CV - Ashraf Amin

Ashraf Helmy Gamal Amin
Egypt – Cairo – Nasr city
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e-mail : ashraf.helmy@hotmail.com
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
 Marital Status : Married / four children
 Nationality : Egyptian
 Passport No. : A14382662 Cairo, Date of Issue: 12/02/2015, Date of Expiry: 11/02/2022.
 Languages : Arabic: Native, English: Excellent reading & writing.
 Holds a valid UAE & Egyptian driving licenses.
 Holds a valid BOSIET (OPITO approved Certificate) Expiry date: 23.09.2017.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor of Science, Geology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt / Grade: Very Good.
KEY SKILLS
Senior Operations Geologist with more than 25 years international extensive experience in oil & gas
fields in MENA & Central Africa.
Wells Planning and Geo-steering in thin, structurally and stratigraphically complex carbonate
conventional and/or unconventional reservoirs.
Wells correlation and formation tops detecting and evaluation.
Contibute in technical evaluation of tenders as per the company policy.
Witnessing, evaluation of all wireline logging operations including all the pressure tests and samples.
Quality assurance and interpretations of all geosciences data acquired at the well-site.
Coring operations ( vertical & oriented).
Mud logging operations and ability to analyze mud logging data.
Drilling operations, and contribute with drilling engineers to design mud systems, wireline logging and
coring operations.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound recommendations based on my analysis.
Support Wells test operations.
Self motivating good team player, patience and pro-active attitude in influencing work of diverse
groups involved
Seeking for positions as an Operations / Wellsite Geologist in an Oil & Gas organization where I can
utilize my skills and abilities for the betterment of the organization and self.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dec.2015 – Present:
Vice President & COO
GNOG Petroleum Services & Projects Management – Egypt
Operations Geology
May 2012 – Dec.2015:
Senior Operations Geologist (Consultant) - Geosteering
PetroChad (Mangara) LTD. / A Glencore company - Chad
May 2011 – May 2012 :
Head of Technical Services Section - ADWEA / ADSS - Abu Dhabi
Geotechnical Operations
May 2007 – May 2011 :
Senior Operations Geologist - Geosteering - Melrose Resources Petroleum Company - Egypt
Prospect generation and reservoir evaluation for South Batra gas field – Nile Delta (Deltaic
channels).

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July 2005 – May 2007 :
Operations Geologist – Geosteering - RasGas - State of Qatar
Worked in the north field (Fractured Carbonate Reservoir)
Oct. 2004 – July 2005:
Senior Staff Geologist - Geosteering - Merlon Petroleum Company - Egypt
Worked in the exploration of the Nile Delta Concessions (Gas Fields) (Deltaic channels). In
Mansoura Lease (Sandstone & Carbonate reservoirs)
Nov. 2002 – Oct 2004 :
Operations Geologist – Geosteering - ZADCO (Contract) – Abu Dhabi
Upper Zakum, Sutah & Umm El Dalkh offshore oilfields (Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs)
Feb. 2001 – Nov. 2002 :
Senior Exploration geologist - GOS team - Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL) ENI JV. -
Egypt
Worked in prospecting and exploration of new blocks in Petrobel concessions in Belayim land field
(Gulf of Suez) (Clastic & Non Clastic reservoirs).
Jan. 2001 – Feb. 2001 (Short Term Contract) :
Operations Geologist (Consultant) Geosteering - DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM
COMPANY (Ltd.) - New field in south east TANZANIA.
Dec.1998 – Jan.2001 :
Exploration geologist (Section head) - Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL) ENI JV. - Egypt
Worked in prospecting and exploration of new blocks in Petrobel concessions in Belayim land area
(Gulf of Suez).
Sep.1997– Dec.1998 :
Operations Geology supervisor - Geosteering - Abu Rudeis field – Gulf of Suez PETROBEL - ENI
JV. - Egypt
May1997– Sep.1997 :
Operations Geologist - COPLEX (LOANED) – Hurghada – Egypt
May1996– May1997 :
Operations Geology supervisor - Geosteering - Abu Rudeis field – Gulf of Suez - PETROBEL -
ENI JV.
Feb.1995– May1996 :
Operations Geologist GEISUM OIL Company – Geosteering - South Gulf Of Suez (Offshore
concession) - Egypt
(Vertical & Slanted wells)
Jan.1990– Feb.1995 :
Operations Geologist - Geosteering - Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL) - ENI JV. - Gulf
of Suez - Egypt
(Offshore and onshore oil fields), Nile Delta (Gas Fields) (Clastic & Non Clastic Reservoirs).
COMPUTER SKILLS
 PETREL.
 LANDMARK “STRATWORKS”.
 RIS-Info
 CPS.3

