Omar Saadi

Land Drilling Rig Manager / Senior Toolpusher with 19+ years of oil & gas drilling experience across Algeria, Kuwait, India and Libya, progressing from Assistant Driller to Rig Manager on 750–2,000 HP land rigs. Experienced in leading drilling crews and executing vertical, horizontal, deep, HPHT, unconventional and CBM wells, including bilateral and trilateral CBM wells. Strong operational experience with Cyber-Chair, joystick, VFD, SCR and mechanical rigs, including extensive top-drive operations.

Core expertise includes rig management, drilling operations, well control, BOP operations, rig moves, rig-up/rig-down, HSE leadership, NPT and KPI monitoring, third-party service coordination and client communication. Managed complex deep drilling operations reaching 18,000 ft and contributed to HSE performance achieving zero incidents over 10 million man-hours.

SENIOR TOOL PUSHER - Kuwait Drilling Company - Kuwait

(2025-04)

2000 HP Cyber-Chair Land Rig | VFD | Varco TDS-11SA | SLB / KOC Project

• Lead daily drilling operations and supervise rig crews to execute drilling programs safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with client representatives and third-party service providers to maintain operational readiness and support timely execution.
• Oversee well-control preparedness and BOP-related activities in accordance with company procedures and HSE requirements.
• Supervise crew activities and coordinate operational services to maintain safe and reliable rig performance.

RIG MANAGER - Nabors Drilling International Ltd - Algeria

(2024-04 - 2025-04)

1500 HP Cyber-Chair Land Rig | VFD | Canrig TDS-1250C

• Managed full rig operations including drilling planning, crew supervision, maintenance coordination and daily operational reporting.
• Directed rig-up/rig-down and rig-move activities while ensuring PTW compliance and appropriate risk controls.
• Coordinated crew performance, equipment reliability and third-party service execution to support client objectives and minimize NPT.
• Maintained safe and efficient rig operations through structured supervision of drilling activities and operational resources.

NIGHT TOOL PUSHER - Seros Drilling Private Limited - India

(2023-10 - 2024-04)

750 HP TXD Trailer-Mounted Hydraulic Rig | Tilting Top Drive | CBM Project

• Supervised night-shift drilling operations with focus on well integrity, safety and accurate shift handover.
• Supported execution of bilateral and trilateral CBM gas wells while coordinating rig crews and third-party services.
• Ensured adherence to well-control and HSE requirements during night operations.

DRILLING CONSULTANT — LANDMARK SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Halliburton - Algeria

(2022-01 - 2023-10)

• Performed daily drilling-report quality checks covering costs, NPT, timings, operation codes, phases, sidetracks and drilling cases.
• Supported rig supervisors through operational coaching, recommendations and regular site visits.
• Reviewed lessons learned and KPIs supporting workover operations and continuous improvement.

TOOL PUSHER - Nabors Drilling International Ltd - Algeria

(2020-04 - 2020-12)

1500 HP Cyber-Chair Land Rig | VFD | Walking System | Canrig TDS-1250C

• Supervised drilling operations, maintenance and crew activities to maintain safe and efficient rig performance.
• Coordinated third-party services and ensured compliance with client and company operational requirements.

OPERATIONS ENGINEER - Nabors Drilling International Ltd - Algeria

(2018-07 - 2020-04)

1500 HP Cyber-Chair VFD & 2000 HP Conventional SCR Land Rigs

• Monitored drilling performance including tripping speeds, connection times, BOP N/U and N/D, rig moves and NPT.
• Planned and coordinated logistical, operational and supply requirements for multiple rigs.
• Prepared and presented rig-performance KPIs to clients including Sonatrach and Anadarko.

Senior Tool Pusher - John Energy Ltd - Algeria

(2015-11 - 2018-05)

Night Tool Pusher - Weatherford Drilling International Ltd - Algeria

(2014-12 - 2015-11)

Senior Tool Pusher - ENTP / Sonatrach - Algeria

(2013-10 - 2014-12)

Night Tool Pusher - ENTP / Sonatrach - Algeria

(2012-03 - 2013-09)

Driller - ENTP / Sonatrach - Algeria

(2011-03 - 2012-02)

Driller - KCA Deutag - Libya

(2010-08 - 2011-02)

Driller - ENTP / Sonatrach - Algeria

(2006-08 - 2010-07)

Assistant Driller - ENTP / Sonatrach - Algeria

(2005-06 - 2006-08)

Bachelor's Degree - Drilling Engineering - Boumerdes University (INHC), Algeria (2006)