Greater Kassel Area
Strategic and results-driven Senior Engineer specializing in Reservoir Engineering and Production Operations, with over 13 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, focusing on offshore field development planning, reservoir management, and production optimization across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Demonstrated expertise in managing reservoir depletion plans, reserves maturation, and field operations to maximize asset performance. Strong skills in analyzing well & reservoir performance data, designing and implementing well & reservoir surveillance programs, delivering impactful solutions, and enhancing hydrocarbon recovery. Recognized for driving workflow improvements, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and aligning with HSE and sustainability standards.
• Founder of UpStream24 Consulting GmbH, an independent consulting firm specializing in subsurface operations, production optimization, and strategic advisory services for the oil and gas sector • Focused on supporting international clients with tailored engineering solutions and operational excellence initiatives across the upstream value chain - leveraging over 13 years of experience in petroleum engineering and global E&P operations
• Established a cross-functional team of data management and production technology specialists to enhance operational insights and Production Efficiency reporting • Developed and led the implementation of Production Efficiency Improvement (PEI) process in 7 own operated and 7 partner-operated oil and gas assets, covering 70% of the companyʼs global production and reservoir management initiatives • Advised and enforced guidelines in line with the ISO/TS 3250 technical standard under the Global Production and Operational Excellence governance team, focusing on Production and Operational Efficiency as a key performance indicator for business units in Norway (Brage, Maria, Nova, Dvalin, Vega), Germany, Netherlands, Argentina, Mexico, Egypt and Algeria • Developed and implemented a Power BI Dashboard to streamline Production Efficiency data visualization, support decision-making processes, and enhance performance management frameworks • Conducted project reviews within the reservoir and production engineering discipline for Polok subsea development project in Mexico, Havstjerne Carbon Capture and Storage project in Norway and Hail and Ghasha project in UAE, contributing to technical meetings and optimizing field development strategies • Initiated and led the introduction of a new production data management system (PDMS) for the Mexico business unit, streamlining production reporting and enhancing reservoir performance tracking
• Technical focal point of the Asset Management team, focusing on optimizing reservoir performance in four own-operated offshore gas fields in the Southern North Sea and Ravn HP/HT oil field in Denmark • Risk committee member, nominated by Operations department, provided input to corporate risk register and built up risk inventory for the assigned assets • Conducted risk reviews and risk assessments to identify risks, control & safeguarding measures, e.g. to receive injection permit from Dutch authorities to reinject produced water, to grant well dispensation for affected wells, to execute modifications to platform topside and processing facilities via Management of Change (MOC) projects • Coordinated reservoir and production technology studies, including nodal analysis, artificial lift optimization, and dynamic reservoir modelling to maximize oil and gas production • Conducted Select Stage studies for the Greater Ravn Phase II Development, evaluating capital expenditure and operating costs for development scenarios without artificial lift, with Gas Lift, and with ESP, including associated deployment methods • Provided strategic input on reservoir management to maximize recovery and collaborated with cross functional teams on well surveillance, intervention plans and efficient hydrocarbon processing methods • Screened and selected fit-for-purpose completion designs for new Sillimanite gas field development wells, ensuring alignment with reservoir performance and production goals • Provided inputs for the preparation of departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with operational goals and cost-effective project delivery • Prepared content for Technical Committee Meetings and presented to project partners and authorities • Coached junior staff and offshore personnel on implementing lessons learned from well start-up failures • Acted as an HSE ambassador, fostering communication and promoting health, safety, and environment awareness within a department of > 30 people
• Collaborated with ADNOC and OMV on well construction, well testing and design concepts for 10 DSTs in appraisal gas condensate wells within the Shuwaihat field, managing operations in environments with 25% H2S and 6% CO2 • Assisted in the design, planning, execution, and reporting of reservoir stimulation acid stimulation and coiled tubing operations in carbonate reservoirs, contributing to optimized reservoir productivity • Acted as a liaison between the subsurface and drilling teams, enhancing internal communication and alignment on reservoir management strategies • Managed vendor selection through detailed technical evaluations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective operations, in compliance with internal and external HSE policies • Established and executed material selection process for DST tubing string for well testing operations in highly corrosive environment, resulting in zero tool failures during entire testing campaign • Provided input and actively engaged in the HAZOPs (Hazard and Operability Analysis) to identify hazards and operability issues in advance of the operational well testing activities • Organized detailed TWOPs (Test Well On Paper) with involved service companies