Open To Work
Ray Cowie
Hope Island,QLD
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at Westside Corporation, driving a 77% increase in CSG production. Proven expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement, complemented by strong analytical skills and a focus on HSE management. Adept at optimizing drilling operations and enhancing team performance in both domestic and international settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Drilling and Interventions
Mad Possum Garage/QPMEnergy
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted drilling and well intervention reviews and implemented strategic improvements.
- Engineered in-depth analyses of field and well performance metrics.
- Executed coil tubing and rig interventions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Designed drilling and well systems to optimize production capabilities.
- Performed reservoir modeling to support resource management decisions.
- Reviewed and tested well and gathering systems for reliability and effectiveness.
Consultant
Mad Possum Garage
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Engineering and Mechanical work on cars and light machinery.
- Light Vehicle Workshop Tech, repairs and Diagnostics.
- CAD Design and 3D Printing.
- Welding and Fabrication of machinery and operations plant.
- General maintenance of mobile plant including concrete cutting and coring equipment.
- Hydraulic repairs and fitting.
- Automotive electrical servicing, diagnostics, installations and repairs.
- Consultant/Project lead and Management. Mentor business growth & development.
- Investigated mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
- Created mechanical models and tolerance analysis to simulate design concepts.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated successful solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines.
- Lead meetings, detailed project milestones, brainstorm ideas and determine appropriate techniques to manage tasks.
Engineer
Mad Possum Garage
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Mechanical engineering, repairs, diagnostics, design and upgrades.
- Automotive and plant maintenance.
- Electrical and Hydraulic repairs and upgrades.
Consultant
Drill Path Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Reported law or regulation violations/compliances to appropriate boards or agencies.
- Reviewed contracts between business partners for any potential risks related to legal requirements.
- Verified documentation, implementation and communication of firm and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Consulting, engineering and field operations to multiple clients within the Oil & Gas, CSG, UCG and Mining industries.
- Engagement domestic and international business.
- Desk-top data analysis, Program writing and reviews, on site implementation and supervision, Procurement and logistical support.
- Other duties including HS & E development and revision.
- Roll out of systems and safety culture enhancement.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Contractor and Rig/Equipment assessments and pre-qualification processing.
- Implemented or tested design solutions.
- Verified compliance with OSHA and other government safety regulations.
- Developed safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Investigated workplace incidents and accidents and reported findings to management.
- Prepared comprehensive written reports of notable events to maintain records.
- Improved policies and systems related to public safety to streamline operations.
- Implemented safety training programs for all staff and visitors.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks.
- Texas USA
Principle Consultant and Engineer
Drill Path Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 12.2020
- Consulting, engineering and field operations to multiple clients within the Oil & Gas, CSG, UCG and Mining industries. Both domestic and international.
- Desk-top data analysis, Program writing and reviews, on site implementation and supervision, Procurement and logistical support.
- Other duties including HS & E development and revision. Roll out of systems and safety culture enhancement.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Contractor and Rig/Equipment assessments and pre-qualification processing.
- Operations and asset management for onsite, workshop and offices.
- Onsite mechanical (Including Hydraulic, Electronics and Auto Electrical) support and serving.
Country Manager
Drover Energy Services Australia
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Established start up oil & gas service company. Including management of international specialist crews and equipment.
- Business development with clients in S.A, NSW and Qld.
- Grow company from 5 to 22 full-time/rostered staff including rostered crews from USA.
- Develop and grow safety systems for Australian and USA based operations.
- Field operations with Capillary and Coil tubing well interventions.
General Manager
Westside Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Achieved CSG production increase from 9.1 TJ to 16.1 TJ in 6 months.
- Oversee and mentor production drilling and work-over activities.
- Initiate and deliver cost saving and time improvements to Surface to Inseam horizontal drilling programs.
- Well production improvements to new drilled and established CSG production wells.
- Lead in JV meetings with commercial and technical deliverables.
- Budget forecasting and planning. AFE development and implementation.
- On site management and supervision.
GM Production and Drilling
Westside Corporation Limited
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Achieved CSG production increase from 9.1 TJ to 16.1 TJ in 6 months.
- Oversee and mentor production drilling and work-over activities.
- Initiate and deliver cost saving and time improvements to Surface to Inseam horizontal drilling programs.
- Well production improvements to new drilled and established CSG production wells.
- Lead in JV meetings with commercial and technical deliverables.
- Budget forecasting and planning. AFE development and implementation.
- On site management and supervision.
Snr Drilling Engineer
Linc Energy
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Snr Drilling engineer, Budget management, Well programming domestic and International.
Snr Drilling Engineer
InterOil PNG
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Well Designs, On site rig and well management, Engineering and logistics.
Senior Drilling Engineer and On Site Management
InterOil Corporation
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Well design, engineering and programming.
- Budget and AFE development for both domestic and international operations.
- Resoviour modelling and exploitation for production testing.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- On site engineering and rig management. Including logistical support by air and water.
- Site design and construction.
Technical Manager Drilling and Completions
Mitchell Drilling and Integrated Services
01.2001 - 07.2006
- Planning, Engineering and implementation of drilling concepts and well completions.
- Research and Development.
- On site supervision of drilling operations, including surface to inseam drilling.
- Coil tubing operations for CSG.
- Exploration drilling and coring operations. Including geotechnical holes and monitoring.
- Project management of large scale drilling activities and operations.
- HS and E management and reporting internal and to clients.
- Brisbane and Houston, Qld and Texas USA
Technical Manager
Mitchell Drilling and Integrated Services
01.2001 - 06.2006
- Planning, Engineering and implementation of drilling concepts and well completions.
- Research and Development.
- On site supervision of drilling operations, including surface to inseam drilling.
