Drilling Engineer with 20+ Years Industry Experience

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Hieu Ha – Principal Engineer, Lead Cost Engineer, Development Manager,

Project/ Program Manager, Project Controls Manager and Senior level. 336 W 47th St New York, NYC, 10036, USA; Cellphone: +1-403-***-****, ****.******@*****.*** AREA OF EXPERTISE

Accomplished drilling/cost engineer, project/program manager, director - subsurface with 30+ years of

experience oil & gas, geothermal, infrastructure, energy drilling sectors, including 15+ years of experience managing and overseeing multi-site, global /regional drilling operations, geothermal wells.

Expertise in managing projects from $1M to $1B+, with a focus on lifecycle drilling optimization, risk management, and compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulations.

Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, supplier negotiations, and technical reporting, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction, stakeholders to align operational strategies and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Proficient in industrial benchmarking, CPI/KPI Operational Excellent, and change management to drive efficiency.

Extensive background in drilling offshore platforms, onshore geothermal projects, and infrastructure, ensuring safety, environmental, and labor standards while delivering cost-effective solutions for high-value, complex projects.

Highest level position in a large program. Responsible for all phases of the project/program, cost engineering, designing, from planning through completion, closure.

Accountable for ensuring cost estimating processes are in place and taking the coordinating lead, working closely with executive leaders and those across functions to provide cost estimates against project requirements.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led cost engineering for projects exceeding $300M annual budgets, achieving on-time and on-budget delivery.

Optimized project costs for multi-million-dollar initiatives, saving 20%+ in operational expenses.

Managed financial planning for large-scale oil & gas projects, leveraging advanced forecasting and analysis. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Chevron CABGOC (2014-2015): Managed cost estimates and financial controls for a $1B+ pipeline project spanning Congo and Angola, Africa.

ConocoPhillips (2003-2009): Delivered detailed cost analysis and engineering for the Offshore SuTuDen (Black Lion), SutuVang (Yellow Lion),SutuNau (Brown Lion) offshore platform $1B+ pipeline (&NCS) projects in Asia.

DEEP Energy (2022-2024): Led cost/project management for geothermal drilling onshore projects/ remote area in Canada, 25 ~ 200 MW, achieving efficient energy output. APPROACH TO TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

Foster collaboration, open communication, and

professional growth within teams. Drive efficiency by aligning team goals with organizational priorities and leveraging diverse expertise to exceed expectations. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

30+ in the industry, including 20+ years

of experience in drilling engineering,

operations, real-time optimization,

performance, KPI, cost estimation,

project controls, and financial

management across O&G, geothermal,

infrastructure, and railway sectors.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Applied Technology in

Petroleum, Southern Alberta

Institute of Technology, Canada 2018

MBA, Columbia Southern University,

Alabama, USA 2007.

B.Sc. in Information Technology,

University of Natural Sciences, 2004

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering,

University of Technology and

Education, 1993.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer

in Alberta, Canada (APEGA)- Active.

Registered Cost Engineer,

Association of Cost Engineers

(MAcostE) UK, 2003 – Present.

SOFTWARE

SAP, Web WEE, MAXPRO/Maximo,

EPPM, Ariba, MS Office including

Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

MS Teams, Spotfire, Power BI,

Tableau, and cost forecasting tools.

Wellview. Landmark EDM,

Hydraulics, Cementing, Torque.

Accumap, Abadata, GeoSCOUT,

Wellman, AFE Manager, Petrel 2015.

Novos, Pason, WellCAD, Kaizen,

Auto-Downlink, Auto Drill, Advanced

Drill, Tag Bottom.

CORE SKILLS

Cost Controls: Accruals, forecasting,

VOWD, KPI, API standardization.

Project Management: Stage Gate

Delivery, change management,

earned value analysis, optimization.

Technical Expertise: Engineering

design (pre-FEED/FEED/execution),

complex well design, and

infrastructure development.

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SUMMARY OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Contractor, Cost Engineer and Project Controls Team New York, NYC Randstad Engineering / Amtrak July 2024 – Present

Worked for Randstad Engineering- Full time Contract /Amtrak's Capital Delivery team in New York, where I managed cost and project controls for essential infrastructure projects.

• Worked on detailed cost plan for large-scale infrastructure projects, and programs and transportation systems. Ensured compliance with AMTRAK standards and managed cost control measures. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess design alternatives, adhoc supplemental budget, revised LOP, AOP, Actuals, Accruals, scope changes, budget forecasts, Earned Value, and KPIs/CPI.

• Delivered timely and accurate estimates that minimized risk and ensured financial efficiency.

• Responsible for overseeing cost control and financial planning for the New York Portfolio Delivery, developed monthly accruals, monitored invoicing and payment processing using SAP and Ariba, and streamlined reporting processes to improve forecasting accuracy. Collaborated with project managers to align cost estimates with schedule updates, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. Principal Engineer, Project/ Development Manager, Director - Subsurface, Calgary, Alberta Canada Hamison Corporations Aug 2018 – June 2024

• Led cost/economic analysis for multi-phase well site redevelopment, drilling projects, integrating data from design and construction teams to support budget alignment. Reviewed bid packages/technical & commercial evaluation and provided recommendations for cost-effective solutions.

