2005-2006 Field Engineer (Operation) Essar Power Ltd. 2006-2011 Drilling (Company Man) Essar Oil Ltd (C.B.M. Project). 2011-2012 Drilling (Project Manager) Asian Oilfield Services Ltd. 2012-2014 Manager (Operations and Production) I.E. Ispat Pvt. Ltd. 2014-2015 Drilling Consultant (Company Man) Essar Oil Ltd (C.B.M. Project). 2015-Present Drilling and Completion Engineer Niko Resources India Ltd.

1. NILANJAN PODDARNILANJAN PODDAR
Handheld: 09614347605; 09732080754; Land: 0343-2544461
E-mail id: poddarnilanjan@gmail.com / poddarnilanjan@rediffmail.com
In quest of mid-level position in Operation & Maintenance / Safety Assurance / Project Management /
Process Improvement with a value driven organization.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 An Operation & Maintenance professional with more than 12 years of experience in Drilling
Operations, Maintenance, Safety Assurance, Process Improvement, Project Management, Installation
& Commissioning.
 Presently functioning with Niko Resources India Ltd., as Drilling and Completion Engineer.
 Proficient in managing maintenance operations with proven abilities in reducing downtime and
enhancing operational efficiencies of the same.
 Adroit at synergizing operations to facilitate organizational effectiveness, institution building and
strengthening organizational culture through enabling leadership.
 Pivotal in planning, execution and establishing critical processes for efficient utilization of
resources.
 Proven ability to motivate a large workforce with myriad technical skill sets and create work eco
system that enables people to deliver beyond their measured potential.
 Detail oriented with an analytical bent of mind and a positive attitude.
 An enterprising leader with excellent technical, analytical, problem solving & man management
skills.
 My Ethic is “I NEVER NEGLECTED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MY IMPROVEMENT".
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since 2005
Growth Path:
2005-2008 Drilling Engineer (Field Operation) Essar Oil Ltd.
2008-2011 Drilling (Company Man) Essar Oil Ltd.
2011-2012 Drilling (Project Manager) Asian Oilfield Services Ltd.
2012-2014 Manager (Oil and Gas pipelines) I.E. Ispat Pvt. Ltd.
2014-2015 Drilling (Company Man) Essar Oil Ltd.
2015-Present Drilling and Completion Engineer Niko Resources India Ltd.
Significant Achievements
 Demonstrated abilities in Anchoring, Commissioning Activities of 02 nos. of Drilling Rigs Kores-
2000 of 650 H.P. & RD 20 III of 750 H.P.
 Dynamically took part in successful completion of 47 nos. of 12-1/4” Wells of an average of 850
m & 27 nos. of 8-1/2” Wells of an average of 1850 m & 29 nos. of Coring Wells of an average of
1200 m.
 Part of the team drilling Deepest Drilled well & Drilling Core well of Essar Oil Ltd. at Ranigunj
Project.
 Individually handled Safe mud Drilling Operation up to 1560 m and air Drilling upto 1650 m & its
casing.
 Energetic Part of the team for Successful Completion of Hydro Fracturing Activities of 15 nos. of
Wells.
 Assisted in Safe Work Over Operation of 12 nos. of Wells & their P.C. Pump Installation.
 Individually handled different field as well as Control Room Operations safely.

