Drilling,Process Safety,Engineer

AMAR AHLUWALIA

Houston, TX P h: 405-***-**** E -mail: a ***.*******@*******.***

• M.S in Chemical Engineering with total professional experience of 6.5 years –

o 4 years in drilling oil and gas wells in the OK, TX, KS, PA, OH, and WV area.

o 2.5 years in Process Engineering & Process Safety in downstream chemical industry.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in operation of advanced MWD/LWD tools, log interpretation and

directional drilling with rotary steerable systems in unconventional shale.

• Good knowledge of well barriers as applied to well integrity through its lifecycle.

• Proficient in Bowtie facilitation and development using Bowtie XP.

• Familiar in use of Landmark WELLPLAN and COMPASS applications.

• Familiar with SEMS and BSEE regulations and NORSOK D-010, OGP, API- RP 96 & RP 65 standards.

• Working Knowledge of PSM, PHA, HAZOP, RCA, SIL, LOPA, QRA, and FMEA methods.

• Familiar with API RP 521,14C, and OSHA 29CFR1910.119.

• Proficient in simulation packages such as; Aspen Hysys, Pro II, ChemCAD & Control Station.

• Strengths in process improvement to reduce cost and meet objectives using Six Sigma & Lean tools.

• Effective team player, focused, effective communicator, good analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial analysis.

EDUCATION

• M.S Chemical Engineering – Lamar University Aug 2010 GPA 3.85

• B.Eng. Chemical Engineering – Panjab University June 2006 GPA 3.65

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & PROJECTs – Baker Hughes Education Center

Enhancing AutoTrak Curve Operational Reliability by Improving Tool Troubleshooting

• Created an innovative visual technical troubleshooting guide for use in enterprise field operations

and training for AutoTrak Curve Rotary Steerable Tool.

Performed a Time-Cost Benefit Analysis – Rotary Steerable vs Conventional Systems

• Perform a Time-Cost Benefit Analysis for XTO Energy wells drilled using Rotary Steerable

systems vs conventional assembly including the time breakdown on NPT and optimization methods.

Engineer Development Program Dec’10 – Jul’13

• Training on wellbore positioning and directional drilling including initial well planning, well

design, drilling program planning, drilling (Drill string, Drill Bits & Fluids) and well completion

operations.

• Fundamentals of Artificial lifts, cased hole logging, coring and core analysis, fluid separation and

treatment, petroleum geology, reservoir engineering, geo-steering and radiation & explosion protection.

• Certified Lead on operations of basic and advanced MWD/LWD tools in the Baker Hughes

fleet, including conventional and rotary steerable systems.

• Formation Evaluation and Quality Control-Advanced certification on formation evaluation

based on gamma, resistivity, acoustic and nuclear logs and managing log quality control.

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• Project Management, Coaching & Oration Skills, Advanced Presentation, Basic Accounting &

Finance.

• Situational Leadership, Conflict Resolution, People &Time Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baker Hughes Senior Process Safety Engineer - Upstream Apr’14 –Till date

• Developing enterprise standards and procedures to implement Upstream Process Safety globally.

• Identifying critical services and created Bowties to identify, and mitigate risks to deliver safe wells.

• Developing innovative and practical methods for Barrier Validation and application of other risk

assessment methods like HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, pFMEA to identify and manage risks at well site.

• Developed training and communication material to drive awareness in risks at well site operations and

identify critical process barriers.

• Developing roadmap for implementation to include training, procedures, risk assessments and execution.

Baker Hughes Field Engineer General-Drilling & Evaluation Dec’10 – Apr’14

• Lead & executed operations in Baker Hughes LWD drilling systems technologies- rotary steerable

systems (AutoTrak Curve, Express) and conventional systems (Navitrak), OnTrak,AziTrak(Resistivity).

• 4 years of experience in the Midcontinent (OK, TX, and KS) and Northeast (OH, PA, and WV) drilling

directional & horizontal unconventional shale wells.

• Drilled horizontal wells in Utica and Marcellus shale using rotary steerable systems and delivered

exceptional drilling performance(considerable reduced drilling time) to TD.

• Designated field evaluator for certifying field hands and imparted on job training in AutoTrak

Curve/Express & OnTrak technologies to new LWD personnel and experienced directional drillers.

