GIDDO OCANA GOMEZ
Cementing Technical Specialist
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Petroleum Engineer with a strong track record in the oil and gas industry in Colombia, Argentina, and the United States. Demonstrated leadership in technical operations and team management, contributing to improved business outcomes. Focused on resource optimization and operational efficiency, achieving high-value results. Specialized in cementing operations and Plugging & Abandonment (P&A) initiatives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Cementing Technical Specialist
Independent Consultant
01.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support to Field Engineers and recommendations for foam cementing operations.
- Applied cementing software (Cempro+) to optimize projects for clients such as Petrodynamic and Canacol.
Sales and Technology Manager
Petrodynamic Petroleum Services SAS
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated and supervised multiple Plugging & Abandonment (P&A) projects for key clients.
- Introduced new technologies to enhance cementing operations, reduce risks, and improve efficiency.
- Served as a technical advisor and mentor to field engineers and as an account representative for clients.
- Key Clients: Tecpetrol, Perenco, Mansarovar, Canacol, City Petén (Guatemala).
Sales and Technology Manager
Superior Energy Services
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Oversaw 60 P&A operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational goals.
- Introduced innovative cementing solutions, such as rotating cementing heads and improved spacers.
- Provided technical support and guidance for tenders and client proposals.
- Key Achievements: Increased profitability by implementing advanced technologies and conducting successful pilot projects.
Various Roles
Halliburton
09.1992 - 12.2018
- Technical Services Advisor (2017 - 2018): Provided technical expertise, global support, and mentorship to junior personnel. Played a pivotal role in increasing market share with major clients in Colombia.
- PSL Country Operations Manager - Cementing, Argentina (2015 - 2017): Led nationwide cementing operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and growth. Fostered customer relationships and introduced new technologies to the market.
- PSL Country Operations Manager - Cementing, Colombia (2012 - 2015): Managed over 50% of the cementing market in Colombia through strategic planning and execution. Drove performance improvement initiatives and resource optimization.
- Business Segment Manager (2010 - 2012): Oversaw operations across Colombia, promoting new technologies and improving service quality. Played a key role in employee development and operational success.
Key Achievements and Business Impact
- Maintained and grew market share above 50% with principal customers in Colombia.
- Built and strengthened executive-level relationships, leading to new business contracts with major clients.
- Successfully introduced innovative technologies in Colombia, including Foam Cement, CRB, WellLock, and LockCem.
- Oversaw negotiations and client communications that positioned Halliburton as Colombia’s leading cementing company.
- Reduced casing equipment inventory from $5MM to $2.5MM within 16 months.
- Conducted the first offline cementing operation for YPF and secured the YPF contract for the Vaca Muerta field.
- Maintained market share above 45% with key Colombian customers while consistently securing new contracts.
- Served as Account Representative for Geopark, Petrocolombia, Drummond, and Petrosantander.
- Increased revenue by 5% as Account Representative at Tecpetrol by optimizing job design.
- Successfully secured a 3-year contract with Tecpetrol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
05.1991
Skills
- Business development and sales strategies
- Partner and account management
- Project management and process optimization
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Technology implementation and support
- Cementing operations and P&A projects
- Market analysis and safety compliance
- Innovative technologies
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Spanish, Native
Certification
- Halliburton Business Leadership Development I - Villahermosa – Mexico Feb 2012
- Halliburton Business Leadership Development II - College Station – Texas, USA - Dec 2015
- Deep Water Cementing Training- Houston, Texas) Jan 2010 – Dec 2010.
Timeline
Cementing Technical Specialist - Independent Consultant
01.2024 - Current
Sales and Technology Manager - Petrodynamic Petroleum Services SAS
02.2022 - 11.2023
Sales and Technology Manager - Superior Energy Services
03.2019 - 11.2021
Various Roles - Halliburton
09.1992 - 12.2018
Universidad de América - Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering
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