Dastan Mazhetayev
Rosemead,CA
Summary
Accomplished Field Production Engineer with over 5 years in upstream oil and gas, focusing on production optimization and reservoir engineering, drilling, cementing. Increased production rates through innovative wellbore design and real-time monitoring of digital oil fields. Dedicated to advancing industry standards and driving operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted research on idle wells not producing but not yet plugged and abandoned by operators
- Investigated fluids and gases leaking into subsurface or environment from these orphan wells
- Lowered plugging and abandonment costs by identifying saltwater zones for production and subsequent use for carbon capture activities
- Determined best practices relevant to plugging and abandoning wells which become the responsibility of the State
- Conducted in-depth research on freshwater injection to assess its impact on subsurface formation
- Scrutinized and interpreted SP, Permeability, Resistivity, TDS, and readings from wireline and/or M/LWD well logs
- Leveraged working knowledge of CMG and Pipesim etc. to substantiate results using targeted engineering calculations
- Investigated methods for mitigating effects to correct adverse effect of clay swelling in formation due to freshwater injection
Field Production Engineer
Lukoil Overseas Limited
Aktau, Kazakhstan
07.2012 - 12.2017
- Reduced paraffin and scale buildup by 25% through targeted chemical injection program, extending downhole equipment lifespan.
- Reduced paraffin and scale buildup by 25% through the implementation of a targeted chemical injection program, extending the lifespan of downhole equipment.
- Aligned reservoir models with surface facility constraints as part of cross-functional Integrated Asset Management (IAM) team, resulting in 12% increase in total field production.
- Ensured operations are conducted in compliance with company and client’s HSE policies and procedures.
- Maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and industry veterans to streamline productivity.
Internship (Reservoir Engineering)
Tengizchevroil (TCO) LLP
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
01.2011 - 02.2011
- Collected and validated large subsurface datasets, performing Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) and Rate-Transient Analysis (RTA).
- Analyzed daily production and injection data, identifying underperforming wells and technical bottlenecks for targeted intervention.
- Conducted economic forecasting and sensitivity analyses to support field development plans and reserves estimation.
- Calibrated simulation models using historical production data, enhancing accuracy of future performance forecasts.
- Supported development and updates of dynamic reservoir models, predicting field performance and optimizing depletion strategies.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
International American University
Los Angeles, CA01.2023
Masters of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01.2020
Bachelors - Petroleum Engineering
Kazakh-British Technical University
Almaty, Kazakhstan01.2012
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Petrel
- Fracpro
- Reservoir Modelling
- Research Methodologies
- Data Management
- Machine learning
- Excel
- Statistical Analysis
- Office productivity
- FieldPro
- SAP
- Research Compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Kazakh
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Tennis (Watching ATP and Grand Slams), Data Science (Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence), Reading technical literature from OnePetro, Playing Tennis (Active 40 member of USTA), Hiking, Professional networking and socializing, enjoyed working in Alyeska Resort, Girdwood in 2010
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
05.2019 - 08.2019
Field Production Engineer
Lukoil Overseas Limited
07.2012 - 12.2017
Internship (Reservoir Engineering)
Tengizchevroil (TCO) LLP
01.2011 - 02.2011
Bachelors - Petroleum Engineering
Kazakh-British Technical University
Masters of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Southern California
Masters of Business Administration -
International American University
Personal Information
Driving License: Valid CA Driver's License