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Nilma Dos Santos

Maputo,Mozambique

Summary

I am an accomplished Drilling Fluids Engineer with more than 4 years' experience, with a background in Petroleum engineering, and experience in underwriting administration, claims processing, project development. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set to provide excellent technical support, and project solutions to clients while continuously broadening my knowledge and skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SLB Well Construction Fluids Engineer at SASOL

SLB
, Mozambique
08.2023 - Current
  • Drilling Fluids Engineer at Sasol Meric, exploration campaign in Mozambique
  • With more than half decade of experience with water and synthetic base mud, my main responsibilities include reviewing mud programs and preparing mixing plans, testing drilling fluids and analyzing trends to identify the type of contaminant and decide on the most suitable treatment
  • Provide technical assistance and logistic support to customer drilling team and Project Engineer, Prepare and present daily mud reports to the customer and manage inventory to ensure availability
  • Always Comply with safety regulations
  • Manages the wellsite test chemicals inventory, understands the importance of shelf-life and the ordering process for replacement test chemicals
  • Train crew for skills transfer

Well Construction Fluids Engineer at ASSALA

SLB
Gabon
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Reviewed mud programs and developed mixing plans for drilling operations.
  • Conducted testing of drilling fluids and analyzed trends to identify contaminant types, recommending appropriate treatments.
  • Provided technical and logistical support to the customer’s drilling team and project engineers.
  • Managed on-site logistics and inventory, ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment to support drilling activities.
  • Coordinated the delivery, tracking, and storage of critical supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.

Lab Technician/ Drilling Fluids Trainee

SLB
, Mozambique/Gabon
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conducted laboratory tests on drilling fluids to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
  • Conducted real-time tests and treatments for stress cage operations on assigned wells, using PSD analysis, lubricity meter, and PST.
  • Supported field teams with technical recommendations for fluid treatments and adjustments based on lab findings.
  • Prepared and tested mud samples, adjusting formulations as necessary to address changing well conditions and improve operational efficiency.

Underwriting Administration Assistant|Claims Technician

ICE Seguros
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted the Underwriter in issuing global and local policy wordings, insurance quotes, and pricing
  • Handled underwriting submission analysis for new and renewal business and endorsements
  • Processed, studied, evaluated, and screened claims
  • Liaised, advised, and settled claims with clients, vendors, and third parties

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Malaysia
01.2019

Skills

Data Analysis

Mud Program Development

Field Testing & Monitoring

Logistics and Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Customer Support

Certification

  • M-I SWACO DRILLING FLUIDS FUNDAMENTALS SCHOOL, 03/01/20, United Arab Emirates
  • ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS BASIC CERTIFICATION, 09/01/20, United States
  • RESERVOIR DRILL-IN & COMPLETION FLUIDS, 01/01/23, United Arab Emirates

Languages

  • Portuguese, Native
  • English, Proficient written and verbal
  • French, Basic Verbal

Timeline

SLB Well Construction Fluids Engineer at SASOL

SLB
08.2023 - Current

Well Construction Fluids Engineer at ASSALA

SLB
08.2021 - 07.2023

Lab Technician/ Drilling Fluids Trainee

SLB
12.2020 - 07.2021

Underwriting Administration Assistant|Claims Technician

ICE Seguros
10.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Petroleum Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

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