Meruyert Berdikhani, Field Engineer

SLB (Cameron Valves)

Aug 2023 – Present

Tengiz, Kazakhstan

Senior Field Engineer

Duties same as Field Engineer, additionally covered Facility Supervisor position, and led team of 5-15 people. • Facility Supervisor: Managed daily team operations, including scheduling, task assignments, and cross-training, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. • Oversaw equipment maintenance, reviewed work orders, and generated performance reports with recommendations for continuous improvement. • Conducted supplier and divisional quality system audits, preparing detailed reports to support compliance and operational excellence. • Provided regular updates on work planning, progress, and completed tasks, documenting observations and improvement opportunities. • Led bi-weekly meetings covering HSE, technical, and quality-related topics to enhance team awareness and performance. • Trained and deployed temporary workforces for inspection and rework operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards. • Schlumberger Empowerment Team: Served as Group Leader, driving initiatives for employee development and engagement.

Schlumberger (Cameron Valves)

May 2021 – Aug 2023

Tengiz, Kazakhstan

Field Engineer

As Field Engineer covered several roles such as: Facility Engineer, Material Coordinator, Quality Engineer, QC Inspector, Mechanical Lifting Champion, Valve Service Specialist, and worked on the Plant. • Facility Engineer: Ensured compliance with corporate guidelines, safety protocols, and quality standards. Developed procedures, conducted audits, and created inspection checklists (Quality Maintenance, 5S, HSE, and CAT Audits). • Material Coordinator: Managed client property, including pressure equipment, by tracking inventory, usage, and deliveries. Set up a new spare parts store with an organized inventory system for easy access. • Quality Engineer: Provided technical solutions to clients, reviewed valve testing and maintenance documentation, conducted failure analysis, and ensured compliance with industry standards (SLB, ISO 5208, ASME 16.5, API 6D, API 6A, API 598, ISO 9001, FCI 70.2, and API 527). • Field Work: Conducted interlock maintenance, oil and gas plant walkdowns, and P&ID assessments. Ensured safety compliance and provided technical support for valves and preservation. • Mechanical Lifting Champion: Enforced lifting standards to prevent risks, oversaw lifting operations, and collaborated with supervisors to maintain safety. • Register Management: Maintained accurate registers, ensured compliance with regulations, conducted audits, and developed a pressure safety valve testing and repair database. • Training & Safety: Conducted HSE orientations for new hires and approved PTWs for high-risk tasks (pressure, lifting, working at heights). • Operations: Conducted high-pressure hydrostatic/gas testing and handled repair/maintenance of pressure equipment (valves, PSVs, actuators).

Schlumberger

Jan 2020 – May 2021

Tengiz, Kazakhstan

Field Engineer Trainee

• Supervised on-site MWD operations, including tool preparation, data acquisition, log generation, quality control, and service delivery. • Assisted as Second Engineer, ensuring accurate and timely data presentation, maintaining high service quality, and addressing client data needs and potential issues. • Provided technical consultation on mud hydraulics, BHA planning, formation evaluation, drilling tendencies, mud systems, and BHA dynamics. • Ensured proper tool and equipment testing before, during, and after each job to maintain operational integrity. • Identified and resolved operational issues to minimize service disruptions. • Completed all required documentation and reports, including service vouchers, lost/damaged equipment reports, radiation site surveys, and customer surveys. • Oversaw proper BHA assembly, ensuring correct torque, doping, handling, and adherence to customer specifications. • Collaborated with Directional Drillers (DDs) to ensure BHA compatibility, verify operating parameters, and apply correct tool face references while supporting performance improvement initiatives.

Meruyert Berdikhani

Field Engineer

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