Paul May
Jarrahdale,Australia
Summary
I present with a Post Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering and over 28 years' experience in the drilling industry working on both 6th Generation Cyber and Conventional rigs for major global operators in both off-shore and on-shore environments encompassing deep water, exploration, intervention, appraisal, HPHT, ERD, coring, well testing and completions. Familiar with all aspects of well construction, planning, coordination and execution of drilling operations, ensuring adherence to drilling programs and objectives with a proven ability to meet schedules, budget and safety targets. Key strengths lie in my organizational and leadership skills, with an ability to drive teams and execute complex drilling programs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Drilling Supervisor
INPEX
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for supervision of all drilling activities
- Review and execute drilling operations as per approved drilling programs
- Review and approve HSEQ policies and rig procedures
- Prepare, review, and approve detailed standing instructions to Drillers
- Manage logistics of personnel and equipment to and from location
- Legal compliance
- Assist with Hazid and Hazop reviews for drilling and completion operations
- Develop contractor relationships and set clear expectations on-site
- Assist with development of WOMP and JOMP's
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers
- Prepare casing tallies and cementing calculations
- Ensure well integrity and compliance
- Ensure critical path operations are carried out efficiently and safely
Night Drilling Supervisor
INPEX
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for supervision of drilling activities on the MODU
- Review and execute drilling operations as per approved drilling programs
- Develop and issue standing instructions to Drillers
- Managed day-to-day activities of rig contractor personnel and third-party contractors
- Managed logistics for personnel and equipment to and from location
- Provided accurate daily reports to the superintendent, attend meetings and daily rig calls
- Involved with preplanning, Hazid and Hazop review for completion operations
- Develop client relationship and expectations on-site
- Optimize operational performance without compromising HSE, well integrity or the integrity of the drilling Unit
- Leader in safety management and awareness
- Ensure that the drilling contractor and other personnel follow safety standards.
Toolpusher / Drilling Superintendent / Rig Manager
Transocean
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Plan and execute drilling operations as per approved operator instructions and client-approved drilling programs
- Daily client rig meetings, DWOPS and CWOPS
- Instruct a crew of multi-disciplined personnel; providing coaching, mentoring and motivation
- Ensure operations are executed in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
- Coordinate completion of planned maintenance, RWO's and emergency repairs on drilling equipment; ensuring minimal downtime
- Ensure drill crews are correctly deployed for ongoing/upcoming drilling operations for online and offline activities
- Manage timely and accurate documentation in rig maintenance systems
- Enforce safe working practices of the crew and participate in safety initiatives
- Perform daily checks, derrick and dropped objects inspections and audits
- Complete and record daily drilling activity reports
- Facilitate toolboxes and weekly safety meetings
- Liaise directly with clients.
Managing Director
Redvest Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2006
Senior Driller
Drillex (Australia)
01.1989 - 01.1998
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Engineering Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of New South Wales
NSW06.2015
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Project management and optimization
- Procedure planning
- Asset management
- Well construction
- Offshore Drilling
- Onshore drilling
- Health and safety
- Well control
- Emergency response
- DWOP, HAZID, CWOP and safety case
- Completions and well interventions
Affiliations
- Society Petroleum Engineers
- Australian Drilling Industry Association
Personaldevelopment
- 4 week Advanced Drilling Practices, ADP Learning and Development Centre Singapore
- Drilling Practices (Cairo, Egypt)
- Safety Leadership Training
- Essential Skills for Supervisors
- HPHT and ERD Training
Licensesandtickets
- Explosives / Dangerous Goods Licence - File 2090/94 (License Number: 5514)
- Major Emergency Management (MEM) Training (Scotland 2013)
- Undertake Fire Control / Emergency Rescue - PMAOHS213A
- Current Huet ERGT (TBOSIET) - Renewed 2020
- Oil and Gas Industry - CSTP 2013 (Licence No. TOSF00167)
- Undertake First Response to Fire Incidents - PMAOHS212B
- BOP Downtime Prevention Course (Singapore)
- IWCF Level 4 Well Control Supervisor / Subsea / Drilling
- Respond to Helideck Incident - PMAOMIR302B
- Workplace Safety Procedures - BSBCMN106A
- Driver's License 3441468 (Classes MC, R)
- Muds, tests and techniques (ADIA)
- Screens and Gravel Pack (ADIA)
References
- Steve Brennan, INPEX Drilling Superintendent, steve.brennan@inpex.com.au, 0438 980 494
- Malcolm Reid, INPEX Drilling Manager, malcolm.reid@inpex.com.au, 0424 266 164
- Matt Jobe, INPEX Icthys Drilling Manager, matt.jobe@inpex.com.au , 0447 520 234
- George Palatinus, Managing Director - Mastercare, palatinus.george@gmail.com, 0418 924 278
- Greg Watkins, Senior Drilling Supervisor, watkinsgreg1@gmail.com, 0447 891 442
Volunteer Experience
Jarrahdale Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
Keyskills
Operations Management, Project Management, Asset Management, Well Construction, Drilling Contractor, Operator/Oil Company, Offshore Drilling, Onshore Drilling, Managed Pressure Drilling, Geothermal, Directional Drilling, Deepwater, International Experience, People Management, Office-based Management, Field-based management, Hands-on Rig Experience, Drilling Equipment, Subsea Equipment, Shipyard, Rig Projects/Upgrades, Client Relationships, Regulatory Bodies, Engineering, Maintenance, Drilling, Marine, Manning/Resourcing, Health & Safety, Environmental, Safety Case, Emergency Response, Cyclone Evacuations, HAZID, Risk Assessment, DWOP, CWOP, 3rd Party Service Providers, Logistics, Purchasing, Stakeholder Engagement, Tendering, Planning/Budgeting, After-Action Reviews, Management of Change, Mentoring/Training, Contracts
Timeline
Senior Drilling Supervisor
INPEX
05.2022 - Current
Night Drilling Supervisor
INPEX
03.2020 - 05.2022
Toolpusher / Drilling Superintendent / Rig Manager
Transocean
01.2006 - 03.2020
Managing Director
Redvest Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2006
Senior Driller
Drillex (Australia)
01.1989 - 01.1998
Post Graduate Diploma - Engineering Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of New South Wales
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