Borai Semari

About Borai Semari

Engineering and Operations Leader With over 29 years of global expertise in wells engineering and operations delivering innovative solutions to drilling, completion, abandonment, and intervention challenges. Proven track record in managing complex, high stakes projects across diverse global regions, including the Deep-water Gulf of America (GoM), Egypt, Azerbaijan, Asia Pacific, and the UAE. Recognized for fostering a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept working in a fast-paced environment, optimizing costs, and delivering wells on time and within budget. Core Competencies: Drilling Engineering | Project & Operations Management | Safety & Compliance | Cost Optimization & Efficiency | Risk Management | Effective Communication & Collaboration | Analytical & Problem Solving | Strategic Decision-Making|Career Summary:EducationBachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Suez, Egypt (1996)Professional TrainingWells Superintendent Safety-Critical Role Competency Assessment (Zero Gaps Achieved)our Leadership, Our Future Program - London, UKLeading in Operations Program - BP, Houston, TX, USAEmerging Leader Program – BP, Houston, TX, USAIADC Well Control Supervisor Subsea QualificationProject Management for Wells Delivery – George Washington UniversityOn Scene Commander / Emergency Response / SWATRound I and Round II Well Engineering studying and certification, Shell Open UniversitySpecial Skills Related to Oil/GasComprehensive knowledge of drilling operations and utilizing MPDThorough understanding of regulatory procedures and requirements associated with GoM offshore.Systematic approach to downhole operations, casing designs, cementing, and safetyAbility to troubleshoot problems and perform failure analysisExcellent teamwork ability among varying departments within a companyStrong communication skills to provide leadership with project updates and motivation to peersSpecialized Drilling & Well Engineering: HPHT, cementing, casing design, fluid, fishing, Managed Pressure DrillingSkilled in various software tools like Landmark and Microsoft OfficeCore CompetenciesServant Leadership Team BuildingSafety & Risk ManagementWells Design, Drilling, and CompletionVendor ManagementMulticultural Team DevelopmentProcess safety

Experience

1. Wells Superintendent

   bp

   Mar 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As Wells Superintendent, I delivered well construction, completion, abandonment, and intervention projects with a total cost exceeding $1 billion across the Gulf of Mexico, Caspian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and offshore Indonesia, safely, on time, and within budget. Maintained zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) and High Potential Incidents (HIPOs), driving significant improvements in safety through automation.Conducted 6–10 offshore visits annually for leadership audits and team support. Managed contractor relationships, ensuring technical integrity and operational excellence.Led the Argos live wells workover campaign, completing four wells 50 days ahead of schedule and saving $40M. Partnered with the Beacon team to optimize West Vela mobilization and demobilization, achieving $10M in cost savings. Successfully led the safe startup of the Icemax Stena drillship operations in the Gulf of Mexico, effectively managing challenges unique to the region, including environmental conditions, narrow PPFG margins, regulatory requirements, and complex subsea infrastructure. Delivered BP’s first Thunderhorse open-hole gravel-pack completions using Managed Pressure Drilling, staying on budget and meeting timeline targets. Achieved record oil production 20% higher than the target. Executed BP’s most complex Managed Pressure Cementing operations, demonstrating technical expertise and problem-solving. Managed highly depleted sands challenges, utilizing MPD and wellbore strengthening technology. Led performance workshops that integrated human factors principles, boosting operational efficiency by 25%. Managed hurricane preparedness and emergency response in challenging subsea environments, ensuring resilience and rapid recovery and minimal downtime.Valid Well Control (Surface/Subsea) drilling & Completion & intervention BP wells superintendent safety critical role competency assessment Leading in Operations Program- BP, Houston, TX, USA

Education

• Egypt

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

• Suez Canal University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Skills

• Oil
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Gas
• Petroleum
• Teaching
• English
• Photoshop
• Strategic Planning
• Drilling
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Windows
• Onshore
• Drilling Engineering
• Html
• Budgets
• Oil
• Petroleum Engineering
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Subsea Engineering
• Engineering
• Outlook
• Directional Drilling
• Completion