Contact Information

  • Luis Fernandez
    (786) 328-4326

Description

Experienced Drilling Engineer with 6 years of expertise in the oil and gas sector, having worked with transnationals corporations including Halliburton and Ulterra. Proven track record of managing complex drilling operations for high-profile clients such as PDVSA, ECOPETROL, MANSAROVAR, LEWIS ENERGY and SHELL. Adept in both fieldwork and sales, with extensive knowledge of advanced drilling tools and software applications. Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling processes, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to successful project outcomes. Seeking to leverage my experience and skills to advance my career in drilling engineering

Industry

E&P

Location

Houston

Experience

ZIP PAK ITW, United States (2023)
Production operator
Set up, operate, and monitor the plastic processing machinery. Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards and handle materials by loading and unloading raw materials and finished products, also perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, follow safety protocols to keep the work environment safe, and maintain accurate records of production, materials used, and any issues that arise.
● Improve production efficiency by 60% through the implementation of optimization techniques and waste reduction.
● Reduce machine downtime by 30% through efficient preventive and corrective maintenance.

Ulterra, Colombia (2022)
Drillbits Engineer
Improved well performance by meeting targets set for high-demand applications, analyzing field and remote data to identify and implement operational improvements. Additionally, manage software tools such as Open Wells efficiently, and execute hydraulic operations with precision.
● Increased ROP performance by 40% across 80 remotely managed wells in drilling operations.
● Achieved 100% data and tool history upload for detailed study and graphical analysis.

Halliburton, Colombia (2018-2022)
Technical service representative – Account representative
Responsible for preparing technical proposals and design services. They manage field personnel, ensuring the fulfillment of goals and objectives aligned with the annual plan for the line. They implement recent technologies, recruit and manage new customers, and coordinate the database. Additionally, they oversee and continuously monitor field operations and analyze real-time data to enhance operational performance
● Responsible for developing the drilling plan for Mansarovar 2021, resulting in a total of 32 successful wells with no tool damage and performance improvements.
● Achieved a 30% performance improvement compared to the Rubiales field average, leading to the allocation of subsequent campaigns.
● Successfully planned and executed the Offshore Shell Cartagena project, including drilling and coring operations.
● Awarded Best Field Engineer of the Year 2019.

Consedetsa, Mexico (2017)
Jr Project Manager
Responsible for project execution, control, and monitoring, including the management of the Gas Flow Measurement System also handled the automation and commissioning of production programs in collaboration with the operating company PETROFAC.
● Executed and captured data for Estacion Ricos 1 data transmission.
● Achieved a 60% improvement in resource allocation and cost management for field projects using Microsoft Project.

PDVSA, Venezuela (2016)
Jr Production Engineer- Intern
Responsible for updating, controlling, and monitoring production well information. They conduct daily and routine inspections of well lines, surface test sockets, and well diagrams. They also handle well-tracking, including statistical analysis, level control, dynamometric analysis, and daily measurement and sampling.
● Captured 100% of daily pressure data with gas lift for analysis and optimization.
● Conducted daily sampling of 30 wells for crude oil to analyze solid content and water cut.

Awards and Certifications

● Microsoft Project 2013 (June 2013) (Centro Electrónico de Idiomas y Computación)
● Recognition of Drilling Equipment (Operation, Recording, and Control), Production on Land (Operation, Measurement, Temperature Stimulation, and Recording) (April 2014) (Energypetrol C.A Education & Oil)
● Application Engineer Course-1 - Halliburton Drill Bits & Services (February 2020) (Halliburton Colombia)
● Advanced Business Acquisition Program (March 2020) (Halliburton Colombia)
● Application Engineer Course-3 - Halliburton Drill Bits & Services (June 2021) (Halliburton Colombia)

Skills

SAP | AutoCAD | Microsoft Office Suite | Microsoft Project | Open Wells | Power BI | Drilling Software | Safety | Drilling Optimization | Project Management | Problem-Solving | Teamwork | Critical Thinking | Leadership | Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

Bachelor Degree of Science in Industrial Engineer, 2014, Rafael Belloso Chacin, Venezuela
Master in Industrial Project Management, 2016, Rafael Belloso Chacin, Venezuela
Bachelor Degree of Science in Petroleum Engineer, 2017, University of Zulia, Venezuela