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Wail Khlif Al-Hakom

Wail Khlif Al-Hakom

Dammam,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished drilling with extensive expertise in rig operations and well control procedures. Proven leadership in managing drilling operations, ensuring efficiency and strict adherence to health and safety standards. Proficient in site assessments and dedicated to optimizing drilling processes while promoting teamwork.

Overview

2
2
Languages
5
5
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tool Pusher

Sinopec International Petroleum
2022.06 - 2025.05
  • Utilised experience and knowledge of rig equipment, including rig handling tools, mud system, draw works, and BOPs, to support efficient drilling operations.
  • Coordinated with company man, driller, and crew to ensure safe operations while assembling BHA and calculating TON miles.
  • Skills in BHA design and drill string components. Knowledge of tubular types.
  • Collaborated with team members to successfully complete projects and achieve specific operational goals.

Tool Pusher

Daqing Saudi Arabia Ltd
2020.05 - 2022.05
  • Coordinated with company man, driller, and crew to ensure safe operations, assembled BHA, and calculated TON miles.
  • Utilised experience and knowledge of rig equipment, including rig handling tools, mud system, draw works, and BOPs, to enhance operational readiness.
  • Skills in BHA design and drill string components. Knowledge of tubular types.
  • Collaborated with team members and independently completed tasks to support operational goals.

Driller

Arabian Drilling (ADC)
2018.04 - 2020.05
  • Operated offshore rig, ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations at 3000 HP capacity
  • Monitored and maintained drilling systems and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Followed health and safety regulations, decreasing workplace incidents.
  • Maintained daily logs, enhancing record keeping accuracy.
  • Collaborated with geologists for a more accurate drilling approach.

Senior Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
2017.10 - 2018.04
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Driller

Sinopec International Petroleum
2014.05 - 2017.06
  • Supervising all drill crew work activities.
  • Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Raising and lowering the drill stem. Lowering casing into the hole. Making a connection on drill stem and casing. Controlling mud pumps.
  • Followed health and safety regulations, decreasing workplace incidents.
  • Adhered to industry laws and regulations, avoiding legal complications.
  • Utilised advanced drilling equipment for precise extraction.

Assistant Driller

Saipem Saudi Arabian
, Saudi Arabia
2013.03 - 2014.05

• Assists Driller in all functions as needed.
• Helps reposition and set up the drilling rig.
• Dismantles the drilling rig when needed.
• Helps operate pumps and other associated equipment.

Assistant Driller

Dalma Energy
, Saudi Arabia
2010.10 - 2013.02

• Assists Driller in all functions as needed.
• Helps reposition and set up the drilling rig.
• Dismantles the drilling rig when needed.
• Helps operate pumps and other associated equipment.

Derrick man

Crosco Drilling
2008.01 - 2010.01
  • Performed diagnostics and repairs on mud pump and tank equipment to maintain operational efficiency.

Floor Man

Crosco Drilling
2006.01 - 2008.01
  • Making connections and tripping drill pipes. Maintaining diagnosing and making general rig repairs.

Roustabout

Crosco Drilling
2005.01 - 2006.01
  • Maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Tishreen University
Syria

Skills

Drilling operations management

Risk assessment and mitigation

Environmental compliance strategies

Decision-making under pressure

Drilling fluids management

Health and safety compliance

Well-controlled techniques and procedures

Team leadership and collaboration

Hazard identification

Microsoft Office 365

Certification

· Member, Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). Specialization: Petroleum Technician. Membership No: 603762.

· Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (International Association of Safety Professionals) IASP.

· 30 Hour – General Industry Safety OSHA Compliance (International Association of Safety Professionals) IASP.

· Well Sharp Supervisor Level (International Association of Drilling Contractors) IADC.

· Stuck Pipe Prevention (International Association of Drilling Contractors) IADC.

· HUET - Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, Including Helicopter Safety, and Escape & Sea Survival (OPITO Approved Course, Code 5195).

