Atwa Haider
Dubai
Summary
Seasoned Rigs Operations Manager and talented leader with 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Operations Manager
ADES - Advanced Energy Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Managing 1 x 20000hp rig working for ENI in Tunisia
- Act as liaison between Operations management, rig crew and customers/clients
- Supervise daily activity, progress and job performance of Rig Superintendents and Rig Managers and coach/counsel as needed
- Organize equipment, material and personnel for various aspects of the operation
- Ensure compliance of contract terms for equipment and reimbursement
- Ensure various operations are scheduled properly so that the total project timing is managed efficiently
- Initiate and participate in training of rig personnel in proper work related activities in accordance with the Company’s HSE policies and procedures
- Confer and cooperate with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational practices and procedures
- Review, approve and submit request for equipment, materials and spare parts and coordinate shipment once request is approved by corporate
- Responsible for providing reports to management to include, but not limited to, daily progress, safety incidents, etc.
- Promote safety awareness and safe performance among crew and contract personnel. Abide by Company policies and procedures
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Group Operations Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Managing 4 x 2,600hp rigs with different operators at different regions (1 x 2600HP rig with DOTL in Caspian Sea – Turkmenistan & 1 x 2600HP rig with TTOPCO – Kurdistan, Iraq & 1 x 2600HP rig with Zarara Petroleum – Kenya & 1 x 2600HP rig working with YNG – Tunisia) in addition to stacked rigs
- Act as liaison between Operations management, rig crew and customers/clients
- Supervise daily activity, progress and job performance of Rig Superintendents and Rig Managers and coach/counsel as needed
- Organize equipment, material and personnel for various aspects of the operation
- Ensure compliance of contract terms for equipment and reimbursement
- Ensure various operations are scheduled properly so that the total project timing is managed efficiently
- Initiate and participate in training of rig personnel in proper work related activities in accordance with the Company’s HSE policies and procedures
- Confer and cooperate with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational practices and procedures
- Review, approve and submit request for equipment, materials and spare parts and coordinate shipment once request is approved by corporate
- Responsible for providing reports to management to include, but not limited to, daily progress, safety incidents, etc.
- Promote safety awareness and safe performance among crew and contract personnel. Abide by Company policies and procedures
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Country Operations Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managing 1 x 2600hp land rig - offshore application, working for Dragon Oil in Turkmenistan - Caspian Sea
- Act as liaison between Operations management, rig crew and customers/clients
- Supervise daily activity, progress and job performance of Rig Superintendents and Rig Managers and coach/counsel as needed
- Organize equipment, material and personnel for various aspects of the operation
- Ensure compliance of contract terms for equipment and reimbursement
- Ensure various operations are scheduled properly so that the total project timing is managed efficiently
- Initiate and participate in training of rig personnel in proper work related activities in accordance with the Company’s HSE policies and procedures
- Confer and cooperate with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational practices and procedures
- Review, approve and submit request for equipment, materials and spare parts and coordinate shipment once request is approved by corporate
- Responsible for providing reports to management to include, but not limited to, daily progress, safety incidents, etc.
- Promote safety awareness and safe performance among crew and contract personnel. Abide by Company policies and procedures
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Rig Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Rig Capacities: 1000HP, 1500HP, 2000HP, 2600HP and 3000HP
- Actively participated and promote in health, safety and environment meetings (daily and weekly)
- Ensured all crew members are at the rig and prepared to work at scheduled time
- Operated the assigned rig and equipment in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions as requested or designated by the customers
- Maintained regular contact and communication with customers to resolve concerns, issues and complaints
- Ensured that quality products and services are provided to the customers including maintaining productivity standards for all rig functions, following safety procedures for a safe working environment for all rig employees, and adhering to all applicable governmental regulations for compliance
- Ensured efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment
- Established and maintained a positive and safe work environment for the assigned rig crew, including training and coaching them in carrying out their assigned duties on the rig
- Supervise the manufacturing stages of the three rigs in China, one rig for Oil Search in Kurdistan, Iraq, one rig for FCP-ENI and the last rig for AGIP-ENI in Algeria
- Prepare the project schedule and execution plan for each project and following up with clients
- Keeping in touch with clients to spud the wells in time as per execution plans
Assistant Rig Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Used basic management concepts and principles to delegate, motivate and discipline staff.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Follow up 1,000HP drilling rig activities, achieved less than 2% NPT
- Keep in touch with client to discuss the corrective action list and rig performance analysis to achieve the desired KPIs
Wellsite Drilling Engineer
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Used to simulate field operations, proactive identify problems and improve plans to mitigate risks.
- Designed and implemented environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
- Conducted risk assessments for all drilling activities, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
- Provided engineering support to safeguard and minimize damage to environment
- Positions: Roustabout & Floor man & Derrick man & Assistant driller & Driller
- I worked on a compound mechanical land rig (1,000HP, DRILLMEC) for shallow wells (up to 9,000ft) and super land rigs (2,000HP, BOMCO) for deeper wells (up to 18,000ft)
- During this duration, I got an excellent experience in drilling operations (Running casing, cementing, wireline logging, directional drilling, well bore problems, mud properties, diverting system, large BOP's activities, top drive system, MPD system, air drilling (UBD), well testing (DST), well completions, fishing operations, wellbore construction, thru tubing intervention, rigging up/down, rigging move, background on electrical and mechanical operations)
Education
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt07.2009
Skills
- Capital Spending
- Staff Management
- Data Management
- Management skills (project management, time management, cost management)
- Negotiation & Communication skills
- Leadership & Team management skills
- Presentation skills & Public speaking
- Ability to work under stress
- Self and fast learning
- Excellent research and analysis ability
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Beginner
A1
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Mr. Jim Dalton
Drilling manager – Genel Energy International & jim.dalton@genelenergy.com – jdalton@greenstarresources.com & Cellular: +964 7518015256
Timeline
Country Operations Manager
ADES - Advanced Energy Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Group Operations Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2019 - 02.2022
Country Operations Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Rig Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2013 - 01.2018
Assistant Rig Manager
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Wellsite Drilling Engineer
Sakson Drilling & Oil Services DMCC
12.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Cairo University
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