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 Basic Interactive Petrophysics “IP”
 GIS
 Excellent user for most of WINDOWS applications, MS Office (Word, Excel , Powerpoint)
and Outlook applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. SENIOR OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST:
o Supervision of “Formation Evaluation” contractors (Mud Logging Geologists, MWD Logging
Engineers, Wireline Logging Engineers, Coring and Well Testing Personnel).
o Work closely with the drilling team, providing advice when necessary to assist in safe, cost-
effective drilling and non-drilling operations.
o Following up the horizontal well placement operations 24/7 using PETREL.
o Supervise and quality control the logging while drilling (LWD) Res - GR, ADN & frequent
advice the drilling personnel at the rig site for updating the directional plan while drilling if
necessary related to the updated geological data.
o Evaluating the available geological services tools, correlation between prognoses and actual
results.
o Quick-look interpretation of geological & formation evaluation data.
o Instantaneous Reservoir Gas Ratio Evaluation.
o Analysis of the drilling parameters and interpretation of the changes in the rate of penetration.
o Logistics concerning the formation evaluation contractors and their equipments.
o Quality control of all evaluation results and logs prior to accepting the data or logs from the
contractors.
o Providing relevant correlation and well data to the contractors during the operations.
o Daily, Weekly & Final Geological reports.
o Checking all reports and logs from the evaluation contractors prior to sending them to the
Operation Geology Leader.
o Monitoring and supervising the collecting, processing and dispatching of formation evaluation
samples.
o Sample description and interpretation of fluorescence shows.
o Safe-guarding the collection, storage and transmission of information and reports at the
wellsite.
o Wellsite interpretation of the formation evaluation data.
o Checking and occasionally approving and signing of service reports and invoices of the
formation evaluation contractors.
o Ensure data Confidentiality.
o Keeping the operations geology Leader fully informed of all formation evaluation operations.
o Implement Company standards in Geological Operations, with support from, & reference to,
the Operation Geology Adviser in HQ.
o Mentoring junior geoscientists.
2. SENIOR GEOLOGIST
o Generation of Correlation panels, Cross sections, Mapping etc. Using PETREL and
STRATWORKS / LANDMARK software.
o Participates in the design, planning and execution of geological surveys in order to gather
data for analysis in determining exploration prospects.
o Participates in and supervises site activities including those of contractors in order to ensure
compliance with collection protocols and integrity of geological data collected.

