QA/QC Specialist (Drilling and Completion tools)

Hernan T. Saavedra

*******@*****.*** +63-995-***-****

Purok 4 Narra Barangay Dona Feliza Mejia, Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines 1973-12-07 Filipino P3101705B Married H03-97-027906

SUMMARY

CERTIFICATIONS

ASNT LEVEL II MT as per SNT –TC-

1A & ASNT LEVEL II PT as per SNT-

TC-1A.

VISUAL TESTING LEVEL II.

INTERPRETATION AND

APPLICATION OF API RP 7G-2 AND

DS -1 SPECIFICATIONS.

ROTARY SHOULDERED

CONNECTION (RSC) INSPECTION,

DAMAGE DETECTION,

EVALUTATION & REPAIR.

PSNT LEVEL II UT: Passed the 80

hours, certification of training and

examination specified in IAEA

TECDOC- 407 (Training Guidelines

in Non-Destructive Testing

Technique.) Held at Philippine

Nuclear Research Institute).

ELECTROMAGNETIC

INSPECTION OF DRILL PIPES

TUBE BODIES (EMI).

CERTIFIED LIFTING AND CRANE

INSPECTOR: Certified by: NSL LTD.

BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

AND HEALTH (BOSH) For

Construction Site Safety Officers

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

QA/QC Specialist, TXP Thai Petroleum Support Co. Ltd. 2023 – 2025 Thailand

OCTG Level II Inspector & Lifting Inspector,

Overseas Technical Inspection Services (OTIS)

2017 – 2020 Oman

OCTG Consultant & Supervisor, Stract Offshore

2016 – 2017 Ghana

Inspection Project Manager, Quality Inspector’s Limited 2013 – 2016 Kenya

Senior OCTG Level II & NDT Supervisor, DRILCO (A Schlumberger Company) 2011 – 2013 Australia

Tubular & Drill Pipe Specialist, Therma Prime

2011 – 2011 Philippines

Senior OCTG Level II Inspector, Global Energy Ventures 2010 – 2011 Ghana

Senior OCTG Level II Inspector, Weatherford International 2009 – 2010 Algeria

Senior OCTG Level II Inspector, Global Energy Ventures 2008 – 2009 Ghana

Senior OCTG Level II Inspector, Weatherford International 2007 – 2008 Algeria

OCTG Level II Inspector, Weatherford Drilling and Well Services 2002 – 2007 Kazakhstan

OCTG Inspector Level II & Supervisor, Ace Tubular Services Limited 1994 – 2002 Philippines

NDT & QA/QC Level I Inspector, Society Générale de Surveillance (SGS) 1993 – 1994 Philippines

NDT Level I Inspector, Philippine Geothermal Incorporated (Unocal) 1993 – 1993 Philippines

EDUCATION

Technological University of the Philippines,

Batchelor of Technology - Non-Destructive Testing

Taguig City, Philippines

TECHNICAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION

General Lifting Equipment Certificate No. G13090/002-1 (Weatherford Algeria in-house Training course), NSL LTD Aberdeen

04/2008

Pedestal and Mobile Cranes Certificate no. G13090/002- (Weatherford Algeria in-house Training course), NSL LTD Aberdeen

04/2008

ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System (QMS), CPD Certified, Alison 22/07/2025

Electromagnetic Inspection of drill-pipes tube bodies Written Specific Based on TH Hill Standard DS-1 Third Edition., MFL SERVICES Aberdeen 01/02/2006

National Training Course on Nondestructive Testing Ultrasonic –Level 2, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. 19/06/2006 – 04/07/2006

(BOSIET )5700-Basic offshore safety induction & Emergency Training (OPITO Approved),

IMOSTI, 11th Floor Victoria bldg.., United Nation Avenue, Ermita, Manila, Philippines 06/07/2010

Basic Occupational Safety and Health (For Construction Site Safety Officers), Bac–Man Geothermal Production Field, Energy Development Corporation. Sorsogon, Philippines.

15/08/2011 – 19/08/2011

Magnetic Particle Testing Level II 40 hours Classroom and Practical Training in accordance with ASNT Document SNT-TC-1A & SMITH SERVICES WRITTEN SPECIFICATION, SMITH INTERNATIONAL GULF SERVICES, LLC (DUBAI). 14/12/2011

Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II 24 24-hour Classroom and Practical Training in accordance with ASNT Document SNT-TC-1A & SMITH SERVICES WRITTEN SPECIFICATION,

SMITH INTERNATIONAL GULF SERVICES, LLC (DUBAI).

18/12/2011

Rotary Shouldered Connection Inspection, Damaged Detection, Evaluation, and Repair (40 Hours of Classroom and Practical Training in Accordance with Smith Services Written Specifications),

SMITH INTERNATIONAL GULF SERVICES, LLC (DUBAI).

