BOULIFA Brahim : Well test Egineer / Data acquistion
CURRENT POSITION: Well testing supervisor
LOCATION: Saudi Arabia
First name: Brahim
Family name: BOULIFA
DOB: 10th November 1984
POB: Ouargla, Algeria
Nationality: Algerian
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Cellular: +213 554 359 639 or alternatively: +213 668 931 727
KSA Cellular: +966 531 104 155
Home address: PO BOX 386 Ouargla zip code 30 000 Algeria
E-mail Address: boulifabrahim@hotmail.fr or bahi1028@hotmail.com
Introduction myself:
Geology Engineer from Algeria university (Oil and gas production
engineering):Means studied: geology , geochemical, reservoir engineering, oil and gas
production , well testing, surface production, Reservoir Fracturing, logging, well
intervention, drilling, reservoir stimulation, maths, physics, chemical, mechanics…………
Present Job title: Well testing Supervisor
Location: Saudi Arabia
Responsibility:
 Prior to mobilization equipment from base to location we have to check materials
and equipment availability and we have to ensure that all pressure control
equipment have been approved and certified (All pressure tests of individual
equipment to must been conducted to maximum allowable working pressure, in
the yard).
 Mobilization from/to location;
 Rig up of surface well testing equipments (prepared all the paper work before to
start the rig up or to start any work). Flowfead+ SSV+ coeflexip+ choke
manifold+ separator+ tank+ oil manifold+ gas manifold+ transfer- pump+ flare
arrestor;
 Pressure test all surface well testing equipments (All pressure tests shall be done
for 15min and must be witnessed by the client company representatives and
recorded).
BOULIFA Brahim : Well test Egineer / Data acquistion
 Clean-up well;
 Separation by three chokes successively;
 Buildup;
 Reverse circulating;
 Rig down all surface well test equipment;
 Supervise the well test crew;
 Prepare execute and close all the paperwork;
 Prepare the well test job report wish must contain all details of the job, and all the
results of the test;
 Ensures that all QHSE issues are followed during operational activity, and be sure
that all personnel are working in safe conditions;
 The operation is in presence of slick line and coiled tubing and logging;
 Flowhead and SSV and coeflexip and choke manifold: WOM (worldwide oilfield
manufactory) 3”1502, 10000Psi.
 Separator3” 602 1440Psi.
 Oil and gas manifolds: 3”602,1440Psi.
 Piping: 3”602, 2500 psi, 5k psi.
EXPERIENCES and DUTIES:
1-Appling (THINK BEFORE DOING YOUR JOB)
2-Safety is the first priority in our work for everyone.
3-Perform periodical test programs and monitor well performance in low/high pressure
onshore, sweet /sour gas and oil wells.
4-Have good operational and maintenance skills of following equipments - flow head,
choke manifold 10K & 15 K, 3-Phase horizontal separator, sand trap and sand filters, SSV
(surface safety valve), indirect heaters, ESD (emergency shutdown system). Artificial lifts
like electrical submersible pumps, sucker rod pumps, progressive cavity pumps, beam gas
compressors on low gas producing well, transfer pump, surgetank and gauge tanks etc.
5-Have operational capabilities of testing well production range of 100 to 15,000 bbl/d
with BS&W range of 100 % and API gravity range of 15 to 45 on mobile production
separator.
6-Have good operational pressure test pumps, Level controllers, Pressure and level
ctuators, Safety relief valves, Flow computer, differential chart recorders Barton, oil and gas
flow meters, chemical injection,API kit, Salinity kit, etc.
7-Knowledge of water cut analysis, API gravity analysis, Gas gravity analysis, Salinity
analysis,PH and H2S
8-Good knowledge of development and implementation of safe operating and emergency
procedures.
9- Learning and advising the others, if they some information to improve their skills.
