MEHMET RIDVAN ÜSTÜN
ANKARA
Summary
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineer with nearly four years of experience in rig-based drilling operations, currently serving as Rig Manager. Strong background in real-time operational decision-making, night drilling supervision mindset, and execution of operator-approved drilling programs. Seeking to transition into offshore drilling engineering roles where field experience, technical judgement, and pressure-based decision-making can be utilized and further developed within an operator environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Manager
TURKISH PETROLEUM INTERNATIONAL ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
03.2022 - Current
- Executed drilling operations in accordance with operator-approved drilling programs and procedures
- Took real-time operational decisions during day and night shifts under time-critical and pressure-driven conditions
- Managed drilling activities including loss circulation events, wellbore instability, casing running, and cementing operations
- Interpreted drilling parameters, mud behavior, and formation response to optimize drilling performance
- Coordinated rig crews and service companies to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Acted as the primary interface between rig personnel, service providers, and operator representatives
- Ensured compliance with HSE standards and operational best practices throughout drilling operations
Site Manager
DRILTEK SONDAJ
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed site logistics, personnel coordination, and equipment readiness
- Ensured availability of materials and services required for continuous drilling operations
- Supported drilling activities through effective planning and operational coordination
Education
Bachelor of Science - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ANKARA2021
Skills
- Drilling Operations & Wellsite Supervision
- Night Drilling Operations & Real-Time Decision Making
- Well Control & Pressure Control Methods
- Drilling Fluids & Loss Circulation Awareness
- Wellbore Stability & Formation Behavior Interpretation
- Casing & Cementing Operations
- Rig Equipment Inspection & Troubleshooting
- HSE & Operational Risk Awareness
- Night drilling supervisor mindset
- Field-based technical judgement
- Strong communication between rig and operator teams
- Calm and structured decision-making under pressure
Certification
IWCF - International Well Control Forum
Level 4
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and interests
- Cycling
- Running
- Cultural Anthropology
- Physical Anthropology
- Linguistic Anthropology
Timeline
Rig Manager
TURKISH PETROLEUM INTERNATIONAL ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
03.2022 - Current
Site Manager
DRILTEK SONDAJ
10.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY