Joseph Z. Bracic has extensive experience as an Artificial Lift Engineer with several major oil and gas companies. He has led artificial lift operations and optimization internationally. His skills include assessing the need for and implementing artificial lift programs, troubleshooting and optimizing gas lift, beam pumping, jet pumping, PCP and ESP systems to enhance well and field production.
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Qazma qurğuları, qazma sistemləriç quyuya nəzarət, qazma avadanlığı
Rigs, drilling systems, well control, drilling equipment
Introduction to CMG Reservoir Simulator.pdfMehdi Zallaghi
CMG provides reservoir simulation software including GEM, IMEX, STARS, CMOST and other components. GEM is a compositional simulator for modeling EOR using gas injection. IMEX is a black oil simulator for primary and secondary recovery. STARS models thermal recovery processes using steam or solvents. CMOST enables history matching, optimization and uncertainty analysis. Models are constructed using BUILDER and results are analyzed with RESULTS. CMG software provides an integrated workflow for reservoir characterization, modeling, prediction and validation.
C1. Introduction to Offshore Production TechDavid Seow
The document discusses offshore oil and gas production and focuses on floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) platforms. It describes FPSOs as having four key functions - floating, production, storage, and offloading. FPSOs are preferred for remote locations, smaller marginal fields, deep waters where fixed platforms are not viable, and areas where mobility is needed to avoid harsh weather. Their modular, self-contained design also makes them easier to decommission and reuse compared to fixed platforms.
This document provides details on the components of an oil drilling rig, including mud tanks, shale shakers, and other equipment. It describes the purpose and function of each component. The mud tank stores drilling fluid and other solids control equipment are mounted on top, including shale shakers. Shale shakers are the first stage in removing cuttings from the drilling fluid and consist of parts like the hopper, feeder, screen basket, and vibrator. The document also discusses screen selection and causes of premature screen failure.
Ramadan Atta Hussein Abdelghani has over 15 years of experience as an offshore and onshore workover and completion rig supervisor. He has worked for several oil companies in Egypt, Kuwait, and Iraq supervising various rig sizes. Ramadan has extensive experience with well operations including workover, completion, stimulation, and well testing. He is certified in well control supervision and has received additional training in areas such as safety, engineering technologies, and gas reservoirs.
This presentation outline provides an overview of T-3 Energy Services, Inc., including its history, products, customers, markets, and growth strategies. Key points include:
- T-3 is a leading provider of pressure control equipment and aftermarket services to the oil and gas industry.
- Its product portfolio covers the drilling, production, and transmission phases and includes blowout preventers, control systems, elastomers, chokes, manifolds, and wellhead equipment.
- T-3 has a strong customer base of drilling contractors, rig builders, and E&P operators worldwide and supplies equipment to major international oil and gas markets.
1) The document compares two types of horizontal centrifugal pumps - ANSI pumps and API pumps.
2) ANSI pumps are designed to lighter duty applications, have a casing pressure rating of 300 PSIG at 300°F, and are commonly used for chemical processes and water services.
3) API pumps are designed for higher pressure and temperature applications in oil refineries, have a casing pressure rating of 750 PSIG at 500°F, and often have a double volute casing to reduce shaft loads.
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Qazma qurğuları, qazma sistemləriç quyuya nəzarət, qazma avadanlığı
Rigs, drilling systems, well control, drilling equipment
Introduction to CMG Reservoir Simulator.pdfMehdi Zallaghi
CMG provides reservoir simulation software including GEM, IMEX, STARS, CMOST and other components. GEM is a compositional simulator for modeling EOR using gas injection. IMEX is a black oil simulator for primary and secondary recovery. STARS models thermal recovery processes using steam or solvents. CMOST enables history matching, optimization and uncertainty analysis. Models are constructed using BUILDER and results are analyzed with RESULTS. CMG software provides an integrated workflow for reservoir characterization, modeling, prediction and validation.
C1. Introduction to Offshore Production TechDavid Seow
The document discusses offshore oil and gas production and focuses on floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) platforms. It describes FPSOs as having four key functions - floating, production, storage, and offloading. FPSOs are preferred for remote locations, smaller marginal fields, deep waters where fixed platforms are not viable, and areas where mobility is needed to avoid harsh weather. Their modular, self-contained design also makes them easier to decommission and reuse compared to fixed platforms.
This document provides details on the components of an oil drilling rig, including mud tanks, shale shakers, and other equipment. It describes the purpose and function of each component. The mud tank stores drilling fluid and other solids control equipment are mounted on top, including shale shakers. Shale shakers are the first stage in removing cuttings from the drilling fluid and consist of parts like the hopper, feeder, screen basket, and vibrator. The document also discusses screen selection and causes of premature screen failure.
Ramadan Atta Hussein Abdelghani has over 15 years of experience as an offshore and onshore workover and completion rig supervisor. He has worked for several oil companies in Egypt, Kuwait, and Iraq supervising various rig sizes. Ramadan has extensive experience with well operations including workover, completion, stimulation, and well testing. He is certified in well control supervision and has received additional training in areas such as safety, engineering technologies, and gas reservoirs.
This presentation outline provides an overview of T-3 Energy Services, Inc., including its history, products, customers, markets, and growth strategies. Key points include:
- T-3 is a leading provider of pressure control equipment and aftermarket services to the oil and gas industry.
- Its product portfolio covers the drilling, production, and transmission phases and includes blowout preventers, control systems, elastomers, chokes, manifolds, and wellhead equipment.
- T-3 has a strong customer base of drilling contractors, rig builders, and E&P operators worldwide and supplies equipment to major international oil and gas markets.
1) The document compares two types of horizontal centrifugal pumps - ANSI pumps and API pumps.
2) ANSI pumps are designed to lighter duty applications, have a casing pressure rating of 300 PSIG at 300°F, and are commonly used for chemical processes and water services.
3) API pumps are designed for higher pressure and temperature applications in oil refineries, have a casing pressure rating of 750 PSIG at 500°F, and often have a double volute casing to reduce shaft loads.
This document summarizes a minor project report on subsurface safety valves. It discusses the history and operation of safety valves, which provide protection against uncontrolled flow from oil and gas wells. Safety valves have evolved from simple downhole devices in the 1940s to complex systems integral to offshore well completions worldwide. There are two main types - surface operated and subsurface operated valves. Surface operated valves are further divided into pressure differential and pressure operated types, while subsurface operated valves include wireline retrievable and tubing mounted varieties. The project aims to develop an understanding of safety valve applications and parameters that affect their performance and efficiency.
This document provides an overview of offshore platform design, including the types of platforms, their key components, design considerations, and loads. The main types of platforms discussed are fixed structures like jacket platforms and compliant towers, and floating structures like tension leg platforms, semi-submersibles, and spars. Design involves considering environmental loads from waves, wind, earthquakes, and more, as well as structural analysis and ensuring stability.
