Girish Menon

Experience

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  Essar Oil

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Rig Manager

  Held Various Position Like Rig Manager, Tool Pusher, Etc on there various Rig Offshore and Onshore. and Implemented processes and management methods for optimization for drilling operations, Drilled vertical and horizontal wells using oil and water-based muds to the required depth in accordance with company policies, client requirements, industry recommended practices and government standards, Maintain on-going communications with company representative(s) regarding concerns and operations, to communicate well with all levels of management, contractors and team members, and utilize total quality and safety management principles to operate successfully in a stressful, fast paced, dead line oriented. “no error” environment. Oversee and direct all oil and gas drilling activities 24 hours a day. Manage on-site employees including multiple vendors for all drilling and well operations but not limited to: scheduling for rig moves, and equipment maintenance, and daily safe operations Show less

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  John Energy Ltd.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Area Manager

  Was Responsible for deploying first Chater Hire Rigs IN North East of India & Operating Rig across India, Minimize QHSE risks on RigsMinimize technical and operational downtime of RigOptimize cost of Rig maintenance and operationsDeliver charterer / contract requirementsManage projects in time, budget and performance parametersManage vendor services to required performance levelsManage performance and development of Rig Staff

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  ReedHyclog A Schlumberger company

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2005

  Senior Service Engineer

  In charge of all the business aspects of Schlumberger India & OMAN by Improving communication and maximizing synergy between Technologies, of Drilling Bits segments to aggressively pursue strategic and new customers .Was Assigned to Oversee IMP projects of Hardy Offshore drilling campaign.

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  Smith Bits international

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Country Manager

  Have been assigned to various Position from Application engineer to Country Manager handling Sales, Tender and Performance Testing of New technology Drill Bits for various Clients . PDO, SHELL, OXY, DALMA, Petro Canada and Dublin. Built Revenue from 750K to11Million USD within a period of Five Years

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  Schlumberger

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2015

  Was assigned to build business of DT&R In the capacity of a District and Operations Manager, I was primarily responsible for driving sales to meet and exceed the company targets while overseeing the complete integration of the Smith International product lines into the Schlumberger structures after the merger.o Orchestrated the establishment of the DT&R product line in the Algeria region.o Developed and executed relevant and smart market strategies to drive business growth.o Nurtured and maintained client business relationships to encourage long-term business deals.o Ensured that teams are well-trained and compliant to consistently achieve the company’s QHSE targets.o Hired relevant resources and trained them adequately to meet the business requirements.Notable Achievementso Following the merger, ensuring a smooth transition into the Schlumberger structure and culture without losing the staff.o Reinforced the team’s own culture and identity while also conforming to the Schlumberger norms.o Ensured achievement of financial goals apart from maintaining a team of 30+ members and keeping them motivated through the process of merger.o Effectively engaged with the customers to nurture relationships and grow the revenues achieving the set targets.o Reduced operating costs by effectively negotiating prices with suppliers, recognizing wasted expenses and streamlining processes with the teams.o Started up the fishing and remedial business in Algeria.o participated in mega Tender of National Oil Company Sonatrac for DT&R Division and bagged USD 120 Million work order in favor of Schlumberger for the first Time in AlgeriaSet up state of art workshop for Turbine, Drilling Jar & Down hole Motor maintaince .Introduced Inspection company Drilco ,my focus was on Down hole Tools and setting up New Product line base for servicing the Mega work order Show less

  • Geo Market Sales Manager

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  • District Operations Manager

    Oct 2010 - Jan 2014
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  Foresite UK. Ltd

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Executive Engineer Drilling

  Was instrumental for introducing Good safe working Particle on company owned offshore Jack up RigsImproved receivables from clients Monitored Rig Moves Overseeing drilling Operation and Plan the Next operation so that we could complete the Project on Time

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  SK PETRO

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2021

  Chief Operating Officer

  As part of company leadership, my task is to build a roadmap and guide the company business to achieve operational excellence and position the company as leader in its market.Dawning the role of COO, :- Introduced ISO system into the company- Established Safe working Methods and Follow Up to minimize Hazard to envoirment , equipment's and Personals - Introduced New Oil Rigs to current Fleets of Rigs - Established Client Interface for companiesWith 30 years direct and indirect reports and total annual revenues of around US $25 million, I facilitated operations for the Indian Sub-Continent. As part of Operations, I managed Sales, Business Development, P&L's and all personnel related issues. I take pride and privilege to start as a driller , Rig Super , Rig Manager“ Application Engineer”, “Regional Field Engineer”, “Sales Manager”, “Location Manager” “Geo market sales Manager finally to Chief operations Officer current position . Show less

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  GTC Oil Field Services Limited

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  • General Manager

    Aug 2021 - May 2023

  • General Manager

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
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  Seros

  Apr 2023 - now

  Chief Operations Officer
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  Seros

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  Chief Operations Officer