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o Carries out complex analysis and interpretation of geological filed data using
advanced modeling techniques in order to provide input for the compilation and
development of well proposals.
o Provides input for the development of annual plans and budgets in to ensure provision has
been made for intended activities
o Ensures strict compliance with all approved HSE procedures and practices in order to
afford protection to life, property and the environment.
o Provides disciple – specific technical advice, guidance and problem resolution capability in
order to meet acquisition/processing issues and support and or/complement colleagues
contributions.
o Prepares regular activity reports in order to provide management with real-time
information on work progress.
o Identifies and evaluates leads and prospects targets
o Prepares wells correlation and volumetric calculations for prospects evaluation.
o Evaluates core and log data to support reservoir geological studies.
o Coordinates well plan, logging sequence and contributions to operations decisions.
o Prepares and presenting drilling prospects to the management for approval.
o Provides data analysis, operational support and daily geological reports during drilling.
o Generates well proposals, well completions and evaluation reports.
o Ensures production delivery through exploration / development prospects within the bounds of
HSE.
o Undertakes geological studies, combining petrophysical data, facies maps, borehole
image logs, and pressure data leading to construction the geological models.
o Recognizes the inherent uncertainty and risk in the appraisal and development operations
assist in the development of risk appraisal strategies
o Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with all Company staff.
3. OPERATIONS / WELLSITE GEOLOGIST
Responsible for the acquisition of complete and accurate geologic and formation evaluation
data and providing drilling personnel with information needed to ensure safe and efficient
drilling operations. These responsibilities cover a wide range of duties including the following:
o The implementation of the Formation Evaluation Program
o Monitoring and supervision of mud logging operations, including:
 Ensuring that mud logging procedures are carried out to COMPANY standards and
that mudlogs are kept up to date.
 Drill cuttings samples are caught at the specified intervals (as per the Formation
Evaluation Program outlined in the pre-drill well package (Well Information Summary)
and described adequately as per COMPANY standard abbreviations.
 Hydrocarbon shows are described adequately.
 Ensuring that all the data are plotted (as per COMPANY format) on logs (main,
pressure, drilling, etc.).
 Ensuring that all mudlogging data is measured, captured, plotted, transmitted, and
distributed per COMPANY instructions.
o Monitoring and supervision of the MWD / LWD operation, including:
 Monitor MWD / LWD operation ensuring COMPANY'S program is executed efficiently
and that the data obtained meets COMPANY's standards.
 Correlate LWD logs with offset wells logs for determination of stratigraphic intervals
(i.e. horizon tops) picking of core points, casing seat depth, etc.
o Monitoring and supervision of coring operation, including:

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 Pick conventional core points as per the Coring Program guidelines.
 Core processing and description.
 Organizing the shipment of core from the rig to COMPANY's office or to the core
analysis CONTRACTOR's office.
o Monitoring and supervision of the wireline logging operations, including:
 Discussing and planning for the wireline logging program with COMPANY personnel
and the wireline logging CONTRACTOR.
 Ensuring that the wireline logging CONTRACTOR provides tool sketches of every tool
to be run and measures the fishing head of each tool prior to running it in the wellbore.
 Ensuring that all logs are recorded as per COMPANY standards (i.e. providing quality
control to ensure highest quality petrophysical data capture and recording by
remaining in the logging unit whenever logging tools are in the open hole, ensuring
that the wireline Logging Engineer performs all required pre and post logging
calibrations/tool checks and that calibration measurements are within specifications,
monitoring logging speed and hole conditions, running repeats, comparing log
response with response from offset wells, questioning the Logging Engineer when
flags appear on the logging unit console, communicating with COMPANY personnel
regarding any deviation from plan, etc.).
 Responsible for recommending pressure and fluid sample testing points and running
MDT to acquire pressures and formation fluid samples.
 Responsible for monitoring transfer of formation fluid samples from MDT chambers to
analysis chambers (if transfer is done at the rig) and coordination of transportation of
the analysis chambers to the fluid analysis vendor laboratory.
 Carrying out any necessary onsite log analysis.
 Ensuring that logging data is transmitted and/or transported from the rig as quickly as
possible.
o Provide geological operations coordination, including:
 Assist COMPANY drilling personnel in coordinating activities of CONTRACTORs
responsible for acquisition of geologic data, (e.g. mudlogging, wireline, MWD/LWD,
coring, etc.).
 Generate Daily Geological Report (report shall include a summary of last 24 hours of
wellsite operations (including present operation and report date/time), current depth,
amount of hole drilled in last 24 hrs, casing/bit data (last casing size, setting depth,
and pressure integrity test; current bit type and size), mud properties (type, density,
chlorides, water loss, mud filtrate resistivity, pH), lithology summary, show data, and
detailed listing of geologic CONTRACTOR personnel on the rig (include
CONTRACTOR company name, individual's name, and number of hours they
worked).
 Assist in preparation of Mudlogging End of Well Report.
 Maintain geological records and material inventory at the Wellsite.
 Assist COMPANY drilling personnel with shipment and distribution of geologic and
drilling data (including cores, drilling cuttings samples, fluid samples, etc.) to
COMPANY’s office and Shareholders.
o Quality control of all the geologic data, including:
 Monitor all mudlogging operations - monitor equipment operation and calibration, edit
mudlog and ensure drill cutting samples are caught, prepared, bagged, boxed, and
stored correctly until shipped off of location.

