NEPPOLIAN RENGASAMY
Ras Al Khaimah
Summary
Detail-oriented LABORATORY MANAGER highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently with over 18 years of experience in Specialty Products including Drilling mud products utilized in the Oil well Drilling industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Oren Hydrocarbons ME Inc
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
08.2023 - Current
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper handling of lab equipment.
- Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining calibration schedules for all instruments.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
- Collaborated with research teams to optimize experimental design and data collection methods.
- Enhanced laboratory safety by conducting regular inspections and updating safety training materials as needed.
- Reduced turnaround time for sample analysis through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on technical skills development and career growth opportunities.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment to identify potential upgrades that could improve overall lab performance.
- Managed budgets for the laboratory, ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts, securing funding for research projects and equipment purchases.
- Successfully completed multiple projects within tight deadlines, showcasing strong project management skills in the laboratory setting.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for staff members, offering constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Developed and tested formulations with cost effective drilling mud products to find high quality, low cost options for operational client in UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Yemen & Kuwait.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained positive customer/client relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 7-person work group.
Laboratory Manager
Petrochem Performance Chemicals Ltd, LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Experienced Team Lead with a demonstrated history of working in the Drilling fluid Chemicals, Quality control & Chemistry
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Responsibility for supporting applications in fluid testing and carry out appropriate experiments for drilling fluid chemicals, interpret results and present the data to appropriate Technical/Operation Manager.
- Document and communicate research and development information with all appropriate associates.
- Designed and developed drilling fluids as per client/operator’s requirement. Utilized various water- and oil-based drilling fluids.
- Maintained quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) of all category of drilling mud chemical products.
- Assist to the lab team for handling the lab instruments/equipment’s related to the complete mud analysis.
- Co-invented fluid loss control agent for oil-based drilling fluids, formulated cost effective WBM, OBM and RDF-NDF mud formulation as per client requirement.
- Ensured highest-quality materials used in product blending by teaming with suppliers and conducting QA.
- Responsibility of finding the quality supplier to supply Drilling mud products for smooth operation to bringing down the cost-effective fluid formulation in the field.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper handling of lab equipment.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on technical skills development and career growth opportunities.
- Analyze various new products to find potential supplier with cost effective products.
- Perform tests on GRN, Pre-shipment and field samples/materials according to API, ASTM etc. specification requirements.
- Prepare specification and testing protocols and standards as per the client requirements.
- Establish and maintain a calibration program for lab testing equipment in conformance with API standard and ISO requirements.
- Responsible for ordering laboratory supplies and consumables and do generate and approve GRN in an Oracle R12 system.
- Lead or support in product quality incidents investigations and develop MOC as per the requirement of API Q2.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining calibration schedules for all instruments.
- Reduced turnaround time for sample analysis through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for staff members, offering constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 5-person work group.
Laboratory Team Leader
Petrochem Performance Chemicals Ltd, LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12.2010 - 12.2021
- Formulate and optimized Water base fluid like Non-Dispersed, Dispersed System, Polymer drilling fluids
- Salt water-based Mud like CaCl2, Calcium Bromide, NaCl/Sodium Bromide, Potassium formate.
- Oil base fluids, Synthetic oil-based fluids
- High Density Non Damaging Fluid like Potassium Formate Micro max/Micro dense fluids
- High performance water based TRUHIB formulations
- Water Base Inhibited Non- Chloride TRUHIB mud System
- Cross linking Polymer Fluid, Acid Soluble LCM pill System, High Salinity Water Phase of an invert emulsion fluid
- Non-Aqueous Fluid System/RDF fluid System
- Completion Fluid/Work-Over fluid system
- Checking the quality parameters of all specialty drilling fluid chemicals as per client requirements & API procedures includes API RP 13A, API RP 13BI, API RP 13BII & API RP 13I
- Regularly checking the properties of rheology, API fluid loss, High thermal aged fluid loss, HPHT fluid loss, Particle size distribution of weighing materials (PSD), fermentation study of the polymers, purity.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company laboratory records related to SDS, PB, STPs and Team activities.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system to maintain record for GRN, Pre Shipment Samples arrival for lab test.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
Laboratory In Charge
Oren Hydrocarbon Private Limited
Chennai, India
02.2005 - 12.2010
- Implements new test methods and procedures, developing and performing parallel testing: monitoring progress
- Routine and regular testing for drilling fluid specialty Chemicals/ fluids includes (American Petroleum Institute) API RP 13A, API RP 13I
- Perform Rheology, Fluid Loss Characteristics, API Specification Tests, HPHT Fluid Loss &HT ageing test Fermentation Resistance Test for Polymers and Dry sieve analysis for LCM, Particle Size Analysis (PSD) for weighting materials
- Conducting Pilot test for new product and formulate and optimization for drilling fluids
- Supporting, influencing, and participating in continuous-improvement and team development initiatives
- Conducts quality control and performance testing of laboratory batches prepared under the supervision of the production team
- Evaluation of drilling fluid materials according to API and OCMA specifications
- Viscosity and Rheological testing suspensions, polymer solutions and Newtonian Corrosion testing at elevated temperature and pressure
- Analytical wet chemistry techniques inc
- Titration, pH determination, anionic and cationic surfactant concentration, specific ion concentration
- Density measurements of solids.
