Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORKING AS A DRILLING & WORKOVER SUPERVISOR ON DRILLING/WORKOVER RIGS.
Certification
Languages
REFERENCE
Timeline
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Mohamed Agha

Al Rehab, Cairo,Egypt

Summary

Senior Drilling Foreman with solid experience in leading safe, efficient, and on-time drilling operations. I’ve supervised super rig projects and successfully delivered complex horizontal gas wells in the Jafurah Field, using Managed Pressure Drilling as part of Saudi Aramco’s flagship unconventional gas program. I’m fully committed to safety and proud to have maintained a zero LTI record while ensuring every step met Aramco’s high standards. I enjoy leading diverse teams, mentoring Saudi national trainees, and creating a positive, supportive work environment. I’m known for solving tough technical and operational challenges quickly and finding smart, practical solutions that improve performance and reduce downtime. I take pride in delivering excellent work and building strong teamwork across all parts of the operation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Drilling Foreman (UR Gas Drilling, Jafurah)

Saudi Aramco - KSA
12.2024 - Current

Senior Drilling Foreman

Saudi Aramco
, KSA
01.2013 - 11.2024

Drilling Supervisor

Kuwait Petroleum Company
, Kuwait
12.2011 - 02.2014

Dept. Head Drilling Operation

Qarun Pet. Co.
, Egypt
01.2011 - 11.2011

Drilling Supervisor

Oudeh Petroleum Company
, Syria
10.2010 - 01.2011

Section Head Drilling Operation

Qarun Pet. Co.
, Egypt
08.2008 - 09.2010

Drilling Supervisor

Qarun Pet. Co.
, Egypt
07.2003 - 07.2008

Drilling Engineer

Qarun Pet. Co.
, Egypt
12.2002 - 06.2003

Drilling Supervisor

Qarun Pet. Co.
, Egypt
04.2001 - 11.2002

Drilling Engineer (Asst. Rig Supervisor)

Qarun Pet. Co.
, Egypt
02.2000 - 03.2001

Education

BSc - Petroleum Engineering

Suez Canal University
09.1994 - 05/1999

Skills

  • 25 years of experience in the oil field
  • Extensive exposure to complex carbonate and clastic environments
  • Specialist skills in risk mitigation and quantitative risk assessment
  • Confident leader
  • Outcome focused
  • Problem solving
  • Multilingual: Arabic and English

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A- DRILLING SUPERVISOR ON DRILLING RIGS DUTIES:

1. Supervise the drilling of vertical and directional wells as per program

in a cost effective and safe manner including the following:

a) Optimizing drilling parameters in different hole sections, Optimizing

mud properties.

b) Optimize bit hydraulics to get maximum ROP.

c) Run bits with or without motors, performing sidetracks.

d) Perform magnetic or electric single or multi shot survey.

e) Perform coring and supervise logging as per program.

f) Running & cementing casing and liner, Calculating and performing

cement jobs.

2. Manage the execution of the operations carried out by the rig under

my control, following the drilling programs.

3. Manage the HSE performance of the rig in compliance with specific

HSE policies and procedures.

4. Provide reporting of all well site activities.

5. Responsible for doing a first-line investigation and reporting of all

accidents and incidents on the location.

6. Monitor the operational and technical performance of well site

contractor resources against agreed indicators, for surface and

sub-surface activities; verify that the quality and cost effectiveness of

the drilling products delivered by my well site organization is meeting

agreed customer specifications. Supervise all fishing operation.

7. Supervise Rig inspection as per check list.

B- DRILLING ENGINEEER DUTIES:

1. Prepare and carry-out the drilling, completion, production test / DST

programs Including:

Expenditures estimation and issue materials requisition.

Off-set wells data sheet.

Mud program design.

Drill string and BHA design

Casing / liner design and running procedure program.

Cementing program design

Bit Selection (PDC/rock bits) & running w/ performance motor.

Hydraulics program Design.

Well Head Selection.

Well test (Production and D.S.T) programs.

Core and logging program.

Sidetrack program by using whip stock (Orient whip stock, set, cut and

mil csg).

Single or dual completion programs.

Plug back programs P&A and T&A programs.

