Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Toby Plante

Durango,Indonesia

Summary

Experienced with 27 years of active Oil & Gas with strong leadership and decision-making skills.


Sr. Drilling Supervisor, Superintendent, Project manager, Country manager, Directional Drilling and Global Business development


Highly skilled and experienced Drilling Supervisor and operations management with a proven global track record in overseeing drilling operations and ensuring the successful execution of drilling projects.


Seeking a challenging position in a reputable oil and gas company where I can utilize my expertise to enhance operational efficiency, drive productivity, and achieve outstanding results. Summary of Qualifications: 9 years of experience as a Drilling Supervisor, managing drilling activities for both onshore and offshore projects. Excellent knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and procedures, including directional drilling, well planning, well control, drilling fluids, and casing design. Proficient in planning AFE and organizing drilling operations, including rig mobilization, drilling schedules, personnel allocation, and resource management. Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety on drilling sites. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to quickly analyze complex situations and implement effective solutions. Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project objectives. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective interaction with clients, Daily Drilling Report in SADK, Landmark, Peloton, RIMBase, and Excel. Drilling and directional program Innova, Compass and Kellydown Current Certifications: Valid IADC Well Sharp Level 4 Drilling Well Control Supervisor. Certified with Frontline Operational Supervisor (POP) for Geothermal Operation Skilled and expertise in high deviated extended reach horizontal drilling. Experienced in drilling with high concentration of H2S. Highly experience with Underbalance drilling and Geothermal Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Drilling Supervisor

Worldview Consulting Management Ltd
01.2014 - Current
  • Drilling optimization, Drilling real-time operation
  • Drilling and operations management, executive level
  • Oversee drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, operational guidelines, underbalance and multi-Lateral wells project specifications
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop drilling plans, including well designs, drilling schedules and vendors and cost estimates
  • Monitor drilling activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  • Conduct regular safety meetings and trainings, promoting a strong safety culture and reducing incidents on drilling sites
  • Manage rig mobilization and demobilization, coordinating logistics and ensuring timely equipment delivery
  • Provide technical guidance and support to drilling crews, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing corrective actions
  • Review and analyze drilling performance & automation data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing
  • KPI’s for optimization strategies
  • Liaise with client representatives, contractors, and service providers, ensuring effective communication and resolving any issues or concerns
  • Prepare detailed reports on drilling activities, including daily progress, cost analysis, and equipment performance
  • Led drilling operations for various onshore/Offshore projects, including shale gas exploration, Methane and conventional oil drilling
  • Operators | Occidental, Petronas, PetroChina, Sinopec, Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Oil company, Qatar Petroleum, GNPOC
  • OMV, Red Willow, Marathon, XTO, Encana, Petrobras, Conoco Phillips, Pemex, Pan American and many more
  • Countries experience | America, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Sudan, Algeria, Iraq, Saudi, Nigeria, Norway, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, India, Russia, Australia and Mexico

Eastern Hemisphere, President of International Operations

TDE International Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Led drilling engineering and RTOC team
  • Focusing on expansion with release and execution plan for real=time operations Designing and launching expansion programs Securing relationships and negotiating contracts with the operators across the Eastern Hemisphere
  • Oversaw daily, weekly and monthly business reporting and leveraged information to optimize forecasting and future business plans.
  • Supported site management to empower front-line associates with skills and knowledge to carry out day-to-day assignments.
  • Drove continued growth across business areas by partnering with first-line management on revised approaches to customer service, sales and operational leadership.
  • Attracted, retained and developed top talent to enhance team performance.
  • Tracked KPIs against benchmarking, market trends and competitor activities to develop strategic improvement plans.
  • Managed multi-unit operations to develop teams and optimize workflows for maximum business results.
  • Defined revenue and sales targets and motivated staff to exceed expectations.
  • Monitored resource utilization, expenses and payroll to inform profitability management and decision-making.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

Drilling Country manager

Qatar Petroleum JV Al Shaheen
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Recruited, trained and coached 200 member team to support company growth.
  • Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
  • Secured consistent stock supply by providing accurate sales forecasts and managing shipments appropriately.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.

Lead, Drilling manager and Directional Drilling, Ops Coordinator

Halliburton Energy Services
01.2002 - 09.2009


  • Worked as a Drilling engineer and Directional drilling globally
  • Became the Drilling Operations Manager for the Northern Gulf Arabic Countries
  • Leader and trainer for Drilling engineering and directional drilling in the Eastern Hemisphere.
  • Manage the operations daily

Drilling Engineer and optimization Manager

Schlumberger, Drilling & Measurements
01.1996 - 01.2002

• Following up drilling and workover operation

• Deal with all parties for the project planning

• Communicate with sub service companies for logistic

• Preparing training programs for rig supervisors e.g.` Landmark & IWCF.

• Attending daily drilling meeting to discuss the operation and helping in solving problems.

• Attending technical meeting with operators to discuss the new products.

• Lead in preparing SQM meeting.

• Prepared drilling, workover, cementing budget

• Accomplishment Drilling, completion, Multi Laterals and training in the fast-track management department • Managed the South America regions, Resource • Accomplishment Executive responsible for assisting the VP with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic initiatives

• Setting new strategy and framework to successfully expand the business International

• Establishing business plan and growth strategy, defining offerings and delivery models, establishing partnerships, and building operating in the region

Education

MBA -

University of Phoenix
2014

Mechanical Engineering

Montreal University UQAM
1996

Skills

  • Safety Practices
  • Negotiating Contracts
  • Safety Measures Implementation
  • Directional Drilling
  • Horizontal Wells
  • Technical Data Analysis
  • Multilateral Wells
  • Project Site Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Clear Verbal Communication Skills
  • Logging Operations

Certification

Well control certificate/supervisor Level 4 Wellsharp IADC

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Drilling Supervisor

Worldview Consulting Management Ltd
01.2014 - Current

Eastern Hemisphere, President of International Operations

TDE International Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014

Drilling Country manager

Qatar Petroleum JV Al Shaheen
01.2009 - 01.2012

Lead, Drilling manager and Directional Drilling, Ops Coordinator

Halliburton Energy Services
01.2002 - 09.2009

Drilling Engineer and optimization Manager

Schlumberger, Drilling & Measurements
01.1996 - 01.2002

MBA -

University of Phoenix

Mechanical Engineering

Montreal University UQAM
Toby Plante