Khalid Mubarak Khamis AL Siyabi

Assistant Rig Manager (Night tool Pusher) | IWCF Level 4 | Harweel Field | Rig Operations | Onshore

Bidbid, Ad Dakhiliyah, Sultanate of Oman

Profile summary

Experienced Assistant Rig Manager with 19 years mastering rig operations, well control standards, and crew supervision across onshore drilling environments. Holds an IWCF Level 4 certification while directing site safety protocols, pressure tests, and daily drilling workflows. Committed to maintaining rigorous QHSE compliance and optimizing operational performance.

Career highlights

Rig Operations Supervision: Directs rig operations under the Assistant Rig Manager title, overseeing safety protocols, well control requirements, and daily crew duties at ADNOC.

Drilling and Well Control: Executes directional drilling, well testing, and pressure tests on well control equipment while maintaining compliance with company standards and site requirements.

Crew Supervision and Safety: Guides drill crew operations and manages safety adherence to QHSE procedures by conducting pre-tower meetings, daily inspections, and emergency drills.

Well Control Certification: Holds an IWCF Certificate Level 4 formal qualification in well control operations and safety standards for supervisory drilling roles.

Key skills

ProfessionalFull Rig Operations Supervision Night Operations Control Well Control (IWCF Level 4) QHSE & Permit-to-Work Systems Client Coordination Crew Supervision & Performance Development Drilling Optimization & NPT Reduction Equipment & Inventory Management Maintenance Planning & Rig Moves Emergency Response Leadership HP well Well Control Standards Safety Protocols Crew Coordination Equipment Maintenance Drilling Fluid Management QHSE Systems
SkillsSafety Compliance Planning

Professional experience

Assistant Rig ManagerMar 2025 - Present
ADNOC, SldcOman

Reports to senior operations leadership, overseeing rig site personnel and operational execution. Steered field safety protocols and compliance standards across active drilling operations while guiding onboard crew training and daily duties. Supervise night-shift rig operations and crew. Ensure safe drilling/workover activities, equipment readiness, crew discipline and effective handover to the day shift/Rig Manager.

  • Conducts safety inspections, emergency drills, and well control operations to maintain site compliance.
  • Monitors drilling performance, analyzes data, identifies issues, and adjusts operations as necessary.
  • Troubleshoots problems, diagnoses, and resolves equipment malfunctions or operational challenges.
  • Executes pressure tests on well control equipment according to company requirements.
DrillerMar 2015 - Mar 2025
Slb, SldcOman

Directed directional drilling operations and safety protocols, managing rig floor procedures, well programs, and equipment maintenance in coordination with onsite leadership and clients. Operated drilling equipment and the driller console. Monitored drilling parameters and coordinated the rig-floor crew during drilling, tripping, and other well operations. Responded to abnormal conditions and well-control situations while ensuring compliance with HSE procedures.

  • Operated the driller console to control parameters according to instructions from the DSV, TP, or NTP.
  • Executed directional drilling, stuck pipe operations, fishing, coring, well testing, and wireline logging.
  • Conducted daily inspections of rig equipment and operations while maintaining required records and reports.
Assistant DrillerDec 2012 - Mar 2015
SaxonOman

Guided drill crew operations by maintaining a visible presence on site and minimizing authority delegation during key tasks. Directed pre-tower and toolbox meetings, managed safety adherence to QHSE procedures, and performed all necessary technical drilling calculations.

  • Read and interpreted various gauges, meters, and instruments while overseeing the operation and service of standpipe manifolds and drilling fluid systems.
  • Researched parts, equipment, and operating procedures using manufacturer manuals and composite catalogs.
  • Conducted daily and weekly checklists, measured bottom hole assemblies, and supported equipment testing.
Roustabout, Floor Man and Mud TesterDec 2006 - Dec 2012
Schlumberger Land Rig, SldcOman

Mud Tester:

  • Monitors drilling fluids properties and volumes. Adds chemicals as required and maintains drilling fluid cleaning equipment’s.
  • Operate, maintain and repair [gate valves + butterfly valve + chemical mixing pumps]
  • Maintain daily log drilling fluid properties, calculate pit volumes, Test drilling fluids for basic properties and Recognize warning signs of kick. Floor Man:
  • Handles tubular goods and drilling tools using drill floor equipment.
  • Operate tongs and other wrenches for making up or breaking out joints of pipe, set and pull slips, stab pipe, and perform other tasks necessary to drill a well.
  • Operate air hoist, pipe spinner, or iron roughneck when applicable.
  • Perform preventive and planned maintenance on drilling equipment. Roustabout:
  • Assist in loading / back loading of materials.
  • Mix mud and chemicals when needed.
  • Care and maintenance of tubular goods using brushes, rabbits, and thread protectors.
  • Assist in assembly, dismantling and lubrication of pumps, drilling tools and other equipment as directed using hands tools.
  • part of emergency crews performing duties as directed.

Education

BScJan 2013 - Jan 2018
Caledonian College of Engineering

Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering

  • Muscat, Oman

Certifications

Harweel LicensePDO Training center2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Work at HightTechnical & Administrative Training Institute LLC (TATI)2026-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
On Scene CommanderPDO Training center2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
IWCF Certificate Level 4Sparks Training Institute2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Stuck Pipe PreventionSparks Training Institute2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Lift SupervisorTATI2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
HSE Leadership for Frontline SupervisorFalcon Training Institute2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Fire Warden ResponsibilitiesFalcon Training Institute2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
SCBA & Confined SpaceFalcon Training Institute2024-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
First Aid Level 2Schlumberger head office2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Wells Management of ChangePDO2024-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Well Process Safety AwarenessPDO2023-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Diploma in Directional Drilling and MWD EngineeringBusiness and Finance People2023-05-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Professional