Work Experience
BOULIFA Brahim : Well test Egineer / Data acquistion
2013 to present: Well testing supervisor
Location: Saudia Arabia
(2012 - 2013): Weatherford Oil Tool ME Ltd
Department: Well Testing & Slicklin
*Job title: Data Acquisition / Gauge man
 Lab cabin and data acquisition network system rig up.
 Well test equipment rig up
 Data acquisition monitoring
 Downhole Gauges programming and reporting
 Running, downloading, interpretation of memory gauges
 Reporting on operation and result
 Training operators on data acquisition system during tests
 Data collection (Separator and choke manifold data)
 Gas and oil sampling (SG, BSW)
2011-2012 Weatherford Oil Tool ME Ltd
Department: Surface Logging System
*Job title: Data Engineer
Location: IDIS-SH (SONATRACH, WEATHERFORD, project) BERKIN, Algeria
Summary of Main Tasks:
- Installation & Troubleshooting of online & Programs such as Drill Monitor & Database
servers, Real Time Data Transmission.
- Preparation of Mud Logs (Master, Drill, Pressure, and Gas Logs), Final Well Report.
*Job title: Mudlogger
Employer: WEATHERFORD (Surface Logging System)
Location: JV-GAS (SONATRACH, BP, STATOIL) In-Amenas, Algeria
Summary of Main Tasks:
- Installation & Troubleshooting of online & Programs such as Drill Monitor & Database
servers, Real Time Data Transmission.
- Preparation of Mud Logs (Master, Drill, Pressure, and Gas Logs), Final Well Report.
*Job title: Mudlogger
Employer: WEATHERFORD (Surface Logging System)
BOULIFA Brahim : Well test Egineer / Data acquistion
Location: GASSI-TOUIL, Hassi Messaoud, Alegria.
Summary of Main Tasks:
- Drill Cuttings Analysis and Sample Description, Calcimetry Analysis.
- Installation & Dismantling of all sensors, and Maintenance of all / indoor sensors.
*Job title: Mudlogger
Employer: WEATHERFORD (Surface Logging System)
Location: JV-GAS (SONATRACH, BP, STATOIL) In-Salah, Algeria.
Summary of Main Tasks:
- Installation & Troubleshooting of online & Programs such as Drill Monitor & Database
servers, Real Time Data Transmission.
- Preparation of Mud Logs (Master, Drill, Pressure, and Gas Logs), Final Well Report.
Diploma:
Nov-2010: Geology Engineer. USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari
Boumediene), Algeria.
Jun-2011: Masterdegree in Geology Option: Water and Environment science. USTHB
(University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), Algeria.
Jun-2004: Bachelor Degree in Sciences of Nature and Life. National Examination and
Diploma.
Courses and Continuous Training:
.
 Safety awareness (H2S+Pressure…….) at total safety KSA
 Manual handling.
 Job Safety Analysis / Hazard ID.
 Environmental Induction.
 EEP Competency Assessment.
 Essentials for Enterprise Excellence. Others.
Weatherford International school:
July 04, 2012: Introduction to Petroleum - Module 2 – Geology
July 05, 2012: Borehole Environment
July 17, 2012: Basic Oilfield Calculations
February 2011:
E-line (wireline) Formation:
BOULIFA Brahim : Well test Egineer / Data acquistion
-Applications and interpretation of Borehole Imaging to, Fracture Characterization in vertical
and horizontal Wells Drilled in Cambrian Sandstone Reservoirs of Hassi Messaoud Field,
Algeria. Graduation Study Projects (Sonatrach DP-Schlumberger, Hesp,Weatherford ).
 Measurement Principle;
 Tools Specifications;
 Geological interpretation;
 Fracture characterization from borehole images.
- Identification of contacts between the fluids in reservoir Cambrian, Part Hassi Messaoud.
