Nima Sharifi
Edmond,OK
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Petroleum Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in CO₂-EOR optimization, reservoir analysis, drilling data interpretation, and environmental compliance. Proficient in oil & gas modeling using Petrel, PipeSim, PhdWin, and Python. Strong analytical, technical, and regulatory expertise applicable to upstream and midstream operations, including HSE compliance, production optimization, and asset evaluation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer Intern III
Department Of Environmental Quality
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted field inspections, compliance evaluations, and environmental sampling, applying HSE, risk assessment, and operational integrity principles aligned with drilling, production, and facilities operations.
- Analyzed operational and discharge data to identify performance issues, supporting root cause analysis, production optimization, and process reliability analogous to well and surface facility monitoring.
- Reviewed engineering plans, permits, and process controls, building transferable experience in wellsite permitting, facilities design review, and drilling/completions compliance.
- Prepared technical and regulatory reports, strengthening documentation skills applicable to daily drilling reports (DDR), production reporting, and reservoir surveillance.
- Collaborated with engineers and operators to diagnose process upsets and system failures, reinforcing skills in field troubleshooting, cross-disciplinary coordination, and operational decision-making relevant to production and drilling environments.
Data Analyst
University of Oklahoma
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Collected, validated, and analyzed CO₂ injection and operational data to support carbon sequestration and CCUS performance evaluation.
- Performed data-driven analysis and scenario modeling to assess CO₂ storage efficiency, injection behavior, and optimization strategies.
- Prepared technical reports and summaries for project stakeholders and management, supporting decision-making and sequestration optimization planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2022
Associate of Science - Science Pre-Engineering
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2017
Skills
- Analysis and Modeling: PhdWin, Petrel E&P, PVTSim, PipeSim, Petra, Enverus
- IS-100c: Introduction to Incident Command System (FEMA)
- Programming: VBA, Python
- IS-200c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (FEMA)
- Bilingual (Farsi-English)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Software
Phdwin
PipeSim
Petrel
Python
Excel
Timeline
Engineer Intern III
Department Of Environmental Quality
07.2022 - Current
Data Analyst
University of Oklahoma
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Science Pre-Engineering
Oklahoma City Community College