Drilling Fluids Engineer / Mud Engineer
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE – CHARLES ROBERT BENZIES
***********@*******.*** / +66 (0-867******
SUMMARY
I am a motivated individual with 9 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry as a Drilling Fluids Engineer providing fluids for clients in Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia. I have worked both onshore and offshore on a variety of drilling operations including exploration, development and batch drilling, HTHP, horizontal, comple- tion and work-over/P&A, and have a proven record with hundreds of wells drilled and completed. I have been working for MI SWACO on Chevron operated rigs in the Gulf of Thailand since May 2012. During this time I have developed my technical skills related to drilling fluids and their application into the drilling and comple- tion operation. I have developed my personal skills, such as leadership through effective communication and planning, working as a team player and building good relationships. I believe in promoting effective work and safety culture into my daily work practice to produce results without compromising safety standards. Essential components of my duties include supervising personnel and equipment, fluid testing and data analysis, pro- viding accurate data and reports, managing logistics and mentoring less experienced personnel. Drilling oper- ations in the Gulf of Thailand are fast with a well completed every 5 days so I am accustomed to working un- der pressure and managing logistics accordingly.
I am looking for new opportunities to expand my knowledge and experience. I believe I would make a valuable addition to your team bringing my proactive work ethic and experiences from the Gulf of Thailand. WORK EXPERIENCE
Last Position Senior Drilling Fluids Specialist
Nationality British
Country of residence Phuket, Thailand
First language English
Date Of Birth / Place 30th August 1980 / London, England Number of years in oil & gas industry 9 Years
2012 – Mar
2016
M-I SWACO (Thailand) Ltd.
Position: Drilling Fluids Engineer Consultant
Inspect job site, rig and lab equipment, and drilling activities to verify safety and to ensure that desired fluid specifications are maintained. Train rig crew and junior engineers in mixing methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
Read and understand fluid specifications and requirements, well and drilling programs, plan and organise procedures. Create procedures, then review and up- date as required after job complete.
Discuss plans and procedures with customer and company personnel, other relevant service companies and crew to resolve problems and to coordinate activities. Pro- vide pre-job safety meetings with all personnel involved so everybody understands their roles and responsibilities.
Provide onsite testing, measuring and analysis of fluids, and supervise fluid preparation and pumping. Ability to identify potential problems and propose solu- tions and provide improvements to increase operational efficiency. Provide detailed fluid analysis, daily reports and well recap reports. Use computer software to compile reports (Wellview & Virtual Hydraulics). Manage logistics and maintain inventory.
2008 - 2012 Scomi Oiltools (Thailand) Ltd.
Position: Drilling Fluids Engineer
Responsibilities: Perform all Mud Engineering duties, fluid tender formulation and testing, HTHP fluid research and development
2003 - 2006 Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand Position: Scientific Researcher
Responsibilities: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of gas and oil production on benthic environment. EIA of 2004 tsunami on coral reefs. Supervising students on educational marine field trips.
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EDUCATION
Sep 2006 – Aug 2007 Master of Science Tropical Coastal Management The University of Newcastle, UK
Sep 1999 – Aug 2003 Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (Honours) The University of Aberdeen, UK
RIG EXPERIENCE AS DF ENGINEER
EXPERIENCE IN DRILLING OPERATIONS AND DRILLING FLUID SYSTEMS Drilling operations: Exploration/development, batch drilling, P&A, zero discharge, horizontal, HT wells, various completions (open hole gravel pack, casing perforation). Mud Types: SBM/NAF, HTHP, solids free RDF, PHPA/polymer WBM, seawater polymer/bentonite spud mud, GLYCOL/POLYOL/TAME, completion brines (NaBr/KCl/CaCl2/NaCl), high density muds (<2 SG). Fluid formula- tion, R&D testing new emulsifiers, and witness testing for tender applications. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Region / Field Operator Rig name / Type Date
Gulf of Thailand Chevron Ao Thai / Jackup Nov 2013 - Mar 2016 Gulf of Thailand Chevron Tender 11 / Tender May 2012 – Nov 2013 Mya North, Myanmar Offshore Daewoo Hakuryu-5 / Semi-sub Feb –Sep 2011 Wichian Buri/Kamphaeng Saen,
Thailand Onshore
Pan Orient Energy
Lewek 700, Elite 01,
Elite 02
July 2011 – Jan 2012
M7, Myanmar Offshore PTTEPI West Juno / Jackup Feb – Apr 2011 G5/43, Songkhla, Gulf of Thai-
land
NuCoastal Vicksberg / Jackup Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
Myanmar Onshore SIPC & MOGE Yagyi 1 Apr – July 2009 Wichian Buri, Thailand Onshore Pan Orient Energy Aztec 14 May – Sep 2008 Month/Year Training Course / Title Training Institution Jul 2015 Annual medical check up Samitivej Hospital Jul 2014 FOT & Emergency Breathing System Technical Petroleum Training Institute Feb 2013
Check 6 / Operational Discipline /
PBED
Check 6 on rig site
Aug 2012 E-colours / Personal development Equilibria on rig site Jan 2011 RDIF & Completion Fluids Scomi Oiltools GRTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jun 2010 Intermediate mud school Scomi Oiltools GRTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jun–Aug ‘09 &
Dec ‘09–Apr ‘10
HTHP NAF R&D, testing & formulation
of HTHP mud system for PTTEPI
Scomi Oiltools, GRTC, Kuala Lumpur, Ma-
laysia
May 2009 H2S gas response & survival training SINOPEC, Myanmar
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OTHER SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/INTERESTS
REFERENCES
Sep – Nov 2008 SBM formulation & testing for PTTEP Scomi Oiltools, GRTC, Kuala Lumpur, Ma-
laysia
Apr - Jun 2008 Basic Mud School GRTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Fluent in Thai (spoken) & French
• PADI Rescue Diver (200+ dives)
• Emergency First Response / First Aid
• Full driver’s license UK & Thai
• High computer literacy
• Surfing, travelling, football, motorbikes, reading Name Job Title/Position Contact information
Sasha Lark
Chevron Lead DSM,
Transocean Ao Thai rig
*********@*******.***
Akachai Kongsawast Country Manager, GE
*******.**********@*****.***
Catalin Aldea
Thailand Operations Man-
ager, M-I SWACO
+66-81-924-****, ******@***.***
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