1. Konstantin Zhirnenko
Room 130, Lord Home Hall, Heriot-Watt University,
Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, PO Box 28601
Telephone: +44 7593 729636
+7 927 6532205 (Russian number)
Email: kvzhirnenko@gmail.com
Education and Qualifications
MSc Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2015–
2016)
Courses included: Reservoir Engineering; Drilling Engineering; Formation Evaluation;
Petroleum Geoscience; Production Technology; Reservoir Simulation; Reservoir
Engineering - Well test Analysis; Petroleum Economics, Individual Project.
Graduate Diploma Foundation Petroleum Engineering, Caledonian University, Glasgow (2014-2015).
BSc Magna Cum Laude, Petroleum Engineering, Samara State Technical University,
Russia (2008-2013)
Enhanced leadership and team-working skills amidst the project. Took part in Oil and
Gas conference 2011 Samara and in Oil and Gas conference 2012 Samara;
Subjects include: Geological Engineering, Oil Field Geology and Zoning of
Hydrocarbon Fields, Oil and Gas Field Physics, Development of Oil and Gas Fields,
Operation of Oil and Gas Fields, Subsurface and Capital Well Repair.
Military School Suvorov Military School, Russia (2005-2008)
Subjects include: English, Mathematics and Science, History, Physics, Chemistry.
Career Summary
September 2012 –
October 2013
Petroleum Engineer, Rosneft, Russian Federation
• Controlled operations of the well stock, ensuring all relevant procedures and processes are adhered
to;
• Worked well as part of a team or independently, demonstrating considerable interpersonal and
communication skills to provide support, information and advice to colleagues in the field
“Gorbatovskoe”;
• Completed repairs on the oil field equipment and ensured it is effective in operation in accordance
with technical regulations;
• Have demonstrated ability to motivate other team members during accident in the “Gorbatovskoe”
field;
• Fulfilled documentation to ensure accurate records and reports are maintained regarding works
completed;
• Oversaw installation and maintenance of field equipment;
• Monitored field operations and suggested improvements;
• Selected optimal tubing size and suitable equipment within the well for different functions;
• Managed problems of fluid behaviour and production chemistry;
• Evaluated and recommended flow rate enhancement by using, for example, hydraulic fracturing and
acid treatment;
• Used well and reservoir remote sensing technology and surveillance data to manage the value of the
reservoir and decide on appropriate engineering interventions;
June-Sep. 2012 Petroleum Engineer (Internship), Rosneft, Russian Federation
• Controlled operations of the well stock, ensuring all relevant procedures and processes are adhered
to;
• Worked directly with process engineers and technicians;
• Have learned how to adapt to a range of team situations by initially listening and asking questions;
• Completing repairs on the oil field equipment and ensuring it is effective in operation in accordance

2. with technical regulations;
• Responsible for monitoring and recording of pressure readings on a field and creating a daily report
on the status of the field;
• Developed an automated reporting software on pressure monitoring and calculations which
improved efficiency;
September 2011-May 2012 Insurance Manager, Samara Insurance company, Russia
• Developed and maintained good working relationships with clients, primarily insurance brokers and
independent financial advisers in Samara region;
• Introduced new products and promoted them through regular visits and communication with
intermediaries;
• Consulted on the most effective cover for a particular need;
• Monitored and reported on performance against agreed sales targets, sometimes including
monitoring the performance of other sales staff;
Personal Details
IT Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Eclipse, Technolog, PanSystem, Wellflo, Questor.
Languages: Native in Russian and fluent in English.
Driving Licence: Full & clean.
Interests Include: Sports: swimming (took part in regional competitions and got a first place),
snowboarding (organised winter events in Samara city), volleyball (team captain),
football (Captain of Petroleum Engineering Department Football Team, took part in city
competitions), running( the first category norm), football, tennis;
Finance and economics: trading in Shares, Futures, Commodities, Options, CFD; New
Technologies in Petroleum Engineering.
References are available on request