2. Prepare the expenditures and Programs for the following work-over

operations

Pump (ESP & Jet) installation and replacement.

Re-completion (plug back, zonal isolation with packer(s), etc.).

Producing interval remedial works. (Re-perforation and adding perf's,

water shut-off, hydraulic fracturing, etc.).Well bore remedial works. (Csg. damage and Leak, second remedial

Cement Jobs, etc.).

3. Daily operations follow-up w/ rigs including:

Daily follow-up optimum drlg and mud parameters, cost, survey,

torque and drag, safety issues, etc…

Up date progress chart (depth vs. day).

Hold daily morning operation meeting w/ services co.

Hole cleaning while drlg and running csg.

Check and follow cmt jobs for excellent cmt for zonal isolation.

Check completion integrity.

Check and arrange w/ Co. man, services co. planning a head for all

equipment and services availability on time at rig site.

4. Prepare drlg final well report and also hand over report for PDD.

5. Hold pre-spud meeting at rig site.

6. Prepare and hold-up at rig site after action review for each well to

discuss w/ rig crew and company man plan, actual operation, what we

are going to do, who and when.

7. Hold a presentation at the end of the well discussed for lessons

learned.

8. Attend at rig site and follow monthly safety inspection to improve

monthly HSE score.

9. Tendering scope of work and evaluation.

10. Drilling and completion equipment forecasting and stock managing.

11. Updated and proper technology selection for the Operations Cost

Optimizing.

12. Follow-up daily rig operation (DRLG & W.O RIGS), analyze the

problems and recommend the proper economic technical solutions after

discussion with service companies.

C- DRILLING SUPERVISOR ON WORKOVER RIGS DUTIES:

1. Construct and deliver high quality wells by working over and/or

completing wells as per program in a cost effective and safe manner.

2. Manage the execution of the operations carried out by the rig under

my control, following the work over programs and according to Well

Engineering standards.

3. Manage the HSE performance of the rig in compliance with specific

HSE policies and procedures.

4. Provide reporting of all well site activities.

5. Contribute to the development and maintenance of expertise with

respect to execution of work over and completion programs, with special

attention to well control and safety management.

6. Responsible for doing a first-line investigation and reporting of all

accidents and incidents on the location.

7. Monitor the operational and technical performance of well site

contractor resources against agreed indicators, for surface and

sub-surface activities; verify that the quality and cost effectiveness of

the work over and well completion products delivered by my well site

organization is meeting agreed customer specifications.

8. Supervise Rig inspection as per check list.

9. Supervise all killing operation of Oil wells.

10. Supervise all fishing operation.

11. Supervise coil tubing operation.

12. Supervise communication test and remedial cement job for zonalisolation.

13. Evaluate qualitative cmt bond log (CBL/VDL/CCL/GR/USIT).

14. Experience in different types of perforation guns (TCP gun, Csg gun

and through tbg guns).

15. Supervise all production tests of exploration wells.

16. Supervise running single / dual completion.

17. Supervise handling and running 13% and super 13% cr tubing.

18. Supervise running ESP Pump alone or on Y - TOOL.

19. Supervise running all types of PKR.

20. Conduct weekly safety meeting discussed HSE, Near Miss Report.

21. Supervise monthly rig safety inspection.

22. Conduct weekly kick drill stripping, H2S drill and fire drill with both

crew.

23. Make daily / weekly reports (drlg report, cost sheet and safety).

D- DRILLING ENG. ( ASSEST. SUPERVISOR) ON DRILLING RIGS DUTIES:

Checking and carrying out drilling programs including:

1. Optimizing of drilling parameters.

2. Cement calculations and cement jobs.

3. Running casing.

4. Bit performance comparison.

5. Checking mud properties.

6. Reporting the drilling general managerA- DRILLING SUPERVISOR ON DRILLING RIGS DUTIES:

1. Supervise the drilling of vertical and directional wells as per program

in a cost effective and safe manner including the following:

a) Optimizing drilling parameters in different hole sections, Optimizing

mud properties.

b) Optimize bit hydraulics to get maximum ROP.

c) Run bits with or without motors, performing sidetracks.

d) Perform magnetic or electric single or multi shot survey.

e) Perform coring and supervise logging as per program.

f) Running & cementing casing and liner, Calculating and performing

cement jobs.