• Facilitated successful negotiations with subcontractors and vendors, worked with clients and suppliers.

• Managed economic acquisition, evaluation, cost schedules, investment planning, asset management.

• Developed, promoted corporate business strategy, and provided regular reports to the executive team.

• Led scenario modeling, economic evaluations, corporate reserves, and investment analytics.

• Upgraded and regulated small-scale projects, Earned Value calculations, NPV, ETC, CPI, S-Curve,

• Developed optimal solutions to increase economic profits throughout the project's life cycle. Senior Drilling Engineer, Lead Estimator, Project Manager, Alberta/Sask, British Columbia Canada Frontier Project Solutions, Dec 2022 – April 2024

Project Name(s): DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) Location: The facility is located in the Williston Basin, a few kilometers north of the United States border. Power generation - The facility will generate 35 MW of geothermal power. DEEP's long-term goal is to develop 200 MW of geothermal power in multiple facilities in Southeast Saskatchewan. Owner Name(s): DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) - https://deepcorp.ca/

• Supported geothermal drilling projects, including detailed engineering planning and cost estimation.

• Prepared and reconciled detailed cost estimates for engineering and engineering construction projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project budgets, schedules, and third-party analyses.

• Designed complex well plans for multi-well/multi-pad projects, achieving cost-effective performance.

• Focused on horizontal well design, casing/liner design, and wellhead equipment for tender RFPs.

• Provided cost forecasting and trend analysis to inform project decisions.

• Projected and Oversaw Change Order Management and scope adjustments.

• Developed and maintained comprehensive cost databases for improved accuracy in future projects. Senior Drilling/ Cost Engineer, Cost Controls Manager (Iraq projects), Calgary, Alberta, Canada Western Zagros, Aug 2021 – Dec 2022,

Owner Name(s): Western Zagros and partners.

Role: Owner's Representative for the Iraq project,

• Accountable for delivering well engineering, budget studies, developing well concepts, Basic of Design, tenders, drill programs, risks, offset reviews, guidance for the engineering, optimization, and execution.

• Generated/ managed cost control, reviewed and approved invoices, and maintained tight cost control.

• Delivered detailed programs and guidance for the engineering, and execution of drilling operations.

• Reviewed and approved drilling invoices vs contracts and ensured tight cost control from field to actuals

• Generated detailed cost breakdowns, factoring in materials, labor, and market conditions. Supported clients in budget preparation and financial analysis. Delivered actionable insights that reduced costs.

• Developed well cost control concepts, and handled monthly accruals, Value of Work Done (VOWD), cash call, forecast, actual man-hours, schedule updates, change log, invoices. 3

Senior Drilling Optimization and Performance Specialist Calgary, Alberta, Canada Precision Drilling Corp. Jan 2020 – Aug 2021

• Improved operation optimization and efficiency by leveraging lessons learned from offset wells.

• Supported continuous improvement initiatives and analyzed key drivers for well performance.

• Focused on special drilling projects, taking advantage of lessons learned from previous offset wells for further improvement, offset analysis, value proposition, and field economics.

Lead Business Analyst/ Senior SME - Performance Calgary, Alberta, Canada Resource Energy Solutions, Aug 2018 – Jan 2020

• Standardized operations processes through software development and business intelligence initiatives.

• Led business intelligence efforts including data visualization, dashboards, Wellview, and KPI metrics.

• Utilized whole lifecycle estimation techniques to optimize both capital and operational expenditures. Xenotime Energy Inc. Calgary, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Consulting Project Engineer / Senior Drilling Engineer, Project Manager, June 2016 - Aug 2018

• Managed projects in the Lloydminster, achieving high return value, managed several small projects including the construction of oil tankers and batteries, achieving significant operational improvements.

ISO Resources Inc., Land Integrity Foundation Calgary, Alberta, Canada Project Manager – Upstream Environmental Remediation Freelance, July 2016 – August 2018

• Conducted data analysis for asset retirement, developed procedures for efficient abandonment activities. Coordinated remediation programs with large oil and gas clients, providing project management and mentoring staff.

Chevron Corp. (CABGOC) Africa: Angola, Congo & USA Operations Engineer, Performance Team Lead June 2012 – June 2015 Project Name(s): List of Project Names, Angola, Congo.

• Participated in a major capital project involving drilling through two countries and connecting a production pipeline, managing complex logistical and operational challenges.

• This project had a significant investment of billions of dollars. Assisted with rig needs, advanced planning, and well operations in challenging conditions. Subsea and Export Pipeline Projects. Mubadala Petroleum Asia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Middle East Senior Drilling Engineer and Project Development Engineer Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

• Managed well-planning, casing design, and tender preparation for drilling projects with semi-sub rigs.

Phu Quy Petroleum Operating Company, Asia

Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer, Dec 2010 - Sep 2011

• Drilled, completed exploration & appraisal wells offshore, overcoming challenging directional profiles.