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 Supervise all coring and core recovery operations - ensure mud samples are collected
prior to coring; ensure all core is properly recovered and processed as per the Coring
Program and labelled, boxed and stored until shipped off of location.
 Monitor MWD / LWD and wireline logging operations - ensure mud samples are
collected prior to conducting open-hole wireline logging; provide QA/QC to ensure
accuracy of petrophysical measurements and depth control.
 Ensure all formation fluid samples are recovered, handled, documented and stored
properly until shipped off of location.
 In the absence of a geophysical operations representative, supervise and QA/QC the
performance of the service COMPANY conducting the velocity survey.
 Evaluate and document performance of contractors responsible for acquisition of
geological data.
 Drilling safety and compliance with COMPANY safety and environmental regulations
 Monitor compliance with all safety and environmental regulations by all rig personnel
and report any problems to the COMPANY Drilling Superintendent.
 Ensure that all wireline tools planned to be run in the hole have been callipered,
measured, and a sketch of the tool illustrating these measurements is made prior to
running in the hole.
 Inform COMPANY personnel of all geologic and drilling data that may have an impact
on their operations.
 Ensure that all samples that may be classified as hazardous materials are properly
packaged for shipment as per all relevant regulations related to the international
transportation of hazardous materials.
TRAINING COURSES
May 1993 Computer science (WINDOWS, OFFICE) PETROBEL - Cairo.
Sep. 1993
Clastic sedimentary processes, facies, sequences
and basin models.
EREX.
Jan. 1994 Log Quality Control and Basic log interpretation. SCHLUMBERGER
May 1994 Thin beds, complex lithology at Sonics. SCHLUMBERGER
Oct.1994
Advanced Logging Interpretation In open and
cased holes.
SCHLUMBERGER
March 1996 Structural interpretation in sedimentary basins. EREX
Oct. 1996 Structural styles and plate tectonic.
AGIP
MILAN - ITALY.
Dec. 1996
Core analysis and rock properties (presented by
core laboratories).
EPRI
Jan. 1997 Basic mud logging. ECS
Nov. 1997
Carbonate Reservoir Systems (Exploration &
Development)
IPR
March 1998 Sequence Stratigraphy. EREX
March 1998 Tectonics and Sedimentation in rift systems. EREX
Feb. 2000 Geophysics for Geologists EREX
Jan. 2007 Formation Evaluation for W.S. Geologists
HRH
Aberdeen UK
May 2007
Reservoir Characterization and 3D Modeling
(PETREL) From Outcrop to Simulator A Multi-
Disciplinary Team Approach
Shlumberger
Nov. 2007
Gas Geochemistry: Applications to Petroleum
Exploration and Field Development
StratoChem -
OilTracers
January 2008 Special core analysis. Synergy – Melrose

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Resources
Edinburgh - UK
March 2009 GIS Viewer Course (ArcGIS/ArcFM) Khatib & Alami
October 2009 Asset / Investment Appraisal University of Reading
December 2009 Project Management : Skills for Success University of Reading
May 2011 PASS 55
MCP Consulting and
Training.
Dubai
Dec. 2011 IMS Internal Auditor Training Bureau Veritas
September 2012 Project Risk Management & Quality Assurance
Cambridge International
College.
Februay 2013
The seven elements of Excellency for the
Directors
Al Resalah
Consultancies &
Training
September 2013 BOSIET (OPITO recognized)
Emirates Technical &
Safety Development
Centre - Abu Dhabi
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Published paper in OMC (RAVENNA-ITALY) “IMPACT OF 2D AND 3D SEISMIC
INTERPRETATION IN ESTABLISHING THE BASIN MODELING OF BELAYIM OIL FIELDS,
CENTRAL GULF OF SUEZ, EGYPT.”
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the particulars given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Ashraf Helmy

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