2. Manage the execution of the operations carried out by the rig under

my control, following the drilling programs.

3. Manage the HSE performance of the rig in compliance with specific

HSE policies and procedures.

4. Provide reporting of all well site activities.

5. Responsible for doing a first-line investigation and reporting of all

accidents and incidents on the location.

6. Monitor the operational and technical performance of well site

contractor resources against agreed indicators, for surface and

sub-surface activities; verify that the quality and cost effectiveness of

the drilling products delivered by my well site organization is meeting

agreed customer specifications. Supervise all fishing operation.

7. Supervise Rig inspection as per check list.

B- DRILLING ENGINEEER DUTIES:

1. Prepare and carry-out the drilling, completion, production test / DST

programs Including:

Expenditures estimation and issue materials requisition.

Off-set wells data sheet.

Mud program design.

Drill string and BHA design

Casing / liner design and running procedure program.

Cementing program design

Bit Selection (PDC/rock bits) & running w/ performance motor.

Hydraulics program Design.

Well Head Selection.

Well test (Production and D.S.T) programs.

Core and logging program.

Sidetrack program by using whip stock (Orient whip stock, set, cut and

mil csg).

Single or dual completion programs.

Plug back programs P&A and T&A programs.

2. Prepare the expenditures and Programs for the following work-over

operations

Pump (ESP & Jet) installation and replacement.

Re-completion (plug back, zonal isolation with packer(s), etc.).

Producing interval remedial works. (Re-perforation and adding perf's,

water shut-off, hydraulic fracturing, etc.).Well bore remedial works. (Csg. damage and Leak, second remedial

Cement Jobs, etc.).

3. Daily operations follow-up w/ rigs including:

Daily follow-up optimum drlg and mud parameters, cost, survey,

torque and drag, safety issues, etc…

Up date progress chart (depth vs. day).

Hold daily morning operation meeting w/ services co.

Hole cleaning while drlg and running csg.

Check and follow cmt jobs for excellent cmt for zonal isolation.

Check completion integrity.

Check and arrange w/ Co. man, services co. planning a head for all

equipment and services availability on time at rig site.

4. Prepare drlg final well report and also hand over report for PDD.

5. Hold pre-spud meeting at rig site.

6. Prepare and hold-up at rig site after action review for each well to

discuss w/ rig crew and company man plan, actual operation, what we

are going to do, who and when.

7. Hold a presentation at the end of the well discussed for lessons

learned.

8. Attend at rig site and follow monthly safety inspection to improve

monthly HSE score.

9. Tendering scope of work and evaluation.

10. Drilling and completion equipment forecasting and stock managing.

11. Updated and proper technology selection for the Operations Cost

Optimizing.

12. Follow-up daily rig operation (DRLG & W.O RIGS), analyze the

problems and recommend the proper economic technical solutions after

discussion with service companies.

C- DRILLING SUPERVISOR ON WORKOVER RIGS DUTIES:

1. Construct and deliver high quality wells by working over and/or

completing wells as per program in a cost effective and safe manner.

2. Manage the execution of the operations carried out by the rig under

my control, following the work over programs and according to Well

Engineering standards.

3. Manage the HSE performance of the rig in compliance with specific

HSE policies and procedures.

4. Provide reporting of all well site activities.

5. Contribute to the development and maintenance of expertise with

respect to execution of work over and completion programs, with special

attention to well control and safety management.

6. Responsible for doing a first-line investigation and reporting of all

accidents and incidents on the location.

7. Monitor the operational and technical performance of well site

contractor resources against agreed indicators, for surface and

sub-surface activities; verify that the quality and cost effectiveness of

the work over and well completion products delivered by my well site

organization is meeting agreed customer specifications.

8. Supervise Rig inspection as per check list.

9. Supervise all killing operation of Oil wells.

10. Supervise all fishing operation.

11. Supervise coil tubing operation.

12. Supervise communication test and remedial cement job for zonalisolation.

13. Evaluate qualitative cmt bond log (CBL/VDL/CCL/GR/USIT).

14. Experience in different types of perforation guns (TCP gun, Csg gun

and through tbg guns).

