Engineering Consultant Drilling Fluids

Nordine Kemim

Cell Phone: +1-403-***-****

Address: *-** ********* ****** ** Calgary T3H 5P9, Alberta, Canada

Email: *************@*****.**

SUMMARY

Experienced Drilling & Completion Engineer with 23 years in the Oil & Gas industry (12 years of office experience and 11 years of rig site experience), with proven advanced technical analysis, planning and performance optimization. Worldwide experience onshore and offshore in Algeria, Canada, Egypt, Nigeria, North Sea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Peru, and the USA.

In the last 12 years, my working experience was focused on conventional and unconventional plays, including shale and tight gas. I planned, designed, and executed drilling operations of significant projects in Western Canada and Algeria. Significant cost savings were made with over $45 millions in the last three years after improving and optimizing the drilling processes and applying new technologies.

I'm a Professional Engineer registered with APEGGA.

I'm a University graduated, and I attended numerous industry-related courses.

I am a Professional Engineer registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGGA) and hold a university degree in Chemical Engineering.

Subject matter expert of the following drilling engineering software:

Casing Design using WellCat & StressCheck.

Wellplan: Hydraulics, Torque & Drag, Surge & Swab, Critical Speed, and BHA Tendency, Opti-Cem.

Directional planning software (compass, Anti-collision calculation)

Performance analysis: Perform view, WellCad, Spotfire, and ProNova.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Completion & Workover

Engineering Consultant January 2020 – June 2021

Petroceltic Petroleum Inc. Hassi Messaoud, Algeria.

Completed 11 wells in the Ain Tsila field in Southeast Algeria.

My Core tasks consisted of:

Well-planning and generating robust bases of design (BOD) for workover, and completion operations as per G&G requirements and wells production evaluation for vertical and horizontal multistage fracking.

Generating well-specific completions, and workover programs.

Preparing tendering process for completion services from the initial preparation to final services awards ( preparation of scope of work, supervise tendering process with procurement, Bids evaluation, and award)

Coordinating and monitoring wells operations and equipment requirements for execution of specific wells operations.

Providing expertise in slick line, coiled tubing operation, wellhead, well integrity evaluation, MPD, and downhole completion equipment.

Providing expertise in well control methods and well control equipment.

Providing expertise in casing and tubing stress analysis using wellcat software.

Generating AFE for each well and monitoring the cost during the execution phase.

Coordinating with service companies the preparation of sub-assemblies and services for the execution phase.

Using engineering applications to model critical scenarios for better engineering decisions and equipment selection for a well life cycle.

Assuring operation integrity and compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Working closely with the superintendents to ensure the safety and integrity of the operations.

Working with the reservoir and well-servicing teams to coordinate operations planning as per schedule.

Working closely with the production team to ensure proper well handover for production operations.

Senior Drilling Engineer Nov 2012 – Dec 2019

Husky Energy Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Drilled numerous conventional and unconventional wells in the North-West region of Alberta, Canada, Ansell area (Wilrich, Cardium, Falher, and Notikewin formations) and high-pressure extended reach wells.

My core tasks consisted of:

Well planning and generating robust bases of design (BOD) in accordance with Alberta Energy Regulation (AER) and Husky well design requirements.

Generating cost estimates and budgeting for long-range planning and the drilling execution phase of the project.

Generating well-specific drilling programs for safe operations and execution.

Performing internal and external benchmarking and planning for brainstorming sessions with peers.

Evaluating the wells feasibility and rig equipment selection for proper decision-making.

Making operational decisions based on engineering solutions for efficient drilling operations.

Assuring operation integrity and compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Preparing tendering process for drilling services from the initial preparation to final services awards ( preparation of scope of work, supervise tendering process with procurement, Bids evaluation, and award)

Looking for opportunities to improve drilling performance and cost delivery (PAD drilling, Monobore, Pseudo-Monobore, MPD System, NPT and ILT)

Making engineering decisions using engineering applications and presenting the models’ critical solutions for a given situation.

Participating in peer reviews and peer assist for reliable and efficient decision-making.

Providing expertise in completion techniques conventional and unconventional (packer selection, fracking sleeves, Stimulation techniques).

Providing expertise in well abandonment techniques to ensure well integrity.

Evaluating and implementing new planning and optimization software and introducing new technologies.

Mentoring and training new engineers using engineering software and drilling methods.

Developing drilling standards for the drilling department.

Technology and Performance Senior Drilling / Optimization Engineer

Implementing and evaluating new technologies in regards of drilling automation and performance improvement.

Participating in the development of drilling KPIs and ROP improvement software (Performix, Drilling guidance).

Daily KPIs tracking and drilling process improvement using ProNova and Landmark software.

Evaluating rig performance and providing guidance to the operation teams for proper rig and equipment selection.

Supporting operations with the engineering models (Torque and Drag, Hydraulics, Casing Design, Surge & Swab).

Mentoring and training new engineers.

Providing expertise (act as drilling subject matter expert) in electronic drilling recorder (EDR), Drilling Fluid, Casing and directional drilling.

