Osvaldo Hernandez Elias

Osvaldo hernandez elias

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chemical Engineer and Drilling Fluids Expert

  • Education

    • University of chemistry

      1997 - 1999
      Msc, environmental management environmental/environmental health engineering masters

      Science Specialty in Environmental Management

    • Instituto tecnologico de orizaba

      1995 - 1995
      Msc, quality control quality control technology/technician masters

      Post Graduate Diploma in Quality Control

    • Instituto tecnologico de orizaba

      1988 - 1992
      Bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering engineering chemistry bachelor of science

      Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry Engineering

  • Experience

    • M-i swaco/schlumberger

      Jul 2006 - Feb 2016

      Responsible for the overall financial management of the operations including its profitability within the Geomarket. Manages segment service sales including pricing, tendering, contracts with the customers, introduction of New Technology and development of new business lines. Obtains customer feedback on performance. Provides strategic direction and market positioning for all service lines including new technology. Tracks competitors and market indicators. Provides monitoring to operational financial performance against company financial goals. Monitors in all operations key indicators, reduces red money and NPT’s. Manages internal procurement policies and formal bid processes, interacting with all technical and financial stakeholders (Drilling Fluids, Wellbore Productivity, Environmental Solutions, Production Chemicals, Dynamic Pressure Management, Mining).Argentina and Chile Southern District belonged to ABC Geomarket and during 2010-2012 provided services in Drilling Solutions (DS), Environmental Solutions (ES) and Wellbore productivity (WP) business lines. With onshore and offshore operations and with facilities in Rio Gallegos, Las Heras, Pico Truncado, Comodoro Rivadavia (all in Argentina) and Punta Arenas (Chile). Show less Responsible for the overall financial management of the operations including its profitability within the Geomarket. Manages segment service sales including pricing tendering, contracts with the customers, introduction of New Technology and development of new business lines. Obtains customer feedback on performance. Provides strategic direction and market positioning for all service lines including new technology. Tracks competitors and market indicators. Provides monitoring to operational financial performance against company financial goals. Monitors in all operations key indicators, reduces red money and NPT’s. Manages internal procurement policies and formal bid processes, interacting with all technical and financial stakeholders (Drilling Fluids, Wellbore Productivity, Environmental Solutions, Production Chemicals, Dynamic Pressure Management, Mining). Poza Rica district belonged to MCA Geomarket and was composed by three important oilfield areas along of Gulf of Mexico, Altamira (Tamaulipas), Poza Rica and Veracruz Port (both in Veracruz). Each area had specific facilities according operations and during 2006-2010 provided services in Drilling Solutions (DS), Wellbore Productivity (WP), Environmental Solutions (ES) and Production Technologies (PT) business lines. With onshore and offshore operations and facilities in Altamira, Ciudad Madero (both in Tamaulipas), Poza Rica, Tuxpam and Veracruz Port (all in Veracruz), M-I SWACO/Schlumberger was awarded with very important projects as “Chicontepec (onshore)”, “Mature Oilfields (onshore)” and “Lankahuasa (offshore)”. Show less

      • Senior Training Advisor in Drilling Fluids

        Apr 2012 - Feb 2016
      • Argentina/Chile Southern District Manager

        Sept 2010 - Mar 2012
      • Poza Rica District Manager

        Jul 2006 - Aug 2010
    • M-i swaco

      Apr 2017 - Mar 2024

      Operate all company proprietary fluid systems safely with proficiency and control the fluid within defined specifications. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair drilling fluid situations. Recognize drilling problems and propose solutions. Formulate decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems. Make recommendations to customers regarding fluid programs and procedures such as displacements and hydraulics. Interface with rig contractor, operator, and other service companies to improve efficiencies in drilling operations. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Company drilling fluids products and recommend products to customer to address drilling needs. Show less

      • Drilling Fluids Specialist

        Apr 2017 - Mar 2024
      • Drilling Fluids Specialist

        Apr 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Derrick corporation

      Oct 2021 - now
      Technical service engineer

      The technical service engineer is primarily responsible for providing application expertise across the entire spectrum of products. This position exposes the individual to many business units by working closely with Service, Sales (both international and domestic), Research and Development, and Product Evolution Teams. Expect to travel both domestically and internationally in support of operations. The qualified individual must be team-oriented, eager to learn, and have a burning desire to bring value to the organization. Fully embracing the vision and the corporate/family culture is vital to success. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificated instructor

      Schlumberger
      Jul 2012
    • Ife (integrated fluids engineering) engineer

      M-i swaco
      Mar 2003
    • Drilling fluids engineer

      M-i swaco
      Jul 2001
    • Iso-9000 internal auditor

      Societe generale de surveillance
      Jan 1997