Berfin Çıra
Sr. Drilling Fluids Engineer
Summary
Accomplished Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer with 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment, adept in drilling fluids optimization and leading teams to success. Proven track record at Solenis, leveraging analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance product development and lab operations globally. Excelled in project management and teamwork, significantly contributing to international lab expansion and innovative drilling solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer
Solenis
10.2023 - Current
- Transitioned into a team leadership role, mentoring junior staff and guiding all aspects of daily lab operations, including project planning, technical research, product testing, and data reporting.
- Played a central role in product development for both domestic and international clients, presenting research-backed findings to clients and stakeholders, which informed successful sales strategies.
- Contributed to international lab expansion through reporting and project support for both domestic and global clients.
- Managed recruitment and team issues, providing strategic support for lab growth and development.
Drilling Fluids Engineer
Solenis
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed comprehensive reports on mud system performance, enabling continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established and standardized laboratory operations from scratch, creating extensive documentation, testing procedures, and reporting protocols to enhance lab functionality.
- Managed all aspects of drilling fluid testing and formulation, including creating and optimizing mud recipes, evaluating performance, and developing new chemical products tailored to specific drilling issues.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and technologies to stay ahead in the competitive drilling fluids market.
- Collaborated with academic partners and contributed to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Intern/Production Engineer
Perenco
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Training about production of oil from reservoir and separation for industrial usage. Observation and analysis of daily progress of well performance. Training about the Electrical Submersible Pumping design.
Intern/Research and Development Intern
Turkish Petroleum
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Working on drilling solutions and cementing operations. Practicing experiments about the reservoir samples. Guest attendence to IWCF course.
Intern/Production Engineer
Turkish Petroleum
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Training and learning about the production surface systems of oil industry; ESP, PCP, SRP. Workshop about the Electrical Submersible Pumping (ESP) systems. Training about the oil separation system
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
İstanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Drilling Fluids Design
Oilfield Chemistry
Laboratory Testing Procedures
Technical Reporting
Data Analysis
Project Management
Team Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
- Completed Work and Travel program in the U.S., enhancing cross-cultural communication and adaptability.
- Presented a technical session at the 31st ITU Petroleum and Natural Gas Seminar, recognized with a speaker plaque for contributions.
Timeline
Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer
Solenis
10.2023 - Current
Drilling Fluids Engineer
Solenis
10.2021 - 10.2023
Intern/Production Engineer
Perenco
01.2020 - 02.2020
Intern/Research and Development Intern
Turkish Petroleum
08.2018 - 09.2018
Intern/Production Engineer
Turkish Petroleum
07.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
İstanbul Technical University
04.2001 -