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Paul Hutton
Louth,LIN
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Summary
Operations drilling consultant and HSE specialist with over 30 years of experience in oil, gas, and renewables sectors. Expertise in optimizing drilling processes and enhancing operational performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven track record in engineering leadership, mentoring, and driving innovative solutions to achieve team success. Highly organized operations coordinator skilled in supervising project teams and developing effective work procedures to meet operational targets.
Overview
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1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Drilling Consultant
Various Sites
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with clients and shipyard personnel on multiple projects to enhance operational performance and uphold HSE standards during activities
- Planned and conducted scheduled HSE and performance audits across sites, departments, and critical operations to verify alignment with client expectations, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards
- Conducted regular audits, site inspections, and feedback mechanisms to monitor daily operations and ensure compliance with HSE procedures and performance requirements
- Analyzed incident, near-miss, and performance data to identify trends, detect systemic issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Facilitated root cause analyses for incidents and noncompliance findings, enabling development of corrective and preventive actions
- Conducted additional site safety audits to reinforce safe working practices and maintain high HSE standards across operations
- Led training sessions on HSE practices, performance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements to strengthen workforce awareness and compliance
- Designed and delivered targeted coaching for junior staff and supervisors, enhancing on-site competencies and leadership capability in performance and HSE matters
- Supported the continuous improvement of operational and safety performance by promoting audit follow-up, practical feedback, and compliance-focused engagement with site teams
Drilling Supervisor
Spain
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily drilling activities with strict adherence to the drilling program, safety standards, and company procedures
- Supervised HDD drilling operations for a gas storage project in Spain, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project objectives
- Coordinated rig crews, service companies, and logistics to enhance operational efficiency and minimize non-productive time
- Monitored drilling parameters and mud properties, making adjustments to optimize wellbore stability and drilling efficiency
- Reviewed and approved drilling reports, tour sheets, and daily cost tracking to ensure accurate and timely project documentation
- Led safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to strengthen HSE culture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements at rig site
- Prepared end-of-well reports, captured lessons learned, and contributed to performance reviews to support continuous improvement initiatives
Senior Drilling Supervisor
Suriname
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Remote jungle land rig operations in Suriname as Senior Drilling Supervisor for Staatsolie National Oil Company with Dunia Technology Solutions LLC, ensuring safe and efficient drilling performance in challenging terrain
- Executed complex exploration program, supervising drilling of 14 high-angle directional wells and 4 polymer injection wells in remote jungle conditions, ensuring completion under challenging circumstances
- Managed initial drilling programs, rig selection, and rig acceptance from an office-based setup, then transitioned to field-based supervision to oversee full operational implementation
- Navigated complex geological challenges, including unconsolidated sand and calcareous formations with high fluid loss, maintaining wellbore stability and ensuring operational continuity
- Maintained strong QHSE performance, delivering operations with zero lost-time incidents and an accident-free record throughout the project
- Directed drilling crews through task delegation, coordination, and performance follow-up, optimizing operational efficiency and maximizing rig time utilization
- Provided on-site performance coaching and mentoring to junior engineers and team members, promoting knowledge sharing, competency development, and continuous improvement
- Staatsolie National Oil Company with Dunia Technology Solutions LLC
Senior Drilling P&A Supervisor
Tunisia
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed Plug and Abandonment and three acid cleanup operations on Hasdrubal platform Well A4ST3 with Vantage drilling Topaz Driller jack-up, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw all operations during the Plug and Abandonment and acid operations on the Shell/APO Hasdrubal platform, recovering a 2 7/8" kill string.
- Performed cement evaluation and casing wear logging.
- Developed and implemented drilling and P&A procedures to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with service providers to coordinate quality service delivery and streamline operational timelines.