Graduation Study Projects (Sonatrach DP-Schlumberger), using the tools:
 MDT (Modular Formation Dynamics Tester).Gradient Analysis (Contact
determination, Fluid identification, Reservoir continuity), and Accurately Measure
Real-Time Reservoir Pressure and Permeability
 XPT (Xpress Pressure Tool)
2010:
E-line (Wireline) Logging Formation Evaluation
- Petrophysical research on the Cambrian reservoir Ra of Hassi Messaoud (South Eastern
Sector), Algeria. Graduation Study Projects (Sonatrach DP- Schlumberger).
- Well logging and Petrophysical interpretation (Sonatrach DP- Schlumberger):
 Tools Measurement Principle;
 Tools Specifications;
 Geological interpretation;
 Determination the level of fluids Contacts in the well (GOC, GWC, OWC);
 Determination the hydrocarbon saturation in the reservoir.
2009:
-One year Trainee at SONATRACH (Algeria oilfield customer) Geology department
(PED HYDRA Algeria):
 Petroleum Geology & Oilfield Fluids;
 Core analysis and environments interpretation;
 Processing and Geological Interpretation report.
- Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department Haoud Berkaoui Algeria;
- Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department (Log Analyst) Hassi Messaoud Algeria;
- Trainee at NARH Hydrogeology department, Ouargla, Algeria;
2008:
-Trainee at SONATRACH Hydrogeology department Hassi R’mel Algeria;
-Trainee at MESP (treatment of quagmire of Mud dump in oilfield)
2007:
BOULIFA Brahim : Well test Egineer / Data acquistion
-Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department Hassi R’mel Algeria.
-Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department (Mud Logging) Hassi R’mel
Skills:
 I am proficient in software I.D.E.A (FADUX)
 I am proficient in software Data Pro
 I am proficient in software Schlumberger Interactive petrophysics (IP);
 I am proficient in Wellwizard Software (anax 500);
 Good knowledge of booth drilling and besides of drilling operation: Coring, Testing:
DST and surface testing;
 I am proficient in Software Microsoft Office;
 I am proficient in many geological software;
 Languages: Fluent English, French and Arabic.
Other
 I have an experience in the field of geological investigation;
 I am apt to field operations and every type of moving out;
 Good communication skills, highly motivated and dynamic;
 Ability of working under pressure.

well testing supervisor

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    BOULIFA Brahim :Well test Egineer / Data acquistion CURRENT POSITION: Well testing supervisor LOCATION: Saudi Arabia First name: Brahim Family name: BOULIFA DOB: 10th November 1984 POB: Ouargla, Algeria Nationality: Algerian Gender: Male Marital status: Single Cellular: +213 554 359 639 or alternatively: +213 668 931 727 KSA Cellular: +966 531 104 155 Home address: PO BOX 386 Ouargla zip code 30 000 Algeria E-mail Address: boulifabrahim@hotmail.fr or bahi1028@hotmail.com Introduction myself: Geology Engineer from Algeria university (Oil and gas production engineering):Means studied: geology , geochemical, reservoir engineering, oil and gas production , well testing, surface production, Reservoir Fracturing, logging, well intervention, drilling, reservoir stimulation, maths, physics, chemical, mechanics………… Present Job title: Well testing Supervisor Location: Saudi Arabia Responsibility:  Prior to mobilization equipment from base to location we have to check materials and equipment availability and we have to ensure that all pressure control equipment have been approved and certified (All pressure tests of individual equipment to must been conducted to maximum allowable working pressure, in the yard).  Mobilization from/to location;  Rig up of surface well testing equipments (prepared all the paper work before to start the rig up or to start any work). Flowfead+ SSV+ coeflexip+ choke manifold+ separator+ tank+ oil manifold+ gas manifold+ transfer- pump+ flare arrestor;  Pressure test all surface well testing equipments (All pressure tests shall be done for 15min and must be witnessed by the client company representatives and recorded).