22/12/2011

Visual Testing Level II 24 24-hour Classroom and Practical Training in accordance with ASNT Document SNT-TC-1A & SMITH SERVICES WRITTEN SPECIFICATION, SMITH INTERNATIONAL GULF SERVICES, LLC (DUBAI). 27/12/2011

Interpretation& Application of API RP 7G-2 & DS-1 Specifications (8 Hours Classroom Training in Accordance with Smith Services Written Specifications., SMITH INTERNATIONAL GULF SERVICES, LLC (DUBAI).

29/12/2011

Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (Recertification Test) ASNT RP No.SNT-TC-1A

(2011 EDITION) (Valid June 25, 2018),

TEAM NDT Inspection Training Services. (Philippines) 26/06/2015

Magnetic Particle Testing Level II and Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II

(Recertification Test) ASNT RP No.SNT-TC-1A,

CRC Inspection Company Limited-Thailand

25/03/2023

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TXP Thai Petroleum Support Co. Ltd. – PTTEP QAQC Specialist 2023 – 2025 Thailand

Professional Skills:

•Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO and industry standards to achieve corporate objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.

•Accountable for ensuring that all production and service delivery processes comply with customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal quality benchmarks, with a focus on preventing non-conforming outputs.

•Conducted systematic quality evaluations of workshop tools and equipment, ensuring full compliance with technical specifications and applicable standards to maintain operational integrity and performance. Contractor Engagement and Quality Assurance Activities: OMS Oilfield Services

(OMS), Oilfield Services Supplies Co. Ltd. (OSST), and Professional Manufacturing & Testing Co. Ltd. (PMAT):

•Performed First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with premium thread manufacturer specifications, including verification of thread profiles using a profile projector/optical comparator with thread drawing overlays to confirm dimensional conformity prior to full-scale production.

•Monitored phosphating, tubing swaging, and premium connection make-up operations using make-up machines to verify thread performance, torque values, and connection integrity, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.

•Executed final inspections at PTTEP-approved machine shops, verifying that goods met Purchase Order (PO) requirements prior to mobilization to PTTEP Songkhla Workshop.

•Collaborated with PTTEP QA/QC Specialists for Delivery Order endorsements, ensuring goods passed quality conformance, and confirmed through Receiving Inspection that no handling or transit-related damage had occurred. MITT:

•Oversaw and validated third-party inspection processes for casing and tubing, including both new and returned pipe inspections, ensuring strict adherence to PTTEP standards and API specifications.

EXPRO TRS, Baker Hughes Gas Lift, Weatherford TRS, and Weatherford MPD:

•Conducted comprehensive audits and technical evaluations encompassing Personnel Competence and Training, Equipment Maintenance, Inspection & Repair (MIR) records, and pre-shipment readiness.

•Verified equipment status and documentation to confirm full compliance with contractual and operational specifications prior to field deployment to PTTEP installations.

Halliburton SDS, Schlumberger WCS, and Weatherford DS:

•Performed audit reviews and verifications of personnel qualifications, equipment calibration, and preparation protocols for Directional Drilling (DD), Measurement While Drilling (MWD), Logging While Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) tools.

•Actively witnessed failure investigation processes, ensuring root cause analyses were technically sound and aligned with quality improvement frameworks. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Overseas Technical Inspection Services (OTIS) – OCTG Level II / Lifting Inspector

2017 – 2020 Oman

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Ensure acceptance criteria of inspection process for Drilling tools, and L/MWD tools, as defined procedures.

•Monitored all inspections, assembly, and testing of Directional drilling tools, L/MWD tools & BHA tools, maintenance and thorough inspection of lifting gear: shackles, wire rope sling, turnbuckle, fiber sling, and lifting pad eyes, and thorough crane inspection.

•Conduct magnetic particle inspection and wall thickness gauging on high- pressure straight pipes, elbows, valves, T-joints, cross-overs, and pressure vessels, witnessing hydrostatic pressure tests, an inspection of BHA assemblies, fishing tools, mud motors, and various drilling specialty tools and direct daily Inspection & reporting.

•Comply with company HSE and corporate policies and procedures, follow and comply with company standard operating and inspection procedures and comply with all Customer standards and procedures. Client: PDO, Halliburton, FOS & Al Mansoori

Stract Offshore – OCTG Consultant / Supervisor

2016 – 2017 Ghana

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Direct daily Inspection & reporting and comply with company HSE and corporate policies and procedures and follow and comply with company standard operating and inspection procedures and comply with all Customer standards and procedures.

•Ensure all personnel work in a safe manner & comply with company HSE policy and site rules and supervise and Inspection of all day-to-day Tubular, Drill Pipe

& BHA components, cleaning, tubular movements, and general work activities.