Korea National Oil Corp. Asia

Senior Drilling Engineer/ Drilling Project Manager, Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

• Drilled and completed development wells at Rong Doi Platform, overcoming challenging 3-D profiles.

ConocoPhillips (Cuulong Joint Operating Company) Asia Drilling Engineer, Senior Cost Analyst, Lead Estimator, Lead Cost Engineer, Jan 2003 - Oct 2009

• Provided constructability reviews and prepared detailed breakdowns of costs, including labor, materials, and equipment, to proactively address project deficiencies and optimize resources.

BP Offshore Asia

Materials Officer, Logistics Supervisor, Operations Engineer - Gas Platform, 2001 – 2003

Single Buoy Mooring, Mitsubishi MC-MHI Rang Dong I – FPSO, Offshore Asia Operations Engineer, a floating vessel offshore O&G 2000 - 2001

Japan Drilling Company, Offshore Asia – Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan Materialman, Field Drilling Engineer, Logistics Supervisor, Base Superintendent, 1994 - 1999 4

Roles: Owner's Rep, Drilling Engineer Principal, Senior Cost Analyst, Lead Cost Engineer, Estimator, Lead Project Controls Specialist, Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Controls Manager,

Project Management: Projects range from $1MM - $10MM for small repair tankers, batteries, or re- completions wells. I have also worked with a team on multi-mil, $100MM per well, or billion-dollar upstream cycle projects (supporting engineering, design, procurement, and vendor data), including all well pads, drill sites, processing facilities, utilities, drilling equipment layout, camp, roads, power generation, gas's pipeline

& flatform, CPP, upgrade storage FPSO, wellhead, topsides, railroad station. 1. 2024: Amtrak, NYC – large-scale train station infrastructure projects, terminal & transportation systems 2. 2023: Wells Engineering - planning and support services for drilling and completing wells:

• Involved in the engineering and support services for drilling and completing 16 vertical and 6 horizontal wells. Hamison Corp. and 24 geothermal wells for Frontier Project Solution)

• Worked on aspects such as pad layout, casing scheme, batteries, and multi-well tie-ins. 3. 2021-2022: WesternZagros, Iraq’s Drilling Operations - Cost Engineering and Project Controls:

• Supported D&C planning and cost activities for the development of the Kurdamir Field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

• Provided drilling operations, wells engineering, and project management expertise. 4. 2016-2018, Husky Canada, ISO Resources, Drilling, Asset Retirement Project

• Led the Drilling - Asset Retirement Team, focusing on data mining, AER directives, well abandonment, reclamation, and repair of orphaned wells.

• Assisted companies bordering on insolvency and signed contracts for land lease product redistribution.

5. 2015, 2016 & 2018, Xenotime Energy Inc, Lloydminster Projects, Alberta Canada:

• Acted as the Project and Development Manager for a project in the Lloydminster area.

• Worked on several small projects in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, including the construction of oil tankers and batteries. Project ahead in Lloydminster Area (2016-2018)

• Developed technical project packages, drilled directional and horizontal wells, and achieved high return value and productivity gains.

6. 2014-2015, Chevron CABGOC, Drilling project Congo to Angola, and Production Pipeline (>$1B):

• Participated in a Major Capital Project (MCP) involving drilling through two countries and connecting a production pipeline from Congo to Angola in Africa.

• Assisted with rig needs, advanced planning, and well operations in challenging conditions.

• Prepared detailed well cost estimates, benchmarking analysis, and financial cost reports for subsea and export pipeline projects.

7. 2011- 2012, Mubadala Petroleum /Pearl Energy Well-Planning and Casing Design for Semi-Sub Drilling Rigs:

• Responsible for well-planning, casing design, and tender preparation for drilling three wells with a semi-sub drilling rig. Involved in plug and abandon operations for existing injection wells. 8. 2010 – 2011, PhuQuy Petroleum Operating Company - Exploration and Appraisal Offshore Asia:

• Drilled and completed five exploration and appraisal wells offshore Vietnam.

• Dealt with challenging directional profiles, including abandonments and side-tracking.

• Installed cemented liners for hydraulic fracturing. 9. 2010: for Korean National Oil Corp. (KNOC) - Gas Pipeline and Platform Project in Asia:

• Development Wells at Rong Doi Platform, KNOC in Vietnam (2009-2010)

• Drilled and completed two development wells at Rong Doi Platform, offshore Vietnam.

• Overcame challenging 3-D directional profiles and successfully constructed and tested the wells within the approved budget. Worked on a gas pipeline and platform project for KNOC. 10. 2003-2009, ConocoPhillips/CuulongJOC Projects (>$1B):

• Provided engineering expertise to the Drilling/Abandonment Team at ConocoPhillips.

• Optimized and executed the development plan for the topside Sutu Den, CPP - Black Lion's project. Involved in well planning, Wellview, completion design, topsides integration, and operational planning.

• Led the setup of a major capital project (MCP) to build an offshore topsides platform named SuTuDen/SutuTrang and SutuVang in Asia.

11. 2001-2003, for BP & SBM: Rang-Dong I FPSO Construction and upgraded FPSO:

• Involved in the construction and piping of an FPSO vessel for SBM, and Gas Platform for BP.

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