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    BOULIFA Brahim :Well test Egineer / Data acquistion  Clean-up well;  Separation by three chokes successively;  Buildup;  Reverse circulating;  Rig down all surface well test equipment;  Supervise the well test crew;  Prepare execute and close all the paperwork;  Prepare the well test job report wish must contain all details of the job, and all the results of the test;  Ensures that all QHSE issues are followed during operational activity, and be sure that all personnel are working in safe conditions;  The operation is in presence of slick line and coiled tubing and logging;  Flowhead and SSV and coeflexip and choke manifold: WOM (worldwide oilfield manufactory) 3”1502, 10000Psi.  Separator3” 602 1440Psi.  Oil and gas manifolds: 3”602,1440Psi.  Piping: 3”602, 2500 psi, 5k psi. EXPERIENCES and DUTIES: 1-Appling (THINK BEFORE DOING YOUR JOB) 2-Safety is the first priority in our work for everyone. 3-Perform periodical test programs and monitor well performance in low/high pressure onshore, sweet /sour gas and oil wells. 4-Have good operational and maintenance skills of following equipments - flow head, choke manifold 10K & 15 K, 3-Phase horizontal separator, sand trap and sand filters, SSV (surface safety valve), indirect heaters, ESD (emergency shutdown system). Artificial lifts like electrical submersible pumps, sucker rod pumps, progressive cavity pumps, beam gas compressors on low gas producing well, transfer pump, surgetank and gauge tanks etc. 5-Have operational capabilities of testing well production range of 100 to 15,000 bbl/d with BS&W range of 100 % and API gravity range of 15 to 45 on mobile production separator. 6-Have good operational pressure test pumps, Level controllers, Pressure and level ctuators, Safety relief valves, Flow computer, differential chart recorders Barton, oil and gas flow meters, chemical injection,API kit, Salinity kit, etc. 7-Knowledge of water cut analysis, API gravity analysis, Gas gravity analysis, Salinity analysis,PH and H2S 8-Good knowledge of development and implementation of safe operating and emergency procedures. 9- Learning and advising the others, if they some information to improve their skills. Work Experience
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    BOULIFA Brahim :Well test Egineer / Data acquistion 2013 to present: Well testing supervisor Location: Saudia Arabia (2012 - 2013): Weatherford Oil Tool ME Ltd Department: Well Testing & Slicklin *Job title: Data Acquisition / Gauge man  Lab cabin and data acquisition network system rig up.  Well test equipment rig up  Data acquisition monitoring  Downhole Gauges programming and reporting  Running, downloading, interpretation of memory gauges  Reporting on operation and result  Training operators on data acquisition system during tests  Data collection (Separator and choke manifold data)  Gas and oil sampling (SG, BSW) 2011-2012 Weatherford Oil Tool ME Ltd Department: Surface Logging System *Job title: Data Engineer Location: IDIS-SH (SONATRACH, WEATHERFORD, project) BERKIN, Algeria Summary of Main Tasks: - Installation & Troubleshooting of online & Programs such as Drill Monitor & Database servers, Real Time Data Transmission. - Preparation of Mud Logs (Master, Drill, Pressure, and Gas Logs), Final Well Report. *Job title: Mudlogger Employer: WEATHERFORD (Surface Logging System) Location: JV-GAS (SONATRACH, BP, STATOIL) In-Amenas, Algeria Summary of Main Tasks: - Installation & Troubleshooting of online & Programs such as Drill Monitor & Database servers, Real Time Data Transmission. - Preparation of Mud Logs (Master, Drill, Pressure, and Gas Logs), Final Well Report. *Job title: Mudlogger Employer: WEATHERFORD (Surface Logging System)
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    BOULIFA Brahim :Well test Egineer / Data acquistion Location: GASSI-TOUIL, Hassi Messaoud, Alegria. Summary of Main Tasks: - Drill Cuttings Analysis and Sample Description, Calcimetry Analysis. - Installation & Dismantling of all sensors, and Maintenance of all / indoor sensors. *Job title: Mudlogger Employer: WEATHERFORD (Surface Logging System) Location: JV-GAS (SONATRACH, BP, STATOIL) In-Salah, Algeria. Summary of Main Tasks: - Installation & Troubleshooting of online & Programs such as Drill Monitor & Database servers, Real Time Data Transmission. - Preparation of Mud Logs (Master, Drill, Pressure, and Gas Logs), Final Well Report. Diploma: Nov-2010: Geology Engineer. USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), Algeria. Jun-2011: Masterdegree in Geology Option: Water and Environment science. USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), Algeria. Jun-2004: Bachelor Degree in Sciences of Nature and Life. National Examination and Diploma. Courses and Continuous Training: .  Safety awareness (H2S+Pressure…….) at total safety KSA  Manual handling.  Job Safety Analysis / Hazard ID.  Environmental Induction.  EEP Competency Assessment.  Essentials for Enterprise Excellence. Others. Weatherford International school: July 04, 2012: Introduction to Petroleum - Module 2 – Geology July 05, 2012: Borehole Environment July 17, 2012: Basic Oilfield Calculations February 2011: E-line (wireline) Formation:
  • 5.
