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Sohaib Rashid

Perth

Summary

Technical Sales Manager with 12+ years of global experience across OCTG procurement, Solutions selling, Drilling engineering, and Downhole technologies. Demonstrated success in driving Business development and leading tendering processes for Drilling projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars Oceania Pty Ltd (MITO)
02.2025 - Current
  • Manage strategic OCTG accounts and procurement processes.
  • Lead supplier engagement, tendering, and project coordination with drilling and completion teams.
  • Cultivate relationships with end-users to deliver long-term commercial and technical value.

Drilling Performance Manager

KCA Deutag
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Spearheaded real-time performance optimization initiatives.
  • Reduced non-productive time (NPT) through KPI monitoring and root cause analysis.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with rig teams and engineering departments.

Team Lead – Asset Integrity

Abyss Solutions Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw offshore inspection projects, ensuring compliance and detailed integrity reporting.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams to execute inspection and analysis workflows.

Lead Drilling Engineer

Vizdom Drilling Solutions
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Designed and implemented drilling campaigns for onshore and offshore operations.
  • Developed casing and BHA designs; managed AFE budgeting and risk evaluations.

Manager Technical Services

eDrilling
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Delivered real-time optimization software support to international clients.
  • Led product configuration, user training, and integration for major operators.

Drilling Application Engineer

PV Fluid Products
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Provided technical support for downhole tools and elastomer components.
  • Led customer engagement, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Drilling Project Engineer

National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
12.2010 - 06.2016
  • Managed BHA design, MWD/LWD tools, and real-time drilling operations.
  • Conducted corrosion studies and maintained KPI metrics for performance tracking.
  • Served global clients, ensuring project delivery aligned with technical benchmarks.

Research Assistant

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
03.2010 - 07.2010
  • Researched coiled tubing BHA design and deployment techniques.
  • Developed course material later adopted as part of the Petroleum Engineering curriculum.

Education

Master of Engineering (MEng) - Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
01.2010

Skills

  • Drilling & Completion Engineering
  • Downhole Tool Design & Support
  • Corrosion Analytics & Mitigation
  • Power BI Reporting & Data Visualization
  • OCTG Procurement & Tendering
  • KPI Analysis & Performance Improvement
  • Real-Time Drilling Optimization
  • Technical Sales & Client Management
  • Project & Stakeholder Coordination

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars Oceania Pty Ltd (MITO)
02.2025 - Current

Drilling Performance Manager

KCA Deutag
06.2023 - 04.2024

Team Lead – Asset Integrity

Abyss Solutions Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2023

Lead Drilling Engineer

Vizdom Drilling Solutions
01.2020 - 02.2021

Manager Technical Services

eDrilling
10.2018 - 10.2019

Drilling Application Engineer

PV Fluid Products
10.2016 - 08.2018

Drilling Project Engineer

National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
12.2010 - 06.2016

Research Assistant

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
03.2010 - 07.2010

Master of Engineering (MEng) - Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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