CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Age
Nationality
Permanent Address
Mukhtar Ahmed
52 Years
American (USA)
3700 Kingwood Dr#2024
Kingwood TX 77339 USA
Telephones Dammam, Saudi Arabia 00966-5-4104-2681 Houston TX
Email
1+713-737-5919
mukhtiaar@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1981
B.S in Chemical Engineering
University of the Punjab Pakistan
2000-2002
B.S Chemical process Technology
HCCS College Houston Texas USA
2007
2007
2008
2008
2008
Diploma in Applied Hydraulic system
Diploma in Humane Machine Interface &PLC
Diploma in Deep water drilling system
Diploma in Top Drive DDM 750-1250 Tons
Diploma in Drilling Simulator operation
Aker MH Academy, Norway
Aker MH Academy Norway
Aker MH Academy Norway
Aker Academy MH Norway
Aker Academy MH Singapore
Short Courses:
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Membership:
Mud system &Well Control Course
Directional Drilling
Well completion
MWD and LWD drilling system
Well Simulation
Well work over
American Mechanical Institute (AMI)
American petroleum Institute (API)
International Driller Association Austin TX
Achievements
I have over 25 years of work experience in oil and gas industry both in up and downstream in executing
oil and gas drilling projects, installation and commissioning of drilling and hoisting equipment at on and
offshore rigs. I am experienced drilling trainer (CBT, drilling Simulator and Rig based) of complete Rotary
drilling system Well Control, Mud system, and well planning, simulation and Completion as well as expert
in 6th generation deepwater drilling system .I am Knowledgeable of hydro processing technology of crude
oil refining and as multidiscipline engineer I am competent of Chemical, Drilling, Mechanical, and
Electrical Engineering and technology. I am multilingual with excellent interpersonal and team building
skills and had worked with world known companies and achieved outstanding results by applying
technical knowledge, experience and skills using commonsense.
Special Skills; Multilingual (English Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Hindi Arabic)
Fully computer literate, Microsoft words, Power Point, Excel, Access, 3D interactive simulation, AutoCAD
Employment History
Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Senior Drilling Instructor.
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Develop Drilling Curriculum and conduct CBT and Rig based training for students from
Aramco and other oil and gas sponsored companies.
Manage and Conduct Rigman, assistant driller and driller training program including
Rotary drilling system, Hoisting system, casing and cementing, Mud Circulation system,
well control system, completion and work over, as well as Rig safety and HSE program.
Conduct classroom and performance test at Rig, workshop based equipment evaluation.
Arrange field trips to operational Rig visit for student in cooperation with Rig Contractor
and supervise drilling operations.
Larsen Oil and Gas (Semi submersible DP) www.larsenoilandgas.com
Technical support (Drilling) Semisubmersible DP Petrorig1 Singapore 2009-2010
 Advised in real time drilling operations based on daily drilling plan at drilling simulator in Stand
building, Conductor Casing and cementing, Worked with Subsea Engineer in Marine Riser and BOP
landing, Drilling Operation, Bit and BHA Selection, Mud Circulatory system and well control system.
 Planed and managed preventive maintenance of rig machines and equipment.
 Conducted CBT based training for deep water drilling, MWD/LWD for Drilling crew.
 Developed and implemented drilling procedures and provided engineering support.
 Conducted HSE and rig safety meeting and conducted weekly fire and emergency safety drills.
Aker Solutions MH Houston TX
www.akersolutions.com
Technical Instructor (drilling)
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2006-2009
Participated in Top drive Design, developed drilling curriculum of Aker MH (Complete drilling
Package) including Drilling system equipment Top drive (DDM), Hoisting System Drawwork,
Iron Roughneck, Hoisting Crane and conducted training at Norway and Houston.
Conducted real time drilling operation training at drilling simulator including, Cyber Drilling
Smart zone management system, Drill view system, Drilling data analysis and Well Control
Conducted Aker MH standards drilling courses like Drilling system, Hoisting system, Casing
and cementing, Complete Well Control System, Mud Circulatory system and MWD/LWD
using drilling simulator, animation, Videos, and pictures.
Conducted Aker MH technical courses of (DDM) or Top Drive (500, 650, 750, 1000, and
1250) Ton, Auto Iron Roughneck, Stand Building Crane, Knuckle Boom crane Hydraulic
System, Human Machine Interface, PLC and Preventive Maintenance.
Developed and conducted technical drilling courses at offshore floating drilling unit Semi
Submersible rigs of clients like Thunderhorse (Bp), Seadrill, Maersk, Petrorig of Larsen oil
and gas, Petrobras and more, pride International, Transocean, Diamond offshore and more..
Shell Scotford Refinery Edmonton Alberta Canada
Senior Process Engineer
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2004-2006
Supervised two phase Hydro- process unit for naphtha treatment and production of
100,000 bbl synthetic oil (Gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, propane, butane) per day
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Designed process logs, conduct process analysis and control, and supervised shift
engineers and worked with production department to meet supply.
Provided technical, engineering and Training support to refinery technical staff for new
employees and conducted safety meeting in accordance with company rules.
TODCO oil and gas Houston, TX www.todco.com
Project Engineer (Offshore Drilling)
1997-2004
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Executed offshore oil and gas projects for Top drive Design, installation, commissioning,
testing, operation and Rotary Drilling Training in accordance with contract and documents,
standards and regulations. Read the project document, prepared assignment and implemented
within stipulated timeframe.
 Developed and changed equipment design, implemented at workshop, ordered components
and materials. Made all purchases orders and maintain inventory.
 Provided Technical/ operation/training support under the project agreement for mechanical/
hydraulic /pneumatic and control system problems.
 Developed equipment operation and training material, safety manuals and conducted Health
Safety and environment (HSE) and preventive maintenance training at the premises.
Design Development Fabrication Company
www.ddfc.com
Business Development Manager (Technical)
1990-1997
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Responsible of process equipment and piping installation and testing at refinery and
natural gas pipeline.
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Performed equipment design fabrication, installation and commissioning of water
treatment plant and utility boilers.
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Lead team for installation and commissioning of desalter, Catalytic reformer Hydrotreater
reactor along with complete piping system.
Prepared most of project document, design, drawings, plans, schedules and worked as a
single point of contact in executing the project.
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Developed training and safety material and manual s and conducted training for the
equipment.
Al-Shauiba Refinery Kuwait
www.knpc.com
1983-1990
Process Engineer (Hydrogen Plant)
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Worked as Process engineer at Hydro- processing unit, controlled hydro- treating unit to
treat naphtha by hydrogen, monitored processing and operation phases
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Shift Supervisor for hydrogen production plant (Natural Gas based) with optimum
efficiency, participated in several design changes to safe energy
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Maintained refinery utility system like water treatment plant, boiler, heat Exchangers
and re-boiler Prepared PFD and P&IDs programs in process and production, prepared
logs, conducted mass and energy balance used HYSYS simulation for design changes.
All References are available on request