•Performed BHA inspection, LWD /MWD, Drilling Specialty tools, Emi on drill pipes, Casing and tubing inspection and various rig components, Handling tools/Hoisting tools as per API RP 7G, API SPEC.7-1 & 7-2, DS 1 Drill stem standard, NS 2 Standard, API 5CT/5A5, API 8A,8B&8C and Customers Specifications.

•Adhere to and Inspect Shop Order work schedules in the pipe yard to ensure all work is undertaken in a timely manner and per load out schedule’s requirements and ensure the pipe is identified, racked, and stowed to company standards, inspect all post machine shop on returned tubular and maintain good housekeeping standards within the pipe yard and work sites.

•Quality Plan development and implementation and assists in performing vendor audits and marketing of Stract Offshores’ Products and Services to prospective clients.

Quality Inspector’s Limited – Inspection Project Manager 2013 – 2016 Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Liaised and provided technical leadership to all assigned duties and managed rig inspection projects while adhering to project schedules and performance requirements.

•Interacted with major clients on the development of rig inspection solutions, developed inspection techniques and guideline procedures to meet client specifications requirements, carried out inspections against predetermined procedures, and reported to customers in line with all applicable quality standards.

•Provided NDT theoretical and hands-on training to all QIL personnel as assigned and ensured all rig inspection equipment was kept in good working condition and within calibration.

•Ensure safe working practices are adopted with regard to NDT work and ensure personal NDT accreditations are kept valid via regular reviews.

•Supervising rig inspection personnel and conducting periodic auditing, and assessment of NDT, inspection personnel, and customer work sites. Client: GDC

DRILCO (A Schlumberger Co.) – Senior OCTG Level II Inspector / Inspection Supervisor

2011 – 2013 Australia

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assigned at Smith /SLB for all the inspection, re-facing, and redressing of threads of various drilling tools and components: hydra jar, bumper sub, under reamers, roller reamers, pipe cutters, Hole Opener, various fishing tools, pipe cutters. Stabilizers, Specialty drilling tools: MWD/LWD.

•Ensured that all inspections carried out shall comply with DS1 Standard, API Specifications, and Client procedures.

•Read and understand all procedures and specifications related to inspection, ensured inspection equipment was properly calibrated and in good working condition, and maintained accurate reporting on equipment being inspected.

•Coordinated daily duties with inspectors’ helpers, trained, directed and oversaw helper/trainee on job related duties, liaised and communicated job status between client and the management, followed and adhered to all quality system and HSE requirements and prepared required inspection reports for each tool being inspected in a timely manner.

Therma Prime Drilling & Well Services – Tubular / Drill Pipe Specialist 2011 – 2011 Philippines

•Managed the full lifecycle of drill pipes—including procurement, inspection, rental, transfer, and disposal—ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with HSE and environmental standards.

•Collaborated with third-party inspectors to conduct safety audits, failure analysis, and incident reporting; enhanced inspection procedures aligned with industry standards.

•Maintained accurate inventory records and coordinated inter-site logistics to support operational continuity.

•Led safety briefings, emergency drills, and pre-shift meetings to reinforce field safety practices and hazard awareness.

•Supervised and evaluated performance of crews and third-party contractors

(roustabouts, operators, OCTG inspectors), implementing corrective actions as needed.

•Ensured timely and accurate operational documentation to support reporting and decision-making at the management level.

Global Energy Ventures – Senior OCTG Level II Inspector / Supervisor 2010 – 2011 Ghana

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Organized inspection personnel in performing typical NDT method on various drilling tools and specialty tools, organized and instruct inspection personnel in a day-to-day client on call BHA inspection job and supervised inspection personnel/helpers working in the pipe yard area.

•Performed all typical NDT related method for inspecting handling tools and BHA tools on offshore Rig, ensure all inspection reports must be done in a timely manner per clients’ requirements, conducted safety meeting to all personnel and mentored inspection trainee on daily OCTG inspection job.

•Assigned both onshore and offshore OCTG inspection jobs, performed EMI on drill pipes, magnetic particle and penetrant test on various BHA/specialty tools and drifting, VTI of casing and tubing in accordance with API 5A5 and 5CT.

•Complied with company standards, operating procedures, and clients’ requirements, ensured all personnel work in a safely manner and complied with company HSE policy and site rules, supervised the inspection preparation, tubular movements and general work activities and mentored inspection trainee.

Client: Tallow, Kosmos, Weatherford, Schlumberger, BJ, TETRA, Atwood hunter, Eirek Raude, Ocean Rig, Transocean & Blackf Dolphin Weatherford International – Senior OCTG Level II Inspector 2009 – 2010 Algeria

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Performed EMI, API drift of casing and tubing using NEW TECH TUBEPRO- 554-P EMI unit (Fixed head type), ensured all inspection carried out shall comply on API (5CT-5A5) specifications and client requirements and provided daily inspection report in a timely manner to inspection supervisor.

