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Shamsul Aziz

Petroleum Engineering Supervisor
Calgary

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.


Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Petroleum Engineering Supervisor

Chevron Bangladesh
4 2013 - Current
  • Served in multiple roles and positions, including petroleum engineering supervisor, ad-hoc asset development manager, petroleum engineering team lead, and senior reservoir engineer.
  • Responsible for building asset development plans for three gas fields, qualified reserve estimator, developing business plans, generating reservoir management strategic plans, surveillance, acquisition and optimization plan, ensuring operational excellence, assessing of CO2 emission for scoping of MACC opportunities and building of IPM CO2 injection network model in a depleted gas field, implementing training and mentoring plans, conducting annual performance appraisals and guiding career development plans for direct reports.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.

Senior Reservoir Engineer

Saudi Arabian Chevron
06.2009 - 04.2013
  • Responsible for reserve estimation (Chevron’s Qualified Reserve Estimator), petroleum engineering support for major capital projects including evaluation of the largest projects in Chevron namely first eocene full field steamflooding in Wafra, Partitioned Zone, routine analysis and performance assessment, annual reserves assessment and forecasting, production optimization, well surveillance, artficial lift (rod pumps, ESP), historical analysis of reservoir performance, infill drilling, petroleum engineering support to large scale steam pilot, and mentoring partner's ( Kuwait Gulf Oil) engineers.
  • Increased project efficiency by streamlining data acquisition processes and implementing best practices in reservoir management.
  • Delivered comprehensive technical presentations on project status to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Conducted comprehensive reservoir studies to identify opportunities for improved field performance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize well placement, completion strategies, and drilling programs.
  • Evaluated new technologies and software applications for enhanced reservoir modeling capabilities.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and deploy optimal strategies for handling drilling needs.
  • Integrated dynamic data from multiple sources into robust geological models that accurately depicted the complexity of heterogeneous reservoirs.
  • Developed innovative reservoir models for accurate reserves estimation and production forecasting.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by performing regular reviews of existing processes, procedures, and systems within the organization''s Reservoir Engineering function.
  • Streamlined decision making with timely recommendations based on rigorous sensitivity analyses across various scenarios.
  • Mentored junior engineers in industry-standard methodologies for successful reservoir characterization and evaluation.

Senior Petroleum Engineer

Chevron Eastern Venezuela/Petropiar
01.2008 - 06.2009
  • Provided petroleum engineering support for asset development plans of Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sands (CHOPS) in Hamaca Heavy Oil Reservoirs, performance analysis of horizontal wells and artificial lift (PCP), reserve and resource assessment, routine surveillance and optimization, produced water management, and mentoring of partner's petroleum and reservoir engineers (Petropiar).
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Developed custom software tools to streamline workflows and increase productivity within the team.
  • Collaborated with geoscientists to improve subsurface characterization and reduce uncertainties in reserve estimates.
  • Managed evaluation and testing of wells.
  • Used PETEX-IPM,ECRIN, OFM to simulate field operations, proactive identify problems and improve plans to mitigate risks.

Advanced Petroleum Engineer

Chevron Bangladesh and Legacy Unocal Bangladesh
02.2004 - 01.2008
  • Provided petroleum engineering support for three producing fields gas fields, involved in development of Bibiyana gas field (the largest gas field in Bangladesh and a major Chevron Asset), building static and dynamic models to generate production profiles and supporting development drilling.
  • Development of UMP ( Uncertainty Management Plan) for surveillance and data acquisition.
  • conducting annual reserve and resource assessments as Chevron’s Qualified Reserve Estimator.
  • Building of an integrated nation wide pipeline model to assesss gas market demand and supply scenarios for leveraging production optimization of three gas fields.
  • Managed evaluation and testing of wells.
  • Improved wellbore stability with careful planning of mud weight programs based on geomechanical analysis results.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize reservoir performance and maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
  • Conducted thorough reservoir simulations for accurate forecasting of field production capabilities.
  • Performed detailed reservoir characterization studies, facilitating informed decisions on field development strategies.
  • Reduced production costs through the development of effective reservoir management strategies.
  • Maximized profitability by designing cost-effective completion strategies tailored to specific reservoir conditions.

Advanced Reservoir Engineer

Erawan Asset Team, Legacy Unocal Thailand Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Provided petroleum and reservoir engineering support for the Erawan Asset in the Gulf of Thailand
  • Responsible for well surveillance, performance assessments, production optimization, platform depletion scheduling, infill drilling and well completions, and asset coordination (i e. annual reserves review, produced water injection, booster compression).
  • Developed robust reservoir models to support decision-making processes for field development projects.
  • Enhanced communication between engineering disciplines by developing streamlined workflows for effective collaboration.
  • Conducted comprehensive uncertainty analyses for improved reserve estimations and project evaluations.
  • Optimized well placement with the integration of geological, petrophysical, and production data.
  • Improved reservoir performance by conducting comprehensive reservoir simulations and analyses.
  • Implemented advanced surveillance techniques to monitor reservoir performance and optimize production operations.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by mentoring junior engineers on best practices in reservoir engineering techniques.
  • Identified bypassed pay zones through careful analysis of well logs and pressure data, leading to increased reserves.
  • Used MBAL, PROSPER, GAP, OFM, PanSys, to simulate field operations, proactive identify problems and improve plans to mitigate risks.