15. Supervise all production tests of exploration wells.

16. Supervise running single / dual completion.

17. Supervise handling and running 13% and super 13% cr tubing.

18. Supervise running ESP Pump alone or on Y - TOOL.

19. Supervise running all types of PKR.

20. Conduct weekly safety meeting discussed HSE, Near Miss Report.

21. Supervise monthly rig safety inspection.

22. Conduct weekly kick drill stripping, H2S drill and fire drill with both

crew.

23. Make daily / weekly reports (drlg report, cost sheet and safety).

D- DRILLING ENG. ( ASSEST. SUPERVISOR) ON DRILLING RIGS DUTIES:

Checking and carrying out drilling programs including:

1. Optimizing of drilling parameters.

2. Cement calculations and cement jobs.

3. Running casing.

4. Bit performance comparison.

5. Checking mud properties.

6. Reporting the drilling general manager

WORKING AS A DRILLING & WORKOVER SUPERVISOR ON DRILLING/WORKOVER RIGS.

Certification

  • Casing Design
  • HAZCOM - Chemical Hazard Awareness
  • OFF-ROAD DRIVING
  • Fishing Tools and Operation
  • Information Security Essentials
  • IADC WellSharp level - 4
  • Driver Improvement Program
  • Industrial Fire Safety Awareness
  • D&WO H2S Awareness
  • Directional & Horizontal Drilling
  • ICS for Emergency Responders
  • Well Completion Technology
  • D&WO Journey Management
  • Well Control Policy
  • Practical Drilling Fluids
  • Wellhead Design
  • HMM Leading People
  • HPHT Well Engineering
  • Drillstring failure Investigation
  • Critical Thinking Virtual
  • Heartsaver Hands-on course
  • Stuck Pipe Awareness
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Under Balanced Drilling Operations
  • Managed Pressure Drilling Operations
  • Leadership Challenge
  • Drilling Hydraulics
  • Rig Inspection
  • H2S Hazards and Protection
  • Flare Gun Training
  • Well control (Well Cap Supervisor Level), 01/21/15
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and SCBA Training, 01/23/15
  • IWCF well control (Supervisor Level), 01/11/14
  • Pet. Technology, E.S.P design & trouble shooting, Schlumberger
  • Echometer well analyzer program, TWM
  • Mud properties & mud design, MI
  • Drilling fluid properties & calculations, MI
  • Beam pumping system operation & maintenance, Lufkin
  • Sucker rod pump design & installation, Lufkin
  • Basic bit design and dull bit grading, Smith
  • Hydraulics calculations of drilling string, Reed
  • Oil field subsurface water injection system
  • Well head operations & well head measurements
  • Coiled tubing & its applications
  • HSE training course, Suez oil co.
  • OHSAS-18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series), Management System - Specifications

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

REFERENCE

Tarek Eldeeb - O&OODD DIV-2

Manager

Email: tarek.deeb@aramco.com

Phone Number: +966503862934

Mustafa Amer - Drilling Data Specialist

Email: mustafa.amer@aramco.com

mustafa.amer@gmail.com

Phone Number: +966507044455

Timeline

Senior Drilling Foreman (UR Gas Drilling, Jafurah)

Saudi Aramco - KSA
12.2024 - Current

Senior Drilling Foreman

Saudi Aramco
01.2013 - 11.2024

Drilling Supervisor

Kuwait Petroleum Company
12.2011 - 02.2014

Dept. Head Drilling Operation

Qarun Pet. Co.
01.2011 - 11.2011

Drilling Supervisor

Oudeh Petroleum Company
10.2010 - 01.2011

Section Head Drilling Operation

Qarun Pet. Co.
08.2008 - 09.2010

Drilling Supervisor

Qarun Pet. Co.
07.2003 - 07.2008

Drilling Engineer

Qarun Pet. Co.
12.2002 - 06.2003

Drilling Supervisor

Qarun Pet. Co.
04.2001 - 11.2002

Drilling Engineer (Asst. Rig Supervisor)

Qarun Pet. Co.
02.2000 - 03.2001

BSc - Petroleum Engineering

Suez Canal University
09.1994 - 05/1999
Mohamed Agha