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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Exploration Geoscientist with a proven management skill, a PhD graduated, over 25 years experience in Oil and Gas industry. Excellent Knowledge in multidisciplinary studies ( geology, structural geology, Geochemistry, Geophysical methods of Exploration, Reservoir Characterization, Source Rocks Characterization, prospect identification and generation, etc…). Take part in the development of competencies, participate and coordinate to carry out the objectives of the company by using the appropriate methods and techniques of exploration and production. Mature new zones of hydrocarbon accumulations, new zones of exploration, and increasing the reserves by the re- evaluation of the existing discoveries, the improvement of the methods of production and recuperation, by reducing the risks and the costs of exploration and production activities. Work with functional managers to ensure integration of multi-disciplinary project teams. QHSE performance reporting, development and applying standards for all Geological and Geophysical studies, programs and plans. A self starter and a leadership with high ability to motivate and manage exploration teams, co-ordinate and manage of internal and external resources to deliver exploration projects ; Familiarity with the policies, Contracts and liaisons with the governmental Agencies and Partners; Participate with the functional managers to ensure integration of multi-disciplinary project teams. Management and development of technical team by implementation focused training and development plans; Carry out technical, administrative, legal, environmental, and financial aspects of all the exploration works and programs: budgetary control, contract negotiations with the contractors, Data- Rooms, bid-rounds, convention studies, etc...
EDUCATION
* Structural Geologist, Algiers University, 1983 ;
* Doctorate ( PhD ) in geology, Petroleum Academy of Gubkin / Moscow, 1991;
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
I - Sept - Oct 2008:Geoscientist Consultant, during the 1st Bid Round for Algerian Exploration Blocks.
II- Technical/Exploration Manager ( Contract: 03/ 2007 – 03 / 2008 ) for Gulfkeystone Petroleum,Ltd ( Algiers, Algeria),
Responsible for the exploration works and programs of two ( 2 ) exploration blocks and two development oil fields.
Accomplishments
* Supervising of all necessary Geological and Geophysical Contracts and liaisons with the governmental Agencies and Partners; The management and supervision of Contractors, tender processes and implementation of subcontractor works. Performing hands-on technical Geological and Geophysical Work as and when required as wall as scheduling work programme activities to ensure the timely delivery of the planed geological and Geophysical work programs;
* Geological, geophysical and Geochemical Studies, Hydrocarbon Evaluation, Play and Project Assessments, Prospect identification and generation of new exploration and appraisal wells, Research of New Exploration Opportunities, Risk Analysis(Geological and Economical Aspects ), Geological and Geophysical Works Programs. Joint Ventures, Bid round, Data rooms and Results Presentations;
* Assure and manage the regular Meetings with the Partners ( Technical Committee Meetings, Management Committee Meetings, etc );
* Prepare technical reports and participate on recommendation for direct negotiations, bid rounds, farm-out, and potential acquisition based of the integrated geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data;
* Raising standards of technical systems, reporting and presentations.
III- Head of Exploration Department ( 05 / 2000 – 11 / 2006) for the National oil and Gas Company "Sonatrach";
Responsible for the exploration projects and Programs in North Algeria, plans, budget, management, training programs. Management of various projects and different technical teams and support personals. Co ordinate between other departments HSE and Present results to the management.
Accomplishments
* Co ordination between the exploration Departments, reporting to the exploration manager, presentation of exploration programs and results;
* Projects management and Prospects generation and risk analysis, Results interpretation and supervise the quality and the deadlines of the exploration works and programs ;
* Performing hands-on technical Geological and Geophysical Work as and when required as wall as scheduling work programme activities to ensure the timely delivery of the planed geological and Geophysical work programmes;
* Carry out the procedures, contracts and use the latest methods and programs to reduce the exploration risk and the coast of the work programs ;
* Responsible for the training and development of the human resources and carry out all the administrative works of the Department;
* Collaborate with the administrative, training, legal, financial, environmental and others departments to respects the procedures of the Exploration Division, of the company and the government ;
* Participate to the internal and external management meetings, bid rounds, presentation of the exploration results and new opportunities to the management, participate to the technical meetings and presentation, technical and management committees with the Partners
* Technical congress and Seminars, etc…
IV- Chief Geologist (05 / 1991 - 05 / 2000) within SONATRACH, Algiers, Algeria;
In charge of all the exploration activities In North Algeria. Management of Five (05) Explorations Projects and Twenty( 20) engineers with multidisciplinary skills and qualifications. Responsible for the Prospects generation, supervising of exploration work, Annual budget and plans, Training and coaching geoscientists, etc..
