AKRAM KHALED
Al Khan Corniche Street, Sharjah, UAE
Summary
- Rig Rated Depth: 5” DP 6,000m, 4 1/2” DP 7,000m
- 10 years verifiable experience as Tool pusher, Night Tool Pusher and Driller
- Working experience in an International and diverse cultural environment
- Experience on cyber equipment and VFD/AC rigs
- Experience with Top Drive Drilling systems
- Secondary Technical School
- Valid IWCF or IADC Well CAP Well Control Certification
- fluent in spoken and written English
- Strong technical background in all aspects of drilling operations and support equipment
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal relations, communication and management skills
- Proficient computer skills in MS office software
- Experienced in land environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures
- Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis and to follow-up on all tasking to completion
- Ability to claim and accept ownership of rig equipment and processes, and to provide appropriate leadership when called upon.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toolpusher
Hilong drilling company
05.2024 - Current
- 3000 HP VFD Mobile drilling and workover rig.
- Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the company way.
- Ensures the safe operation of the drill rig, related equipment and personnel that come directly under their control and complies with federal, state and territory health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Supervises and provides expectations, goals, and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up or rigging down, day to day operations, and company policies and procedures
- Supervises operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by their assigned rig crew.
- Maintains drilling rigs clean and in proper order.
- Prepares and submits drilling operations reports.
- Ensures safety equipment is in proper working order and in the appropriate locations.
- Supervises repairs of equipment.
- Operates rig and systems from control panel to maximize drilling and tripping efficiency; supervises operations on the rig floor
- Monitor and ensure proper well control practices are followed as per H&P operating procedure
- Up to date on current Workday trainings as assigned Tool pusher.
Assistant Rig Manager
Viking Drilling Company
02.2020 - 01.2024
- 2000 HP VFD Mobile drilling and workover rig Cyber chair.
- Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standards.
- Supervise and ensure the safety of drilling crew as well as efficient operations.
- Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support and assist onsite HSE Advisor for implementing rig site surveys, safety evaluations and hazard identification (hazard hunts).
- Collaborate with HSE Advisor to ensure personnel training matrix is updated and kept current.
- Follow the client’s daily drilling plans.
- Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
- Ensure crews achieve Company and client competency standards.
- Train and supervise crew members on standard operating procedures to include, but not limited to, proper care and maintenance of the rig and drill string, including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping.
- Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
- Responsible for morale and order within crew.
- Ensure Authorized To Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
- Maintain records and certifications of all drill pipe, subs and tools.
- Maintain records and certifications of all BOPE.
- Ensure that Company preventive maintenance procedures are implemented and observed.
- Ensure that sling/lifting gear register is current and certifications valid, preform periodic inspections to ensure lifting gear is in good condition
- Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
- Collaborate with client drilling representative and coordinate with drill crew to accomplish optimum desired drilling conditions.
- Monitors and reviews the tracking of rotating hours on tubular/BHA/Tools.
- Collaborates with vendors and service personnel to ensure a smooth transition for scheduled operational changes.
- Ensure performance of daily checks on Well control equipment; FOSV, Kelly cock valve, IBOP, Koomey, etc.
- Ensure rig crews’ competencies are developed and sufficient to perform their duties and responsibilities.
- Manage daily rig activities to include but not limited to drilling operations, HSE concerns, supply chain support, scheduling of maintenance and personnel issues.
- Ensure all rig operations are carried out in compliance with policies and procedures while adhering to any state and/or federal regulations.
- Ensure rig staffing levels are maintained appropriately to ensure project is completed safely and efficiently.
- Attend and actively participate to contribute knowledge, guidance and recommendations at all safety, operational, or leadership meetings.
- Monitor critical inventories and coordinate with supply chain personnel to ensure that equipment, parts and materials are received appropriately.
- Ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completely proficiently in order to minimize operational downtime.
- Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
- Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
- Provide guidance and support to drill crew and third party personnel when installing rig specific equipment, including but not limited to casing, cementing, wire line and completion equipment.
- Ensures that rig crew personnel are proficient in responding to well control situations.
- Maintain and disseminate information on rig equipment and drill string performance or failures.
- Collaborate with warehouse/materialman to ensure parts, materials and rig equipment are delivered proficiently
- Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed
Night Tool Pusher
Iraq drilling company
01.2019 - 02.2020
- 2000hp rig cyber and Varco top drive TDS 11SA touch screen
- Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the drilling operations
- Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis reviews of critical actions and implement ongoing best practice activities for future operations
- Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in and about the drill floor
- Oversee proper rig up and rig down, continual preventive maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor
- Ensure drilling operations follow established plan
- Substitute for a Floorhand in the absence of a trained Floorhand
- Together with the Rig manager, continually train and develop employees working on the drilling rig so as to meet the employee's career goals while at the same time meeting the needs of the company
- Responsible for monitoring the progress of the drilling operation, determine when bits need to be changed while operating pumps, rotary table, draw-works and drill pipe.
- Ability to operate rig utilizing rig controls while monitoring operation of various equipment (pump pressures, weight indicator, drill string weight,)
- Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but not limited to Canrig Top Drives, accumulator units, draw works
- Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate
- Ability to perform basic math functions
Night Toolpusher
Asawer Oil & Gas Co. LTD
01.2016 - 01.2019
- HH CYPER RIG NIGHT TOOLPUSHER
Night Toolpusher
VIKING DRILLING INTERNATIONAL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- VFD Mobile drilling
- Control all of drilling operations and other interrelated activities being performed during shift.
- Consult with the Rig Superintendent regarding the progress of the drilling operation.
- Ensure that the drilling operation is carried out in accordance with the defined drilling programmed and that the operation is executed in a safe and proper manner.
- Prepare drilling reports.
- Understand and react immediately in case of hole problems or drill string problems.
