Anoop Gowtham Paruchuri
Drilling Fluids Lab Engineer
Summary
I've worked in the oil and gas industry for over 8 years. Worked in various roles as a drilling fluid mud plant engineer, drilling fluids lab engineer, and trainee engineer in a drilling fluids R&D company. Worked for service companies like Baker Hughes and ONGC. Major work focused on drilling fluids and the quality control of widely used chemicals in drilling fluids. detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Drilling Fluids Lab Engineer
Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services MI SWACO
12.2019 - Current
- Analyzing different drilling fluids, Performing QA/QC inspection for product samples and elaborating R&D projects under the supervision of the Lab Manager
- QA/QC of Drilling Fluid chemicals like Barite, Calcium carbonate, Emulsifiers, Viscosifiers, Lubricants and Fluids loss additives
- Able to mix mud systems (SOBM, OBM and WBM)
- Able to mix and prepare few lab reagents solutions in different concentrations
- Able to handle special lab projects, including tender formulations, R&D Projects
- Full mud check for different Mud Systems WBM and OBM
- Able to Maintain and Calibrate lab testing equipment's
- Able to elaborate and update MSDS and Product Datasheets for all the lab products
- Corrosion coupon tests to estimate the rate of metal corrosion
- Update inventory for equipment's and lab reagents
- Conducting Particle Size Distribution Test by using Malvern Particle Size Analyzer for Barite, Calcium Carbonate Fine & Medium, OBM and Warp Mud Samples
- Able to follow HSE standards and laboratory safety rules
- Able to perform Hot rolling aging and sag tests
- Tender formulations to measure mud properties in different conditions of temperature and pressure such as Viscosity, Mud Density, pH, Yield Point, Electrical Stability and Fluid Loss
- Assist Production Technology team for QA/QC of production Chemicals
- Able to handle and calibrating drilling fluid testing equipment like Permeability plugging Apparatus, HTHP Viscometer, Malvern Mastersizer for particle size analysis, Atmospheric swell meter & Capillary Suction Timer, Lubricity Tester, API & HTHP filter press, OFITE and FANN Viscometer, Brookfield Viscometer, Retorts, Refractometers, pH Meters, ES Tester and Hydrometers
Liquid Mud Plant Engineer
Kakinada Marine & Offshore Complex
09.2013 - 11.2019
- Responsible for the full cycle process of using multiple products to mix and create liquid drilling fluid to be shipped from the plant to customer rig sites
- Other tasks include stocking products & materials, mixing, shipping, and receiving of the completed product
- Preparation of Synthetic Oil Base Mud (SOBM) & Brine (Cacl2, NaCl & KCl) as per the requirement
- Treatment of backload SOBM
- Filtration of Brines fluids
- Monitoring, Testing and Maintenance of mud report
- On-Site Stock Management and Reporting.
Trainee Lab Engineer
ONGC
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Perform Laboratory tests as assigned, to API standards, to further the objectives of the assigned project, efficiently and cost-effective manner
- All Laboratory equipment will be maintained in clean operable condition
- Specified equipment will be cleaned with oil for lubrication and prevention of corrosion
- Regular Calibration checks
- Mixing and testing of drilling fluids and components in the laboratory
- Analysis of standard and complete drilling fluids on field samples, both water Base and Oil Base mud with different mud systems.
Education
M. Tech - Petroleum Exploration
Andhra University
10.2010 - 11.2012
B. Tech - Chemical Engineering
Vignan’s Engineering College, JNTU, Institute of Drilling Technology
01.2005 - 01.2009
Trainee, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) - undefined
Skills
Quality Control Testing
undefinedAdditional Information
- D.O. B : 28th August 1988
- Marital Status: Married,
- Passport : R1872697 (Valid till: 12-06-2027)
Timeline
Drilling Fluids Lab Engineer
Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services MI SWACO
12.2019 - Current
Liquid Mud Plant Engineer
Kakinada Marine & Offshore Complex
09.2013 - 11.2019
Trainee Lab Engineer
ONGC
11.2012 - 08.2013
M. Tech - Petroleum Exploration
Andhra University
10.2010 - 11.2012
B. Tech - Chemical Engineering
Vignan’s Engineering College, JNTU, Institute of Drilling Technology
01.2005 - 01.2009
Trainee, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) - undefined
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