Sandeep Appikatla
MWD/LWD Directional Drilling R&M - Operations Coordinator Roles
Diyarbakir
Summary
Proven expertise in the oil and gas sector, particularly in running MWD/LWD down-hole drilling services and surface equipment, along with a strong ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Recognized for exceptional communication skills within multicultural teams and a high-energy, results-oriented leadership style. Committed to driving success in oil and gas service lines through innovative strategies and a proactive approach. Dynamic sales and management professional with extensive experience in specializing client acquisition, contract negotiation, and fostering customer loyalty.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
SELF EMPLOYED PART TIME SALES & MARKETING CHEMICAL
Abtikar International Automobiles Chemicals Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
- Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts, achieving cost savings on promotional materials purchases.
- Assisted in the creation of sales presentations tailored to individual client needs, resulting in higher closing ratios.
- Enhanced client relationships through regular communication, addressing concerns, and providing prompt solutions.
- Supported sales team by providing timely updates on inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability for meeting customer demands.
MWD/LWD Repair & Maintenance Operations Support
Viking International Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - Current
- Oversee and ensure efficiency of all onsite engineering basis assignments
- Periodic site visits & picking up BHA’s while replacing the DDX
- Discussing with DD for preparing proper BHA prior to run in the hole
- Ensuring all the rig site DD surface gear & sensors tested on site and make sure they are good to run
- Make sure the MWD string tested on location & good to run in the hole
- Perform sand checks on location train the MWD hands on drilling fluid & checking the tanks with min and max drilling fluids quantity requirement prior the Mud engineer submits the drilling fluid report
- Determine field engineering training needs for reporting to senior management
- Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of all surface equipment in the R&M shop
- Maintain and update all work and tool record in the R&M shop
- Prepare monthly work assignment reports for submission to senior management
- Ensure adherence to company policy and safety rules for all performed work
MWD Field Engineer
Wel Drill Energy DMCC
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Operated and monitored rig site MWD surface systems
- Generated and submitted service performance reports for all equipment
- Ensured that all work was performed in accordance with technical procedures outlined in quality systems manual
- Ensured integration of all QHSE requirements in work process
- Gathered and interpreted project data in coordination with geologists and drillers
LWD Tech
Weatherford MWD Tools Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Installation, Repair & maintenance of the sensors, unit and equipment required for the LWD service in accordance with the client’s specifications
- Perform assembly and disassembly of HELM VCD (Direction & Gamma), MFR (Resistivity tools, PW tools (pressure tools), NDT (Testing & Calib) and RSS
- Perform full service disassembly, inspection, assembly, testing and calibration where required of; drivers, BAPS gamma, flow diverters, extensions, interconnects, and batteries
- Perform full disassembly, inspection, assembly, and testing of pulsers, including main valve and control valve where service is required
- Maintenance, calibration, loading, and setup of the downhole tools used in the acquisition of the directional, drilling mechanics and formation evaluation measurements
- Interpretation of MWD directional, drilling mechanics and LWD formation evaluation as part of a service that assists the client in solving operational and drilling problems
- Presentation of real-time and recorded data both in electronic data to offshore and onshore personnel and in the form of logs and numerical data
Instrumentation Engineer
Shiv Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Operated and monitored rig site MWD surface systems
- Generated and submitted service performance reports for all equipment
- Ensured that all work was performed in accordance with technical procedures outlined in quality systems manual
- Ensured integration of all QHSE requirements in work process
- Gathered and interpreted project data in coordination with geologists and drillers
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Exploration & Production Engineering
Andhra University
India 04.2001 -
Bachelor's - Electronics & Communication Engineering
JNTU
India01.2008
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
SBTET
India01.2004
No Degree - Schooling
Secondary School Certificate
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong experience in MWD service operations and monitoring
Excellent knowledge of drilling system services and products
Outstanding grasp of depth tracking systems
Superior abilities in data distribution to appropriate contractors and subcontractors
Exceptional skills in problem-solving and troubleshooting
Determined field engineering team training needs for reporting to senior management
Ensured proper utilization and maintenance of all surface equipment in the R&M shop
Mentor in maintaining and updated all work and tool record in the R&M shop
Certification
Certified on GETensor LWD Magnetic Centerfire Field Resistivity tools Service & Repairing, Aberdeen, UK
Accomplishments
- Collaborated from scratch with the team in the development & setup of new Directional Drilling shop setup in Turkey
- Drilled more than 250+ Geothermal wells HT wells testing first time in Turkey with Vertex high temperature 200 C tools by completing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer drilling formation failures on field locations.
- Achieved 4200m deep geothermal wells completing the TD with 120 days with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 30 Field staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Asset inventory tracking, R&M tools hours tracking, spares utilization for MWD/LWD tools & spreadsheets.
Timeline
SELF EMPLOYED PART TIME SALES & MARKETING CHEMICAL
Abtikar International Automobiles Chemicals Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
MWD/LWD Repair & Maintenance Operations Support
Viking International Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - Current
MWD Field Engineer
Wel Drill Energy DMCC
06.2012 - 12.2012
LWD Tech
Weatherford MWD Tools Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2012
Instrumentation Engineer
Shiv Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Petroleum Exploration & Production Engineering
Andhra University
04.2001 -
No Degree - Schooling
Secondary School Certificate
04.2001 -
Bachelor's - Electronics & Communication Engineering
JNTU
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
SBTET
Languages Known
Hindi
English
Basic Turkish
Personal Details
- Name: Sandeep Appikatla
- Date Of Birth: 19-June-1986
- Nationality: Indian
- Passport No: Z4182932
- Countries worked: India, Iran, UAE, Turkey
- Licenses: Turkish B Class Driving License