- Shell/APO
Drilling Supervisor
Almeria
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised geothermal drilling operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution in downhole high-temperature conditions (110-150C)
- Managed drilling project timelines, budgets, and quality standards to ensure alignment of field activities with technical and contractual requirements
- Enforced rigorous QHSE standards on site, contributing to improved safety performance and regulatory compliance across drilling activities
- Performed QA/QC inspections on drilling equipment to verify operational integrity, compliance with safety standards, and readiness for field deployment
- Identified and evaluated suitable locations for geothermal power plant development to maximize resource potential and project viability
- Coordinated with landowners, consultants, and operators to foster stakeholder relationships that supported business development objectives
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and embedding industry best practices within the team
Day Supervisor/Workover Rig Audit team member
Kuwait
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised operations of 3000 HP Amphion land rigs in Kuwait for deep HPHT, HDD, and sour oil and gas wells with mud weights over 21 ppg, ensuring safe and efficient drilling performance
- Delivered complex wells on time and within budget while maintaining a record of zero HSE incidents and strong environmental protection practices
- Provided strong on-site leadership for drilling operations, enforcing strict compliance with HSE guidelines, standards, and procedures
- Managed 24-hour operational planning and led daily coordination meetings with contractors and third-party service providers, optimizing drilling activities for improved workflow
- Monitored and evaluated contractor and third-party performance to promote continuous improvement and maintain high operational standards
- Performed pre-spud and post-well rig audits, ensuring timely closure of identified corrective actions to enhance operational safety and efficiency
- Contributed to elevating Grey Wolf 905 and UPDC 155 rigs to award-winning status within KOC's deep drilling unit for safety and operational efficiency
- Led the commissioning of UPDC 155 rig after cold stacking, restoring the unit to full operational readiness and efficiency
- Coordinated logistics and support functions for rig site, facilitating uninterrupted drilling operations and minimizing downtime
Drilling/HDD Supervisor
Saudi Arabia
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Extensive experience in drilling operations, coupled with in-depth knowledge of remote desert environments and environmental compliance, managing 1500 HP and 3000 HP Land rigs/Offshore Jack up rig barges /250 ton HDD rigs
- Oversee rig setup, alignment, and drilling parameters to maintain bore accuracy and minimize frac-outs
- Monitored downhole tooling, tracking systems, and steering data to adjust bore course.
- Managed QHSE on site and supported drilling operations at Saudi Aramco, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations by the drilling company and service companies.
- Ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed by all rig and support personnel.
- Assisting, supervising, and reporting workover rig crew activity.
- Assisting with on-the-job training of rig crew.
- Worked on various projects throughout KSA from High angle well to HDD landfall wells, Installation of cable and gas pipelines from offshore to new gas facilities
- Saudi Aramco
Drilling Supervisor
Ivory Coast
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Working on a one well exploration operation for Supported NRG/Vitol's exploration initiatives. on board the 6th Gen ultra-deep water Dual activity drill ship Ocean rig Olympia offshore Ivory Coast.
- Supervised operations onboard rig, led departmental meetings with drilling contractor, and provided assessments and feedback on vertical well operations drilled to 4500m MD.
- Managed daily operations and trained local crews under senior drilling supervisor.
- Completed complex well campaigns on schedule and within budget.
- Completing the project 12 days ahead of the curve this was done by good planning and excellent teamwork.
- Deep water SIMOPS operations utilizing dual active systems.
- NRG/Vitol
Day/Night Drilling Supervisor/Work over Rig Audit Team
Ivory Coast West Africa
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Executed complex well campaigns on schedule and within budget, showcasing project management and cost control skills
- Managed ERD well drilling operations, optimizing performance and safety standards
- Achieved zero lost time incidents and maintained an accident-free work environment through rigorous safety protocols
- Delivered on-the-job training to rig crew, improving team competency and operational efficiency
- Led comprehensive rig audits and startup of new tender barge at Malaysia shipyard, ensuring compliance and operational excellence
- Executed upper completion installation and sand screening, ensuring well integrity and productivity
- Performed gravel packing operations, maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency
- Conducted well abandonment procedures, including cutting and pulling casing, with precision and safety
Day Senior Drilling Supervisor
UK Gabon
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with senior drilling department at Shell headquarters in Aberdeen to develop innovative drilling and P&A strategies for North Sea and African projects, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Managed on-site land-based jungle drilling and P&A operations using 1500-HP and 3000-HP ADR rigs, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Executed complex ERD horizontal-radius drilling, re-entry, and anti-collision well paths up to 3000m MD in challenging formations.
- Utilized advanced MWD, LWD, PWD, and RSS tools to optimize drilling in high-pressure, unstable clay/shale environments with pressures up to 2750 psi.
- Coordinated SIMOPS activities at pad well locations, enhancing operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Led installation of upper and lower completions, including 7" slotted liners, sand screens, swell packers, and TBSA well completion assemblies, ensuring project delivery met operational standards.
- Shell
Drilling Supervisor
Angola Azerbaijan
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Supervised night drilling activities on BP's Deepwater Blocks 18/31, ensuring seamless project execution from pre-spud DWOPs through well testing.