This document provides an overview of subsea field development. It discusses key considerations like deep water vs shallow water development, wet tree vs dry tree systems, standalone vs tie-back development, and artificial lift methods. It also covers topics like subsea processing, template and clustered well systems, and daisy chain configurations. The document compares standalone and tie-back developments and outlines the decision process for selecting between the two options.
Integrated Oil Field Development Plan - FDP. Criteria, strategy and process f...Giuseppe Moricca
Integrated Oil Field Development Plan - FDP.
The integrated oil field development plan describes process, explores options, and targets, aimed at the optimal oil and gas field development in line with the oil company strategy.
The spine in the process is the specialist teams who navigate, manage and integrate the subsurface and surface complexities, uncertainties and opportunities into a single development plan, maximizing the overall field recovery and asset value.
introduction to ESP (electrical submersible pump), working principle of ESP (electrical submersible pump), Application of ESP (electrical submersible pump), Uses of ESP in Oil Well, Specification of ESP (electrical submersible pump), New varieties of ESP (electrical submersible pump).
Valves operation and functions complete guideElsayed Amer
Eng. El Sayed Amer is a senior process and production engineer at Suez Oil Co. He has worked as a drilling and completion engineer for Weatherford drilling international. He is also an instructor for oil and gas courses. He is a member of several professional engineering organizations and certified in process modeling and reservoir simulation software. He has expertise in valves technology and operations in the process industry.
production optimization nowadays is a vital thing to capture for every gas field to get proper production rate. That's they need proper way to optimize there production. Here I have discussed about the process of production optimization using prosper softer from petroleum expert.
The document provides an overview of the key technical disciplines involved across the different stages of the oil and gas industry life cycle, from exploration through to decommissioning. It discusses the roles of professionals such as geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, production engineers, and health and safety specialists. The exploration stage involves predicting oil and gas reserves, while development includes well drilling, infrastructure installation, and production planning. Decommissioning encompasses cleaning up facilities and safely removing offshore structures. Subsea engineering roles have also emerged to support offshore oil and gas extraction.
Wellhead function, rating and selectionElsayed Amer
The document discusses various components of wellhead and Christmas tree equipment used in oil and gas wells. It describes the purpose and components of the wellhead assembly including the casing head, casing hangers, tubing head, and tubing hanger. It also discusses the tubing head adapter and its role in connecting the tubing head to the Christmas tree. Seals, valves, and other surface equipment used to control flow from the well are also covered.
This document provides information about valves technology and operations. It defines what a valve is, discusses common valve components like the body, bonnet, stem, disc and seat. It also covers different types of valves like globe valves, ball valves, gate valves, check valves and butterfly valves. The document classifies valves according to their function, application, motion and port size. It provides details on each valve type including their working principles, advantages and disadvantages.
Scsssv surface control subsurface safety valveElsayed Amer
The document discusses subsurface safety valves (SSSVs), which are installed downhole to allow emergency shutdown and prevent uncontrolled hydrocarbon release from a well. SSSVs were not in place during the Piper Alpha platform disaster, exacerbating the accident. SSSVs come in two types: wireline-retrievable, which can be easily installed/removed via wireline but restrict flow; and tubing-retrievable, which are integral to the tubing and avoid flow restrictions but require pulling tubing for repair. Recommended minimum setting depths are 50m below the deepest pile for offshore and 100m below ground level for onshore. [/SUMMARY]
This document outlines the steps for planning and conducting reservoir fluid sampling operations. It discusses factors that influence planning such as reservoir fluid type and well conditions. It describes various sampling methods including subsurface, surface, and wellhead sampling. The document also covers preparing the well for sampling, including conditioning periods and measurements. Key steps are selecting the appropriate sampling tool and point, and ensuring samples are representative of reservoir fluids and brought to PVT laboratories for detailed analysis.
Nodal Analysis introduction to inflow and outflow performance - nextgusgon
This document discusses nodal analysis concepts for analyzing inflow and outflow performance in fluid systems. It introduces key terms like nodal analysis, inflow, outflow, upstream and downstream components, and graphical solutions. It provides an example problem calculating system capacity and the impact of changing pipe diameters. It also covers topics like single-phase and multiphase fluid flow, flow regimes, flow patterns, and calculating pressure drops and flow performance in pipes.
Gas Lift Design: Comparative Study of Continuous and Intermittent Gas Lift (C...Nicodeme Feuwo
This document was produced as part of my final year project of training to obtain a petroleum engineering diploma.
The aim of this project is to make a comparative study between continuous and intermittent gas lift systems based on real data from an oil well in Algeria, and to choose the system best suited to increase the production of the well.
This study was carried out by a manual design using the method of “fixed pressure drop” for the continuous gas lift system and “fallback gradient” method for intermittent gas lift system.
We were able to determine at the end of this study that the system best suited to the current conditions of our well would be the intermittent gas lift system and we also proposed that it should be combine with the "plunger lift " system in order to increase the efficiency of the intermittent gas lift system by eliminating problems linked to the phenomenon of" fallback " thus increase the production of our wells.
The document discusses well control systems used in drilling engineering. It describes the components of the well control system including sensors to detect fluid influx, the blowout preventer (BOP) stack, choke manifold, and associated equipment. The BOP stack is made up of different sealing devices like annular and ram BOPs that can shut off the well in an emergency. Sensors and monitoring systems are used to detect kicks and monitor drilling parameters important for well control. The overall system aims to safely detect, control, and remove any unexpected influx of formation fluids into the wellbore.
Bullheading is a common non-circulating method for killing live wells prior to workovers. It involves pumping kill fluid into the tubing to displace produced fluids back into the formation. A bullheading schedule is generated using formation pressure, desired overbalance, fracture pressure, tubing specifications, and pump data to safely control pumping pressures within the initial and final maximum pressures. The schedule provides checkpoints to monitor pumping pressure and volume throughout the operation. Special attention should be paid to any increases in casing pressure which could indicate downhole issues.
This document provides an overview of offshore oil and gas production systems. It describes the major components which include wells, platforms, pipelines and processing facilities. It outlines different types of offshore platforms suited for varying water depths, such as fixed steel structures, compliant towers, jack-up platforms and floating production systems. It discusses the crews and roles required to operate offshore platforms. It also summarizes fire and explosion protection systems, environmental protection measures, and how supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are used to remotely monitor wells.
