Neil Reid

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ABOUT NEIL REID

Over 34 years of experience in all aspects of Oil & Gas drilling exploration and drilling programs worldwide. Over 18 years in supervisory capacityI have always enjoyed the challenges of working in the oil industry and being a team player has enabled me to successfully complete drilling programs safely and efficiently. Able to make quality decisions under pressure, and to interpret and implement procedures efficiently.Highly developed problem solving skills. Industry educated and trained through all aspects required in the Offshore drilling exploration industry, especially with regards to problem-solving and equipment knowledge. Something that is lacking in today’s drilling industry. Able to communicate efficiently with all levels of management and personnel.Ability to get the best out of personnel and regard them as an operations most important resource. Able to interact with all nationalities and to treat personnel with equality and fairness. Confident experienced leader and mentor.Proactive in all levels of safety and HSE management.I am well regarded as a person of honesty and integrity who always strives to achieve the best results. Enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge with junior crews to ensure all operations are performed safely and efficiently.Vast experience and exposure to drilling Problem solving, working with high temp, high angle and high Mud weight wells. For the most part my experience has been involved with offshore “Wild Cat Drilling Exploration”Hands on experience with all major Surface / Subsea BOP’s and sub sea systems – Shafer – Cameron – Hydrill – HMF. Well head systems – Cameron – Vetco - Drill QuipExperienced in commissioning drilling equipment both new and used to MODU inspection and certification standards. Also being directly involved in shipyard Rig upgrades.Experienced in Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling utilizing a Weatherford RCH (rotating circulating head ) in Subsea mode and in jack-up mode