- Ensures that all drilling parameters are followed and adjusts them if necessary to get the best performances.
- Ensures that equipment is working properly, and is correctly lined up.
- Maintain inventory of all tubulars onboard.
- Responsible for the safety working practices of the crew, and committed to preventing damage to the environment.
- Ensure full implementation of the STOP system, to include the careful monitoring of the crew and the taking part in daily STOP audits as instructed by the Rig Superintendent.
- Comply with Permit to Work System.
Driller
Nabors Drilling International LTD
06.2014 - 01.2015
- BOMCO ZJ70DBS 2000hp
- NOV TDS-11 /VFD
Driller
Asawer Oil & Gas Co. LTD
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Drawworks Capacity: 2000 HP
- Top Drive: Varco TDS11
- Mud Pump: Bomco1300 HP
- Blow Out Preventer: 13 5/8” X 10000 PSI
Assistant
KCADEUTAG DRILLING
01.2010 - 02.2011
- T-19 HP Mobile land drilling rig
Driller
KDC DRILLING COMPANY
01.2009 - 01.2010
- 1500 HP Mobile land deep drilling workover rig
Driller
ADWOC DRILLING COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2009
- 2000 HP VFD Mobile drilling and workover rig.
Assistant Driller
Sahara petroleum Service Company (SAPESCO)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Derrick Man
Sahara petroleum Service Company (SAPESCO)
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Perform on the job training in own areas.
- Accordance with own competence requirements at all times.
- Know working procedures and checklists.
- Supervision of the pump , mud mixing equipment and drilling fluid.
- Frequently test the properties of the drilling fluid and keep records of the results.
- Perform maintenance activities.
- Keep the driller informed about the consistency of the drilling fluid as well as the general state of the pumps.
- Operate any drilling equipment in a proper manner within its capacity limits and at the correct tempo.
- Contribute to good communication between all involved in the ongoing operation.
- Keep the workplace tidy and clean.
- Emergency duties according to the unit's emergency organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Floor Man
Sahara petroleum Service Company (SAPESCO)
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible normal duties & cleaning equipment and operating mud system & doing all work on Rig floor & Various rig floor duties & pump repairs Other things.
- Safely conducted all job duties despite numerous dangers.
Skills
- Safety is my number one priority Ability to taking quick and sound decisions, to stay calm in case of trouble-shooting (or under emergency) drilling or other operational problems I have a lot of hands-on experience in drilling industry, I understand the work and workers, and I have the ability to communicate with rig workers and management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- IWCF eCert No:DLR4S-00127883-SA-ILGD
- WellCape level Supervisor (Drilling, workover and completion)
- ICDL (International Computer Driving license)
- Certified-Simulator HH Rig in Algeria Nabors Drilling international
- Certified-Simulator Bomco Rig in Algeria Nabors Drilling international
- Certified-Rig watch system in Algeria Nabors Drilling international
- Certified-Bop Digital system Screen (touch screen in Algeria Nabors Drilling international
- Certified-Hydrogen Sulfide Training
- Certified-Confined Space Entry & Rescue
- Certified-Lockout/tagout Kuwait
- Certified-Back & Fire Safety
- Certified-PPE/CPR & First Aid
- Certified-First Aid Responder/Provider
- Certified-Forklift driver
- Certified-Defensive Driving
- Certified-Gas Tester
- Certified-NORM Tester
- Certified-HSE
- Certified-Permit To Work level 2
- Certified Stuck Pipe
- Certified Assistant Driller Module Training
- Certified Driller Module Training
Expectations
Night Tool Pusher or Driller
Workreference
- Alfredo Falk G., Operations Manager, 6102, Alfredo.falk@viking-os.com, +964 (0)750.325.5651, www.vikingservices.com
- Hangaw Ahmed, HR Manager, 6108, +964 (0)750.837.1623, Hangaw.abass@viking-os.com, www.vikingservices.com
Personal Information
Driving License: Having available
Rigs History
- HiLong HL-30 United Arab Emirates
- Main Technical Parameters of ZJ70DB Drilling Rig
Rig Rated Depth: 5” DP 6,000m, 4 1/2” DP 7,000m
Max. hook load 1,000,000 lbs (4,500kN )
Rated input power of Drawworks 3,000 HP
Drawworks hoisting Speeds one
Traveling System 6x7
Diameter of drilling line: 1 3/4” - VIking Drilling International Iraq
- Main Technical Parameters of ZJ70DB Drilling Rig
- Rig Rated Depth: 5” DP 6,000m, 4 1/2” DP 7,000m
- Max. hook load 1,000,000 lbs (4,500kN )
- Rated input power of Drawworks 2,000 HP (1,470kW)
- Traveling System 6x7
- Diameter of drilling line: 1 1/2”(38mm)
Timeline
Toolpusher
Hilong drilling company
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Rig Manager
Viking Drilling Company
02.2020 - 01.2024
Night Tool Pusher
Iraq drilling company
01.2019 - 02.2020
Night Toolpusher
Asawer Oil & Gas Co. LTD
01.2016 - 01.2019
Night Toolpusher
VIKING DRILLING INTERNATIONAL
01.2015 - 01.2016
Driller
Nabors Drilling International LTD
06.2014 - 01.2015
Driller
Asawer Oil & Gas Co. LTD
01.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant
KCADEUTAG DRILLING
01.2010 - 02.2011
Driller
KDC DRILLING COMPANY
01.2009 - 01.2010
Driller
ADWOC DRILLING COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Driller
Sahara petroleum Service Company (SAPESCO)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Derrick Man
Sahara petroleum Service Company (SAPESCO)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Floor Man
Sahara petroleum Service Company (SAPESCO)
01.2005 - 01.2006
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