Production technology & optimization engineer achievementsJoseph Bracic
This document provides a summary of the skills and achievements of Joseph Z. Bracic as a petroleum production and optimization engineer. It lists over 50 bullet points describing his experience with companies like Chevron and Shell, including activities like production modeling, artificial lift design, enhanced oil recovery, well testing, production logging, and developing production strategies to optimize recovery. His expertise encompasses production operations, new technology evaluation, reservoir surveillance, and integrated production modeling.
Operation & intervention engineer achievementsJoseph Bracic
Joseph Z. Bracic has over 30 years of experience as an operations and intervention engineer with several major oil and gas companies. He has a wide range of skills including well intervention design, workover planning, artificial lift optimization, and production facilities engineering. Some of his key responsibilities have been conducting well interventions to maximize production, designing acidizing and fracturing programs, overseeing workover operations, and implementing artificial lift systems. He has extensive experience optimizing well performance through remedial treatments and production enhancement projects.
This document summarizes a minor project report on subsurface safety valves. It discusses the history and operation of safety valves, which provide protection against uncontrolled flow from oil and gas wells. Safety valves have evolved from simple downhole devices in the 1940s to complex systems integral to offshore well completions worldwide. There are two main types - surface operated and subsurface operated valves. Surface operated valves are further divided into pressure differential and pressure operated types, while subsurface operated valves include wireline retrievable and tubing mounted varieties. The project aims to develop an understanding of safety valve applications and parameters that affect their performance and efficiency.
This document provides an overview of offshore platform design, including the types of platforms, their key components, design considerations, and loads. The main types of platforms discussed are fixed structures like jacket platforms and compliant towers, and floating structures like tension leg platforms, semi-submersibles, and spars. Design involves considering environmental loads from waves, wind, earthquakes, and more, as well as structural analysis and ensuring stability.
This document provides an overview of subsea field development. It discusses key considerations like deep water vs shallow water development, wet tree vs dry tree systems, standalone vs tie-back development, and artificial lift methods. It also covers topics like subsea processing, template and clustered well systems, and daisy chain configurations. The document compares standalone and tie-back developments and outlines the decision process for selecting between the two options.
Integrated Oil Field Development Plan - FDP. Criteria, strategy and process f...Giuseppe Moricca
Integrated Oil Field Development Plan - FDP.
The integrated oil field development plan describes process, explores options, and targets, aimed at the optimal oil and gas field development in line with the oil company strategy.
The spine in the process is the specialist teams who navigate, manage and integrate the subsurface and surface complexities, uncertainties and opportunities into a single development plan, maximizing the overall field recovery and asset value.
introduction to ESP (electrical submersible pump), working principle of ESP (electrical submersible pump), Application of ESP (electrical submersible pump), Uses of ESP in Oil Well, Specification of ESP (electrical submersible pump), New varieties of ESP (electrical submersible pump).
Valves operation and functions complete guideElsayed Amer
Eng. El Sayed Amer is a senior process and production engineer at Suez Oil Co. He has worked as a drilling and completion engineer for Weatherford drilling international. He is also an instructor for oil and gas courses. He is a member of several professional engineering organizations and certified in process modeling and reservoir simulation software. He has expertise in valves technology and operations in the process industry.
production optimization nowadays is a vital thing to capture for every gas field to get proper production rate. That's they need proper way to optimize there production. Here I have discussed about the process of production optimization using prosper softer from petroleum expert.
The document provides an overview of the key technical disciplines involved across the different stages of the oil and gas industry life cycle, from exploration through to decommissioning. It discusses the roles of professionals such as geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, production engineers, and health and safety specialists. The exploration stage involves predicting oil and gas reserves, while development includes well drilling, infrastructure installation, and production planning. Decommissioning encompasses cleaning up facilities and safely removing offshore structures. Subsea engineering roles have also emerged to support offshore oil and gas extraction.
Wellhead function, rating and selectionElsayed Amer
The document discusses various components of wellhead and Christmas tree equipment used in oil and gas wells. It describes the purpose and components of the wellhead assembly including the casing head, casing hangers, tubing head, and tubing hanger. It also discusses the tubing head adapter and its role in connecting the tubing head to the Christmas tree. Seals, valves, and other surface equipment used to control flow from the well are also covered.
This document provides information about valves technology and operations. It defines what a valve is, discusses common valve components like the body, bonnet, stem, disc and seat. It also covers different types of valves like globe valves, ball valves, gate valves, check valves and butterfly valves. The document classifies valves according to their function, application, motion and port size. It provides details on each valve type including their working principles, advantages and disadvantages.
Scsssv surface control subsurface safety valveElsayed Amer
The document discusses subsurface safety valves (SSSVs), which are installed downhole to allow emergency shutdown and prevent uncontrolled hydrocarbon release from a well. SSSVs were not in place during the Piper Alpha platform disaster, exacerbating the accident. SSSVs come in two types: wireline-retrievable, which can be easily installed/removed via wireline but restrict flow; and tubing-retrievable, which are integral to the tubing and avoid flow restrictions but require pulling tubing for repair. Recommended minimum setting depths are 50m below the deepest pile for offshore and 100m below ground level for onshore. [/SUMMARY]
This document outlines the steps for planning and conducting reservoir fluid sampling operations. It discusses factors that influence planning such as reservoir fluid type and well conditions. It describes various sampling methods including subsurface, surface, and wellhead sampling. The document also covers preparing the well for sampling, including conditioning periods and measurements. Key steps are selecting the appropriate sampling tool and point, and ensuring samples are representative of reservoir fluids and brought to PVT laboratories for detailed analysis.
Nodal Analysis introduction to inflow and outflow performance - nextgusgon
This document discusses nodal analysis concepts for analyzing inflow and outflow performance in fluid systems. It introduces key terms like nodal analysis, inflow, outflow, upstream and downstream components, and graphical solutions. It provides an example problem calculating system capacity and the impact of changing pipe diameters. It also covers topics like single-phase and multiphase fluid flow, flow regimes, flow patterns, and calculating pressure drops and flow performance in pipes.
Gas Lift Design: Comparative Study of Continuous and Intermittent Gas Lift (C...Nicodeme Feuwo
This document was produced as part of my final year project of training to obtain a petroleum engineering diploma.
The aim of this project is to make a comparative study between continuous and intermittent gas lift systems based on real data from an oil well in Algeria, and to choose the system best suited to increase the production of the well.
This study was carried out by a manual design using the method of “fixed pressure drop” for the continuous gas lift system and “fallback gradient” method for intermittent gas lift system.
We were able to determine at the end of this study that the system best suited to the current conditions of our well would be the intermittent gas lift system and we also proposed that it should be combine with the "plunger lift " system in order to increase the efficiency of the intermittent gas lift system by eliminating problems linked to the phenomenon of" fallback " thus increase the production of our wells.