2.  Very Active Part of the team (Got Appreciation letter from Essar Ruia’s).
 Got appreciation from Niko Resources India Ltd.
Team Management/ Training & Development
 Identifying and Implementing Strategies for building team Effectiveness by promoting a spirit of
cooperation between team members.
 Conceptualizing & developing need based training modules for Developing Technical Work Force
for cross utilization within sub processes for Optimum Efficiency.
Organizational Responsibilities:
Project Planning/ Execution
 Techno-commercial Review of Contract, Understand Project Scope, Clarify terms and Conditions.
 Prepare detailed implementation schedule, co-ordinate with internal departments. Monitor and
Review the progress of the project.
 Planning for appropriate accessories & consumables in time & accordance with the need of
uninterrupted & economical Operation.
 Review of Punch Lists of Drilling Rigs & Auxiliaries & fill up of Commissioning Formats.
 Spot decision for modification of Mechanical & Instrumentation equipments, developing Plans &
Schedules for the same in sync with Project Budgets.
 Unique in Maintaining Proper Records of C.B.M. Well Drilling, Cementation & Testing, Casing
Tally, Well Consumption Reports, Rig Performance Chart, M.I.S. and Well Completion Reports.
Have Knowledge about MWD and LWD system.
 Preparing Well Cost.
 Ensuring adherence to Safety practices & compliance of Safety policy for each & every job.
Installation and Commissioning
 Conducting Pre-Engineering site reviews.
 Identification & rectification of Performance Bottlenecks for various activities at field site.
 Ensuring effective Site Management and Setting up Standards for Safe Operations.
 Effective Supervision of Coring & Drilling Operations of Pilot (Starting) Wells of Virgin blocks.
 Anchoring Commissioning Activities of Drilling Rigs.
Operations
 Developing and Implementing Plans & Schedules for Maintenance Operations & Annual
turnarounds with focus on Optimum Utilization of Manpower and Material.
 Looking after Field Activities for Hydro-Fracturing & Work Over activities.
 Assisting in a gamut of tasks pertaining to:
 47 nos. of wells of 12-1/4” hole of more than 850 m 9-5/8” Casing lowering. Annulus
Cementation of 12-1/4” to 9-5/8” casing.
 27 nos. of wells of 8-1/2” hole of more than 1850 m 5-1/2” casing lowering. Annulus
Cementation of 8-1/2” to 5-1/2” casing.
 29 nos. of Core hole, Drilling upto completion.
 Field trial of auxiliaries, (like Mud Pumps, Compressors, Boosters, Gensets etc.)
 Troubleshooting and preventive / breakdown maintenance of Mechanical Systems to reduce
downtime to minimum.
 Undertaking regular inspections to prevent accidents and adherence to safety norms.

3.  Basic Working Knowledge about Directional Drilling, MWD and LWD system.
 Field support for smooth Wire line Survey of wells.
Process Improvement
 Analyzing various processes / applications and recommending process modifications and
equipment calibrations to enhance operational efficiency & quality.
 Implementing major cost savings strategies on contractor drilling, productivity enhancements.
 Foreseeing performance bottlenecks and taking corrective measures to avoid the same.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
 B-Tech in Mechanical from R.V.U.
 Diploma in Safety Engineering from W.B.S.C.T.E.
 Power Plant Engineering from N.P.T.I.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
 Window 98, 2000, XP.
 Microsoft Office Pack.
 Basic knowledge of SAP (Codification, P.R. Generation & SES).
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
 Vacation training at Durgapur Steel Plant (SAIL) from Aug’03-Sep’03. Subject: Foundry, C.C.P.,
Power Plant, Coke Oven, Blast Furnace.
 Specialized Training at Durgapur Steel Plant (SAIL) in Sep’04. Subject: C.N.C. Lathe Machine.
 Training on 210 M.W. Thermal Unit operations on Simulator, Conducted by the National Power
training Institute (N.R.), Badarpur, New Delhi in May’05.
 Training for Skill development on solar energy service devices at West Bengal Renewable Energy
Development Agency from Jun’05-Jul’05.
Relevant Skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Good communication skills.
Positive Attitude.
Ability to work in team.
Ability to work in interdisciplinary team.
Extra Curricular Activities
 Actively participated in various cultural programs from school onwards.
 Took karate and yoga classes at Sub-Division level.
 Won prize in athletic competition at Sub-Division level.
 Participated in TV show competition at State level.
PERSONAL DOSSIER

4. Date of Birth : 4th
October 1979
Passport Number : J9609967
Languages Known : English, Hindi and Bengali
Address : M -14/1, City Park, Housing, City Centre, Durgapur, District-Burdwan, West
Bengal, Pin –713216.