• Reduced drilling NPT by 5 days for XTO energy (Woodford Shale) with savings of $ 0.5 Million using

AutoTrak-Curve.

• Earned business as a return client with Unit Petroleum Corporation by drilling curve on a directional

well (Granite Wash) in 21 hours.

• Drilled curve on a directional well (Granite Wash) in 23.5 hours, a record run for Devon Energy.

• Communicated with geosteering to do real-time target changes for reservoir navigation.

• Performed pre-well planning, real-time monitoring, scribing activities & Magnetic Interference analysis

for survey quality and anti-collision for enhanced wellbore positioning.

• Optimized drilling parameters to achieve efficient down-hole tools performance & hole cleaning.

• Field tested new tool firmware’s, multiple BHA configurations including drill bits to optimize drilling.

• Monitored trip speeds to avoid hole surge/swab effects and tight spots.

• Exercised judgment to analyze situations at the well site for services up to $ 0.5-1 Million relying upon

hands on experience and training.

• Administered surveys, and monitored data integrity – decoding and survey quality control.

• Evaluated the operational status of field equipment at the well site to avoid NPT and perform QC.

• Trained to notice Vibrations, Stick-slip & ECD to optimize drilling and maintain well-bore stability.

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• Performed well site risk assessments (HRA, JHA) and stopped unsafe work practices in order to TD well

without any safety incidents.

Jubilant Organosys Limited Senior Process Engineer July ‘07 to July ‘08

• Led a team of 8 -10 process technicians and engineers to meet day to day manufacturing demands.

• Conducted chemical engineering process studies, troubleshooting and optimization of plant operations.

• Achieved zero downtime and 100 % plant availability using Preventive & Predictive Maintenance and

RAM Analysis.

• Performed HAZOP scribing duties & conducted Risk assessment (QRA, LOPA, SIL, FMEA) for process

modifications and implementing Management of Change (MOC).

• Worked with EH&S for performing inspections, safety audits, mock drills & OHSAS compliance.

• Proposed & Designed Pressure Safety Valve’s (PSV’s) to be installed as a part of HAZOP study.

• Achieved savings of $ 0.42 Million by repairing steam leaks, steam traps & improving insulation.

Project/Process Engineer June ‘06 to July ’07

• Provided engineering for process development, process design, and implementation of capital projects.

• Developed project planning & monitored using MS Project including Project procurement services.

• Performed RCA & Troubleshooting equipment reliability issues for pumps, valves, steam traps etc.

• Reviewed SOPs, PFDs, P&IDs and data sheets for pumps, heat exchangers, distillation columns etc.

• Performed Process optimizations on Aspen and validated design including heat & material balance.

• Performed HAZID on - commissioning activities and Pre-safety Startup Review (PSSR).

• Increased revenue by $ 1.25 Million by optimizing chilled water requirements ( T and Flow rate).

• Reduced Ammonia norms from 0.71Mt/Mt to 0.47Mt/Mt in Pyridine Plant achieving increased

productivity and reduces vent losses. Awarded a Letter of Appreciation for excellent performance.

• Reduced steam consumption norm by 2MT/Mt with savings of $ 0.31 Million & payback of 4.6 months.

ICI PLC Trainee Chemical Engineer May ‘05 to July ‘05

• Updated Process Flow Diagrams and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams of the existing plant.

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Trainee Chemical Engineer May ‘04 to July ‘04

• Field visit at Refining Operations plant in Uran and understood working of advanced DCS system.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Drilling - PETROLINK, NOV, PASON, CANRIG, WITS, COMPASS, WELLPLAN

• Baker Hughes Computer aided design software for well design & modeling - Completion ArchiTEX

• Simulation packages - ASPEN HYSYS, ChemCAD, PRO/II, and CONTROL STATION

• Risk Assessment - Bowtie XP, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Visio

AWARDS

• Certified Baker Hughes LEAD Field Engineer.

• Graduated from Baker Hughes LWD Academy at Top 1% of the class.

• Certified from Baker Hughes for Radiation Safety.

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• Completed SIX SIGMA- Green Belt training.

• Completed extensive training on Process Safety & Industrial Management conducted by M/s Chilworth.

• Training on Leadership Development, Communication skills and People development by M/s Gallup.

• Received Letter of Appreciation from Rotaract Club for outstanding leadership to campaigns.

References available on request

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