The document discusses well control systems used in drilling engineering. It describes the components of the well control system including sensors to detect fluid influx, the blowout preventer (BOP) stack, choke manifold, and associated equipment. The BOP stack is made up of different sealing devices like annular and ram BOPs that can shut off the well in an emergency. Sensors and monitoring systems are used to detect kicks and monitor drilling parameters important for well control. The overall system aims to safely detect, control, and remove any unexpected influx of formation fluids into the wellbore.
Bullheading is a common non-circulating method for killing live wells prior to workovers. It involves pumping kill fluid into the tubing to displace produced fluids back into the formation. A bullheading schedule is generated using formation pressure, desired overbalance, fracture pressure, tubing specifications, and pump data to safely control pumping pressures within the initial and final maximum pressures. The schedule provides checkpoints to monitor pumping pressure and volume throughout the operation. Special attention should be paid to any increases in casing pressure which could indicate downhole issues.
This document provides an overview of offshore oil and gas production systems. It describes the major components which include wells, platforms, pipelines and processing facilities. It outlines different types of offshore platforms suited for varying water depths, such as fixed steel structures, compliant towers, jack-up platforms and floating production systems. It discusses the crews and roles required to operate offshore platforms. It also summarizes fire and explosion protection systems, environmental protection measures, and how supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are used to remotely monitor wells.
Production technology & optimization engineer achievementsJoseph Bracic
This document provides a summary of the skills and achievements of Joseph Z. Bracic as a petroleum production and optimization engineer. It lists over 50 bullet points describing his experience with companies like Chevron and Shell, including activities like production modeling, artificial lift design, enhanced oil recovery, well testing, production logging, and developing production strategies to optimize recovery. His expertise encompasses production operations, new technology evaluation, reservoir surveillance, and integrated production modeling.
Operation & intervention engineer achievementsJoseph Bracic
Joseph Z. Bracic has over 30 years of experience as an operations and intervention engineer with several major oil and gas companies. He has a wide range of skills including well intervention design, workover planning, artificial lift optimization, and production facilities engineering. Some of his key responsibilities have been conducting well interventions to maximize production, designing acidizing and fracturing programs, overseeing workover operations, and implementing artificial lift systems. He has extensive experience optimizing well performance through remedial treatments and production enhancement projects.
Brandon Rhodes is seeking a quality assurance position that utilizes his skills in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC processes. He has over 15 years of experience in QA engineering, inspection, expediting, NDE, and performance testing. His experience includes working with compressors, pumps, vessels, monitoring systems, switches, drives, monitors, coils, and other mechanical equipment. He is proficient in various codes and standards. Rhodes' most recent role was as a Quality Engineer at Ebara International Corporation where he established quality plans and statistical process controls to meet requirements.
Kenneth Humphries has over 25 years of experience in technical authoring, commissioning, and operations roles within the oil and gas industry. He has extensive expertise in developing operational documentation for complex systems and leading commissioning of new projects. Currently, he is a senior technical author for an LNG import terminal project in the UK, responsible for developing all operating manuals, procedures, and training materials.
Ibrahim Abdelaziz has over 9 years of experience in petroleum engineering and production technology in Egypt. He currently works as an Application Engineer for Qarun Petroleum Company, where he is responsible for designing, monitoring, and optimizing 170 beam pumping wells. Previously, he worked as an Operations Supervisor and Reservoir Engineer for Qarun Petroleum, and spent 5 years as a Field Petroleum Engineer supervising 500 wells and an oil processing plant. He has extensive experience in well operations, artificial lift systems, reservoir evaluation, and production optimization.
This document provides a summary of an individual's work experience and qualifications. It includes details about 15+ years of experience in instrumentation and control systems maintenance and management in the oil and gas sector. Previous roles include maintenance engineer positions with responsibilities like maintenance planning, issue resolution, and ensuring system availability. The individual also has relevant technical skills and safety certifications.
Jaime Navarro has over 15 years of experience in oil, gas, and petrochemical industries in Saudi Arabia. He has worked as a proposal manager, project engineer, and commissioning engineer for companies like Siemens, GS Construction Arabia, and Emerson Process Management. Navarro has specialized expertise in electrical equipment, instrumentation, and automation systems, and has managed numerous projects involving substations, field devices, and industrial process controls.
The applicant has extensive experience in the aeronautical field spanning over 30 years, including expertise in jet engine overhaul, maintenance, manufacturing, and testing. He seeks a new career opportunity utilizing his skills in leadership, project management, and process improvement. The applicant's background includes experience with Pratt & Whitney JT8D and IAE V2500 engines, aircraft manufacturing, and international customer service.
This document contains the resume of Jose Edwin M. Condino. It outlines his work experience spanning from 1990 to present, including roles as a Technical/Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Manager, and Sales Engineer. It also lists his educational background and skills, which include project management, safety training, mechanical seals, pumps and rotating equipment, and more.
Walaa Ahmed Ahmed has over 14 years of experience as a Petroleum Production Engineer and Production Department Head in Egypt. He holds a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from Al-Azhar University and has extensive experience supervising production operations including well interventions, artificial lift systems, and reservoir management. He is skilled in production optimization, contractor management, and HSE compliance.
Shaktikumar M Potdar is a senior level manager with 17 years of experience in mechanical engineering and new product development. He has led projects from concept to production and managed cross-functional teams. Currently he is a technical specialist at Cummins where he guides design teams and leads projects in engine development and fuel systems.
This document contains the resume of Jose Edwin M. Condino. It outlines his work experience spanning from 1990 to present, including roles as a Technical/Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Manager, and other engineering and sales positions. It also lists his educational background and skills, including project management, safety training, and expertise in areas like mechanical seals, pumps, and piping.
Stimulation & fracturing engineer achievementsJoseph Bracic
This document lists the extensive skills and achievements of Joseph Z. Bracic as a stimulation and fracturing engineer. He has expertise in designing hydraulic fracturing programs, acid fracturing, production analysis, and overseeing the safety of stimulation activities. His experience includes working with major oil companies and developing expertise in unconventional reservoirs, horizontal completions, and stimulation of tight oil and gas formations.
An experienced senior process engineer with over 8 years of experience in both onshore and offshore oil and gas projects across the Middle East. He has expertise in all stages of the project life cycle from conceptual engineering to operations. His experience includes design, engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up and operation of process plants as well as process optimization. He holds an MSc in Gas Processing and LPG recovery and a BSc in Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering.
This resume is for Luis Rojas Telles, a Mechanical Engineer with over 22 years of experience in plant reliability engineering for oil and gas companies. He has extensive experience applying reliability techniques like RCM, RBI, and root cause analysis. His most recent role was as a Reliability Centered Maintenance Engineer for NES Global Talent/Qatargas in Qatar, where he developed criticality analyses and maintenance plans. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and is proficient in various reliability software programs.
