Pereira Petit Merlin Jose

Calle Colon 627 – 704, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

+51 1 368 74 43 • •

Senior Drilling Supervisor

Highly-skilled professional with 16+ years' expertise in the leadership and delivery of onshore / offshore

drilling operations across complex and challenging global locations.

Areas of Expertise

  • Broad knowledge and success as a Senior Drilling Supervisor in the oil and gas sector, to include planning, programming, operations, completion and work-over drilling operations.
  • Proven success in the achievement of lower rates of frequency indexes (Unsafe Acts & Conditions); facilitating time / cost savings and improved efficiency across core drilling phases.
  • Skilled team leader and trainer with a track record of directing multiple tasks effectively to ensure on target completion of all deliverables and compliance with all quality and HSE requirements.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication strengths leveraged to train users, troubleshoot issues and ensure client satisfaction, including fluency in English and Spanish.

Professional Experience

Repsol Peru, Cusco, Peru

Senior Drilling Supervisor (7/2016 – 10/2017)

Lead onshore drilling operations at the Perla Development Field in Kinteroni, Peru, from the initial planning and programming phases through to overseeing drilling, completion and work-over operations.

  • Strategically manage drilling operations ( MPD Technology ) in line with stringent internal policies, procedures, quality standards and Health and Safety regulations.
  • Exercise robust budget control and resource planning, as well as coordinate all logistical requirements.
  • Lead and motivate the drilling team, including supervision and inspection of works completed, providing training and support to aid skill development.
  • Worked closely with key stakeholders, the client and senior management to ensure key project milestones are delivered on time, in budget and to exacting specifications.

Cardon IV (Repsol / ENI / PDVSA), Falcon, Venezuela

Senior Drilling Supervisor (10/2013 – 5/2016)

Provided technical leadership for pre-offshore drilling operations for the Perla Development Field in Falcon, Venezuela, while based on a Cyber Jack Up rig.

  • Conducted examinations of drilling sites, then worked collaboratively with senior management to develop operational plans and establish programming requirements.
  • Organised and coordinated the supply of site tools and equipment to ensure smooth drilling operations.
  • Directed drilling teams in the completion of drilling works, ensuring full compliance with safety standards.
  • Provided recommendations on process improvement to senior management, with focus on reducing costs, improving productivity and enhancing quality standards.

Repsol Ecuador, Orellana, Ecuador

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (4/2013 – 10/2013)

Accountable for planning, programming, logistics, operations management and HSE across drilling operations in the Ecuadorian jungle at Orellana.

  • Applied vast drilling expertise to coordinate the drilling of oil wells with high geological instability and complex issues in terms of lost circulation.
  • Represented the organisation as Company Man and delivered technical, sales and engineering support.
  • Compiled and reviewed monthly reports with clients, detailing yield, quality and field failure information.

Repsol, Peru, Cuzco, Peru

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (9/2010 – 3/2013)

Expertly planned and delivered complex drilling operations in the Peruvian jungle at Cuzco, involving the use of helicopter transportable drilling rigs

  • Successfully drilled 04 exploratory gas wells in a challenging environment with strict environmental controls.
  • Harnessed new technology to construct directional wells ( MPD Technology ) and delivered well testing activities with DST / TCP.

Repsol, Colombia, Tolima, Colombia

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (6/2010 – 8/2010)

Appointed as Senior Drilling Supervisor for the planning and development of one exploratory oil well (Gouda-1X) in Tolima, Colombia, involving compliance with stringent environmental regulations.

Cardon IV / Impex - Teikoku , Falcon, Venezuela

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (10/2009 – 4/2010)

Led offshore drilling operations for two exploratory gas wells (Perla 2X / Atun 1X), encompassing planning, programming, operations, testing, HSE, team leadership and training.

Repsol Algeria, Reggane, Algeria

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (4/2006 – 8/2009)

Orchestrated drilling operations for exploratory wells in the field at Reggane, Algeria, inclusive of planning, programming and testing as well as the use of new technologies in the construction of vertical wells.

CNPC Venezuela, Zulia, Venezuela

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (4/2005 – 11/2005)

Accountable for well drilling and development activities at the Caracoles field in Maracaibo, involving work across a field with highly volatile geological, tectonic activity and subnormal pressure.

Plus Petrol Venezuela, Guarico, Venezuela

Senior Drilling Supervisor / Company Man (10/2004 – 1/2005)

Planned, programmed and coordinated drilling operations for two gas exploratory wells, Rey-1X and INGREY-1X, at the Tiznado and Barbacoa fields in Venezuela.

MM Oil & Gas Services, Anzoategui, Venezuela

Drilling Supervisor (6/2002 – 6/2004)

Responsible as Drilling Supervisor, tasked with planning, managing and coordinating drilling operations in deep wells at the Anzoategui fields in Venezuela.

Earlier roles as Senior Drilling Supervisor / Tool Pusher / Rig Manager / Driller

for the Venezuelan oil and gas industry (1992 - 2002)

Professional Certifications

Well Control Certificate ~ Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) ~ IMO Fire-fighting

Occupational Health & Safety ~ Drilling Fluids ~ HSE Focus ~ Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)

Drilling Safety ~ Basic Operations of Drilling Rigs ~ Basic Solids Control

Safety Leadership ~ Sure Well Site Learning Workshop ~ RCP Life Pack 500