Vinit Patil
Senior Drilling Engineer
Palghar
Summary
Accomplished Senior Drilling Engineer at Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd., adept in drilling optimization and project coordination, significantly reducing costs and enhancing team productivity. Good in onshore drilling operations. Successfully implemented new technologies and optimized processes, achieving notable improvements in performance and efficiency. Fully versed in drilling operations, planning procedures and risk management. Accustomed to handling multiple tasks concurrently in high-energy work environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Drilling Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
Barmer
2024.04 - Current
- Responsible for Optimization of drilling processes for improved performance
- Contributed to significant cost savings by optimization of drilling process.
- Responsible for implementing New Technology like PBL Sub, Downhole Filter Sub & Dog Leg Reamer in RDG Field.
- Reduced drilling time with good planning, execution and monitoring of well operations.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Developed contingency plans for various scenarios like Mud Loss, Stuck Pipe, Fishing, Cement Plug Job, Well Control Equipment Failure, Drill Pipe Failure encountered during drilling operations.
- Conducted thorough post-drilling evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future projects.
- Optimized trajectory planning for decreasing complexity of wells.
- Monitoring of NPT & Performance Data of Rigs.
- Good knowledge of Well Costing for wells drilled in RDG.
- Responsible for managing SIMPOPs operations in field.
- Responsible for QC of all drilling data received from service company.
- Responsible for supporting Company Man in driving field operations.
- Good knowledge of Tenders & Contracting. Worked on tenders pertaining to DD-MWD-LWD Services, Coring Services, etc.
- Good knowledge of software like compass, well plan.
- Taken up additional responsibilities of DSV in their absence.
- Co-ordination with cairn internal stake holders (Projects, Operations, PE teams) to ensure early monetization of Gas.
- Review of Drilling Program & BOWD.
- Monitoring of daily Rig Operations
- Ensuring site readiness prior to rig movement along with Civil team
- Responsible for Inventory checks during planning phase of campaign and proper management of Inventory during execution phase.
- Responsible for issuing timely COOs for timely commencement of drilling activity.
Drilling Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
Barmer
2019.07 - 2024.03
- Responsible for Optimization of drilling processes for improved performance.
- Contributed to significant cost savings by optimization of drilling process.
- Responsible for implementing New Technology like PBL Sub, Downhole Filter Sub & Dog Leg Reamer in RDG Field.
- Reduced drilling time with good planning, execution and monitoring of well operations.
- Developed contingency plans for various scenarios like Mud Loss, Stuck Pipe, Fishing, Cement Plug Job, Well Control Equipment Failure, Drill Pipe Failure encountered during drilling operations.
- Conducted thorough post-drilling evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future projects.
- Monitoring of NPT & Performance Data of Rigs.
- Good knowledge of Well Costing for wells drilled in RDG.
- Responsible for managing SIMPOPs operations in field.
- Responsible for QC of drilling data received from service company.
- Responsible for supporting Company Man in driving field operations.
- Good knowledge of Tenders & Contracting.
- Good knowledge of software like compass, well plan.
- Taken up additional responsibilities of DSV in their absence.
- Co-ordination with cairn internal stake holders (Projects, Operations, PE teams) to ensure early monetization of Gas.
- Review of Drilling Program & BOWD.
- Monitoring of daily Rig Operations.
- Ensuring site readiness prior to rig movement along with Civil team.
- Responsible for Inventory checks during planning phase of campaign and proper management of Inventory during execution phase.
- Responsible for issuing timely COOs for timely commencement of drilling activity.
- Monitored production rates to plan rework processes to improve production
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Pune, India 2001.04 -
No Degree - Science Education
Vartak College of Science
Vasai, India 2001.04 -
Some College (No Degree) - SSC
Dons Bosco High School
Naigaon 2001.04 -
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Project Coordination
Task Prioritization
Adaptability
Relationship Building
Problem-solving aptitude
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Time management abilities
Onshore Drilling Operations
Rig Equipment Selection
HSE regulations compliance
Well Control Procedures
Drilling Optimization
Certification
IWCF Level 4 Rotary Drilling Certification
1. Watching Movies & Sports. 2. Playing Pool, Football & Cricket. 3. Food Lover.
I am a big Movie Lover with my recent movie being Kalki 2898 AD. I love to play Pool, Football & Cricket in my free time. I love eating different varieties of Food. I like to travel as well.
Timeline
IWCF Level 4 Rotary Drilling Certification
2024-12
Senior Drilling Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
2024.04 - Current
Drilling Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
2019.07 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
2001.04 -
No Degree - Science Education
Vartak College of Science
2001.04 -
Some College (No Degree) - SSC
Dons Bosco High School
2001.04 -
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