- Ensured rigorous adherence to BP's golden rules, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across all drilling activities.
- Supervised high-angle horizontal well drilling (up to 90), gravel pack operations, and subsea completion activities, ensuring precision and safety.
- Directed the installation of subsea X-Mas trees and tie-backs to subsea manifolds, ensuring integrity and operational readiness.
- Translated complex work programs into actionable instructions for contractors and service providers, enhancing daily operational efficiency.
- Managed the preparation and submission of comprehensive Daily Drilling Reports via the DIMS system, maintaining accurate project documentation.
- Deepwater drilling operations in Angola's challenging waters up to 2800 meters, specializing in sub-salt formations and horizontal wells.
- Successfully transitioned to Baku, Azerbaijan, overseeing night drilling operations on a Semi DDGG in the Caspian Sea, including exploration and completion phases.
- Executed 18-slot template drilling project using AGR RMR top hole circulating system, drilling 16 top hole sections in record time with zero incidents or rig downtime.
Performance Technical Coach/HSE
Egypt
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Spearheaded training initiatives to elevate technical skills and reinforce industry best practices
- Devised and executed tailored performance strategies to meet project goals and optimize team capabilities
- Motivated teams to exceed performance targets, driving productivity and effective problem-solving
- Conducted consistent performance reviews, delivering actionable and pertinent feedback to team members
- Analyzed team performance data to pinpoint areas for operational enhancement
- Conducted post-operation analyses to identify performance gaps and drive continuous improvement
- BP
Drilling Supervisor
North Sea / Korea
09.1990 - 03.2006
- Operated and maintained diverse drilling units across North Sea and international locations, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Resolved technical problems promptly, reducing downtime and maintaining project timelines.
- Coordinated daily project activities and tracked progress to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and industry standards
- Supported new build projects at Samsung Shipyard Korea, enhancing ship construction and deployment processes.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Inverness College, University of the Highlands, and Islands
Inverness, United Kingdom01-1989
High school - Mathematics, English, Geography, Technical Drawing
Thurso High school
Thurso, United Kingdom01-1987
Mechanical Engineering HNC -
Dounreay, UKAEA
Dounreay, United Kingdom01-1987
Skills
- Well construction and design
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance
- Active listening
- Team building
- Training and coaching
- Project coordination
- Drilling KPI analysis
- Hydraulic engineering expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- AutoCAD skills
- Project planning
- Horizontal directional drilling expertise
Certification
- Higher National Certificate
- Apprenticeship
- Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- IWCF Level 4 Supervisor Surface and Sub Sea
- Well Sharp Supervisor, Well Control, Sub-Sea Surface
- Offshore Survival Certificate OPITO Approved
- UKOOA Offshore Medical Certificate
- OPITO - H2S Certification
- HSE Offshore First Aid
- BP Technical Limits HSE Leadership Course BP
- First Aid Team Member
- BP Drilling Engineering Murchison Drilling School
- Cert Lloyds Rig Inspection Land Rigs, Jack Ups Platforms
- NEBOSH International Cert
- Project Management Prince 2 Practitioner
References
On request will send
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/12/68
- Nationality: British
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- English
- Portuguese
Timeline
Operations Drilling Consultant
Various Sites
05.2025 - Current
Drilling Supervisor
Spain
02.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Drilling Supervisor
Suriname
02.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Drilling P&A Supervisor
Tunisia
02.2022 - 01.2023
Drilling Supervisor
Almeria
07.2021 - 01.2022
Day Supervisor/Workover Rig Audit team member
Kuwait
03.2018 - 06.2021
Drilling/HDD Supervisor
Saudi Arabia
02.2016 - 01.2018
Drilling Supervisor
Ivory Coast
12.2015 - 01.2016
Day/Night Drilling Supervisor/Work over Rig Audit Team
Ivory Coast West Africa
08.2014 - 11.2015
Day Senior Drilling Supervisor
UK Gabon
08.2012 - 07.2014
Drilling Supervisor
Angola Azerbaijan
07.2008 - 06.2012
Performance Technical Coach/HSE
Egypt
07.2006 - 01.2008
Drilling Supervisor
North Sea / Korea
09.1990 - 03.2006
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Inverness College, University of the Highlands, and Islands
High school - Mathematics, English, Geography, Technical Drawing
Thurso High school
Mechanical Engineering HNC -
Dounreay, UKAEA