Sergey Nikitin

Experience

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  EPRS Workover Company

  Aug 2008 - May 2011

  Tool Pusher, Assistant Driller

  Various projects in Western Siberia, being a part of the Hoist Team during workover operations, mainly focusing on ESP change-outs and well integrity restoration, including all associated aspects (HSSE, work program execution, reporting to customers).

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  Salym Petroleum Development

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2019

  Led performance improvement initiatives, including optimizing completion design for water injector wells and introducing tapered string design for oil producers, resulting in savings.Reconsidered the approach of using workover joint tubing strings, implementing Heavy Duty Couplings.Drove extensive localization of completion equipment, developing local vendors to supply SPD with Y-tool equipment and successfully developing nipple-less plugs.Managed the design, planning, and execution of various well completion operations, such as multi-stage frac with C2C straddle systems, ball actuated sleeve system completions, cased hole Hz well re-completions, and retrievable WW screens. Show less Provided on-site supervision for completion, workover, and wireline logging operations, including slickline, e-line, and downhole plug applications.Ensured compliance with HSSE and operational standards, and maintained a focus on performance excellence.Provided coaching and mentoring to field staff on behavior incident and injury-free environment creation and work performance.Assisted team members in developing safe methods of work through Risk Assessments, Registers, and Job Safety Analysis.Identified opportunities for performance improvement and provided ongoing support, coaching, and counseling to assist team members in improving.Developed completion, workover, and wireline intervention programs.Managed cost and time tracking, material supply, resource coordination, logistic support, and documentation of well work activities. Show less Joined Shell/Salym Petroleum internship program for young graduates, completing several short assignments within the Completion and Well Intervention department. Served as a technical assistant for Data Engineering and Hoist Engineering.As a DTL TA, contributed to monthly reports, KPI and benchmark development, and implemented the Russian Oil Industry classificatory into the EDM database to streamline data gathering for shareholder reporting.Created the Wireline Activities Database to log and analyze scope of work ahead and ensure a consistent data gathering approach. Show less

  • Lead Wells Engineer, Completion and Well Interventions

    Dec 2016 - Nov 2019

  • Wells Supervisor, Completion and Well Interventions

    May 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Completion and Well Interventions Engineer Trainee

    Jun 2011 - May 2013
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  Shell

  Nov 2019 - now

  Seconded to “Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.”As a Wells Engineer, I am involved in Plug and Abandonment (P&A) design in the North Sea and NL Onshore, adhering to stringent local standards and regulatory requirements. My responsibilities include: - Designing, planning, and managing P&A operations (CWI and HWU) - Estimating costs and time - Developing improvement plans - Executing cost-effective work programs focused on digitization and simplification.As part of our digital ways of working, I am responsible for the Detailed Design and Program-building tool, which allows the team to maintain a standard approach and achieve high consistency in our deliverablesAs an Opportunity Lead for P&A projects, I collaborate closely with the Decommissioning and Restoration team, support relationships with other asset teams, and focus on financial planning and efficient work planning. Show less Seconded to “Salym Petroleum Development N.V.”Led a team of six engineers, overseeing performance optimization, digitization, material management, technical training, and operations support.Successfully implemented a new approach for standardizing materials and technical specifications, resulting in a 20% decrease in dead stock and a 3% reduction in procurement list cost.Influenced cultural change to improve team performance without formal authority.Managed budgeting and cost management effectively.Provided technical leadership in QAQC, coaching and mentoring, contracting and procurement strategies, and performance benchmarking. Show less Shell Governance Team for “Gydan Energy” Led the Wells Discipline scope, implementing a set of JV standards that bridged the gap between Shell's practices and local standards. Brought the best practices from Shell-operated ventures to Non-Operated Venture.Seconded to “Khanty-Mansiysk Petroleum Alliance” Ensured the success of ongoing operations during the preparatory phase, budgeting, and contract management. Ensured compliance with Shell's standards and local regulations. Identified weak points and optimized design for lower well completion for high GOR wells. Replicated best practices from Shell-operated ventures and introduced a set of minimum requirements for downhole packing equipment Show less

  • Staff Wells Engineer, Wells P&A team

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Senior Wells Engineer Discipline

    Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Wells Engineer, Completion and Well Interventions

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020