Naoufel DHAOUADI
Field Engineer, SCHLUMBERGER ( GSS Segment )
STUDIES & DIPLOMA:
June 1993 : Bachelors Degree in Mathematics.
July 1999 : National Engineering Diploma in Geosciences.
TRAINING COURSES:
ETAP, Tunis – August 1998
Initiation with Petrel Software utilities: Petrel Geology & Geological modelling to obtain accurate, high-resolution geological models of reservoir structure and stratigraphy – Petrel Geophysical software to perform rapid 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, fully integrated with geological and engineering tools.
ETAP, Tunis – March/April/May 1999
Identification of ACACUS Reservoir – Qualitative and Quantitative analyses of electric diagraphies – PVT data and RFT measurements & Interpretations – Study of Reservoir layers Behaviour & Improvement of the recuperation factor.
Mud Logging Training / Geoservices, Milan – March 2002
Mudlogger’s Tasks and Responsabilities – Concept of Services – Drilling Equipments and Techniques – Lag Time – Pressure Notions – Mudlogging Geology – Mudlog Drafting – Sensors – Shift Work – Unit Maintenance.
Advanced Mud Logging Training / Geoservices, Aberdeen – March 2003
Drilling Fluids - Hydrocarbon Detection – Gas Detection and Analysis – Drilling Parameters, their Acquisition and Treatment – Sensor Technology – H2S Awareness and Detection – Safety – Quality Control – Attitude – Client Relations.
Data Engineering Training / Geolog, Milan – January 2006
Drilling Geology and Mudlogging Applications – Monitoring of Drilling Parameters – Deviation Analysis – Hydraulics – Surge and Swab – Gas Detection and Interpretation – Overpressure.
Safety Courses
APT, Pavia (Italy) – December 2006
Basic Survival – Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training included HUET and EBS.
Advanced Data Engineering Training / Geolog, Milan – June 2009
Gas Evaluation & Interpretation – Engineering Hydraulics – Geopressures – D exponent – Well Control.
GEOLOGICAL COMPETENCES / SUBJECTS STUDIES:
- Excellent knowledge in North & West Africa Geological Formations.
- Familiar with workstation-based well log correlation, seismic data and well trajectory planning (Petrel).
- Familiar with Master log, Drilling log, Pressure log.
- Good knowledge about Gas While Drilling interpretation and Geopressure identification.
- Up to date knowledge on MWD/LWD technologies with an evident high level of proficiency in quick
look petrophysical log interpretation and analysis of RFT data.
- Familiarity with basic and advanced logging tools, planning, acquisition, and interpretation.
- Strong technical grounding in petroleum operations, operations and production geology, drilling and
completions.
- Experienced in working on different types of Geological assignments internationally.
COMPUTER PROFECIENCY / SOFTWARE SKILL:
Operating System: Windows 98/2000/XP/2007/Vista.
Software: MS Offices, Win Log, Petrel, Prosper, ALS Geoservices, Geodesk Geolog.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for dealing with all levels of Oil Company
personnel and field personnel.
- Ability to contribute effectively and creatively as an individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary teams.
- Comprehensive problem solving abilities.
- Willingness to learn.
- Capable of working unsupervised and under pressure.
- Be able to function mentally and physically with lack of sleep.
- Basic hand tool use and knowledge.
2008 - 2011Main tasks are:
* Monitor, record and analyse all drilling, gas and geological parameters and well site operations and inform client and rig personnel of any changes in the parameters that may impact on operations and safety.
* Submit accurate and comprehensive daily reports (Geology, Pressures, Hydraulics, Deviation, etc.), logs, plots, prints and ASCII data to Client representatives at the time specified by the Client and to the Client's standards.
* Aid Client and well site personnel in well control, gas interpretation, geological / reservoir analysis, formation pressure analysis, drilling and hydraulics optimization.
* Manage the well database and ensure the quality and integrity of the well data.
* Ensure all information required to complete the final well report is identified, monitored, recorded, and available on time for inclusion into the final report.
* Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly, ensure that all necessary routine maintenance, calibrations and necessary repairs performed as required on all equipment.
Report breakdowns immediately to the appropriate persons.
* Maintain equipment/stock inventory of mudlogging unit.
* Assume full responsibility for the proper management of the mudlogging unit.
Clients:
SONATRACH (Algeria/On shore), RWE (Libya/On shore), ENI (Congo/Off shore),
ADDAX PETROLEUM (Gabon/On shore), ALPINE OIL & GAS (Tunisia/Off shore), BRITISH GAS (Algeria/On shore), TOTAL (Gabon/On Shore), AGIP (Algeria/On shore)
2007 - 2008Main tasks are:
* Personnel Coordination: hotel booking, flight booking, safety training program, travel organisation.
* Material Request: material request preparation, stock inventory making, equipment inventory and spare inventory checking, material transportation to rig site arrangement.
* Technical Assistance: technical problems assistance, internal quality and HSE audits making, rig up
/ rig down assistance.
* Client support: clients visit, pre-spud meetings and morning meetings participation.
* Reporting: final well reports and logs checking and reporting to client.
2006 - 2007Main tasks are:
* Monitor tasks in a safe, timely and accurate manner in order to ensure efficient performance of mudlogging unit.
* Gather and analyse data during all drilling operations.
* Attend daily meetings with the client and provide it with daily reports on drilling operations.
* Maintain sensors and data acquisition equipments.
* Manage the daily activities of mud loggers and sample catchers.
Clients:
SEREPT (Tunisia/Off shore), AGIP (Algeria/On shore)
2006 - 2007Main tasks are:
* Monitor tasks in a safe, timely and accurate manner in order to ensure efficient performance of mudlogging unit.
* Gather and analyse data during all drilling operations.
* Attend daily meetings with the client and provide it with daily reports on drilling operations.
* Maintain sensors and data acquisition equipments.
* Manage the daily activities of mud loggers and sample catchers.
Clients:
SEREPT (Tunisia/Off shore), AGIP (Algeria/On shore)
2006 - 2006Main tasks are:
* Describe cutting sample, Side wall cores and conventional cores. Assist wellsite geologist with sample description and sample tests.
* Hydrocarbon identification of cuttings.
* Rig up and Rig down of mudlogging unit.
* Compile detailed manifests for all samples collected and inventories of sampling materials.
Clients:
SONATRACH (Algeria/On shore), AGIP (Algeria/Off shore)
2002 - 2003Main tasks are:
* Collection and lithological description of cuttings.
* Preparation and making of thin section.
* Hydrocarbon identification of cuttings by using Fluoroscope to determine oil shows.
* Maintenance and calibration of all mudlogging sensors.
Clients:
VALCO (Gabon/Off shore), ELF (Gabon/Off shore), PERENCO (Gabon/On shore),
ENERGY AFRICA (Gabon/Off shore)