· Full Safety Training Courses.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English: Good Written and Spoken.
Advanced
A1

Career Summary

  • My Oil career started on 2005 up to date.
  • Worked my way up through hard work, studying and determination.
  • Witnessed most aspects of exploration and drilling activities throughout my career.
  • Experienced countless Gas, Oil and water reservoir drilling & Workover activities and geological formations.
  • Interfaced directly clients of Saudi Aramco.
  • Interfaced directly with clients Schlumberger & Saudi Aramco.
  • Interfaced directly with clients Baker Hughes & Saudi Aramco.
  • Work ethically and compliantly with all Conventional Rigs or cyber chair & cyber base Rigs at all levels or personal interactions.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Tool Pusher/Night Tool Pusher:
  • - Accountable for ensuring safety guidelines are followed on the rig floor and rig area.
  • - Proper Planning of drilling activities to minimize NPT and ensure delivery of high service excellence.
  • - Ensuring Inventory efficiency.
  • - Follow up with logistics, purchasing and stores concerning purchase orders to ensure delivery within stipulated time schedules.
  • - Mobilization and demobilization of company and third-party equipment on timely manner to avoid overcharge.
  • - Crew assignment and management.
  • - Game plan execution according to client guidelines.
  • - Conduct “work-over” activities on rig site for oil and gas wells.
  • - Constructing and submitting rig activity reports.
  • - Operate “Cyber Chair” & “Cyber Base” and “Break-bar”.
  • - Relief Driller.
  • Driller
  • Operated on a “Super Rig” 3,000 HPs’ draw-works and cyber chair – cyber base JC-80DB9, JC-70DB, Mas 7000, National, Oil Well, draw works.
  • Experience with the following pumps (Oil Well, Bmco, HHF, National Oil Well, … etc., in addition to various Draw Works such as (Bmco, National, Oil Well, Mas7000, Hong Hua, 1500HP, 2000HP and 3000HP) Some operating on DC and others on AC.
  • I also worked on VARCO DC 11 and CAN Rig Top Drive of all its sizes.
  • I drilled Gas wells with depths exceeding 22,000 feet and oil wells with depths exceeding 30,000 feet in addition to multi-lateral wells and water injection and production wells.
  • Supervision over crew during operations at rig site.
  • Training the crew on optimum safe performance of their duties and the proper care and maintenance of the hoist and auxiliary equipment.
  • Liaise with third party contractors to perform certain tasks.
  • Responsible for maintaining all hoist equipment assigned including proper cleaning and storage.
  • Receive and coordinate daily tasks from RM and Tool Pusher to drilling crew.
  • Responsible for well control.
  • Runs or assists in the running of various specialty tools as required for work over and well repair procedures. In many cases, a specialist and/or service company person is available to help the Driller do this.
  • Participate in the close-out and follow-up of inspection and audit findings.
  • Conduct Regular inspections and audits to eliminate hazards to HSE.

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Horseback Riding
  • Oil & Gas Industry Updates

References

References available upon request.

Work availability

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Additional Information

Valid Saudi Driver's license

Timeline

Tool Pusher

Sinopec International Petroleum
2022.06 - 2025.05

Tool Pusher

Daqing Saudi Arabia Ltd
2020.05 - 2022.05

Driller

Arabian Drilling (ADC)
2018.04 - 2020.05

Senior Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
2017.10 - 2018.04

Driller

Sinopec International Petroleum
2014.05 - 2017.06

Assistant Driller

Saipem Saudi Arabian
2013.03 - 2014.05

Assistant Driller

Dalma Energy
2010.10 - 2013.02

Derrick man

Crosco Drilling
2008.01 - 2010.01

Floor Man

Crosco Drilling
2006.01 - 2008.01

Roustabout

Crosco Drilling
2005.01 - 2006.01

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Tishreen University
Wail Khlif Al-Hakom