The resume summarizes Jaime Navarro's experience in oil, gas, and petrochemical engineering projects in Saudi Arabia over 15+ years. He has held roles such as Proposal Manager, Lead Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer working with companies like Siemens, GS Construction, and Emerson Process Management. Navarro has extensive experience preparing proposals, estimating costs, managing projects, and servicing equipment for major Saudi clients including Aramco and SABIC affiliates.
The resume summarizes Jaime Navarro's experience in project management, engineering, sales, and business development for oil, gas, and petrochemical plants in Saudi Arabia over 15+ years. He has worked for Siemens, GS Construction, Emerson Process Management, and other companies, leading proposals, installations, commissioning, and service projects. Navarro has expertise in electrical equipment, instrumentation, and automation systems and holds engineering licenses.
John M. Smith has over 25 years of experience in operations, project management, product development, and customer service roles in the semiconductor equipment and high-tech industries. He has a track record of success launching new companies and product lines, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and developing top-performing teams. His experience spans roles at Applied Materials, Novellus, Anaconda Semi, and Silicon Services Consortium, where he specialized in areas including etch, CVD, PVD systems, UAV design, and refurbishing semiconductor capital equipment.
The document is a resume for Hammad Khan that outlines his objective, qualifications, experience, and skills. Some key points:
- Hammad has over 22 years of experience in oil and gas operations and engineering with a focus on health, safety, and environment.
- He holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering and BSc in Chemical Engineering both from University of Punjab.
- His current role is as Resident Field Manager at Kadanwari Gas Field for Eni Pakistan where he oversees field operations and 160 staff.
- Previous roles include Senior Offshore Production Engineer at Agip KCO in Kazakhstan and Senior Shift Engineer at Bhit Gas Plant.
Scott Bryer has over 15 years of experience in quality management, process improvement, and new product development for automotive and defense manufacturing companies. He currently works as a Senior Quality Engineer for Carlisle Construction Materials, where he implements quality strategies across seven plants. Previously he held quality management roles at Oshkosh-JLG, BAE Systems, L3 Communications, Mack/Volvo Powertrain, and Chrysler Corporation, where he reduced defects and improved processes. Bryer has a background in lean manufacturing, ISO and AS quality certifications, root cause analysis, and project management.
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This document contains the resume of Joseph Z. Bracic, who has over 30 years of experience as a petroleum engineer working on completion, production, artificial lift, and reservoir engineering projects around the world. It lists his employment history with companies like Hess Corporation, SGS, Apex, and Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOC), and describes his responsibilities and achievements in areas like well completions, stimulation, sand control, artificial lift, flow assurance, and reservoir management. The resume is intended to qualify Mr. Bracic for consultant roles providing expertise in multiple domains of petroleum engineering.
Completion & integrity engineer achievementsJoseph Bracic
Joseph Z. Bracic has extensive experience in completion and integrity engineering for both onshore and offshore wells. Over his career with several oil and gas companies, he has designed and overseen completions in various international regions and environments. His skills include designing sand control technologies, gravel packs, frac packs, intelligent completions, and evaluating existing completion methods to determine efficiencies and opportunities for enhancement. He is knowledgeable in well integrity programs and assurance processes.
The document outlines the experience, skills, and qualifications of Joseph Z. Bracic. It lists that he has experience in petroleum, completion, production, and artificial lift engineering. It then provides a lengthy list of core competencies and personal characteristics that include skills like integrity, communication, accountability, flexibility, teamwork, and technical expertise. The skills listed indicate he is safety-focused, can provide leadership, think strategically, solve complex problems, and get results through managing people and projects.
Joseph Z. Bracic has over 30 years of experience as a petroleum engineer working on completion and production projects around the world. He has worked as a consultant for companies like Hess Corporation and as an advisor for Arabian Gulf Oil Company. Some of his responsibilities have included completion design, artificial lift optimization, sand control evaluation, and production strategy development. He utilizes his expertise in areas like hydraulic fracturing, chemical compatibility testing, downhole monitoring, and reservoir surveillance to improve well and field performance.
Joseph Z. Bracic has over 30 years of experience as a petroleum, completion, production, and artificial lift engineer. He has expertise in both domestic and international environments, including onshore, offshore, desert, and frontier applications. His skills include production optimization, stimulation, gravel pack, casing/tubing design, coiled tubing, snubbing, fishing operations, and artificial lift design for various systems. He also has experience in risk assessment, including hazard studies.
All information is in one place joseph bracic-2016Joseph Bracic
The document provides a summary of Joseph Z. Bracic's career experience as a petroleum engineer, including roles as a consultant for various oil and gas companies. It details his expertise in areas such as completions engineering, production optimization, artificial lift, and more. Over 30 years of experience is highlighted from locations including Alberta, Texas, Malaysia, Africa, and the North Sea. Achievements and responsibilities are outlined for each role covering activities like stimulation design, sand control analysis, flow assurance studies, and artificial lift solutions.
We have compiled the most important slides from each speaker's presentation. This year’s compilation, available for free, captures the key insights and contributions shared during the DfMAy 2024 conference.
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELgerogepatton
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
at finding smart grid intrusions than other deep learning algorithms used for classification. In addition,
our proposed approach improves accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, achieving a high detection
accuracy rate of 99.50%.
Harnessing WebAssembly for Real-time Stateless Streaming PipelinesChristina Lin
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Embedded machine learning-based road conditions and driving behavior monitoringIJECEIAES
Car accident rates have increased in recent years, resulting in losses in human lives, properties, and other financial costs. An embedded machine learning-based system is developed to address this critical issue. The system can monitor road conditions, detect driving patterns, and identify aggressive driving behaviors. The system is based on neural networks trained on a comprehensive dataset of driving events, driving styles, and road conditions. The system effectively detects potential risks and helps mitigate the frequency and impact of accidents. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and vehicles. Collecting data involved gathering information on three key road events: normal street and normal drive, speed bumps, circular yellow speed bumps, and three aggressive driving actions: sudden start, sudden stop, and sudden entry. The gathered data is processed and analyzed using a machine learning system designed for limited power and memory devices. The developed system resulted in 91.9% accuracy, 93.6% precision, and 92% recall. The achieved inference time on an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense with a 32-bit CPU running at 64 MHz is 34 ms and requires 2.6 kB peak RAM and 139.9 kB program flash memory, making it suitable for resource-constrained embedded systems.