As the responsible of the real-time operation centre, providing support, monitoring drilling operations and providing guidance for safe well delivery.

Facilitating new technology vendor presentations and engaging the drilling teams and vendor for proper implementations.

Developing RFP process for drilling engineering software, drilling fluid, electronic drilling recorder and work closely with procurement team for proper evaluation and selection.

Generating competitor benchmarking report and capture lessons learned for projects improvement.

Drilling /Optimization Engineer

team lead (over 2 years well planning and execution support in Canada) Jul 2010 – Nov 2012

Talisman Energy Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Worked in real-time operation centre and supported the operation teams in drilling unconventional wells in the North-East region of British Colombia, Altares Gas field (Montney formation). Also supported the drilling operations in both onshore and offshore environments in the USA, Peru, Indonesia, North Sea and Vietnam.

My core tasks consisted of:

Monitoring drilling operations and providing engineering and evaluation support to the rigs.

Generating daily drilling KPIs report and providing performance improvement recommendations to the drilling operational teams.

Reviewing and evaluating the drilling programs for safe operations and execution according to company's standards.

Supporting the cost estimate and vendor's selection.

Making decisions based on engineering solutions for efficient drilling operations and collaborating with the drilling operation teams for making proper decisions.

Conducting wells feasibility studies and rigs and equipment selections for HPHT and extended reach wells.

Mentoring new drilling engineers with modeling, planning and equipment selection to achieve optimum drilling efficiency.

Participating in peer reviews and peer assist for safe and efficient decision-making.

Analysing drilling events for better understanding of the events’ route causes (examples: stuck pipe event, Kick event, Directional drilling control, Drilling rig selection) and capture lessons learned.

Data Analysis: drilling operations analysis to identify and improve drilling operations and reduce NPT.

Senior Directional Driller / MWD Field Service engineer Mar 2001 – Jul 2010

Baker Hugues Inteq. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Worked both in the Algerian desert and the Canadian plains and foothills, where I developed an extensive expertise with all types of wells including horizontal wells, deviated wells, J-wells, S-wells, multilateral and re-entry wells.

My core tasks and accomplishments consisted of:

Drilled the first Baker Hugues remote horizontal well and generated guidlines for drilling remotely in 2008, where I received an hounourable recognition.

Providing expertise in drilling horizontal wells with coil tubing drilling system.

Providing expertise in drilling short radius, intermediate radius and mideum radius wells.

Drilling different well profiles (J, S, horizontal, deviated) and making BHA design for adequate well profile.

Providing expertise in geosteering using advanced LWD tools.

Ensuring safe drilling by respecting all drilling parameters and down hole tools specification.

Working with autotrack vertitrack & trutrack tool and providing good drilling performance.

Preparing paper work and reports for tools used and in location tools.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients in the country and represented the company in a positive and professional manner.

Leading company projects and initiatives with respect of the standards, best practices and lessons learned.

Supporting reliability analysis and promoting optimum use of development tools and standards during the design process.

Working with the drilling team to achieve cost effective performance in fast paced horizontal drilling program.

Ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational management.

Creating directional proposals for off lease surface hole locations and drilling concepts.

Managing survey database software by compiling historical data for offset wellbore information and anti-collision purposes.

Preparing MWD tool to run in hole, makeup tools, test and program tools with adequate telemetry for job.

Checking for survey quality, data recording and quality.

Preparing end of well log as per client recommendations.

Making routine decisions as outlined by company's policies and procedures.

Drilling Fluids engineer Mar 1998 – Mar 2001

MI Swaco Ltd. Hassi Messoud, Algeria

Worked for several Oil & Gas clients operating in Algeria, where I was responsible for all drilling and completion fluids operations at the rigs.

My core tasks consisted of:

Preparing drilling fluids and brines according to the program, and maintaining and calibrating mud testing equipment.

Providing technical analysis and specific recommendations for controlling fluid's properties, then accordingly making necessary alterations and decisions as outlined by the company policies and procedure to ensure effective control and performance.

Managing issues such as abnormal pressure control, lost circulation, and various other physically and chemically related problems.

Training rig crew and junior engineers in mixing methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.

Preparing daily and end of interval reports that record drilling fluids properties, technical issues and costs estimation.

Performing final well recaps and engineering reports with recommendations for further wells.

EDUCATION

Chemical Engineering Degree Sep 1992 – Jun 1997

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria

LANGUAGES

English, French, Arabic.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

Leadership course: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Project management course: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Completion and work over training: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geomechanics course: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Casing Design: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Extended Reach Drilling: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

BOP's First/Second Line: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Petroleum Safety Training (PST) : Calgary, Alberta, Canada

TDG & WHMIS Training: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

First Aid-Level A CPR: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

H2S Alive Certificate: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Basic safety awareness training: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Directional drilling course: Dubai, UAE

Directional drilling software Well architect: Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Directional drilling software director: Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Resistivity course: Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Basic MWD school: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

IFE drilling fluids program: Algiers, Algeria

Basic mud school: Houston, Texas, USA

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