Senior Drilling Supervisor
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details:
Name
Vaiyapuri Karuppan
Nationality
Indian
Date of Birth
5th Jan 1966
Place of Birth
Mangalam, Tamilnadu, India
Languages Known
English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu & Malayalam
Marital Status
Married
Oilfield Exp.
27 years
Maximum delivered role
Senior Drilling Supervisor / Drilling Suptd
Passport No: Z 1968352
Valid till 15TH Nov 2022.
Ph: +919*********,+91-422-*******
Mail id: ************@*****.**.**
About Me:
Dedicated professional with 27 years of progressive supervisory oil field experience covering High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Deep Gas wells. Specialized in vertical, directional drilling, horizontal drilling, Fishing and work over well completion. Result oriented individual with a great record of laudable accomplishments and consistent contributions to increase efficiency and control costs in deep HP HT Gas wells.
Employment History:
Date
Position
Project
Organization/Location
Feb 2015 to till date
Senior Drilling
Supervisor
ADNOC joint venture
Abu Dhabi
April 2014 to Feb’2015
Senior Drilling
Supervisor
Petro Vietnam Off shore project.
Vietnam Sea.
Nov 2013 to April 2014
Well Control
Specialist
On shore deep drilling, Aramco Project.
Schlumberger, Saudi Location.
Aug’09 -Nov’2013
Senior Drilling
Supervisor
On shore: - 3000 HP Rig Mud Pump–2200 HP and 18-3/4’’15K BOP.
Deep Drilling Group, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait
Dec’08 -July’
2009
Senior Drilling
Supervisor
Off shore Jack up Rig: – Deep Driller Premium Drilling (Cyber Chair). 3000 HP Rig, 18-3/4’’15K BOP.
Essar Exploration & Production South East Asia Ltd (EEPSEAL), Yangon (Myanmar).
Mar’08 -Nov’2008
Drilling Superintendent
On-shore: Rig – Ecco Drilling F&H-1500 H.P.]
British Oil & Gas Exploration Ltd., Nigeria
Jan’01 –Mar’2008
Senior Drilling
Supervisor
Off-shore Jack up Rig: Sagar Samrat / Kedarnath / Sagar Jyoti. E-2000 Type Electrical Rig.
ONGC Ltd., Assam, India.
Jan’00 –Dec’2000
Drilling Superintendent
Onshore : Cachar Project, Silchar Assam E-1400 Type Electrical Rig
ONGC Ltd., Assam, India.
Dec’98 –Dec’1999
Drilling Superintendent
Onshore: Rashidpur Field Bangladesh Project, 2000 HP Rig.
Bangladesh, On deputation from ONGC Ltd. India.
May’89 –Nov’1998
Driller, Senior Rig Manager, Fishing Specialist
Onshore Rig & Off shore Jack up Rig: KG Project India
ONGC Ltd., Assam, India Rajahmundry, Assam.
Training History
Sl.No:
Course
Duration
Location
1
IADC Well Cap(Drilling supervisor)
5 days
Mumbai-India
2
IWCF Well Control
5 days
IDT, Dehradun. India.
3
Basic Drilling Technology
3 months
IDT, Dehradun. India.
4
Advanced Drilling Techniques
1 week
IDT, Dehradun. India.
5
Training For Drilling Superintendents
10 days
IDT, Dehradun. India.
6
Fishing Techniques
1 week
IDT, Dehradun. India.
7
On Safety( HAZOP study)
1week
Goa, India.
8
Personal Survival Techniques
3 days
Suraksha Marine, Mumbai.
9
Fire Fighting.
3 days
Naval Academy, Mumbai.
10
First Aid
2 days
Naval Academy, Mumbai
11
Personal Safety & Social responsibilities.(P.S.S.R)
3 days
Naval Maritime Academy, Mumbai
12
Helicopter under water escape training (HUET).
1 day
Survival System, Mumbai, India.
Educational Qualification:
Year
Certification
Description
1989
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) with distinction rank.
Regional Engineering College Bhopal, Bhopal University. India.
Professional Achievements:
oMonitor day to day rig operation closely by ensuring that the Rig Contractor and service companies meet all the requirements of contract. Verify and approve all the contractor and service company operations are carried to the standard by way of tour reports and field tickets followed by performance feedback to base.
oAs senior Drilling supervisor executed the day to day rig operation successfully and completed many challenging deep HPHT Gas Wells in all part of Kuwait covering Raudhathin, Sabria & Minakish fields. Ensured accident free operations & successfully completed all the wells to the high standard with negligible NPT.
oProficient in handling stinger cementation with proper sting-in / sting-out techniques for first three casings right from 30’’, 24’’and 18-3/8’’sizes while drilling seven casing policy deep wells in Kuwait Deep Drilling.
oSuccessfully handled the challenging formations like High pressure GOTNIA in Kuwait Deep Drilling where the formation pore pressure starting from 19.5ppg onwards / closer to formation fracture gradient while drill through the combination of SALT & ANHYDRITE for three to four cycle with the thickness of 1200 feet maximum.
