Employment History

The history begun when first attended The Drilling Fluids Technology training, September 1975, by IMCO Services, in Houston, TX, USA.

 

Now, with a total of 49 years of vast drilling fluids competency, combination experiences from working with different drilling fluid providers in different countries and experiences as Drilling Fluids Consultant for Oil & Gas and Geothermal Companies, is now offered to interested users whom consider the importance of Drilling Fluids engineering in their drilling operations.

CompanyPERIODLOCATIONDESIGNATION
Philippine Geothermal Production Co. Inc.Oct 2019 - PresentManila, Philippine
Jakarta
Drilling Fluids Consultant
Husky-CNOOC Madura Ltd. (HCML)Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2023Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Consultant
Star Energy GeothermalJan 2021 - July 2021Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Consultant
Husky-CNOOC Madura Ltd. (HCML)July 2018 - June 2020Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Consultant
Tately N.V.July 2018 - Mar. 2019Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Consultant
PT Elnusa TbkOct. 2017 - May 2018Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Consultant
Husky-CNOOC Madura Ltd. (HCML)Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2017Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Specialist
Samudra Energy Ltd.Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2015Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Specialist
Caelus EnergyNov. 2013 - Apr. 2014Jakarta, IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Specialist
Petrochem Performance Chemical Ltd LLCFeb. 2013 - Nov. 2013Kurdistan, N. IraqTechnical Consultant
Petrochem Performance Chemical Ltd LLCJan. 2011 - Dec. 2012Abu Dhabi, UAEArea Operations Manager
Petrochem Performance Chemical Ltd LLCOct. 1997 - Dec. 2010Doha, QatarDrilling Fluids Engineer
Tech Support Engineer
Country Manager
PT Baroid IndonesiaMar. 1979 - Sept. 1997IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Engineer
Account Representative
District Manager
PT Dresser Magcobar IndonesiaJul. 1977 - Feb 1979IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Engineer
PT IMCO Services IndonesiaSept. 1975 - Jun. 1977IndonesiaDrilling Fluids Engineer

Judge on MUD Competitions

ProviderPI Fair CompetitionPlace
Trisakti UniversityMUD Innovation CompetitionJakarta, 13 September 2019
Trisakti UniversityMUD CompetitionJakarta, 21 September 2018

Drilling Fluid Systems Experiences

Water Based Systems

  • Saturated Salt/KCL/Polymers (PHPA, Glycol)
  • KCL/Polymer/PHPA
  • Seawater based muds
  • HT Polymers
  • High Performance WBM
  • Lignite-Lignosulphonate
  • Lignite-Surfactant
  • Mixed Metal Hydroxide
  • Mixed Metal Silicate
  • Mud cap
  • Aerated and Foam drilling
  • CaCl2/CaBr2
  • Potassium Formate (KCOOH) and Manganese tetra-oxide (Mn304)

Non-Aqueous Fluid System

  • Invert Oil Emulsion
  • Environmul System
  • Synthetic OBM System

Completion/Work-Over Fluids

  • Invert Oil Emulsion
  • Brines: NaCl, CaCl2, CaCl2/CaBr2, KCOOH fluids system
  • Enzyme System

Solids Control Equipment

  • Worked as solids control engineer
  • Equipment operated: Shale Shakers, Mud Cleaner, Degasser, Desander, Desilter, Centrifuge, and Dual pod filtration unit.

Wellbore Problems

  • Loss of circulation
  • Well kick
  • H2S (up to over 50,000 ppm in N. Iraq) and CO2
  • Wellbore strengthening/reinforcement
  • Under-ground blow-out
  • Highly reactive shale
  • High pressure formation of up to 19.0 ppg (in N. Iraq)
  • Wellbore with BHT of 450 deg. F (Arun field)

Loss Circulating Pill used

  • Conventional loss circulation products
  • Bentonite-Diesel-Oil
  • Bentonite-Diesel-Oil-Cement
  • Spun limestone based
  • Polycrystalline cellulosic fibers
  • Cross-link polymer

Designed drilling fluid system to drill the following wellbore

  • Vertical hole
  • Directional hole
  • Wellbore with horizontal section length up to 11,000 ft.
  • Drilling multi-lateral sections of up to six laterals in one horizontal wellbore

Computer Literacy for Technical Support

  • Ability to operate Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
  • Operating company’s proprietary softwares;
    • Baroid: DFG+, Wellsight, Blueprint
    • Petrochem: MudPro, HydPro, Well ID Interpreter, Well ID Engineer
    • Paradigm software of Paradigm company, UK

Training Courses Attended

SUBJECTYEARORGANIZERLOCATION
Drilling Fluids Technology1975IMCO ServicesHouston, TX - USA
Accelerated Data School1977Dresser MagcobarSingapore
Solids Control Equipment1979Dresser SWACOSingapore
Well & Pressure Control1981BaroidHouston, TX - USA
Advanced Drilling Technology1981BaroidHouston, TX - USA
Marketing & Management1982BaroidSingapore
Financial Management1986BaroidJakarta, Indonesia
Advanced Mud Technology (AMT) 2000 Session I & II1993BaroidJakarta, Indonesia
H2S Safety & CPR1993BaroidJakarta, Indonesia
Advanced Mud Technology (AMT) 2000 Session I & II1993BaroidJakarta, Indonesia
Sales Management1995BaroidHouston, TX - USA
First Aid: Fire & Safety2007Venture GulfDoha, Qatar
7 Habits of Highly Effective People2011Mazrui Holding Co.Abu Dhabi, UAE
Creative Problem Solving2011Mazrui Holding Co.Abu Dhabi, UAE
Planning and Organizing Skills2012Mazrui Holding Co.Abu Dhabi, UAE
HPHT Drilling Design2015SchlumbergerJakarta, Indonesia

Technical Certifications

Managerial Certifications

Achievement & Recognition

Achievement

As a Country Manager, acted as a Team Leader to lead a group of employees to prepare and achieved ISO certification for Petrochem Performance Chemicals Ltd LLC in Doha, State of Qatar 2006.

 

The ISO certifications issued by Bureau Veritas Certification in August 2006 were for the following:

 

  • ISO 9001: 2000 — Quality Management System
  • ISO 14001: 2004 — Environmental Management System
  • OHSAS 18001: 1999 — Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Achievement

Participating engineer with HCML engineers for the publication of SPE-186954-MS

Achievement

Released Practical Mud Guide for Drilling Engineers in 2024

Recognition

Received The Outstanding Contribution Award given by Wintershall AG of Germany to Petrochem Performance Chemicals Ltd LLC – Doha, State of Qatar 2006.

 

The award was given upon successful contract management for Supply of Drilling Fluids Product and Engineering Services to support Wintershall AG’s drilling operations located in offshore Qatar.