CV Senior Geologist /Team Leader, effective interface between subsurface and drilling/well operations.

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Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,
With 29 years varied experience as a geologist, including working as a team leader, I am seeking a senior position (contract or staff) where I can add significant value to an operator by doing what I do best, which is what I also find to be both stimulating and enjoyable. That is, having a mix of technical and reporting responsibility for multidisciplinary resources undertaking field development planning (FDP), including reservoir modeling as appropriate, and subsequently taking full ownership and accountability to manage and execute planned drilling campaigns (exploration, appraisal or development), preferably working in a multicultural environment.

In addition to geological and subsurface technical skills, I offer to employers a pragmatic approach driven by commercialism and justification of the business case. I have a demonstrable track record of success as interface between drilling engineering and exploration/development (in multicultural environments) and a penchant for novel and fit for purpose solutions.

2007 - 2008 DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS GEOLOGY SPECIALIST (CONSULTANT) CONOCOPHILLIPS, INDONESIA
Supported multiple projects (asset teams) within the scope of exploitation planning (exploration-appraisal-development) and geological operations management and delivery. Projects included onshore and offshore assets, overpressured reservoirs and deep water (Kuma Block, Makassar Straits) exploration. Core member of global team of excellence, geological operations. Champion of VOI in regard to all discussions regarding data acquisition.

2004 - 2007 SENIOR PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST & TEAM LEADER (SHELL STAFF CONTRACT)
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN, OMAN (Shell International E&P; STC)
Variously: 1.- Marmul cluster, Head of New Oil. Subsurface coordinator and interface between PE disciplines and drilling and operations functions. 2.- Discipline Senior & Subsurface team leader. Development planning, W&RM reviews, HC maturation, project ranking, ARPR reporting, geological operations etc. Identified and matured deep NFE prospects and championed OH completions. Project Manager of Amal/Amin studies/projects (commended for leading the Amal Steam Project to VAR2). Built/maintained Petrel reservoir models, including stochastic property modeling. Led the planning and design of 15 horizontal DL/SL development wells/year plus appraisal and near field exploration. Monitored wells and updated Petrel models real-time. Mentored less experienced national staff and assisted with their PDP’s. 3.- Senior Geologist on the Mukhaizna steam development project.

2002 - 2003 PRINCIPAL PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST (CONTRACT)
PETRONAS CARIGALI - SHELL MUTIARA PETROLEUM (CSMP), MALAYSIA
Led and managed exploration studies in a complex JV/PSC (Blocks PM301 and PM302, Malay Basin). Built exploration scale Petrel models of B.Dahlia/Angerrik/Kamelia prospects (Miocene aged channel sands). Worked with partners, principally Shell (SSB), to generate a robust exploration portfolio → subsequent commercial discoveries. Estimated/corroborated range of in-place and reserves volumes using Petra, Fastrack, Rose, and Petrel. Presented prospects to the SSB Fastrack Panel and CSMP TCM. Contributed to Block PM302 V2V workshop.

1996 - 2002 PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST (3 X 2 YEAR CONTRACTS) BRUNEI SHELL PETROLEUM COMPANY, BRUNEI
Development Planning: “Owner” of the Iron Duke Phase 2A appraisal-development HPHT drilling campaign (~50km of hole). In relation to proven severe overpressures, conceived strategies (e.g. additional activities, activity sequencing) to mitigate risk and reduce uncertainties. Responsible for delivering production and data, within AFE and HSE compliant (e.g. flow-unit integrity requirements for abandonment). Awarded Shell Special commendation (Code 40) for crucial cross-functional role and innovative CAPEX-reducing fish-hook wellbores, combining exploration/appraisal and development objectives. Mapped (Landmark’s Seisworks-3D) L10 lead and integrated well data, leading to a significant discovery (new business opportunities). Synthesized PE data into a comprehensive Field report. Built Petrel reservoir models (realizations). Etimated in-place volumes and supported dynamic simulation. Pioneered new workflow to correlate flow units despite complex structure and inverted stratigraphic penetrations. Designed original trajectories for BSP’s first “snake” well.

Geological Operations: Led integrated multi-cultural PE teams to generate complex ER/HPHT/horizontal appraisal and development well-proposals (“designer wells”). Undertook VOI/VOA analyses and uncertainty, risk, and hazard (HSE) assessments. Designed and geosteered BSP’s most prolific ever onshore (RS-31St1) and offshore (ID-20St1) oil wells. Contributed to the development of national staff. Directed geosteering at wellsite, challenging service providers to overachieve > world record wellbore inclinations (167 degrees). Advised on geological operations to various BSP assets and to other Shell OPCO’s.

1996 PRODUCTION - OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST (CONSULTANT) HARDY OIL & GAS, INDIA
Provided independent review of a ‘green-field’ 2+2 well appraisal and development campaign of the PY3 Field, Bay of Bengal, India. Developed and implemented service contract awards, etc. Coordinated logistics to set-up office and mobilise to Chennai. Planned and prepared data acquisition programmes. Participated in JV/PSC partner meetings and liaised on a regular basis with contractors.