Accomplishments
* Co ordinate between the different projects and different teams;
* Carry out all the geological, geophysical, geochemical studies and reports;
* Presentation of exploration results to the management;
* Participate to carry out the exploration programs, plans, budget, data rooms, bid round, convention studies, procedures, etc…;
* Participate to the technical committees with the partners, to the contracts negotiation meetings ;
* Present the new exploration opportunities and new exploration and appraisal wells locations to the management;
* carry out the monthly, annual reports, implementation wells reports and final wells reports;
* Participate and prepare the HSE procedures and reports;
* Manage, train and develop the HR and coach the evolution of the technical qualification and communication skills of the teams, etc...
V- Senior Geologist (12/1991 – 05 / 1995 ) for the National oil and gas company "SONATRACH, Algiers, Algeria";
Promoted to Senior Geologist, responsible for Exploration work programs, prospect generation, exploration and appraisal wells localisations over the exploration blocks in the S.E.Constantine Basin. As a team leader for the exploration project responsible for the management and training of a team of 6 Engineers, etc….
Accomplishments
* Carry out all the geological, geopysical, geochemical studies and reports, prospect identification and ranking, risk analysis, regional and local mapping of the main oil and gas targets ;
* Co ordinate the exploration works and manage multidisciplinary team ( geologists, geophysicists, geochemists,... ) ;
* Follow up the exploration works ( seismic acquisition, processing and reprocessing, exploration and appraisal wells, geochemical studies in laboratory, etc...);
* Organize field trips, Presentation of the Exploration results ;
* Carry out play assessment and all the necessary exploration reports and studies, local and regional studies;
* Participate to carry out the annual budget and plan of the exploration works, to the bid round, Data rooms ;
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams to realize the convention studies, and the negotiation of the contracts of exploration works, etc..;
VI- Geologist / Jr. Geologist ( 7/1983 – 12 / 1991) for the National oil and gas company "SONATRACH, Algiers, Algeria";
Responsible for the G & G data request and Exploration works and geological studies in the S.E Constantine Basin in North Algeria
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Geological mapping, inter well correlations, well logs interpretation, Realize cross sections ;
* Carry out geological, implementation and final wells reports ;
* Follow up exploration wells and supervise exploration work programs;
* Prepare geological data and participate to geological field trips;
* Participate to prospect identification and basin analysis studies.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES ATTENDED
-Carbonate Reservoirs,1983;
- Geochemistry in Petroleum exploration, 1995;
-Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy;1993;
-Structural Styles In Petroleum Exploration,1992;
-Play assessment; Risk evaluation,1995;
-Basin analysis; prospect identification,1994 ;
-Exploration Project Management ( Evaluation of the Irish Sea ),1994
Advance in Pressures Transient Analysis,1995;
-Carbonates Reservoirs in Exploration and Production,1996;
-Modern Reservoir Analysis in Exploration and Production,1994;
-Project Management,1997;
-Technical Contracts in Exploration-Production,1998;
-Hydrocarbon potential studies and geological and economical risk analysis & Evaluation, 1999;
PUBLICATIONS
* 4th Seminar of petroleum Geology (Sgp5), Boumerdès / Algeria, November 2000 ;
* Geology and Oil Exploration of the basin of S.E.Constantinois and the
* 1st Seminar of Geology of theConstantinois (SGGC -1), Constantine university / Algeria, November 2001;
* Geology and hydrocarbon Potential of the S.E.Constantine Basin;
* 2nd National seminar of Stratigraphy (2nd SSt 2003 Beni Abbes /Algeria, 7 - December 2003;
* Geology and Petroleum Potential of the S.E.Constantine basin, 5th Seminar of petroleum geology (Sgp5), Boumerdès / Algeria, 18 - January 2004
* Geology and hydrocarbon Exploration of the S.E.Constantine basin and the Algéro-Tunisians Borders, National seminar " geosciences for a durable development ", University of Tébessa /Algeria, 26 April -27 2004 ;
* Geology and Exploration of the Carbonate reservoirs 2nd Seminar of Geology of Large Constantinois (SGGC-2), Constantine university / Algeria, 20 May 2005;
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Sport, New Technologies and discoveries, Reading, Television and Excursions.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth:16 / 05 / 1956
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Algerian
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
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high level of education in geology with a many specialised trainings and courses in Geology, Petroleum Geology, Structural Geology, Geochemistry for Exploration, play assessment, sequence stratigraphy, seismic stratigraphy, Management, G &G exploration Methods.
A leadership with high capabilities to motivate, manage, guide, train and to monitor the company's Exploration geoscientists and support teams.working on many projects to evaluate both internal and external proposals in order to fund new joint ventures (evaluation and identifications of new exploration opportunities).
OBJECTIVE:
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Work with functional managers to ensure integration of multi-disciplinary project teams. Supervising of all necessary Geological and Geophysical Contracts and liaisons with the governmental Agencies and Partners; The management and supervision of Contractors, tender processes and implementation of subcontractor works. Performing hands-on technical Geological and Geophysical Work as and when required as well as scheduling work programme activities to ensure the timely delivery of the planed geological and Geophysical work programmes..
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