Abdul Rahman Khan
Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 0M7
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Education
MSc Integrated Petroleum Geosciences Sept 2011– Aug 2012
University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
MSc Petroleum Geology Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
BSc (Hons) Geology Jan 2000 – Dec 2002
University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Skills Highlight
Experienced in 3D reservoir modeling and production optimization of developing and mature fields.
Knowledge of prospect generation and regional evaluation developed through work experience and trainings in the O&G sector.
Skilled in geological well planning, operations support, supervision of wells and formation evaluation contractors.
Thorough knowledge of well logging, log QC, standardization and petrophysical interpretation.
Familiar with software applications commonly used in oil industry (Petrel, Geographix etc).
Proficient in GG & RE data integration and interpretation.
Employment History
Geoscientist May 2012 – Present
TAQA North Ltd, Canada
Build 3D static reservoir model including detailed petrophysical interpretation of Cretaceous Glauconitic tight sands in Wilson Creek area, south-central Alberta for drilling and reservoir optimization
Develop modeling workflow that will be utilized and extended upon in the future
Perform 3D volumetric calculation for identifying remaining resource potential
Identify optimal location and design trajectory for drilling horizontals
Extend reservoir model over low performance area in Willesden Green for investigating reservoir heterogeneity and developing low cost field development strategy
Geoscientist / Log Analyst Sept 2008 – Sept 2011
OMV Exploration & Production G.m.b.H, Pakistan
Identified leads in SWM-II exploration lease and matured to drillable prospect (Misri Bhambro)
Interpreted and recommended NW Adiani prospect in Latif exploration lease
Provided petrophysical input in evaluating Petronas Carigali-Pakistan assets for OMV acquisition
Updated 3D static reservoir model of Sawan gas field incorporating new wells for infill drilling
Performed detail petrophysical analysis of Sawan field for identifying additional perforation potential
Geological planning and supervision of wells in Sawan/Miano fields and Tajjal/Latif & SWM-II exploration leases
Well logs QC, standardization, interpretation and data management of Sawan field.
Deputy Geologist Well Operations July 2007 – Sept 2008
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, Pakistan
Prepared intend to drill and evaluation program of operated exploratory and development wells
Geological well supervision in Hala exploration lease and Kandhtkot and Mazarani fields
Responsible for post well evaluation and documentation
Contract management and technical audit of formation evaluation venders
Liaison with drilling, exploration and production team for successful implementation of drilling and completion plan
Geologist Specialist Dec 2005 – July 2007
Geolog International B.V. Iran, Italy & Tunisia
Responsible for geological & drilling data acquisition, interpretation, reporting, preparation of drilling and geological logs as well as preparation of well reports
Mud logging Geologist / Data Eng Jan 2004 – Nov 2005
Geoservices S.A, Pakistan & Yemen
Monitoring of drilling parameters, cuttings and shows evaluation and preparation of well logs and reports
Professional Development
Well Log Interpretation (WLI) course by Petroskills London. UK
Routine and Advanced Core Analysis organized by Core Lab Karachi. Pakistan
Data Engineer & Gas Equipment training at Geolog Training Centre Milan. Italy
Mud Logging & Operational Safety at Geoservices Training Facility Abu Dhabi. UAE
Drilling Fluids Technology at Petro Research and Training Institute Islamabad. Pakistan
Petrel Reservoir Modeling and G&G training by Schlumberger SIS Islamabad. Pakistan
Integrated Petrophysics for Reservoir Characterization by Hot Engineering Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
Art of Multitasking by The Change Agency Islamabad. Pakistan
Achieving Peak Performance by Navitus Pvt Ltd Islamabad. Pakistan
Clock Wise (Time Management Practices) by Navitus Pvt Ltd Islamabad.
Well site Safety and H2S Survival with Sunbelt Fire & Safety Services. Iran
Corporate Cooking (Team Building Practice) by Possibilities Pvt Ltd Islamabad. Pakistan
Work Place Hazard Management System (WHMIS) at University of Alberta Edmonton. Canada
Personal Survival Techniques (Offshore survival) at Pakistan Marine Academy Karachi. Pakistan
Affiliations
Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS)
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologist (CSPG)
Association of Petroleum Engineer and Geoscientists of Alberta – in process (APEGA)
Program planner and logistic coordinator, OMV social event organizing committee (SEO2010)
Computer Skills
BasinMod, ELANplus, Geolite, Geoframe, Geographix, MS office, Petrel, Prizm, SeisWare and Techlog
References
Available upon request