- Coil tubing operations for CSG.
- Exploration drilling and coring operations. Including geotechnical holes and monitoring.
- Project management of large-scale drilling activities and operations.
- HS and E management and reporting internal and to clients.
- Brisbane
Project Manager Drilling
Century Resources Australia
02.2000 - 01.2001
- Drilling operations-both RC and Diamond drilling for mineral exploration.
- Drilling operations for CSG exploration-including direction horizontal wells.
- Gas drainage for mining activities-design wells and systems to work within mining requirements.
- Maintenance reporting and construction of drilling equipment.
- Crew roster and development management for onsite operations and safety.
Project Manager
Century Resources
02.2000 - 12.2000
- Drilling operations-both RC and Diamond drilling for mineral exploration.
- Drilling operations for CSG exploration-including direction horizontal wells.
- Gas drainage for mining activities-design wells and systems to work within mining requirements.
- Maintenance reporting and construction of drilling equipment.
- Crew roster and development management for onsite operations and safety.
Project Manager
Radial Drilling Europe
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Oversee drilling operations in Greece, Russia, Romania and Macedonia.
- Liaise with client and local authorities for land access rights and water supply agreements.
- Drilling on large scale RC exploration program.
- Logistical support and maintenance for multiple rigs in multiple countries.
- Large diameter water bores drilling and development for water supply to government agencies.
Drilling and Project Manager
Radial Drilling Europe
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Oversee drilling operations in Greece, Russia, Romania and Macedonia.
- Liaise with client and local authorities for land access rights and water supply agreements.
- Drilling on large scale RC exploration program.
- Logistical support and maintenance for multiple rigs in multiple countries.
- Large diameter water bores drilling and development for water supply to government agencies.
Crew
Ausdrill
07.1997 - 07.1998
- GSG exploration drilling operations.
- Gold and Copper exploration with RC and Diamond coring techniques.
- Geo-Tech drilling and coring.
- Remote camp exploration management.
- Crew training and development.
- Logistical support to remote exploration activities.
- Garbutt, QLD
Geo-Tech drilling and coring
Multipurpose Drilling
07.1997 - 07.1998
- GSG exploration drilling operations.
- Gold and Copper exploration with RC and Diamond coring techniques.
- Geo-Tech drilling and coring.
- Remote camp exploration management.
- Crew training and development.
- Logistical support to remote exploration activities.
- Garbutt, QLD
Driller
Ausdrill
08.1991 - 06.1997
- Drillers offsider and mechanic.
- Trainee driller for RC and Diamond Deep Core rigs.
- Maintenance and logistical support to local and remote operations throughout Western Australia.
- Welding and hydraulic maintenance for exploration rigs.
- Mobile mechanical support to mine site operations.
Trainee Multipurpose Driller
Glinderman and Kitching Drilling
08.1991 - 06.1996
- Drillers offsider and mechanic.
- Trainee driller for RC and Diamond Deep Core rigs.
- Maintenance and logistical support to local and remote operations throughout Western Australia.
- Welding and hydraulic maintenance for exploration rigs.
- Mobile mechanical support to mine site operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW07-2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive
NZ Open University
Wellington 12.1989
Skills
- Team builder
- HSE Focus
- Business Development
- Engineering and R & D
- Self Motivated
- Stake Holder Engagement
- Problem solver
- International and Domestic
- HS & E Management
- Mineral Drilling
- Oil & Gas Drilling
- Environmental Drilling
- AFE Management
- Automotive Engineering
- Microsoft
- Hydraulics
- Automotive Electrical
- Automotive Repair
- Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Analysis
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Commercial Acumen
- Technical Aptitude
- Relationship Building
- Mechanical Repair
- Business Processes
- Horizontal directional drilling
- Coal Seam Gas
- Completions
- Workover Drilling
- Well Design
- Resoviour Engineering
- Mine Site Experience
- Project Administration
Certification
- Qld Drivers Licence, QLD Government
- Australian Manual Drivers Licence
- Evidence of Covid-19 Vaccination, Qld Health, 10/01/21, Current
Languages
English
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Contract WorkFull TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$0/hr - $200/hrTimeline
Drilling and Interventions
Mad Possum Garage/QPMEnergy
10.2024 - 12.2025
Consultant
Mad Possum Garage
02.2021 - 10.2024
Engineer
Mad Possum Garage
01.2021 - 10.2024
Consultant
Drill Path Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2021
Principle Consultant and Engineer
Drill Path Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 12.2020
Country Manager
Drover Energy Services Australia
06.2013 - 03.2015
General Manager
Westside Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2013
GM Production and Drilling
Westside Corporation Limited
08.2010 - 05.2013
Snr Drilling Engineer
Linc Energy
08.2008 - 07.2010
Snr Drilling Engineer
InterOil PNG
07.2006 - 07.2008
Senior Drilling Engineer and On Site Management
InterOil Corporation
07.2006 - 07.2008
Technical Manager Drilling and Completions
Mitchell Drilling and Integrated Services
01.2001 - 07.2006
Technical Manager
Mitchell Drilling and Integrated Services
01.2001 - 06.2006
Project Manager Drilling
Century Resources Australia
02.2000 - 01.2001
Project Manager
Century Resources
02.2000 - 12.2000
Project Manager
Radial Drilling Europe
08.1998 - 01.2000
Drilling and Project Manager
Radial Drilling Europe
08.1998 - 12.1999
Crew
Ausdrill
07.1997 - 07.1998
Geo-Tech drilling and coring
Multipurpose Drilling
07.1997 - 07.1998
Driller
Ausdrill
08.1991 - 06.1997
Trainee Multipurpose Driller
Glinderman and Kitching Drilling
08.1991 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive
NZ Open University