Rolando Maggiorani
Katy,USA
Summary
Drilling fluids specialist, consultant, with over 25 years of experience in the oil industry, extensive experience in drilling fluids OBM/WBM brines, completion fluids, project engineering for drilling fluids, solids control, and MPD. Available for work under rotation
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drilling fluids Specialist
SLB
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked with systems like Oil-Based Mud (OBM), Water-Based Mud (WBM), and direct emulsions across regions including Monahans, Pecos, Midland, Jal, Hobbs, and Kermit
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by providing expert recommendations on fluid properties and compositions.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring correct quantities of materials were available for each stage of the operation.
- Contributed to successful completion of drilling projects by maintaining open communication with multidisciplinary teams and providing regular updates on fluid performance.
- Assisted in training junior personnel, sharing knowledge of drilling fluids best practices and promoting a culture of safety
- Mitigated risk factors associated with wellbore collapse or blowouts through diligent monitoring of downhole conditions and timely response to changes in pressure gradients or formation characteristics.
Drilling Fluids Engineer Consultant
NOVA MUD
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Executed implementation of drilling fluid programs across various projects while conducting laboratory tests for system analysis. Customers, Concho, Earthstone, Treespam
- Reduced drilling time for projects by efficiently maintaining mud systems and optimizing drilling methods
- Prevented formation damage by designing specialized mud systems tailored to specific downhole environments.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through clear communication of results achieved using customized mud solutions tailored for their projects'' needs.
Project Engineer for Drilling Fluids
Schlumberger
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Coordinated drilling fluids projects, handling technical issues for WBM, OBM, completion fluids, and brines.
- Develop technical proposals, deliver technical support for field operations, develop drilling programs, research, and develop mud programs in synergy with other SLB segments.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
Drilling Fluids Engineer Senior
Schlumberger
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Applied drilling fluid programs effectively for diverse workover operations in alignment with DF Program.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Reduced drilling time and costs by monitoring and maintaining proper fluid circulation in wells.
- Participated in post-job reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned in future projects.
Solids control/ tech/ Field supervisor
Schlumberger
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Spearheaded DWM and SCE processes while overseeing logistics installation and operational monitoring for drilling rigs.
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
APED (Advanced Project Engineering Development) - Oilfield
M-I SWACO
Houston, TX2013
M-I Drilling Fluids Fundamentals School - Oilfield
M-I SWACO
Houston, TX04.2011
TSU. Agrotecnia - Agricultural Business
IUTE
Mérida Venezuela04.1996
Skills
- Drilling Fluids
- Project Engineering for Drilling Fluids
- Solids control
- MPD
Personal Information
Title: Drilling fluids Specialist, consultant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Drilling fluids certified
IFE certified by M-I SWACO
Timeline
Drilling fluids Specialist
SLB
03.2024 - 02.2025
Drilling Fluids Engineer Consultant
NOVA MUD
01.2018 - 01.2024
Project Engineer for Drilling Fluids
Schlumberger
01.2013 - 05.2016
Drilling Fluids Engineer Senior
Schlumberger
01.2009 - 01.2013
Solids control/ tech/ Field supervisor
Schlumberger
01.2000 - 01.2005
APED (Advanced Project Engineering Development) - Oilfield
M-I SWACO
M-I Drilling Fluids Fundamentals School - Oilfield
M-I SWACO
TSU. Agrotecnia - Agricultural Business
IUTE