Sergiu Vasilachi
Offshore Production Operator/Technician
Bucharest
Summary
Experienced offshore professional with a strong track record in managing onshore and offshore production operations and ensuring safety compliance. Known for fostering collaboration within teams, hitting key project milestones, and staying adaptable in fast-paced environments. With a solid background in crisis management and operational planning, I'm focused on maintaining high performance and safety standards, no matter the challenge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
24
24
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Offshore Production Operator/Technician
Semco Maritime A/S
Tyra East Gas Production Platform, Denmark
08.2023 - Current
- Operate the facilities on a day-to-day basis
- Perform initial troubleshooting of more challenging/abnormal issue/high risk task (e.g. valve passing, Loss
of Primary Containment (LOPC)/test point or drain line choked etc.) and seek assistance when required - Operate the plant in compliance to Site Operating Procedures, Standing Instructions, and site Health, Safety, Security, Environment procedures
- Act as Area Authority in Permit to Work system, opening at location permit to Work (final checks, Toolbox Talk, Hazard Identification, Permit to Work Compliance, Risk Assessment etc.)
- Conduct the daily rounds to monitor the facilities, log data, check integrity threats, check safe operation of
third parties - Prepare and execute isolations/de-isolation and breaking of containment, verifying and ensuring safety before any work is released
- Perform gas, NORM and other testing required to verify equipment is safe to work on for other teams
- Perform random permit audits on working locations
- Coordinate the daily production team activities, streamline operations and prioritize tasks
- Carry out routine/non routine change over of pumps, operate the manifold valves for diversion of wells, and prepare equipments for maintenance activities under the guidance of Senior Operator
- Act as part of intervention team during the emergency situations (safety drills)
- Maintain equipment in operating condition by performing preventive maintenance and repair
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while performing daily operations tasks
Offshore Production Operator
GSP Offshore
Fixed Central Production Platform, Romania
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Operate/supervise the production installation to ensure that the process parameters are within safe
operating limits and use equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries - Display learner mindset and operational discipline and thoughtfully comply to the work processes and
procedure in execution of core operational duties and work processes including Ensure Safe Production,
Permit to Work, process isolation planning and execution, housekeeping - Experience with plant start-up and shut-down, process plant monitoring, wellhead surveillance and well
testing - Supervise and coordinate production activities of site facilities to meet set production and work targets to
meet safety standards - Test wells to determine production rates, identify problems and implement corrective actions
Experience in operating gas process facilities, two stage compression, MEG & TEG glycol regeneration
unit, gas dehydration process - Demonstrate effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside
contractors and junior on-site staff - Start-up, shut-down and operate fluid pump transfer systems; operate multiple fluid process separating
equipment - Communicate effectively with team members to maximize productivity levels while adhering to safety
protocols
Offshore Production Operator
OMV Petrom
Fixed Central Production Platform, Romania
05.2012 - 09.2019
- Operate process plant within the Production Area in accordance to Standard Operating Plan, Daily Operating Instructions, Production Team Lead's instructions and supervision
- Support production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment
- Create or review process isolation job packs (including de-oiling and de-condensation) and support the execution of process isolation safely and timely to meet Operation Maintenance Coordinator's plan schedule, prepare and approve Permit to Work and assist in coordination of daily maintenance planning on
their unit - Manage plant upsets and abnormal conditions and subsequent troubleshooting including incidents/plant
emergencies and subsequent follow-up - Report and identify defects and take steps to reduce the risk
- Realize direct and control operations on start-up, or in the event of process upset, to minimize the loss of
production - Monitor production rates and water quality to maintain within specified requirements and logging of plant
statuses required (levels, flow rates, pressures) - Report actual or potential environmental incidents immediately to supervisors to assist in minimizing
harmful outcomes and quickly restoring order - Perform inspections and routine maintenance on equipment
- Carry out isolation, nitrogen inerting, and defrosting for equipment in process plant
Junior Project Engineer
OMV Petrom
Bucharest , Romania
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth • project execution and on-time delivery
- Perform risk assessments to proactively identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies
accordingly - Liaise with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward
- Determine and schedule priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Recommend process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste
- Assist with cost proposal development and customer presentations
- Evaluate change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities
- Assess impact of modification requests for ongoing projects
Review contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project
completion - Identified technical risks within managed projects
Technical Engineer - Drilling Department
UPET Targoviste
Targoviste, Romania
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Established strong working relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and
collaboration on shared goals - Responsible for the technical and commercial segments in Drilling Department
- Plan and organize operations and technical activities of 10 mechanical technicians during rig inspection
- Implement the HSEQ policy and procedures
- Prepare material and technical reports regarding technical status of drilling rigs
- Responsible for technical documentation of drilling rigs, manage and update technical documentation
- Participate in preparing the budget for maintenance of drilling rigs
Write instruction manuals, technical guidance and coordinate the work for preventive maintenance of the
drilling rigs - Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems
Education
Master Of Engineering - Reservoir Engineering
PETROLEUM - GAS UNIVERSITY OF PLOIESTI
Ploiesti, Romania 10.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor Of Engineering - Petroleum And Gas Engineering
PETROLEUM - GAS UNIVERSITY OF PLOIESTI
Ploiesti, Romania 10.2005 - 07.2009
Skills
Safety behaviors
Water testing
Maintenance and repair skills
Multitasking Abilities
Planning and Coordination
Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Problem-Solving
Teambuilding
Attention to Detail
MS Office
First Aid/CPR
Materials management
Troubleshooting
Excellent Communication
Certification
Further Offshore Emergency Training - FOET
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Offshore Production Operator/Technician
Semco Maritime A/S
08.2023 - Current
Offshore Production Operator
GSP Offshore
10.2019 - 08.2023
Offshore Production Operator
OMV Petrom
05.2012 - 09.2019
Junior Project Engineer
OMV Petrom
02.2011 - 04.2012
Technical Engineer - Drilling Department
UPET Targoviste
10.2010 - 01.2011
Master Of Engineering - Reservoir Engineering
PETROLEUM - GAS UNIVERSITY OF PLOIESTI
10.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor Of Engineering - Petroleum And Gas Engineering
PETROLEUM - GAS UNIVERSITY OF PLOIESTI
10.2005 - 07.2009