oAs a Senior Drilling Supervisor performed an imperative role to run 10-3/4’’liner followed by liner cementation then tie-back 10-3/4’’ liner to surface to isolate the high pressure zone once successful drill through High pressure GONTIA section attains without any well complication in Kuwait Deep Drilling.
oHandled the worst scenario like loss and kick together while drilling high pressure GOTNIA and handled by virtue of bull heading through string as well as annulus till the situation becomes normal in Kuwait Deep Drilling.
oFor effective hole cleaning and minimize the potential for bit balling used RAPID SWEEP polymer stick directly into the drill pipe while making a connection. As the fluid moves down the drill string the polymer stick dissolves and sheers at the bit, resulting in a high-viscosity sweep while use Water base mud in Deep Drilling Kuwait.
oUsed Batch mixing DensCRETE cement with the components of Antifoam (D175), Anti-setting (D153), Fluid loss (D167), Gasblok (D600G), dispersant (D065), Retarder (D198) and Blend with water for more than 17 ppg cement weight for Isolating high pressure GOTNIA section after run 10-3/4’’ liner in Kuwait Deep wells.
oSuccessfully handled the challenging high pressure high temperature (HP HT) formation like MAKHUL, HITH formations in Kuwait deep drilling where the background gas starts increase drastically once enter in to the formations.
oProperly handled total loss scenario in SHUAIBA, NAJMA formations in north Kuwait and went through blind drilling in some occasions after monitoring the well behavior.
oProperly handled total loss formation of UER and SIMSIMA (Limestone) and used Aerated polymer mud to overcome severe losses in 12-1/4’’ section in UAE field.
oUsed Polymer mud from 17-1/2’’ to 12-1/4’’ sections to overcome the expected surface losses and OBM in 8-1/2’’ deviated hole to provide shale inhibition especially long time of exposure and looking good hole condition / able to rotate 7’’ liner to provide good zonal isolation. With the combination of brine and chlorides prepare NDF mud with160, 000 ppm chlorides (to get 74 pcf weight) and used while drill through 6” Horizontal reservoir section in UAE field.
oExposure with application of surface landing system Drill Time Optimization (DTO) on 18-5/8’’casing prior to minimize the wellhead hook up time and avoid waiting on cement overall in Abu Dhabi field.
oUsed Non-dispersed KCL / PHPA / Glycol (KPG) mud system for vertical or near vertical (less than 35 degree inclination) through Nahr Umr shale to provide inhibition and stabilization. Also reduce torque and drag, promote lubricity to minimizing the possibility of differential sticking and maintain the bore hole integrity and help seal the formation micro fractures. For highly deviated hole OBM used to overcome the troublesome shale in UAE field.
oMainly drilled 6’’ Horizontal section with RSS (5.875’’ PD Archer with 4.75’’Short Hop which is communication part of RSS) with the combination of Periscope (LWD tool to identify the bed boundary of resistivity) and MWD for impulse + High resolution image tool and LWD tool for radioactive source for density neutron in UAE field.
oAchieved Maximum ROP of 130 to150 fpm in 6’’Horizontal section by virtue of increase torque limit to maximum 12000 ft-lbs to keep stick and slip under control.
oPerform an imperative role to land 13-3/8’’ Mandrel hanger in place on DTO while run-in 13-3/8’’casing followed by line up return line with Lo-Torque valves from DTO outlet 3’’& 2’’ to shale shaker and cement the 13-3/8’’ casing. Likewise land 9-5/8’’ Fluted type hanger while run-in 9-5/8’’ casing and return line will be from wellhead outlet due to fluted passage. Overall it is confirmed that wellhead hook up time is minimized and no need of waiting on cement.
oSuccessfully completed many Deep HPHT gas Wells with 3 liners and 2 tie-backs for the depth ranges between 17000 ft. to 22000 ft. with seven casing policy right from 30’’, 24’’, 18-5/8’’, 13-1/2’’, 10-3/4’’, 7-5/8’’ and 5-1/2’’ sizes in Kuwait Deep Drilling.
oUsed 18 ” 15K rating BOP with two sets of Choke and Kill line (upper and lower) prior to ensure safe operation. Maximum Mud weight used 22 ppg OBM with 3 No’s of 2200 HP Mud Pump in Kuwait Deep Wells as well as in Myanmar Offshore.
oUsed 6 x 7’’ Bi-center Bit which allows optimum hydraulic configuration with pilot and reamer blade alignment, optimizing cuttings removal to improving ROP comparatively. By virtue of single piece construction when rotates in casing causes pass through diameter will be smaller than drilled diameter, when rotates in open-hole pilot of the bit keeps the string at center and reamer blades are forced to lower side of the bore hole creates more diameter in open hole (The Bi- center bit has got three diameters which are Pilot diameter, Drilled-hole diameter and Pass through or Casing diameter).
oSuccessfully executed 146mm polish mill run into 5-1/2’’ tieback receptacle and polish full length of tieback receptacle until its No Go lands out on top of the LG Settling Collar’s lower section (approximately 1.35 meter).
oAs a Senior Drilling Supervisor performed an imperative role and executed the pull out of completion string 4-1/2’’x 3-1/2’’x 2-7/8’’ EUE connection, Grade P-110 tubing’s assembly to surface after taking proper care in work over operation at Vietnam offshore.