    BOULIFA Brahim :Well test Egineer / Data acquistion -Applications and interpretation of Borehole Imaging to, Fracture Characterization in vertical and horizontal Wells Drilled in Cambrian Sandstone Reservoirs of Hassi Messaoud Field, Algeria. Graduation Study Projects (Sonatrach DP-Schlumberger, Hesp,Weatherford ).  Measurement Principle;  Tools Specifications;  Geological interpretation;  Fracture characterization from borehole images. - Identification of contacts between the fluids in reservoir Cambrian, Part Hassi Messaoud. Graduation Study Projects (Sonatrach DP-Schlumberger), using the tools:  MDT (Modular Formation Dynamics Tester).Gradient Analysis (Contact determination, Fluid identification, Reservoir continuity), and Accurately Measure Real-Time Reservoir Pressure and Permeability  XPT (Xpress Pressure Tool) 2010: E-line (Wireline) Logging Formation Evaluation - Petrophysical research on the Cambrian reservoir Ra of Hassi Messaoud (South Eastern Sector), Algeria. Graduation Study Projects (Sonatrach DP- Schlumberger). - Well logging and Petrophysical interpretation (Sonatrach DP- Schlumberger):  Tools Measurement Principle;  Tools Specifications;  Geological interpretation;  Determination the level of fluids Contacts in the well (GOC, GWC, OWC);  Determination the hydrocarbon saturation in the reservoir. 2009: -One year Trainee at SONATRACH (Algeria oilfield customer) Geology department (PED HYDRA Algeria):  Petroleum Geology & Oilfield Fluids;  Core analysis and environments interpretation;  Processing and Geological Interpretation report. - Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department Haoud Berkaoui Algeria; - Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department (Log Analyst) Hassi Messaoud Algeria; - Trainee at NARH Hydrogeology department, Ouargla, Algeria; 2008: -Trainee at SONATRACH Hydrogeology department Hassi R’mel Algeria; -Trainee at MESP (treatment of quagmire of Mud dump in oilfield) 2007:
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    BOULIFA Brahim :Well test Egineer / Data acquistion -Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department Hassi R’mel Algeria. -Trainee at SONATRACH Geology department (Mud Logging) Hassi R’mel Skills:  I am proficient in software I.D.E.A (FADUX)  I am proficient in software Data Pro  I am proficient in software Schlumberger Interactive petrophysics (IP);  I am proficient in Wellwizard Software (anax 500);  Good knowledge of booth drilling and besides of drilling operation: Coring, Testing: DST and surface testing;  I am proficient in Software Microsoft Office;  I am proficient in many geological software;  Languages: Fluent English, French and Arabic. Other  I have an experience in the field of geological investigation;  I am apt to field operations and every type of moving out;  Good communication skills, highly motivated and dynamic;  Ability of working under pressure.