IÑAKI OLAZABAL
Houston,TX
Summary
Maintenance Systems and Asset Integrity manager with over 15 years of international oil & gas drilling experience across North America, Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Extensive background supporting new-generation AC VFD rigs and integrated smart power generation systems. Enterprise owner of IBM Maximo CMMS driving maintenance governance, process standardization, compliance, and lifecycle management of critical drilling assets. Strong working knowledge of API-aligned maintenance standards and industry best practices. Recognized for bridging field operations, engineering, and IT to enhance equipment reliability, safety performance, and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SLR Maintenance Systems Manager
Schlumberger
01.2021 - Current
- Enterprise owner of IBM Maximo CMMS supporting multi-rig land drilling operations.
- Standardized maintenance workflows, job plans, governance models, and reporting frameworks.
- Improved preventive maintenance compliance and backlog management processes.
- Supported lifecycle management strategies for top drives, power systems, drawworks, and critical rig components.
- Strengthened documentation quality, audit readiness, and KPI visibility across operations.
TLM Technical Engineer
Schlumberger
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supported global equipment lifecycle and reliability initiatives.
- Contributed to maintenance data governance and centralized performance visibility programs.
- Provided technical expertise on AC VFD rigs, electrical systems, and smart power generation platforms.
Technical Support Specialist - Electrical
Schlumberger
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered international technical support and expertise across Iraq, Oman, Mexico, Colombia, Algeria, Italy, and China, reinforcing maintenance standards and execution quality.
Preventive Maintenance Supervisor
Schlumberger
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance programs for AC VFD drilling rigs, coordinating major inspections and overhauls.
Chief Electrician
Schlumberger
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Led electrical maintenance of AC VFD drilling rigs across Iraq, Gabon, and France, overseeing high-voltage systems, power generation units, and commissioning activities.
Education
BTS Electrotechnique -
High School of Cantau
France01.2006
Baccalauréat Electrotechnique - undefined
Lycée Technique Hasparren
France01.2004
Skills
- Maintenance Strategy & Asset Lifecycle Management
- CMMS governance
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Programs
- Major Maintenance Planning (CAT III / CAT IV)
- API maintenance standards compliance
- Maintenance KPI Governance & Executive Reporting
- Cross-Functional Alignment (Operations, Engineering, IT)
RIG SYSTEMS & FIELD EXPERIENCE
- 15+ years of field and international technical support exposure on new-generation AC VFD land drilling rigs
- Smart power generation systems and generator synchronization platforms
- Integrated drilling control systems and high-voltage electrical distribution infrastructure
- Top drive systems across multiple OEM platforms
- Drawworks, braking systems, and substructure walking/skidding systems
- Rig commissioning, major inspections, and lifecycle support of critical equipment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SLR Maintenance Systems Manager
Schlumberger
01.2021 - Current
TLM Technical Engineer
Schlumberger
01.2017 - 01.2021
Technical Support Specialist - Electrical
Schlumberger
01.2014 - 01.2016
Preventive Maintenance Supervisor
Schlumberger
01.2013 - 01.2014
Chief Electrician
Schlumberger
01.2007 - 01.2013
Baccalauréat Electrotechnique - undefined
Lycée Technique Hasparren
BTS Electrotechnique -
High School of Cantau