AHMED ELTOUM

Reliability and Quality Engineer | Petroleum Engineering Professional
Dhahran, SA.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Petroleum Engineer with over a decade of experience in the drilling sector, specializing in down-hole tools, asset management, and complex field operations. Proven expertise in optimizing tool performance, enhancing operational reliability, and driving quality improvements through advanced data analysis and strategic problem-solving. Seeking to leverage this extensive background in a Reliability and Quality Engineer role, contributing to robust system performance and continuous process optimization.

Work

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Senior Application Engineer

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Leads advanced technical support and application engineering for a range of drilling tools, focusing on optimizing performance, troubleshooting, and implementing innovative solutions across complex field operations.

Highlights

Led advanced technical support and application engineering for a range of drilling tools and technologies, enhancing performance and reliability across complex field operations.

Managed and mentored a team of engineers and trainees, improving team effectiveness and technical capabilities through structured guidance and training.

Collaborated extensively with R&D and product development teams to refine and improve existing products, directly contributing to enhanced design quality and functionality.

Developed and delivered technical training sessions for internal teams and clients, ensuring deep understanding of tool applications and best practices, which reduced operational errors by improving user proficiency.

Analyzed and interpreted advanced performance data to prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior management and clients, driving data-informed decisions for process optimization and reliability improvements.

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Drilling Solution Engineer

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Led field operations and engineering support for the drilling tools product line, ensuring successful tool utilization and operational integrity.

Highlights

Led field operations for the drilling tools product line, providing critical engineering support and ensuring successful tool utilization and operational integrity.

Captured and analyzed comprehensive tool performance data, prepared customer run reports, and coordinated with the Service Quality Group on incident investigations to enhance reliability and prevent recurrence.

Conducted rigorous field testing for new products, providing data-driven recommendations for design improvements and supporting the implementation of best practices, significantly contributing to product quality.

Specialized in optimizing drilling tools, coiled tubing tools, and impact tools, performing detailed tool placement analysis and simulation reports to enhance performance and reduce potential failures.

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Field Service Engineer

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Operated and evaluated drilling tool performance across offshore and land operations, providing critical recommendations for BHA and drill-string optimization.

Highlights

Operated and evaluated performance of diverse drilling tools (drill bits, performance tools, coil tubing tools, bore hole enlargement tools, drilling motors) on offshore and land operations, providing BHA and drill-string recommendations for optimal performance.

Monitored downhole vibrations and interpreted real-time e-log data, preparing detailed post-run reports and summaries to proactively identify and mitigate performance issues.

Communicated directly with operators and sales teams, ensuring accurate reporting and timely resolution of performance issues to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Operations Coordination

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Optimized asset fleet and inventory levels, ensuring compliance with drilling services standards and supporting sales and engineering teams.

Highlights

Optimized asset fleet and inventory levels, tracking material transfers and ensuring strict compliance with drilling services standards, which improved operational efficiency and resource management.

Conducted thorough internal asset and inventory audits, supported sales and DSE teams, and acted as a key liaison with Saudi Aramco and other customers to ensure seamless operations and uphold service quality.

National Arabian Petroleum Services Company (NAPESCO)
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Technical Services Engineer

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Monitored daily drilling reports and tool performance, providing on-site technical support and coordinating with workshop and operations teams.

Highlights

Monitored daily drilling reports and tool performance, prepared accurate invoicing timesheets, and provided essential on-site technical support to ensure operational precision.

Coordinated effectively with workshop and operations teams, managing inventory, and supporting the workshop supervisor to optimize workflow and resource allocation.

Captured and analyzed tool performance data, prepared comprehensive customer run reports, and collaborated with the Service Quality Group on incident investigations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan, Pakistan

BSc

Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Publications

Case Study: Innovative Applications of Friction Reduction Tools to Solve Drilling Problems in Tough Environment Multilateral Wells.

Published by

SPE

Summary

Developed a case study on innovative applications of friction reduction tools to solve complex drilling problems in tough environment multilateral wells, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and technical expertise.

Oscillation Fishing System: A Novel Approach to Improve the Chances of Freeing Shallow Mechanical Stuck Pipe.

Published by

IPTC

Summary

Authored a publication detailing a novel approach to improve the chances of freeing shallow mechanical stuck pipe, contributing to operational efficiency and problem-solving in drilling.

Languages

English

Skills

Technical Expertise

BHA Design Analysis, DataSCOPETM (Drilling Data Analysis), VibraSCOPETM (Drilling Dynamics Analysis), TIBCO Spotfire, Friction Reduction Analysis, Cerberus Modeling Software, Stroking Tools Analysis and Placement Software, Drilling Tools Basics, Drilling Processes Basics, Drill Bits Basics, Directional Drilling Fundamentals, Stuck Pipe Prevention, Motors and Agitators, Drilling Fluids and Solids Control Core.

Engineering & Operations

Field Operations Management, Technical Support, Product Performance Optimization, Troubleshooting, Incident Investigation, Asset Management, Inventory Control, Compliance Management, Service Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Reliability Engineering, Quality Control.

Data & Analytics

Advanced Data Analysis, Performance Data Interpretation, Reporting & Recommendations, Real-time E-log Data Monitoring.

Leadership & Training

Team Management, Mentorship & Guidance, Technical Training Development & Delivery, Cross-functional Collaboration, Client Relations.