Petroleum Engineer

Legacy Unocal Bangladesh Limited
05.2001 - 12.2001
  • Responsible for well surveillance, performance assessment, pressure and production logging surveys, reservoir engineering support for gas advocacy projects, and assisting in arranging Distinguished Lecturer Program sessions.
  • Managed evaluation and testing of wells.
  • Collected and organized data used by management in key decision-making.
  • Reviewed available geologic data to recommend potential drilling sites.

Deputy Manager (Petroleum)

Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd., PETROBANGLA
01.1997 - 04.2001
  • Assigned as Company's Representative to assist in planning and implementation of the 'Field Development' component of GIDP (Gas Infrastructure Development Project)
  • Responsible for well drilling, completion planning, well testing, reservoir study, and project management.
  • Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
  • Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
  • Optimized internal workflows by identifying bottlenecks in processes and implementing efficient solutions for increased productivity.
  • Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
  • Managed budgets for various projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
  • Partnered with upper management in executing functional strategies and reporting capabilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and project completion.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Assistant Engineer (Petroleum)

Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd., PETROBANGLA
02.1994 - 05.1997
  • Responsible for gas field deliverability, well performance monitoring, performance tracking, process monitoring, and fluid property analysis.
  • Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
  • Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
  • Streamlined workflow processes through effective management of resources, materials, and labor allocations.
  • Supported senior engineers with detailed design drawings, calculations, and analysis for various engineering projects.
  • Improved communication between team members by creating clear project documentation and updating progress reports regularly.
  • Provided technical support during construction phases of a project including field supervision.
  • Ensured accurate data collection and reporting through meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Reduced production downtime by troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing preventive maintenance measures.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the department or organization.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
  • Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
  • Designed projects under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
  • Consulted with other disciplines and clients to resolve issues effectively.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Research Student

Middle East Technical University
09.1990 - 01.1994
  • Conducted research on thermal recovery processes in heavy oil fields, including in-situ combustion and steam injection experiments
  • Published research work in Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology.
  • Contributed to the development of new methodologies, enhancing the overall effectiveness of research efforts.
  • Developed comprehensive literature reviews, providing a solid foundation for further study.
  • Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the wider academic community's understanding of the subject matter.
  • Delivered engaging presentations on research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences alike.
  • Developed strong relationships with faculty members and other stakeholders that enhanced collaboration opportunities and enriched project work.
  • Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous data collection and analysis methods.
  • Continuously updated knowledge base by attending workshops and seminars relevant to specific areas within discipline.
  • Established partnerships with industry professionals, expanding the scope and impact of research projects.
  • Authored numerous publications in prestigious journals, demonstrating expertise in the field of study.
  • Collaborated with fellow researchers to design innovative experiments.
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
  • Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.

Education

B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering

Middle East Technical University (METU)
Ankara, Turkey
04.2001 - 04.1990

M.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering

Middle East Technical University (METU)
Ankara, Turkey

Email

shamsul44635@outlook.com (preferred), akmshamsulaziz@gmail.com

Phone

+880 1534646420 (Dhaka), WhatsApp: Aziz

+1 587 968 2521

Professionalcompetencies

  • 30 years' of professional petroleum and reservoir engineering experience in conventional (clastic and carbonate) oil and gas reservoirs in various countries.
  • Conventional gas field development.
  • Strong foundation and experiences in reservoir asset management principles and practices employing primary and secondary recovery methods.
  • Mentoring and development of young professionals.
  • Professional membership/affiliation in SPE for 23 years and AAPG for 22 years.

Professional Memberships

  • SPE, 2000
  • AAPG, 2001

SPE Activities

  • Chairperson, SPE Bangladesh Section, 02/2014, 01/2019
  • Past Chairperson, SPE Bangladesh Section, 02/2019, 01/2022
  • Chairperson, SPE Bangladesh Section, 02/2022, 04/2023
  • Active Member, SPE Gulf Coast Section, 07/2009, 07/2013
  • Section Program Chairperson, SPE Eastern Venezuela Section, 09/2008, 06/2009
  • Section Program Chairperson, SPE Bangladesh Section, 02/2004, 01/2008

Mailing Address

21 TARINGTON LANDING NE,

CALGARY, CANADA, ALBERTA, T3J 4T7

AAPG Activities

Attended and exhibited a poster presentation in AAPG Conference in Bali, Indonesia, October 2000. Served as the contact point for local AAPG chapter in 2000-2001.

