Quality Assurance Drilling Fluids
Resume:
Professional Summary
Experienced and versatile Drilling and Fluids Engineer with over 25 years of proven success in upstream oil & gas operations, lab engineering, academia, and government oversight roles across Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Yemen. Adept in high-pressure, high-temperature
(HPHT) drilling environments, advanced fluid design, quality assurance, and laboratory analysis.
A natural team leader and educator, having trained engineers and university students alike. Demonstrated expertise with major operators such as ARAMCO, Gazprom Neft, ExxonMobil, BP, Total, ENI, OCCIDENTAL(OXY), Canadian Nexen, SENPOC and Hunt Oil company. Known for precision in drilling fluid formulation, effective solids control strategies, and commitment to HSE standards in oilfield operations
Professional Experience (25Yeras industry experience)
• Drilling Fluids Lab Engineer SLB – Saudi Arabia May 2023 – July 2025
- Perform comprehensive testing and validation of drilling fluids.
- Analyze lab data to support field operations and ensure compliance.
- Mentor junior mud engineers and interns.
• Teacher of Drilling Engineering Dar AL-Salam International University – Yemen
May 2021 – Apr 2023
- Delivered theoretical and practical training in drilling engineering.
- Developed syllabi and assessment tools for petroleum students.
• Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer PEPA – Ministry of Oil & Minerals – Yemen
Jan 2021 – Apr 2023
- Supervised mud programs and fluid performance.
- Collaborated with rig teams for safe and efficient drilling.
• Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer M-I SWACO – Saudi Arabia Oct 2019 – Dec 2020
- Supported ARAMCO's Ghawar Gas & Oil LSTK Projects.
- Handled high-density OBM and water-based systems.
• Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer M-I SWACO – Iraq Aug 2011 – Aug 2015
- Deployed for HPHT operations with clients like ExxonMobil, OXY, and Gazprom.
• Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer M-I SWACO – Yemen Jun 2002 – Aug 2011
- Led WBM/OBM programs in exploratory and development wells.
• Drilling Engineer PEPA – Yemen Aug 1997 – May 2002
- Provided technical planning and oversight of drilling operations.
• Assistant Teacher Sana’a University – Yemen Jul 1996 – Jul 1997
- Assisted in teaching geology and chemistry to undergraduates Education
• B.Sc. in Geology & Chemistry – Sana’a University, 1996
• M.Sc. Preliminary in Petroleum Geology – Sana’a University, 1998/1999 Certifications & Training
• Standard training of general maintenance repair and calibration OFI testing equipment
• Advanced Mud School – MI-SWACO-SLB
• Basic Mud School – India- MI-SWACO-SLB
• Virtual Hydraulics – MI-SWACO-SLB
• HUET & Offshore Survival – MI-SWACO-SLB -India
• One-Trax Competency Exams – MI-SWACO-SLB
• IFE Centrifuge, Pumps & Completion Fluids – Online- MI-SWACO-SLB
• Directional Drilling and Measurements Technology – Schlumberger
• Well Cementing & Reservoir Engineering
• Petroleum Applied Reservoir Engineering
• KSA NEST, HSE Safety Training and SIPP (Schlumberger Injury Prevention Program)
• H2S & SCBA Level 2 – NEFT KSA
• HAZCOM Level 2 – NEFT KSA
• QHSE Training – MI-SWACO-SLB
CONTACT
Phone
*****.*********@*****.***
LANGUAGES
Arabic, English
Nationality
Yemeni
SKILLS
• Design & Analysis of
Drilling Fluids (WBM,
OBM, HPHT)
• Laboratory Testing,
QA/QC & Reporting
• Solids Control and LCM
Applications
• HPHT & Loss Control
Strategies
• Mentoring and Field
Training Programs
• Software: One-Trax,
Virtual Hydraulics,
Microsoft Office Suite
Abdul Raqib AL-Sharif
Drilling Fluids Engineer/Drilling Fluid Lab Engineer
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