Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Drilling Supervisor / Wellsite Leader with more than 25 years of operator-side well operations experience, delivering complex, high-risk wells across offshore and onshore environments. My background spans the full well lifecycle, from concept selection and FEED input through execution, completion, and well integrity restoration. I have delivered HPHT, ERD, MPD, and UBD wells in demanding operating environments, led drilling campaign start-ups, and consistently achieved safe, reliable delivery ahead of schedule and below AFE through disciplined planning, optimisation, and strong contractor governance. I operate with full wellsite authority on behalf of the operator, with a strong focus on well barrier management, risk-based decision making, and interface coordination across drilling, completions, subsurface, marine, and HSE functions. Safety and well integrity are non-negotiable, and I am prepared to stop operations when required to protect people, the well, and the asset. IWCF Combined Surface & Subsea Stack certified at Supervisor level, with extensive experience operating in high-risk offshore and HPHT environments where conservative judgement, escalation discipline, and strong well control fundamentals are critical. I am recognised as a calm, hands-on leader who builds strong, multicultural teams and mentors drilling supervisors, wellsite engineers, and contractors to strengthen technical competence, accountability, and operational discipline, while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable well delivery.
Operator representative for onshore and offshore drilling campaigns, delivering exploration, appraisal, and development wells in high-risk operating environments. • Provided full wellsite leadership and decision authority for drilling operations, with strong focus on well barrier management, HSE leadership, and risk-based decision making • Led drilling campaign start-ups, ensuring operational readiness, contractor alignment, and compliance with operator standards • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across drilling, subsurface, completions, and HSE functions to deliver safe and efficient operations • Maintained strong safety performance while optimising execution efficiency and reducing non-productive time
• Executed well integrity restoration workover operations, including barrier remediation and new conductor installation • Supervised appraisal drilling operations with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, barrier integrity, and contractor performance • Mentored rig and service company personnel to strengthen operational discipline and safety culture
• Delivered offshore exploration, drilling, and well testing projects ahead of schedule and below AFE • Achieved 40–50% cost reductions through continuous evaluation, optimisation, and effective contractor governance • Operated with full wellsite authority in HPHT environments, maintaining strong well control discipline and safety performance • Supported planning, execution, and post-well reviews to drive continuous improvement
• Delivered an onshore HPHT wildcat exploration well safely and within budget for a first-time international operator • Supported early-phase planning and execution readiness • Ensured compliance with government regulations, operator standards, and HSE requirements
• Key contributor to offshore ERD development drilling, achieving step-out ratios up to 6.5:1 • Delivered wells four months ahead of schedule, incorporating floating casing, dual-stage cementing, and complex completions • Oversaw SIMOPS and H2S operations with zero recordable incidents • Mentored wellsite engineers and drilling teams, strengthening technical capability and operational discipline