Posted by on April 07, 19102 at 04:36:35:
Dr. S. K. MAHAPATRA
Flat No A- 402, Crystal Court, Hiranandani Complex
Sector – 7, Kharghar – 410210, New Mumbai,India
Tel. No.: +91 022 7563485 ®,
E-mail: srikantmahapatra@vsnl.net
Job Objective
Seeking challenging position in the field of Mud Engineering where I can utilize my extensive skill and experience of last 21 years.
Career Profile
Highly motivated, goal oriented Chemist with 20 years experience in oil field laboratory.
Summary of strength
Quality control
Strategic Planning
Communication
Operational Productivity
Summary of Skills & Experiences
Over 21 years of experience in the Petroleum exploration production Industry.
Have broad experience in planning laboratory operation and process control.
Proficiency in handling drilling chemicals, for critical quality assessment.
Fully conversant with all aspects of evaluation and testing of drilling mud.
Expertise in handling all project activities likes procurement, product development, inspection, technical support and operations.
Can objectively plan, implement, and analyze a successful mud program that can help achieve the greatest degree of drilling efficiency possible.
Expertise in testing of all the mud parameters like, Sp.Gr; Viscosity, PV, YP, Fluid loss, HTHP fluid loss, Methylene Blue Capacity, Solid content, Salinity, Pm,Pf.
Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skill.
Working knowledge of MS words, MS excel, Power point, Internet, E-mail.
Organizational Experiences
Since 1980 till date with Oil & Natural Gas Commission.(ONGC) as Supt. Chemist.
ONGC is the leading Oil exploration & Production Company of India.
1998 to till date :
Working as Superintending Chemist in the Regional Geoscience Laboratory of ONGC.
Heading a team of chemist,planning,coordinating,and directing day to day operation of the laboratory
Testing of chemicals like, demulsifier,pour point depressent,TEG,MEG,EGMBE,Polyelectrolite, corrosion inhibitor for their quality certification.
Studies for improving in specification of oil field chemicals so as to keep abreast of rapid changes in oil industry and minimize cost.
Quality assesment of drilling fluid chemicals.
Review and suggestion for modification in the existing specification.
Providing time to time laboratory backup service to field problem.
Screen, evaluate and recommend remedial measures for wax depositions in the flow of the various fluid transportation lines
Screen, evaluate and recommend remedial measures for corrosive inhibitors, wax depositions, water scaling in the flow of the various fluid transportation lines
Evaluation of chemicals from enterpreneur.
Analysis and technical evaluation of crude oil and condansate.
Supervise and perticipate in special studies and non-routine testing required by the company.
Recommend improvement in testing technique.
Procurement and maintainance of equipment for day to day operation of the laboratory.
Technical evaluation of tender before procurement of equipment.
Writing and editing of laboratory and Research & Development report.
Answering technical quaries of chemical manufacturer and equipment vendor.
Maintainance of all records and information in a data base.
Conducting applied research studies under both field and laboratory condition.
Exploring new areas of analytical competencies to keep abreast of current development and recommend towards improving equipment and analytical methods.
Providing technical guidance in the area of water chemistry,analytical methods and equipment.
Budgeting ,procurement and provisioning of chemicals and equipment
Training new recruits of the company.
Visiting offshore platform for testing of demulsifier and pour point depressent with fresh crude oil.
1998 to 1987 :
Worked as Well site Mud Engineer in both on-shore and offshore oil field.
Leading a team of Mud Engineer.
Planning, coordinating and directing day to day drill site mud job.
Provided technical support to proponents in drilling and workover in the area of drilling and completion fluids design and formulation.
Designed cost effective drilling and completion fluid program for oil and gas wells through laboratory testing.
Trouble shooting mud related field problem.
Calibration and preventive maintenance of the equipment.
Developed product specification and laboratory test procedure for drilling fluid chemicals and testing.
Recommended the proper used of all solids control equipment and inspected and evaluated for maximum performance.
Made well reports after completion of drilling and testing.
Successfully completed a well of 3000 Mts. depth with 190 mts.continuous coring with a cheaper mud system using bentonite, caustic & lignite
Running of pilot test to select a mud system which can meet the required specification in the most cost-effective manner.
Independently designed mud system taking into consideration depth, formation & pore pressure of the well.
Supervised mud job in about 40 on shore and 7 off shore wells. Also supervised mud job in 2 wells of Yibal oil field in Oman.
Extending technical back up & support to drilling rig problem related to drilling fluid.
Connected to one of the onshore wells where oil based mud system was used.
1987 to 1980 :
Worked as Shift Mud Engineer in the oil field.
Closely monitored field application, like testing of pit sample and flowline sample twice daily.
Maintaining the testing equipment in good working condition.
Treated mud to achieve the mud properties within the specified range.
Maintained inventory record of all the mud chemicals throughout the course of the well.
All precision for the safe handling of the chemicals was carried out.
Achieved perfect well condition by maintaining best mud/drilling fluid parameters with minimum cost.
Worked closely with proponents, communicate effectively with field personnel.
Monitoring of field drilling operations
Training
Attended two-week course in advanced drilling technology conducted by Grace, Shursen, Moore & Associates.
Provided training to new recruits on drilling fluid and cementation.
Educational Qualifications
M.Sc. (Chemistry) from Sambalpur University in 1977.
Ph. D. (Chemistry) from Sambalpur University in 1990.
Grad Dip. Course in Management from All India Management Association in 1995
IT Skills
Working Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Internet, E-Mail
Date of Birth: 7th June 1955