•Ensured all equipment being used were properly maintained and calibrated, maintained daily high productions of casing and tubing inspection, mentored local inspection personnel to properly adhere the quality of inspection and complied with company HSE and corporate policies procedures.

•Assigned on in-house inspection job for Various Hydraulic drilling jars, BHA and fishing tools, assigned all outside client inspection jobs such as casing and tubing inspection.

•Performed magnetic particle inspection on various handling tools and high- pressure pipe, witnessed hydrostatic pressure test, prepared inspection report in day-to-day inspection job, performed lifting inspection and coordinated local to inspection trainee and helpers to maintain the daily inspection production in a timely manner.

Client: Sonatrach Production Division

Weatherford International – OCTG Level II Inspector 2002 – 2007 Kazakhstan

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assigned on various locations in Kazakhstan, both land and offshore rigs, and assigned at field with and accomplished job assignment.

•Performed electromagnetic inspection using buggy / fixed head type using DEXIM 2000 and NEW TECH EMI console unit in accordance with DS-1 standard, MPI, PT, VTI, VTB, dimensional checks, refacing /redressing of threads, pipe straightening, casing, tubing, fishing tools and rig handling tool equipment, drifting, FLVI on Casing/Tubing as per API 5CT/5A5 and performed ultrasonic thickness gauging on various pressure piping.

•Coordinated client on day-to-day status of job inspection, planed and set up inspection in the remote area, maintained and monitor proper segregation of tubular within the pipe yard.

•Upkeep accurate reporting on equipment being inspected, mentored, and shown good leadership to trainee inspector to implement quality of inspection and procedures.

•Maintained good housekeeping all on working sites, complied with company HSE and corporate policies and procedures.

•Witnessed the MUT of coupling on various VAM connections. Client: HALLIBURTON, ARMAN OILFEILD JOINT VENTURE (Oilfield), NABORS DRILLING, SUNKAR (Offshore), Parker Drilling, KAIRAN (Offshore Pride), SUN DRILLING (Onshore), Chinese land rig No 58 and rig No 56, Kazakhstan Saipar land rig 216 and land rig 2, BAKER OIL TOOLS & BAKER HUGHES INTEQ, EXPERTISE/ KIOS, SAIPEM drilling rig no.27, CRACOW Polish Drilling Land Rig no.1, TULPAR MUNAI SERVICES (OILFIELD), Russian Mobile Drilling Rigs Land no.1-18.

Ace Tubular Services Limited – OCTG Level II Inspector / Supervisor 1994 – 2002 Philippines

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assigned to all PNOC Geothermal location projects around the Philippines.

•Performed refacing of RSC, redressing of all kinds of drilling tools, BHA tools, handling tools and rig mast component, performed EMI on drill pipes, dimensional, VTI, and straightening, performed typical MPI on ferromagnetic material and penetrant testing on nonporous material.

•Ensure all inspection must comply with DS-1 standard and related API specifications, organized and set up inspection work site, organized work schedule in the pipe yard to ensure all work is undertaken in a timely manner and per loud out schedules as per client requirements.

•Liaised with clients with regards to load of tubular goods, facilitated priority works throughout the inspection area, coordinated and control of tubular movement and location in and around the yard, coordinated the load and offload of vehicles using appropriate plan and personnel and coordinated the offloading of incoming vehicles to inspection yard to verify asset, ownership of the various tubular delivery on all drilling rigs.

•Facilitated and organized segregation of tubular according to sizes, grades and classifications, managed all post machine shop rethreaded connections, maintained housekeeping standard within the pipe yard and prepared inspection report and followed company and client HSE policies. Client: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ONSHORE), PHILIPPINE GEOTHERMAL INC. (UNOCAL) & ATWOOD FALCON PANAMIAN RIG

(OFFSHORE)

Society Generale de Surveillance (SGS) – NDT / QA/QC Level I Inspector 1993 – 1994 Philippines

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assigned on Major projects in Luzon Philippines.

•Performed third party QA/QC welding inspection on oil pipelines, performed welders’ qualification test (WQT) and performed non-destructive testing on boilers, headers, valves, and turbine components, utilizing radiographic testing, ultrasonic thickness gauging, penetrant and magnetic particle testing. Client: LOBP (Lube Oil Blending Plant) SHELL

Philippine Geothermal Incorporated (PGI-Unocal) – NDT Level I Inspector 1993 – 1993 Philippines

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Performed in house plant maintenance inspection of steam lines, structural welds, pressure vessels, utilizing ultrasonic thickness gauging and various NDT methods.

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