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KuberTENes Birthday Bash Guadalajara - K8sGPT first impressionsVictor Morales
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A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH FOR SECURING THE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMSIJNSA Journal
The smart irrigation system represents an innovative approach to optimize water usage in agricultural and landscaping practices. The integration of cutting-edge technologies, including sensors, actuators, and data analysis, empowers this system to provide accurate monitoring and control of irrigation processes by leveraging real-time environmental conditions. The main objective of a smart irrigation system is to optimize water efficiency, minimize expenses, and foster the adoption of sustainable water management methods. This paper conducts a systematic risk assessment by exploring the key components/assets and their functionalities in the smart irrigation system. The crucial role of sensors in gathering data on soil moisture, weather patterns, and plant well-being is emphasized in this system. These sensors enable intelligent decision-making in irrigation scheduling and water distribution, leading to enhanced water efficiency and sustainable water management practices. Actuators enable automated control of irrigation devices, ensuring precise and targeted water delivery to plants. Additionally, the paper addresses the potential threat and vulnerabilities associated with smart irrigation systems. It discusses limitations of the system, such as power constraints and computational capabilities, and calculates the potential security risks. The paper suggests possible risk treatment methods for effective secure system operation. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the significant benefits of implementing smart irrigation systems, including improved water conservation, increased crop yield, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, based on the security analysis conducted, the paper recommends the implementation of countermeasures and security approaches to address vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and reliability of the system. By incorporating these measures, smart irrigation technology can revolutionize water management practices in agriculture, promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and safeguarding against potential security threats.
Electric vehicle and photovoltaic advanced roles in enhancing the financial p...IJECEIAES
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Artificial lift engineer achievements
1. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 1 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Investigates, researches and makes the safest and most cost effective methods of well/field production utilizing
Artificial Lift, while minimizing any loss of production revenue through evaluation of new technology and use of
innovative techniques, computer simulation modelling, specific well/production engineering procedures and
equipment.
Leads domestic and international Oil and Gas upstream operations, including production operations and
optimization in artificially lifted fields.
Utilizes intimate knowledge ofinternational regulations and standards and good oilfield practice as it relates to
artificial lift.
Insists on making extended visits to operational sites around the world, with particular focus on production gains
from any and all types of artificial lift:
Assess the need for and makes recommendations on the type ofand adviss on the implementation ofwell artificial
lift programs, processes, tools and procedures.
Provides advice, review and direct operational support to asset and operational teams, both in mature assets and sets
up of new operations teams
Directsthe life-cycle design, implementation, trouble shooting, and optimization ofall artificial lift systems [gaslift,
beam pumping, jet pumping, PCP and ESP] associated with the Field Development o, surveillance, well diagnostics,
problem solving.
Launches TWM, and UPC Global programs used in conjunction with Echometer on all naturally flowing and
artificially lifted well.
Reviews the stimulation designs and results and makes recommendations as to howthe designs can be enhanced
to yield better, faster, and/or cheaper results.
Identifies optimization/workover candidates based on propriety well surveillance and optimization technology in
order to advance Artificial Lift performance.
Recommends and monitors all permanent downhole gauge data for artificial lift applications.
Streamlines daily support to field locations to ensure uninterrupted and optimum performance of pumping oil
wells.
Directs Artificial and lift design, implementation, surveillance and enhancement using Beam Pumps, Gas lift,
ESP's, Plunger Lift and PCPs.
2. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 2 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Caries out Optimization study of installed artificial lifts across all assets which may include redesign, and
performance evaluation.
Designs and implements new and innovative solutions to existing wells with artificial lift.
Utilizes Echometer instrument using TWM software program and all other known programs used for designing
and diagnostic purposes.
Executes TWM programs used in conjunction with Echometer on all naturally flowing and artificially lifted wells.
Attendedclassesboth in Wichita Falls, Texasand in Red Deer,Alberta on the utilization of both Echometerand TWM
programs.
Designed and executed complete Reports for any assigned well utilizing Artificial Lift.
Performs root-cause failure analysis of artificial lift pumping system problems; tracks and implements
enhancements to reduce failures and increase well productivity.
Establishes how optimization service can meet the well performance needs, and accomplish the most benefits.
Extends sphere of influence beyond Artificial Lift current team into other teams in the same area and across
divisions.
Administers enthusiastic technical support to ensure uninterrupted and optimum performance of pumping oil wells.
Leads the AL team to understand their technical problems and requirements.
Nurtures ongoing relationships with field operators, field foremen and engineering staff.
Ensures all pumps are running at optimal rates.
Establishes regular training and product support relating to field operations and to engineering staff.
Presents summary reports demonstrating the benefits of actions; including specific optimization activities and results
in production and decreases in costs.
Conducts regular meetings, submits weekly reports and monthly KPIs,leads well review sessions from Artificial Lift
perspective, conducts field audits, leads the quarterly Service Quality Meetings, etc.
Oversees equipmentteardowns performed at vendor workshop,validates and approves pump designs,specifically;
pump setting depth, equipment sizing, material selection, requirement for scale inhibition; and inventory for smooth
operations, (invoicing, cost tracking, cost saving initiatives, input in the tendering documents, and technical
evaluation).
3. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 3 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
An additional goal is shortening the timeline between pump failure, root cause identification, and equipment repair.
Ensures that all operations are in compliance with the Safety Management System.
Stops operations at any time if safety of people, equipment, wellbore or environment is at danger.
Coaching Operations team members to international operating and safety standards.
Ensures all pumping facilities are maintained properly to minimize losses.
Supports group to ensure the production lossesfrom pumps are reported in conjunction with loss classification,
data review, and subsequent loss mitigation action items.
Directs vendor’s quarterly performance reviews.
Managing related Maintenance contracts in terms of performance,spares,work and people quality,call-offs,budget
and others.
Conducts inspection of the tubing, downhole and wellhead equipment recovered from company operated wells;
analyzes the condition of these equipment.
Analyzes problems and finds solutions to increase the equipment running time.
Implements technical studies concerning water/gas injection and artificial lift projects, oil and gas operations,
facilities optimization or modification, as assigned.
Designs detailed workover programs utilizing artificial lift systems involving Beam Pumps, ESP, PCP, Plunger
and Gas Lift.
Reviews artificial lift performance, flow assurance, corrosion/erosion, well performance, or mal-operation.
Directs peer assist and direct operational support promoting technical excellence and safe practice in optimizing
artificial lift in existing operations.
Initiates technical analysis for artificial lift including Beam Pumps, ESP - Electrical Submersible Pumps, Gas &
Plunger lift; and PCPs - Progressive Cavity Pumps.
Launches artificial lift newdevelopments andmature assets; status of wells and the upside potentialexpansion from
artificial lift in new business opportunities.
Carries outartificial lift enhancements,opportunities and changes to optimize production coupled with performance
of current artificial lift systems.
4. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 4 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Administers artificial lift types and systems, installations, procedures and operations,and is able to demonstrate
safety leadership.
Selects best artificial lift methods for different productivity rates during reservoir development phases.
