Hisham Elhassan, Drilling Operation Manager

Hisham Elhassan

Drilling Operation Manager

Petroneeds Services International

Location
Sudan - Khartoum
Education
Bachelor's degree,
Experience
18 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 5 Months

Drilling Operation Manager at Petroneeds Services International
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • My current job since July 2013

• Managing the overall operations of the rigs and growing their existing business
• Managing rigs maintenance and upgrades in a timely and cost effective manner
• Promote the principles of continuous improvement
• Monitoring and managing financial performance, minimize cost and rigs downtime, maximize performance, monitor and report profits and losses
• To ensure the maintenance program is properly implemented and maintained on each assigned rig
• Checking the expenses and ensure that the equipment are indeed up to date so as to provide quality work toward the client
• Guide rig personnel in pre-planning the upcoming jobs with materials on hand to ensure that all planned and unplanned opportunities are maximized
• Ensure that the engineering designs, operations, practices and training meets the desired outcome of the company and clients
• Maintain good two way communication with team members at the rig and base
• Liaise with the client's representatives, in the execution of contract obligations
• Assist in annual budget preparations and cost control procedures and be accountable for rig operating budget results
• Facilitate good resource planning, developmental training and succession planning processes
• Directing the activities of rig operations in accordance with company safety regulations and operating procedures
• Increase productivity and minimize the risk of personal injury, environmental damage, and asset damage
• Visit designated operations area on frequent basis to foster safe operations and focus on performance

Drilling, Testing & Work-over Supervisor at Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Co. (GNPOC) (GNPOC is a JV of CNPC, PETRONAS, ONGC & SUDAPET)
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • December 2012 to June 2013

• 24 hour Well Site Supervision for high pressure wells, straight
hole, horizontal, Slot Recovery, re-completion wells.
• Initiated and maintained safety policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular meetings with all necessary personnel in
order to outline daily objectives, safety issues, training and
any special instructions to be implemented.
• Managed, supervised, and coordinated daily operations
involving drilling and all personnel.
• Scheduled 3rd party services in a cost efficient and timely
manner.
• Managed and maintained operation expenditures.
• Prepared and submitted daily reports.
• Ensure that all drilling equipment is operated correctly and
maintained accordingly.

Rig Manager & Drilling Supervisor at Petroneeds Petroleum Services (Heglig & AG Fields - Sudan)
  • Sudan
  • February 2012 to November 2012

• Handle responsibilities of providing direction to major
engineering projects and technical services.
• Management of the day-to-day drilling activities.
• Responsible for monitoring and providing support to drilling
technicians on a daily basis.
• Monitor drilling equipment and procedures to reduce cost and
increase drilling efficiency.
• Adherence safety practices, environmental and other
governmental laws and policies.
• Managing the set up and take down of rigs.
• Perform various research to solve drilling problems and
recommend ideas to enhance drilling performance.
• First supervisor in Sudan leads a turnkey project in Block 17.

Drilling, Testing & Workover Supervisor at White Nile (5B) Petroleum Operating Co.
  • South Sudan
  • February 2007 to January 2012

• 24 hour Well Site Supervision for high pressure wells, straight
hole, horizontal, Slot Recovery, re-completion wells.
• Initiated and maintained safety policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular meetings with all necessary personnel in
order to outline daily objectives, safety issues, training and
any special instructions to be implemented.
• Managed, supervised, and coordinated daily operations
involving drilling and all personnel.
• Scheduled 3rd party services in a cost efficient and timely
manner.
• Managed and maintained operation expenditures.
• Prepared and submitted daily reports.
• Ensure that all drilling equipment is operated correctly and
maintained accordingly.
• In my off days I’m working in head office as Drilling Engineer:
(preparing drilling program, AFE, NPT, End of well reports, Plan
and develop contract requisitions for required services,
technical and commercial assessment of the
Contractors/Bidders. monitoring and tracking drilling
operation from head office.. etc).

Assistant Drilling Supervisor / Drilling Engineer at White Nile (5B) Petroleum Operating Co.
  • South Sudan
  • December 2006 to January 2007

• 24 hours Well Site Operation Supervision.
• Initiated and maintained safety policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular meetings with all necessary personnel in
order to outline daily objectives, safety issues, training and
any special instructions to be implemented.
• Managed, supervised, and coordinated daily operations
involving drilling and all personnel.
• Scheduled 3rd party services in a cost efficient and timely
manner.
• Managed and maintained operation expenditures.
• Prepared and submitted daily reports.

Chemical Engineer ( Trainee ) at Nile Petroleum Co.
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • December 2005 to November 2006

- Checking the safety procedure for transportation of Petroleum derivatives ( Diesel, Benzene) as per the company standards.

- Verifying the transporters' invoices.

Education

Bachelor's degree,
  • at University of Khartoum
  • August 2005
High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Comboni College Khartoum
  • April 2000

Specialties & Skills

Time Management
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Team Management
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Best skills in using Internet
Drilling Information Management System (DIMS)
Troubleshooting computer software & Hardware Problems
Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Italian
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

IADC - H2S (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Valid Until:
November 2015
IADC - WELL CAP SUPERVISORY LEVEL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
September 2016
IWCF - Drilling Supervisor Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
September 2016

Hobbies

  • Jogging, Swimming, Reading, Playing Chess