oSuccessfully executed cement dump bailer for a shorter length like 10 meter cement plug on top of explosive Aluminum bridge plug before formation fracturing operation in work over operation at Vietnam offshore.
oSuccessfully executed formation fracturing work and allow propane to settle followed by release of Frac packer successfully in many wells.
oSuccessfully executed running the completion string 2-7/8’’x 3-1/2’’x 4-1/2’’ EUE connection, Grade P-110 tubing’s with 3 ” Gas Lift Mandrel + 3-1/2” Subsurface Safety Valve (SSSV) and control line. Pressures test SSSV in open position to 340 atm.
oAs a Senior Rig Manager performed an imperative role to drill one relief well near blowing well and normalized in Krishna Godavari Project, Rajahmundry, India.
oAs a senior Drilling supervisor performed an imperative role at rig Sagar Samrat Mumbai Off shore and achieved ‘’Best Drilling Off-shore Rig award’’ for minimizing the downtime and optimum utilization of resources (man & material).
oPerformed an imperative role in implementing ISM code for MODU Sagar Samrat jack-up rig and obtained SMS certificate first time for five years validity.
oReduced lost time accidents (LTA) by 30% by implementing extensive job awareness and regular safety drills / training which developed team’s ability and eliminate work hazards.
oSuccessfully executed two-stage oil spotting and freed the stuck string in many occasions against shale as well as sticky clay formations in Upper Assam, India.
oSuccessfully completed a wild cat well to the depth of 16000 ft. with 4 casing policy in just 45 days with excellent commercial /cycle speed at Myanmar off shore.
oHolds the distinction of conceptualizing and innovate the thumb rule formula to know the proper spanner sizes related with BOP equipment, Choke & Kill Manifold which was being published in ONGC Ltd. Drill News in the year 2004 and awarded for the innovation.
Skills:
Good experience in drilling HPHT gas well for the depth ranges between 17,000 ft. and 22,000 ft. with usage of heavy mud weight closer to formation fracture gradient.
Exposure with 25% Sour Gas / H2S while drilling HPHT wells @Kuwait, Myanmar and in Abu Dhabi Development field.
Experienced in Well Control operations. Have very good understanding of well control principles, procedures, policies and equipment.
Dealt with many well control situations on site and regained primary control while drilling high pressure wells in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Kuwait.
Always pays critical attention while drilling reservoir sections, make everybody aware of potential high pressure zones in daily tool box meetings.
Comprehensive overseas working experience across India, Nigeria, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Abu Dhabi.
Well experienced in DIMS/ Open wells software.
Key Deliverables:
Remain aware of well conditions & trends to anticipate potential problem and take preventive measures. Investigating significant incidents, near misses and mishaps.
Ensure through the appointed positions that materials, equipment’s are timely mobilized, check for certification & demobilized after use.
Responsible for reporting all activities in a timely manner & recorded fully and accurately.
Check/Prepare pipe tally for all operations with casing & liner jobs, Kick off point, Top of fish, packer depth etc.
Proficient on preparing reports on Daily Operations, Well planning, Casing, Cementation etc.
Ensure that all pressure seals in the BOP Stack & Well Head are properly installed & pressure tested according to API recommended procedure.
Well head, Coring, Well Control, Fishing & Complications, Logging, Completion etc.
Open Well software.
Accountable for planning & mobilization of required well materials in advance.
Conduct regular HSE awareness meetings with rig crew, Drills on H2S, Fire, Bop, Abandon etc.
Accountable for maximizing commercial & cycle speed to optimize the cost effectiveness.
Working on Varco/National Oil Well Top Drive systems & troubleshooting / remedies.
Controlling all the operations, analyze encountered problems and taking decisions during the operations, based on well behaviors, in consultation with the base office.
Maintaining optimum drilling hydraulics and BHA in order to attain maximum penetration.
Liquidating well complications like fishing, stuck up pipes etc.
Ensuring uninterrupted drilling operations by proper planning.
Conduct and supervise safety meetings and safety drills on a regular basis.
Ensuring that no environmental damages are caused by Drilling operation related effluent discharge. Facilitate safety and technical audits.
Responsible for periodic Function test / Pressure Test of BOP as per API standard and sending reports to base timely.
Professional Membership:
Society of Petroleum Engineers: SPE Member Number: - 3066531.
References:
Mr. David Park, Well Planning Team Leader, ADNOC Joint venture; Abu Dhabi.
E mail: ******@*****.**.** Phone: +44-752*******, +971-*********
Mr. Mahesh Soundarajan: Senior Deep Drilling Specialist, Deep Drilling, KOC, Kuwait.
E mail: *************@*****.*** Phone: +965********.
Mr. B.S Naidu, Senior Drilling Engineer/ Specialist: Sterling Oil and Gas Ltd, Nigeria.
E mail: *****@********.*** Phone: +234 815-***-****, +91-996*******.
Mr. N.C.Pandey, GM (Drilling), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Mumbai. India.
E mail: <********@*******.***> Phone: +91-996******* .
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