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Education
Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) - Chemical Analysis of Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals
Regional Testing Centre
Chennai, Tamil Nadu01.2000
Master of Science - Chemistry
Jamal Mohamed College, Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National College, Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli05.1995
Skills
- Fann 90 (Dynamic Fluid Loss Test Instrument)
- Linear Swell Meter (LSM, FANN)
- Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
- Fann Viscometer (6, 8 & 12 speed)
- API filter press LTLP
- High pressure High Temperature Filter Press (HTHP)
- Permeability Plugging Test Apparatus (PPA)
- Retort kit (Percentage of Solid, O/W ratio Content)
- Sand Content
- Density Measurement of Fluids by Mud Balance (Normal) & Pressurized Mud Balance
- Data Interpretation
- Technical Writing
- Decision Making
- Chemical Handling
- Problem Solving
- Instrument Calibration
- Sample Processing
- Procedure Monitoring
- Laboratory Work Competency
- Quality Controls
- Time Management
- Staff Training
- Attention to Detail
- Research Coordination
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Technical Proficiency
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Operation & Technical Support
- Working as senior Chemist & lab in charge as many years in product development of specialty chemicals such as modified starch, Cross linked starch, Poly anionic cellulose low & High viscous, Sized Barite, Types of Lost Circulation Materials etc.
- Support Rig Operations as per client requests
- Formulate cost effective WBM/OBM fluid for operational requirement.
- Perform complete mud check of WBM/OBM Formulations for existing or new wells as per tender requirement.
- To support logistic department by providing technical information, MSDS, Generates COA.I have expertise to create/update the Material Safety Data Sheet, Product Sheet & product bulletin for new drilling fluid chemicals & laboratory reagents.
- Providing technical solution to the field professional regarding operational issues& drilling fluids Such as
- Tight Filtrate WBM Cacl2 (10.9 ppg) NDM
- Heavy viscous pill to be used as suspension pill for cement through CT for killing phase well.
- Milling fluid (9.8 PPG) with lubricant
- Low weight Acid Soluble LCM pill with density of +/- 9.5 ppg and Low Temperature application at shallow depth
- TRUZONE SYSTEM with CaCl2 & NaCl
- Developed technical research on Chloride Free Water Base Mud System, TRUHIB High Performance Water Base Mud System
- I have involved myself with lab team developed a cost-effective product for alternative of standard Products like EMULSIFIER (OBM), LUBRICANTS for WBM, ORGANOPHILIC CLAY & CLAY Enhancer, Polymeric Sealant for the field located in KUWAIT, IRAQ & AUH
- I have tested and developed complete breaker system for PPC Kuwait, developed a cost-effective Liquid acid precursor and it has helped to establish a product with approx.USD 500/drum cost
- Tender/RFQ related Document Preparation (20/21)
- I have involved and put my contribution of formulating fluids for the subject of DF formulations-Integrated fluid services ADNOC.
- Preparation of tender Documents, SDS, PB, COA based on the list of Chemicals recommended for various tenders for the region of Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, KSA, Yemen & Turkmenistan.
- Involved the preparation and evaluation of following tender mud formulations.
- ADNOC Sour Gas Tender
- ADNOC Mega Tender on shore/off shore
- Dragon Oil Tender
- Crescent Tender
- SNOC Tender
- Qatar Petroleum On shore/Off shore
- TTOPCO Tender
- Rosneft Tender (Provision of Workover Fluids and Services)
- Shell Tender
- Total Qatar
- OMV Tender
- DNO (Drilling Fluids & Waste management services)
- ORYX
- ASG
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Driving License
2587968, 05/05/2027, TN46 20230001741, 07/05/2033
Personal Information
Passport Number: T8996703
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Oren Hydrocarbons ME Inc
08.2023 - Current
Laboratory Manager
Petrochem Performance Chemicals Ltd, LLC
01.2022 - 03.2023
Laboratory Team Leader
Petrochem Performance Chemicals Ltd, LLC
12.2010 - 12.2021
Laboratory In Charge
Oren Hydrocarbon Private Limited
02.2005 - 12.2010
Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) - Chemical Analysis of Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals
Regional Testing Centre
Master of Science - Chemistry
Jamal Mohamed College, Bharathidasan University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National College, Bharathidasan University