Mokhtar Shabek

Highly accomplished Senior Drilling and Well Intervention Engineer with over 20 years of proven expertise in drilling, completion, and well intervention across onshore and offshore environments. Demonstrated success in reducing operational costs, accelerating project timelines, and enhancing production efficiency through strong technical knowledge, safety compliance, and cross-functional leadership. Adept at leveraging data-driven optimization, managing vendors, and executing complex well operations while upholding the highest HSSE standards.

Senior Drilling and Well Intervention Engineer - Total Energies (Affiliate)

(2014-11)

• Lead planning and execution for onshore and offshore drilling, completion, and well intervention programs, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Designed comprehensive drilling and completion programs for platform and submersible wells.
• Achieved a 10% reduction in drilling time and costs through predictive modeling and performance analytics.
• Prepared AFE, cost estimates, and economic evaluations for new wells and development projects.
• Collaborated with Geology and Reservoir teams to optimize well trajectory and drilling efficiency.
• Managed the tendering, evaluation, and award process for drilling service contracts, reducing service costs by 25%.
• Maintained complete documentation for HSSE, KPIs, cost tracking, and end-of-well reports to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Provided on-site support during drilling execution as part of the rig team, ensuring full adherence to operational and safety standards.
• Supported field development planning and conceptual project design reviews.

Senior Well Intervention Engineer - Schlumberger (Consultant)

(2020-04 - 2022-07)

• Conducted comprehensive well evaluations for over 120 shut-in wells for various oil companies.
• Designed and implemented reactivation programs using logging, re-perforation, re-entry, and sidetracking techniques.
• Successfully restored production in 100+ wells, increasing production output by 65,000 BOPD.
• Introduced new technologies to improve well performance and operational efficiency.
• Fostered seamless collaboration between SLB teams and client engineering departments to optimize well recovery strategies.

Drilling Engineer - BP Exploration

(2013-04 - 2014-07)

• Authored detailed drilling programs for 3 deepwater offshore and 2 onshore exploration wells.
• Oversaw the tendering and management of key service contracts (tubulars, bits, and directional tools).
• Optimized tool selection to maximize drilling efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Provided technical mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Well Engineer - Shell Exploration & Production

(2008-01 - 2013-03)

• Directed well design and drilling operations for HPHT exploration wells, maintaining full compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Reduced Non-Productive Time (NPT) by 20% through root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Drove contract savings of 25% through effective vendor evaluation and service negotiation.
• Conducted regular HSSE audits and safety drills, achieving a 100% compliance rate.
• Mentored and developed 7 new engineers, reinforcing a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Directional Drilling Engineer - Schlumberger

(2003-03 - 2007-11)

• Operated advanced MWD and LWD tools, Positive Displacement Motors (PDM), and Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS).
• Designed ERD, multi-lateral, horizontal, and J/S-shaped well trajectories to meet project objectives.
• Conducted drilling dynamics analysis, hydraulics modeling, torque & drag calculations, and bit selection.
• Supported vibration mitigation planning and formation evaluation to improve drilling accuracy.

Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering - University of Tripoli (1998)

BSc. - Petroleum Engineering (Credential Evaluation) - AICE – Association of International Credential Evaluators (2023)