Transfers best practice for safe operation and maintenance of artificial lift, well maintenance and intervention.
Identifies competence and resource requirements, and reviews performance of those supervising and operating
artificial lift systems.
Monitoring, installation, troubleshooting, and optimizing of artificial lift.
Introduces knowledge and experience of setting up and operating artificial lift systems, and/or artificial lift
optimization.
Identifies Gas Lift and Electrical Submersible Pump artificial lift opportunities.
Overhauls input to Operations & Projects engineering for the design of the topsides artificial lift.
Generates newideas and projects, initiates field trial program for new equipment, analyze trial results and makes
approval for design and field-wide deployment.
Reviews field compression for optimization by removing, adding or relocating compression to address future projects
that impact compression.
Models wellbores with NODAL type analysis or Vendor’s Pump Programs to determine if wells have been
optimized.
Well performance is analyzed against the well model.
Reviews existing tank, pressure vessel, motor, pump, compressor and other related equipment design fitness and
create AFE packages to address safety, regulatory, reliability or economic issues.
Carries out computer simulation packages allowing modeling based on in situ fluid data and comparison to bench-
test performance curves for each specific pump.
Pressure data at each node, combined with completion and fluid properties information, directs periodic well reservoir
diagnostic checks and identification of under-performing pumping wells.
With a variable-setting intelligentflowcontrolvalve acting as achoke atthe sandface,the flowis eitherincreased
or reduced into the wellbore and drawdown adjusted accordingly.
5. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 5 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Uses Inflow Control Devices (ICDs) in the openhole completion for each lateral to enhance the well's influx
balance and control/delay water production (if the wells are completed with multilaterals targeting different
layers in the reservoir).
In addition, a hydraulic line wet-mate (HLWM) connect system is used to combine an ESP system with an
intelligent completion in multilateral wells.
The HLWM connect system providesthe flexibility to replace the ESP without having to retrieve the intelligent
completion (ICVs, multiport packers, etc.), which improved cost (24%) and time.
The integrated completion system enhances/optimizes well production, allowing for efficiently draining the
reservoir and maximizing production and recovery.
Checks and approves all design and equipment selection made by the service contractor.
Oversees all designs and equipment selection of artificial lift and all failure analysis.
Identifies artificial lift candidates and models different lift methods for basis of design documentation.
Directs all contracts and service orders of the related artificial lift systems.
Manages field staff and operation engineers in important trouble shootings of problematic wells.
Identifies, selects, and designs the artificial lift equipment (down hole and surface).
Launches specialist support for the development of the company’s artificial lift pump designs and operations.
Implements well completion prognosis to reflect installation requirements.
Communicates with reservoir/petroleum engineers to translate field/well artificial lift requirement into project
designs.
Carries out field equipment installation, commissioning and monitoring activity.
Conducting techno-economic feasibility studies to screen available techniques and field development plans taking
in consideration reservoir, well and surface facility performance.
Inspects contractor’s workshop/services to ensure quality control and good coverage of contracts.
Controls the RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) process.
Designs artificial lift completions and field wide lift systems most appropriate for the reservoir assets.
6. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 6 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Identifies, monitors and assesses new technology related to artificial lift which could reduce production cost,
improve well performance and safety.
Evaluates well lifting requirement and defines operating envelope coupled with equipment material selection.
Reviews well site engineering designs to optimize the well pumping facilities, and ensures unified companywide
design.
Oversees the company’s development plans and translates that into detailed plans for equipment sizing and
procurement.
Monitors well/equipment performance using appropriate software and present lessons learnt for future design.
Directs artificial lift material requirement forecasts and drives timely procurement.
Offers broad experience in minimizing artificial lift failures.
Generates detailed design of the downhole equipment and associated topside equipment.
Identifies problematic applications/wells, conducts necessary studies, and remedial actions.
Designs artificial lift equipment, wellhead and lateral compression to optimize field gas gathering and production.
Determines the optimum artificial lift method (Gas lift, Electric Submersible Pumps, Beam Pumps, Progressive
Cavity Pumps, Plunger Lift, etc.) taking into consideration the life cycle costs.
Reviews selection methodology and design of artificial lift. This may include chemical applications for scale
inhibition or other chemical treatment procedure.
Initiates artificial lift design, monitoring, installation, troubleshooting, optimization and reviews.
Executes artificial lift study to assess options and anticipated optimum timing for installation of artificial lift.
Offers methodology for monitoring the artificial lift wells, preventive maintenance philosophy, maximizing
efficiency etc.
Implements local expertise requirements and assess candidates.
Knowledge of field lease operational costs.
Carries out contracting strategy for procurement of artificial lift equipment and services.
7. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 7 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Offers particular focus on production increases from any and all types of artificial lift.
Carries out implementation of well artificial lift programs, processes, tools and procedures.
Assesses technical performance of all artificial lift installations.
Reviews of artificial lift performance, requirements and practices.
Introduced safe working practices.
Setting up of artificial lift monitoring, maintenance and operation of those systems.
Carries out Standard operating procedures for the operating artificial lift.
Tracks costs by reviewing and approving invoices, costs, and price quotes.
Directs advice,reviewand direct operational support to asset and operational teams,both in mature assets and set
up of new operations teams in installation and setup of artificial lift systems.
Analyzes production data in order to install downhole and surface configuration(s) of wells and supplementary
processes to enhance production of recently completed and older wells.
Monitors production volumes on wells utilizing various techniques for tracking production performance.
Diagnoses production enhancement opportunities for improving performance.
Capability to analyze and predict the well behavior.
Works closely with the field operations staff to optimize artificial lift and facility performance.
Application of off-the-shelf new technology in production of assets where ever applicable.
Identifies new/emerging technologies with high business impact through enhanced production performance from
reservoir, wells, and facilities.
Selects suitable artificial lift method based on technical and economic analysis for the new development and for
already developed fields/wells.
Caries out work in the areas of inflow performance relationship, multiphase flow, hydraulic fracturing, acidization,
sand control, downhole tools, packers, pumps, pumping units and motors.
Offers broad experience and knowledge of petroleum engineering including artificial lift selection, design and
optimization, wellbore hydraulics, well completion and multiphase pumping.
8. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 8 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Analyzes well tests and make representations for improving the performance of individual wells.
Directs and monitors the evaluation of well productivity, well testing, and well optimization.
Generates new ideas and projects, initiates field trial program for newequipment,analyzes trial results and makes
design for field-wide deployment.
Serves as an information resource for failure analysis ofartificial lift equipment,well and equipment performance
analysis.
Develops and implements processes for optimum artificial lift in wells.
Establishes metrics to identify target areas to lower field lifting cost while optimizing production.
Reviews failure analysis data to optimize pumping well installations.
