Chandrakanth Mallampalli

About Chandrakanth Mallampalli

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering with 18+ years experience in the oil & gas industry. Good understanding of drilling & evaluation operations with expertise in drilling fluids, reservoir services and drilling waste management. Conceptual knowledge of well planning, bottom hole assembly and drill string design in drilling operations. Conversant with torque & drag, swab & surge simulations, hydraulic modeling and well monitoring. Well versed with project engineering, product development and management (Stage-Gate) processes. Expertise in scoping, pre-feasibility engineering, technology development, project valuations and risk analysis studies. Good understanding of refinery, natural gas and petrochemical unit operations. Conversant with Refinery Design Engineering Practices and API codes. Familiar with different industrial regulations and standards (API, ASTM, US EPA, NORSOK, SEPA). Operators worked with include ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, Statoil, Nexen, Noble Energy, Premier Oil, Talisman Energy, Antero Resources, EQT.

Experience

1. Drilling & Completion Fluids Specialist

   Baker Hughes

   Dec 2008 — Present · US

   Operations Coordinator, USA (Nov 2023 - Present)- Operations Coordinator, Guyana (Nov 2021 - Oct 2023)- Operations Coordinator, USA (Jan 2018 – Nov 2020)- Field Engineer, USA (Oct 2014 – Nov 2017)- Field Engineer, UK (Oct 2012 – Sep 2014)- R&D Engineer, USA (Dec 2008 – Sep 2012)

Education

• Baker Hughes

  Drilling Fluids Technology Academy (Mud School)

• South Dakota Mines

  MS, Chemical Engineering

  2003 — 2005

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  BTech, Chemical Engineering

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Chemical Engineering
• Completion Fluids
• Solids Control and Waste Management
• Drilling Fluids