Hamza Shaikh, P.Eng., SPEC., PMP

Experience

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  Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Research Centre

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Research Intern, Thermophysics Laboratory

  • Awarded a research grant sponsored by Qatar Petroleum and Royal Dutch Shell• Designed high pressure circulating pumps for Carbon dioxide• Measured viscosity of Squalane at high pressures and temperatures• Produced weekly reports and gained an understanding of the working environment in a research laboratory• Attended seminars and developed a deeper understanding of The Carbon Capture and Storage value chain

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  Paddington Academy

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

  Student Mentor

  • Delivered Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry lessons to a class of 30 High School students.• Helped to raise the personal aspirations of young students for higher education by giving examples from the lives of famous scientists.• Drew on my own subject knowledge and skills in interactions with students to raise their interest and enthusiasm for learning and to promote interest in the subjects.

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  Tercel Oilfield Products

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Mechanical Engineering Intern, Europe, CIS and Africa

  • Inspected drilling and completion tools for oil companies operating on offshore oil rigs.• Performed tests on tools before sending them out to the oil companies.• Ran simulations to recommend changes to the drill string to maximize safety.

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  BP

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Reservoir Engineering Intern, Angola Business Unit

  • Conducted voidage and pressure analysis on Angola reservoirs using injection and production wells data• Determined the revised location of water injectors to account for the future start-up of Angola LNG• Grasped key Reservoir Engineering skills and granted a scholarship for the MSc Petroleum Engineering course at Imperial College London

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  Schlumberger

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Reservoir Engineering Intern, Schlumberger Information Solutions

  • Successfully conducted multi-phase flow simulations using ECLIPSE AND INTERSECT to determine the effect of mudstone variation and fluid entrapment on relative permeability curves• Developed expertise in INTERSECT and recommended future improvements in the software• Produced a report on findings for contribution towards an on-going research funded by Shell

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  Sanjel Canada Ltd.

  Mar 2014 - May 2016

  Drilling and Completions Engineer/Reservoir Engineer/Project Manager

  • Performed multi-domain field development studies in the Appalachian, Permian, Western Gulf, Williston and Western Canada Sedimentary Basins• Analyzed mini-fracture, microseismic and offset well pressure communication data to characterize the fracture geometry in the areas of interest• Analysed step-down tests to calibrate the near wellbore friction for fracture modelling• Conducted fracture pressure history matching using GOHFER and FRACPRO (fracture modelling softwares), and built Mechanical Earth Models using sonic and core data.• Iterated geomechanical analysis to minimize fracture geometry uncertainty• Computed bottomhole flowing pressure and performed rate transient analysis to determine effective fracture lengths as inputs for production history matching.• Optimized fracture design by sensitizing on variable parameters like fluid type/volume, proppant size/type, well spacing, completion type, number of clusters, injection rate and lateral landing position• Developed a multi-domain workflow to investigate fracture asymmetry due to pressure depletion.• Utilized production modeling to conduct economic analysis for optimization studies• Recommended infill well fracture designs to minimize fracture asymmetry preventing potential permanent damage of existing wells• Performed statistical analysis using production data to screen candidates for re-stimulation and determine profitability of the Montney, Viking, Cardium and Duvernay formations for developing a successful business strategy• Monitored fracturing operations live with clients and made technical recommendations including rate and sand concentration changes on the fly to avoid premature screen outs and ensure successful treatment Show less

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  E-Tech Consulting Services

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  Principal Consultant/Reservoir Engineer/Project Manager

  • Lead multi-disciplinary project teams globally to improve workflows for geomechanical and re-fracture modelling, and invited to present findings at a recent workshop in Abu Dhabi consisting of over 40 leaders in the industry• Optimized fracture treatments in the Permian Basin with modified perforations resulting in significant production enhancement with reduced water production, leading to cost savings in excess of $25 million for the client• Trained 45 entry level Engineers on the Principles of Hydraulic Fracturing, Horizontal Well Completions Construction of Geomechanical Models, Fracture Closure Analysis, Production Engineering, Nodal Analysis, IPR and Tubing Intake Curves Show less

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  Schlumberger

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

  •Supervising fracs and coordinating materials for Canadian crews•Filling in for Service Manager and Personnel Coordinator as needed•Filling in for Service/Assets/Transport Coordinator for the Operational Planning and Resources Management (OPRM) centre as needed•Participating in QHSE investigations•Safety and Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader for the crew•Project: Refrac Workflow Development in the Montney Formation. Use of Data Analytics to design a workflow for refrac candidate selection in the Montney formation as well as develop a sales tool to engage with clients operating those wells. Show less •Supervising pumpdowns and coordinating materials as the well site•Completed the 4 week Modular Technical School in Oklahoma in Jul 2019 at KLC and finished top of the class•Performing audits at the well site and developing remedial work plans to address any non-compliance•Wellsite safety leader for the crew•Filled in for Service Manager during their vacation•Project: Comparison of SLB's high performance fluid system and competitor’s offering. Gathered laboratory and field data to determine viscosifying ability of the two fluid systems in in produced water. Used sonic data to build Mechanical Earth Models and perform Fracture Modelling to determine the impact on fracture length and hence reduction in seismicity Show less •Ran Stimulation Acquisition and Monitoring unit for various completion systems including P&P, Ball Drop and Coil Shifted Sleeves•Completed the 4 week Basic Operations School in Feb 2018 in Abu Dhabi and finished top of the class•Completed the 4 week Fracturing Execution School in June 2018 in Abu Dhabi and finished top of the class•Completed a wellsite audit to analyze the gaps and develop remedial work plans to address any non-compliance. Compiled a QHSE Contingency Plan for Canada that was approved by line management•Operated all fracturing equipment at the well site Show less

  • General Field Engineer

    Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Field Engineer 2

    Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Field Engineer 1

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Field Engineer Trainee

    Apr 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Liberty Energy

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2023

  -Promoted to the Technical Advisor role to support the expansion of a 4th crew in Canada-Collaborated with the Engineering team for business systems development as well as data gathering/analysis workflows -Promoted to Field Engineer 4 in recognition of the refrac candidate selection workflow project that was presented to senior management-Filled in for crew supervisor from time to time , managing a crew of 15+ personnel for the highest revenue generating client -Continued responsibilities from the previous role after Liberty acquired the OneStim segment-Acted as the main point of contact between field operations and sales to ensure accurate invoicing to customers as well as data analysis

  • Technical Advisor

    Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Field Engineer 4

    Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Field Engineer 3

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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  SLB

  Nov 2023 - now

  -Relocated to Saudi Arabia after spending almost a decade in North America-Expanded my exposure into conventional stimulation operations with a variety of fluids including Crosslinked fluids and Acid Fracs-Performed QAQC of fluids and exhaustion of stimulation treatments in the Ghawar field in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the client’s Production Engineer-Ensured compliance with the safety requirements-Provided job supervisor coverage when operations were required on two well sites at the same time Show less

  • Stimulation Design and Technical Engineer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • General Field Engineer

    Nov 2023 - Jun 2024