SANAN JAFAROV
Baku,AZ
Summary
Leveraged over seven years of offshore drilling experience in the South Caspian Basin's high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) wells (Bulla, Umid, Gunashli, and Chirag fields).
Developed strong skills in geological assessments, data analysis, and risk management.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution, adhering to stringent safety and environmental standards.
Contributed to the geology team's success through strong technical abilities, interpersonal skills, and effective communication.
Served as a Wellsite Geologist for SOCAR-AQS for four years.
Currently working as a Planning and Subsurface Operations Geologist.
Demonstrated strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Planning and Subsurface Operations Geologist
SOCAR AQS
04.2022 - Current
- Supervising documentation work and conducting production works during well drilling process;
- Ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the information and figures given in the 'Design assignments' and 'Programs' prepared for drilling wells;
- Checking the accuracy of the information provided by the customer;
- Preparation of 'Geologic and Technical design plan of drilling' document;
- Monitoring of the drilling parameters and well trajectory during the drilling process;
- Monitoring of the coring operation and surface handling of samples taken;
- Assisting and supervising the conduction of geological and geophysical measurements;
- Assisting and monitoring of well completion procedure;
- Monitoring the drilling fluid properties while drilling and make sure they are in accordance with the pre-defined plan;
- Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
- Assisted in the design of effective remediation strategies for contaminated sites by providing thorough site assessments.
- Gathered offset well data to determine geological relationships in regional context.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated models of oil and gas fields for better decision-making processes.
Wellsite Drilling Geologist
SOCAR AQS
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Monitoring of the drilling parameters and well trajectory during the drilling process;
- Monitoring of the casing running, cement job and geophysical surveys;
- Assisting and monitoring of well completion procedure;
- Monitoring the coring operation and surface handling of samples taken;
- Monitoring the drilling fluid properties while drilling HP/HT wells and making sure they are in accordance with the predefined plan;
Oil and Gas Production Supervisor
UMID BABEK OPERATING COMPANY
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervise, monitor, control and coordination of the production operations;
- Provision of emergency handling of the production facilities of Production Units and other Departments;
- Ensuring the Company's production targets are met in terms of quality and quantity;
- Co-ordination of the routine works and planning of maintenance activities, to ensure smooth plant operation;
Control Room Operator
SOCAR-UMID LLC
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Provision of emergency handling of production facilities of Production Units and other Departments;
- Ensuring the Company's production targets are met in terms of quality and quantity
- Co-ordination of routine works and planning of maintenance activities, to ensure smooth plant operation;
- Work with Distributed Control System software;
- Graphics page modification, a functional test of the instruments, a functional test of the equipment, a test run of the running equipment without load, valve exercising, and status checking with compared to the field, all F&G detectors calibration, ESD system function test as per cause and effect diagram
Production Operator
BINAGADI OIL COMPANY
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Performing production Well testing using 3-phase separator and Multiphase flow meters;
- Waste oil clearance via Closed Drain Drum;
- General maintenance of well head, test separators, production manifold and chemical injection pumps of wells;
- Routine analysis of sand and BS&W;
- Handling of different types of production equipment including Xmas Tree, Oil & Gas manifold, Choke Manifold, ESD & Well head panel, Test separators, Degasser, Transfer pumps, etc
- The International Well Control Forum, Level 3 Program passed with merit (84%)
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training by SOCAR Education, Training and Certification Department
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (Including HUET & EBS) by OPITO (OTI training center)
- Extensive technical knowledge of drilling offshore oil and gas wells and production operations
- Supervising, monitoring and coordinating the operation of production facilities to ensure the safe and efficient implementation of the oil/gas production and processing targets
- Bean up/down the chokes, bleed down abnormal casing pressures, liquid sample collection, PIG launching and receiving operations etc
- Coordination of wellhead preventive maintenance like functional test of surface control unit, SSV/SCSSV leak / functional test, annual maintenance of X-mas tree etc
- Competitive knowledge of safety rules, environmental management systems and procedures of UBOC to ensure the safe execution of processes and minimize harm to the environment
- Preparation of inspection lists and supervising the classification of plant equipment from a hazard and risk assessment point of view and following up inspection program
- Experience with work plans, permit to work and isolation certificates preparation
- Knowledge of firefighting equipment and Life Saving facilities, following through good Safety systems and educating coworkers about a safe and healthy working environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education
MSc - Oil and Gas Production Geology
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Azerbaijan, Baku01-2015
BSc - Petroleum Geology
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Azerbaijan, Baku01-2012
Skills
- Geological data analysis
- Log interpretation
- Geoscience Software (Petrel, Techlog)
- Geological & Technical Report Writing
- Mud logging
- Field Sampling Techniques
- Drilling Operations
- Petroleum Geology
- Communication and Negotiation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
Personal Information
Title: Planning and Subsurface Operations Geologist
Training
- The International Well Control Forum, Level 3 Program, passed with merit (84%)
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (Including HUET & EBS), OPITO (OTI training center)
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, SOCAR Education, Training and Certification Department
Contacts
+994 77 485 73 00, sanan.jafar.q@gmail.com, Baku, AZ, 1117, Azerbaijan, www.linkedin.com/in/sanan-jafar
Certification
The International Well Control Forum, Level 3 Program passed with merit (84%)
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (Including HUET & EBS) by OPITO (OTI training center)
Languages
Azerbaijan/Turkish, English, Russian
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2
Azerbaijan/Turkish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Planning and Subsurface Operations Geologist
SOCAR AQS
04.2022 - Current
Wellsite Drilling Geologist
SOCAR AQS
07.2018 - 04.2022
Oil and Gas Production Supervisor
UMID BABEK OPERATING COMPANY
05.2016 - 07.2018
Control Room Operator
SOCAR-UMID LLC
11.2014 - 05.2016
Production Operator
BINAGADI OIL COMPANY
06.2014 - 11.2014
MSc - Oil and Gas Production Geology
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
BSc - Petroleum Geology
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
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