Mehdi Belmokhtar

Experienced Wireline and Downhole Tool Maintenance Technician with more than 25 years of Oil & Gas industry experience, including extensive experience with wireline operations, downhole tool maintenance, hydraulic systems, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, RDT, Sonde and RCI tools. More than 13 years of Wireline field experience, including Crew Chief responsibilities with Schlumberger, combined with extensive workshop and laboratory experience with Halliburton and Baker Hughes. Strong background in tool assembly/disassembly, preventive maintenance, repair, inspection, calibration, pressure testing, hydraulic troubleshooting, mechanical troubleshooting and equipment preparation.

Experienced in working to strict HSE, quality and operational standards, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and in international Oil & Gas environments.

Senior Electrical / Mechanical Technician - HALLIBURTON - Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

(2023-11 - 2025-06)

• Performed repair, preventive maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of downhole tools and associated equipment.
• Prepared and maintained downhole tools for field operations.
• Performed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Assembled and disassembled complex downhole equipment according to technical procedures.
• Interpreted engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Used precision measurement equipment during inspection, maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensured equipment was safe, reliable and ready for deployment.
• Worked in accordance with Halliburton HSE, quality and operational procedures.
• Supported efficient and timely preparation of tools for field operations.

Electrical / Mechanical Technician – RDT & Sonde Laboratory - HALLIBURTON - Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

(2008-08 - 2017-06)

• RDT Laboratory (August 2008 – December 2011): Performed maintenance, repair, assembly and disassembly of Reservoir Description Tool (RDT) equipment.
• Prepared standard and nitrogen sample chambers.
• Pressurized sample chambers following completion of field jobs.
• Drained and processed samples in the laboratory.
• Maintained and prepared straddle packers, including valve bodies and packer elements.
• Performed inspection and troubleshooting of RDT components.
• Prepared RDT tools for subsequent field operations.
• Worked according to established safety, quality and technical procedures.
• Sonde Laboratory (January 2012 – June 2017): Performed repair, preventive maintenance and inspection of Sonde downhole tools.
• Assembled and disassembled downhole equipment.
• Diagnosed mechanical and electrical problems and performed corrective maintenance.
• Interpreted technical drawings and electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Used precision measurement equipment for inspection and troubleshooting.
• Prepared tools and equipment for field deployment.
• Ensured equipment met operational and safety requirements.

RCI Hydraulic Maintenance Specialist - BAKER HUGHES - Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

(2007-01 - 2007-11)

• Performed maintenance, repair, assembly and disassembly of RCI – Reservoir Characterization Instrument tools.
• Maintained hydraulic components and systems associated with RCI equipment.
• Prepared and maintained sample chambers.
• Maintained and prepared straddle packer assemblies, including valve bodies and packer elements.
• Performed inspections and troubleshooting of tool components.
• Prepared RCI equipment for field deployment.

General Operator / Crew Chief – Wireline - SCHLUMBERGER - Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

(1997-06 - 2006-11)

• Led and supervised Wireline operations, including rig-up, rig-down and pressure testing.
• Worked with Pressure Control Equipment (PCE), flanges, BOPs, risers, tool catchers and stuffing boxes.
• Performed Wireline logging, perforating, fishing, setting tools and other Wireline services.
• Supervised and guided junior operators and crew members.
• Performed pre-job planning and tool preparation.
• Participated in job execution and monitored well conditions throughout operations.
• Troubleshot Wireline tools and operational problems at the wellsite.
• Performed equipment inspections and ensured operational readiness.
• Took corrective action when required to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors, engineers, clients and rig crews.
• Followed company and client HSE requirements and operational standards.

Instrumentation Technician - PULLMAN KELLOGG - LNG Plant, Arzew, Algeria

(1995-07 - 1995-11)

• Installed and maintained industrial instrumentation equipment.
• Worked with pressure gauges and instrumentation devices.
• Installed and worked with temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, thermocouples, flow transmitters and control valves.
• Supported instrumentation activities in an LNG plant environment.

State Superior Technician Diploma - Instrumentation - Algerian Institute of Petroleum (IAP) (1991 - 1994)

Baccalaureate - Electrotechnical (1991 - 1991)