Awards

  • Chevron reservoir management excellence award in 2022
  • Chevron 2012 inventor's list for patent submission
  • Recognized for Bibiyana field development and first gas in 2007
  • Recognized for commingled wellbore modeling by the president of Unocal Thailand in 2003
  • Awarded Unocal's stock options for supporting the gas advocacy team in 2002

Publications

  • The Wafra Field First Eocene Carbonate Reservoir Steamflood Pilots: Geology, Heterogeneity, Steam/Rock Interaction, and Reservoir Response, W. Scott Meddaugh, W. Terry Osterloh, Ipsita Gupta, Nicole Champenoy, Dana Rowan, Niall Toomey, Shamsul Aziz, Steve Hoadley, Joel Brown, Falah Al-Yami, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, October 2012, San Antonio, Texas, USA, SPE158324-MS
  • Understanding the Historical Assessment of Reservoir Performance (HARP) of the 1st Eocene Reservoir for future Steam Flooding, PZ, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Nicole Champenoy, Dana Rowan, Greg Gonzalez, Shamsul Aziz, Stuart Blackwood, W. Scott Meddaugh, SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 2011, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 150578-MS
  • Impact of Reservoir Heterogeneity on Steamflooding, Wafra First Eocene Reservoir, Partitioned Zone (PZ), Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, W. Scott Meddaugh, W. Terry Osterloh, Niall Toomey, Steve Bachtel, Nicole Champenoy, Dana Rowan, Gregorio Gonzalez, Shamsul Aziz, S.F. Hoadley, J. Brown, F.M. Al-Dhafeeri, A.R. Deemer, SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, December 2011, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 150606-MS
  • Integrating Wireline Pressure Data, Stratigraphy and Historic Fluid Production to Better Understand the Areal ad Stratigraphic Pressure Distribution Prior to Steamflood Operations in the Wafra First Eocene Reservoir, PZ, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Dana Rowan, Shamsul Aziz, Nicole Champenoy, William Meddaugh, Gregorio Gonzalez, AAPG ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, April 2011, Houston, Texas, USA
  • An Updated Characterization of the Wafra First Eocene Dolomite Reservoir, Partitioned Zone (PZ), Saudi Arabia and Kuwait - Static and Dynamic Studies, Meddaugh, William, Aziz, Shamsul, Steve, Bachtel, Champenoy, Nicole, Dull, Dennis, Gumilar, Bambang, Heesackers, Vincent, Hruska, Marina, Montgomery, Paul, Osterloh, W. Terry, Patience, Richard, Pollitt, David, Playton, Meghan, Mark, Skalinski, Rowan, Dana, Rubin, Eugene, Saller, Art, Toomey, Niall, GEO-2012, 10th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition, March 2012, Manama, Bahrain
  • A Comparison of Dry Forward Combustion with Diverse Well Configurations In a 3D Physical Model Using Medium and Low Gravity Crudes, S. Bagci, A. Shamsul, Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, 38, 13, 1999, Petroleum Society of Canada
  • A Comparative Laboratory Analysis of Steamflooding with Horizontal Wells in Heavy Oil Reservoirs with Bottom Water Zone, S. Bagci, T. Aybak, A. Shamsul, Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, 38, 13, 1999, Petroleum Society of Canada
  • A Comparison of Dry Forward Combustion with Diverse Well Configurations in a 3-D Physical Model Using Medium and Low Gravity Crudes, Suat Bagci, Aziz Shamsul, SPE/CIM/CANMET International Conference on Recent Advances in Horizontal Well Applications, March 1994, Calgary, Canada
  • Using High Resolution Logs to find Gas in Bangladesh, Multiple Authors, AAPG Conference, October 2000, Bali, Indonesia

Languages

Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Senior Reservoir Engineer

Saudi Arabian Chevron
06.2009 - 04.2013

Senior Petroleum Engineer

Chevron Eastern Venezuela/Petropiar
01.2008 - 06.2009

Advanced Petroleum Engineer

Chevron Bangladesh and Legacy Unocal Bangladesh
02.2004 - 01.2008

Advanced Reservoir Engineer

Erawan Asset Team, Legacy Unocal Thailand Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2004

Petroleum Engineer

Legacy Unocal Bangladesh Limited
05.2001 - 12.2001

B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering

Middle East Technical University (METU)
04.2001 - 04.1990

Deputy Manager (Petroleum)

Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd., PETROBANGLA
01.1997 - 04.2001

Assistant Engineer (Petroleum)

Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd., PETROBANGLA
02.1994 - 05.1997

Research Student

Middle East Technical University
09.1990 - 01.1994

Petroleum Engineering Supervisor

Chevron Bangladesh
4 2013 - Current

M.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering

Middle East Technical University (METU)

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