conducted static and dynamic studies by coalition hand free body diagram calculations with finite element analyses (FEA via PTC Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica and COSMOSWorks).

Carried out material selection based on optimization method which employs simultaneous selection of both material and shape to meet yield stress calculations and welding or machining design parameters.

Evaluated original design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) and arranged secondary design reviews according to company verification process.

Created 3D models, assemblies and mechanism to perform interferences and tolerances check.

Initiated and maintained complete Engineering documents package for allocated components from concept stage through prototype development and manufacturing.

Prepared 2D drawings and BOMs for venders’ assessment and manufacturing process optimization.

Provided Support to Electrical Engineers during motion study and program writing.

Came up with innovative concept for Offline Stand Builder system lay out (patented), what have allowed to exceed project requirements and specifications.

Technical Specialist, Engineering Design.

Sanjel Corporation; Calgary, AB May 2006 - June 2007

Projects summary: Was responsible for company’s downhole tools development program. Was directly accountable for R & D of Shock fracturing tool, Abrasive jet tools, Acid balls injector, Plunger pump pressure relief system.

Generated concepts through ideation methods and market reviews to aid in recognizing product development and revenue opportunities.

Communicated with internal and external stakeholders to determine goals, objectives and limitations of the design concepts.

Recorded problem statements, containing a concise statement of the problem to be solved.

Evaluated solutions with respect to the goals of the project.

Established schedules to outline when various aspects of the design and development will be performed.

Captured and conveyed concepts through sketches or computer modeling using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Carried out fabrication feasibility studies.

Conducted material selection based on the pressures, temperatures, and potentially corrosive conditions.

Formulated and carried out Finite Element (FE) analysis by using "COSMOS Designer" and "COSMOS FloWorks" software.

Supervised support team during production of detailed, dimensionally correct drawings and models.

Defined acceptance criteria and developed test procedures that verify and validate material, components and system performance.

Participated in product testing and commissioning.

Designer, Engineering & Manufacturing.

BJ Services Company Canada; Calgary, AB July 2004 - May 2006

Carried out components research, selection and layout for the oilfield cementing, pumping, mixing and coiled tubing rigs.

Designed varies mechanical assemblies and detailed mechanical drawings of individual parts using AutoCAD.

Was responsible for implementation of design changes resulting from production feedback.

Prepared detailed P&ID drawings on project specific basis.

Developed Instrumentation Bill of Materials using SAP and IPMS27.

Worked with fabrication group and projects manager to ensure proper project execution.

Coil Tubing Operator.

Halliburton Energy Services; Red Deer, AB May 2003 - June 2004

Designed various jobs using the company’s software HalWin, Cerberus, CoilCADE, CTWin.

Became familiar with various downhole tools and well intervention procedures.

Conducted numerous Cobra Frac® services and post-frac analysis.

Participated in downhole tools field service and sustaining.

Was responsible for collecting and reporting an accurate data of all CT operational activities.

Planed and organized daily programs and operations in a safe and efficient manner. Monitored the quality of all equipment and services.

Operated and maintained well site equipment such as Coil Tubing, Pumping and Nitrogen Units.

Mechanical Engineer 1997 - 1998

Manufacturing Engineer 1990 - 1997

Prom Ventilation Joint-Stock Company; Republic of Kazakhstan.

As member of the project team, handled design and equipment selection of mechanical components for natural gas compression station. Highlights of the project were: research, selection and layout of the components of pipeline turbine and pig receiver/launcher; design of air-cooled heat exchangers and inlet separators; flare system piping selection and stress analysis.

Made production ready a 22-ton ring rolling mill, supervised installation of gas fired infra-red heating systems for the rolling of nickel base alloys to prevent cracking. Was responsible for planning and cost evaluating of the process.

Designed die and rolling tooling for cold rolling of steel and aluminum alloys.

Carried out research on extrusion coating and designed experiment devices.

Worked on the development of a tube and pipe bending machine with localized heating (30 inch diameter capacity), for the radius bending to a one and one-half times the start diameter.

Designed simple molds and dies for plastics and sheet metal customer products, interfaced with mold and die makers, vendors and customers.

Participated in numerous projects from design through installation and operation of equipment.

Was involved in troubleshooting, manufacturing and designing fixtures, jigs and cutting tools.

REFERENCES

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