Carries out production enhancement opportunities for naturally flowing and artificial lift wells performing
production forecasting and real time production surveillance.
Reviews well data to find suitable candidates for increasing production by stimulation, perforating or artificial lift.
Streamlines expertise in artificial lift production techniques - selection, performance and design.
Optimizes outflow performance (e.g. artificial lift performance) within the field constraints.
Directs assurance of artificial lift in new developments and mature assets and in the assessment ofstatus ofwells and
the upside potential gain from artificial lift in new business opportunities.
Providing peer assist and direct operational support promoting technical excellence and safe practice in optimising
artificial lift in existing operations and recommending artificial lift enhancements, opportunities and changes to
optimise production.
Performance assessment of current artificial lift systems.
Advising on artificial lift types and systems, installations, procedures and operations.
Identifies competence and resource requirements, reviewofperformance and competence assessment of those
supervising and operating artificial lift systems.
Leads Production operations management in an artificially lifted field, directs artificial lift operation and ensures
optimisation in artificially lifted fields.
Experience of setting up and operating artificial lift systems and/or advising on artificial lift optimization.
9. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 9 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Knowledge and experience ofall types ofartificial lift and selection processes,well and pumping system monitoring,
maintenance and optimization tools and processes.
Advises on local expertise requirements and assess candidates.
Troubleshooting artificial lift problems, whether due to design, installation, mechanical failure, flow assurance,
corrosion/erosion, well performance, or mal-operation.
Competence assessment and mentoring of staff responsible for operating, maintaining and optimizing artificial lift in
assets.
Generates transfer of best practice for safe operation and maintenance of artificial lift, well maintenance and
intervention.
Acts as the Expert in Artificial Lift and is a part of the Technical Assurance Team.
Demonstrates safety leadership. Advises on safe working practice, conduct and take part in safety reviews.
Coordinates technical assurance on artificial lift requirements and existing system issues on all significant new
business and existing asset investment opportunities
Artificial lift run-time improvements: analyses failure reports for electric submersible, sucker rod pumps and gas lift
wells and make recommendations for improvement of run times.
Checks and approves all the recommended ESP/ PCP design and equipment selection made by the service
contractor.
Coordinates down-hole remediation work with contractors.
Approves all designs and equipment selection.
Manages all ESP, PCP, Gas Lift, Plunger Lift & BP failure analysis.
Accomplishes to check all contracts and service orders of the related artificial lift systems.
Directs field stuff and operation engineers in important trouble shootings of problematic wells.
Initiates and optimizes inventory levels to ensure enough stock levels to execute new conversions and replacement
jobs.
Ensures contractor allocate enough resources to support field operations.
Leadsspecialist support for the development of the company’s artificial lift pump designs and operations with emphasis
on Gas/ESP lift covering both oil and water.
Communicates with reservoir/petroleum engineers and other AL engineers to translate field/well artificial lift
requirement into project designs.
10. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
Page 10 of 11
ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Drafts operating procedure manuals and conducts training sessions.
Sets quality and operating efficiency standards and communicates with field operators to achieve the same.
Evaluates well lifting requirement, with emphasis on Gas/ESP and other pumping applications (Sucker rod and jet
pumps) and defines operating envelop and equipment material selection.
Develops and promotes the company’s Gas/ESP lift designs and operation best practices across all fields.
Designs Gas/ESP lift completions and field wide systems most appropriate to the field asset.
Conducts studies to determine the required surface facilities capacities.
Evaluates equipment performance and presents comparative studies between different technologies/equipment.
Sets the design envelop for the manufacturers to meet.
Reviews well site engineering P&IDdesigns to optimize the wellpumping facilities and ensuresunified the company
wide design.
Reviews the company’s development plans and translate that into detailed plans for equipment sizing and
procurement.
Organizes well completion prognosis to reflect Gas/ESP design and installation requirements.
Monitors well/equipment performance using appropriate software and present lessons learnt for future design
improvements.
Advises on well monitoring, control and surveillance tools required for production optimization.
Trains field and asset team personnel to analyze the data.
Identifies problematic applications/wells, conduct necessary studies,and advise on remedial actions. This may include
chemical applications for scale inhibition or other chemical treatment procedure.
Sets quality and operating efficiency standards and effectively communicates with field operators to achieve the
same.
Drafts operating procedure manuals and conducts training sessions to cover well performance.
Sets service quality standards and procedures for equipment vendors and field service contractors.
Ensures contractors allocate enough resources to support field operations.
11. Joseph Z. Bracic, P. Eng.
Consultant/Advisor Petroleum/Completion/Production/Artificial Lift Engineer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mobile: 403-560-7112
Email: josephzb2004@yahoo.com Phone: 403-203-4722
joe_bracic@shaw.ca
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ACHIVEMENTS / SKILLS
As an Artificial Lift Engineer with Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, AGOCO, IPM/Schlumberger, Apex/BHP
Billiton Petroleum, SGS/Petrofac Development and Hess Corporation included:
Designs, optimizes, and troubleshoots ESP and rod pump systems; improves run-times; provides input to vendor and
equipment selection.
Directs operations engineering and petroleum engineering with good specialization in artificial lift work.
Organizes artificial lift material requirement forecasts and drives timely procurement.
Directs production and injection forecasts.
Drafts contract terms and conditions. This would cover, testing and maintenance, wire line operations to set and
retrieve the valves on Y tools.
Realizes long-standing experience managing production and artificial lift facilities.
Oversees technical analysis and recommendations on artificial lift including rod pumps, ESP's, gas lift, plunger
lift, hydraulic and progressive cavity pumps.
Leading and execution ofcompletions design (incl. Sand Control, artificial lift, gas lift & ESPs) and development
wells with a focus on production optimization throughout the entire well life cycle.
Leads internal clients with analysis of well performance to optimize production form existing horizons or to estimate
production performance from new zones utilizing NODAL analysis, pressure transient analysis, and other
diagnostic techniques.
Launches all artificial lift failure analysis.
Plans in finding new ESP & PCP conversion candidate with tangible gains.
Directs and carries out complete artificial lift study to assess options and anticipated optimum timing for
installation of ESP's, PCP's or other recommended artificial lift.
Promotes experience - well performance monitoring and optimization, well hydraulic modeling, artificial lift (ESPs,
jet pumps, gas lift), developing well-work programs, and ability to identify optimization opportunities.
Leads well interventions: slickline, e-line, coil, rig workovers and downhole tools.
Initiates multiple disciplines and teams to streamline procedures: Operations, Wells, Reservoir Management
Promotes SCADA system experience.
Leads with demonstrated proficiency in production optimization, well fracturing, water flooding, and ESP/rod
pump design, installation, AL failure analysis and run-time optimization.