Andrei Rotaru

Advanced to the position of Senior Drilling Engineer at OMV Petrom.

• Successfully led and completed key projects, including the development of a comprehensive database for stuck pipe incidents and the creation of an Excel-based template for documenting post-incident investigation results.
• Led the engineering team in revising drilling procedures for a complex gas field, which resulted in: A reduction in Days Per Well (DPW) from 60 to 28 days, (cementin completion)
  Achieved through a redesign of the well architecture to a slim-hole configuration and a transition from Water-Based Mud (WBM) to Synthetic-Based Mud (SBM),
  These optimizations reduced well costs from €10 million to €4.5 million per well. (Bustuchin wells)
• Contributed to the feasibility assessment and implementation of casing drilling technology, including casing and bit selection, as well as performance analysis. (Tintea)
• Operated on rigs with hook loads ranging from 75 to 350 tons.

Well Design Responsibilities:

• Planning of well trajectories,
• Casing and drill string design,
• Hydraulic optimization,
• Time and mud performance analysis,
• Involvement in Blowout Preventer (BOP) selection and sizing.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Accountable for drilling projects and the integration of new technologies. (USR)
• Conducted daily operational analysis and implemented innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinated drilling activities, reported project progress to the team lead, and maintained up-to-date drilling KPIs.
• Served as Drilling Operations Authority (DOA) during weekends, overseeing rig site operations.

Technologies and Tools Used:

• Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) from Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Haliburton, Weatherford
• Slim motors (USR),
• Casing drilling (13 3/8, 9 5/8” and 7”),
• Swell Packers, cementing operations,
• Tubing cementing in gas wells.

Software Proficiency:

• Drilling engineering software: LANDMARK, DRILLPLAN
• Reporting tools: IDS
• Monitor wells: TDE, Kongsberg
• Well integrity and real-time monitoring systems

• Provided technical support and maintained effective communication with the mud service company.
• Responsible for on-site maintenance of drilling fluids.
• Reviewed daily reports from both the Operator and the Drilling Contractor, as applicable.
• Recommended and coordinated necessary treatments to maintain fluid properties within design parameters.
• Acted in full compliance with both local and internal QHSE regulations.
• Applied proactive engineering practices to drilling fluid systems.
• Ensured the safe handling, loading, and unloading of products and equipment, as well as the proper stacking and handling of chemicals at the wellsite. Oversaw adherence to procedures by rig crews to prevent product damage.
• Involved in processing and finalizing wellsite operations.
• Experience with both onshore and offshore wells (Drilling and Abandonment).

Company Overview: Onshore and Offshore Wells (Drilling and Abandonment)

• Provided technical support and maintained effective communication with the drilling fluids service company.
• Responsible for on-site maintenance and monitoring of drilling fluids.
• Reviewed daily reports from both the Operator and the Drilling Contractor, as applicable.
• Recommended and coordinated necessary treatments to ensure fluid properties remained within design specifications.
• Acted in full compliance with both local and internal QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.
• Applied proactive engineering practices to optimize the drilling fluid system.
• Ensured the safe handling, loading, and unloading of products and equipment, as well as the proper stacking and handling of chemicals at the wellsite. Oversaw adherence to procedures by rig personnel to prevent product damage.
• Involved in processing and finalization activities related to wellsite operations.
• Experience with both onshore and offshore wells, including drilling and abandonment operations.

Company Overview: Drilling & Completion Fluids, Solids Control Equipment, Waste Management

• Promoted to IFE (Integrated Fluids Engineer) while working for MI SWACO as a Mud Engineer.
• Designed and implemented the Flo-Thru mud system, specifically tailored for horizontal wells with ultra-low LSRV (Low Shear Rate Viscosity).
• Utilized DrillPlex mud system, specially formulated to address and cure severe loss circulation.
• Built and conditioned various types of Water-Based Muds (WBM) in oilfields, performed daily fluid analysis, prepared daily reports, end-of-well summaries, daily product inventory and cost tracking, and managed product requisitions.
• Prepared specialized fluids for stuck pipe situations, various cleaning pills, and LCM (Lost Circulation Material) pills.
• Monitorizarea tuturor echipamentelor de control al solidelor
• Coordonarea managementului deseurilor
• Foraj & Fluide de completare, Echipamente de control al solidelor, Managementul deseurilor