1995 - 1996 PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST (CONSULTANT) QATAR GENERAL PETROLEUM CORP, QATAR.
Challenged ‘brown-field’ RDS/FDP proposed development objectives for an intensive onshore infill drilling campaign, a new phase of development of the giant Dukhan Field.: Optimised the design and NPV of all 35 proposed horizontal wells. Justified, monitored and successfully geosteered (carbonate layers 1-3m thick) horizontal wells based on lithofacies. Updated maps using Z-map+. Documented well results. Mentored nationals.

1995 SENIOR PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST (CONTRACT) VEBA OIL OPERATIONS, LIBYA
Provided geological, geophysical, and petrophysical input to justify re-completions/workovers, including hydraulic fracturing and acidising. Investigated the potential of Upper Gir water to provide pressure support for Lower Gir and Facha producing reservoirs. Supported reservoir engineering studies, including Intera’s classical study of the Mabruk Reservoir, Farrud Field. Estimated in-place and recoverable volumes. Contributed to training nationals.

1992 - 1994 PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST & A/HEAD GEOLOGY OPERATIONS (CONTRACT)
BRUNEI SHELL PETROLEUM COMPANY SDN BHD, BRUNEI
Development Planning: Working within an integrated team, provided geological support to ‘brown-field’ study (RDS) of Mumong Main Block, Seria Field. Challenged the established subsurface model, invoking a substantial increase in STOIIP via thin-sand potential. Estimated in-place volumes ranges. Identified opportunities for infill drilling and justified same. Presented recommendations to the government regulator. Reviewed and optimised activities proposed in the 1994 Champion FDP, Blocks 18-22, H-J reservoirs > reduced CAPEX and risk and increased NPV. Author of numerous internal technical reports.
Geological Operations: Led a small team preparing well proposals for deep and complex ER (and reverse ER), appraisal (VOI) and development wells. Designed and supported the drilling of HPHT wells in the Champion Ultra-Deep Field (Peragam Field).

1986 - 1992 OPERATIONS & WELLSITE GEOLOGIST (CONSULTANT)
AMERADA HESS - MOBIL EXP NORWAY - MOBIL N SEA - OXY INTL - SHELL EXPRO - TEXACO
Assisted in planning data acquisition programmes and ensured their implementation at wellsite. Liaised with drilling engineers to generate HSE compliant cost effective well designs (exploration/appraisal/development) from optimal surface locations. Provided operations support at wellsite: estimated pore pressures; “quick-look” formation evaluation; selection of core points, casing points and TD; QC of mudlogging, MWD, coring, and wireline services. Made operational recommendations. Compiled composite logs and summary documentation and presented to clients.

1985 OPERATIONS GEOPHYSICIST COMAP GEOSURVEYS LTD - UK, USA, GABON, ZAIRE, CONGO
Worked as part of a geo-engineering team acquiring high-resolution geophysical data and near-surface cores. Offshore assignments in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and West Africa. Provided real-time acquisition QC during shallow gas hazard and rig site surveys and subsequently detailed data interpretation, including TZ conversions and integration of analog and digital records. Documented findings in project reports and presented to clients.

1983 - 1984 OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST (CONSULTANT) CARLESS EXPLORATION LTD - UK
Operator representative monitoring two field crews conducting vibroseis surveys and extensive shallow drilling (uphole) programmes over the Hampshire-Sussex and Wessex Basins, onshore UK. Provided wellsite geological support to exploration (wildcat) drilling in the same basins. Presented to local government authorities on general technical and HSE aspects of drilling and related E&P activities.

1978 - 1983 JUNIOR WELLSITE GEOLOGIST > PRESSURE DATA ENGINEER EXPLORATION LOGGING INC –
UK, ITALY
Collaborated with PE’s, geologists, and drilling engineers during offshore assignments in the Mediterranean and North Seas. Collected, prepared, and described cuttings and cores from exploration, appraisal, and development wells. Identified, analysed, and assessed gas and oil shows. Prepared logs and end of well reports. Interpreted pressure gradient plots and assessed/predicted pore fluid pressures. Provided data and input to assist real-time with lost circulation, hydraulic fracturing, kicks, etc. Optimised and monitored drilling hydraulics programmes, with particular reference to potential hazards resulting from swab and surge.

1978 B.Sc. Upper 2nd Class Honours Geology University of Sheffield, England
1986 M.Sc. Petroleum Geology University of Aberdeen, Scotland

Worked with Petrel since 2001 - building (including stochastic properties), updating, and using models to assist in real-time operational decisions. Built and worked with models both at development and exploration scales.
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Demonstrated technical and team/project leadership skills in multicultural environments.