Ian Johnston
Hua Hin
Summary
With over 40 years of experience in the oil industry, I have developed a robust skill set in management and leadership across diverse countries and cultures. I have excelled as a consultant and leader, where I have not only managed operations but also led teams through complex projects while upholding the highest safety and environmental standards.
My expertise lies in man management, where I have consistently developed cohesive teams, and in general management, where I have overseen operations with a focus on efficiency and excellence. I am a strong advocate for safety management, ensuring rigorous adherence to safety protocols and creating a culture of safety first.
My ability to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams has been a cornerstone of my success,driving operational excellence in varied and challenging environments.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Family Import/Export business
2019.06 - Current
- Family Import/Export business, presently suspended due to COVID-19 situation globally.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Drilling Superintendent
Aztech Well Construction for Jadestone Energy
2018.05 - 2019.05
- Responsible for reviewing well design concept and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Identify and assist with equipment requirements, logistics and sourcing
- Reviewing previous well campaigns within the existing development and develop efficient and cost effective program
- Review rig selection and fit for purpose operability of selected rig
- Completed slot recovery of +20yr old well with significantly corroded 30" conductor and successfully drilled and completed ERD well within budget
- Full SIMOPS conducted safely during this one well campaign with gas and oil producing wells.
Drilling Manager / Superintendent
Primeline Energy International Limited
2015.06 - 2016.01
- Responsible for the drilling management and advisory role for a turnkey contract with COSL Drilling Services in the East China Sea
- This involved negotiating and overseeing the contract for a 2 plus 1 well exploration campaign utilizing a jack-up rig in 85m water depth
- Successfully completed the exploration campaign safely and within budget, despite facing the additional challenge of having to evacuate the rig twice due to cyclones
- Responsibilities included managing the drilling operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project.
Drilling Superintendent/Manager
Ophir Production Sdn. Bhd (OPSB)
2014.09 - 2015.05
- Drilling Manager and Superintendent for the Ophir marginal field development contract, which was awarded to OPSB in 2014 by PETRONAS as part of a Risk Sharing Contract (RSC) targeting small fields in the Malaysian Peninsula
- Coordinated the Drilling Engineering and Completions Team, as well as the Procurement and Logistics team, for the Ophir marginal field development contract
- Contracted all services necessary for a 3 plus 1 development campaign utilizing a Jack Up rig in 75m water depth
- Worked with the G&G Sub-Surface group to engineer and design the wells cost-effectively
- Unfortunately, the campaign was put on hold due to falling oil prices.
Drilling Superintendent
Daewoo ENP
2012.06 - 2014.09
- Responsible for the contracting and implementation of 12 well gas development campaign with a new build platform rig in the Bay of Bengal, Myanmar
- Project name was Shwe Development
- The development comprised 11 gas producer wells and 1 disposal well
- All wells were 3D directional with a maximum angle of 65 degrees and a maximum depth of 6000m.
Drilling Superintendent
Santos Indonesia (Sampang)
2010.12 - 2012.03
- Responsible for the contracting and implementation of 3 well development campaign in Madura Straits area
- Comprised of Jacket / Platform Topsides installation, 2 horizontal gas wells and a horizontal oil completion as an infill well on the existing Oyong Platform, which also included considerable SIMOPs activities with development, construction and production groups.
Drilling Superintendent
Newfield China Limited
2010.01 - 2010.06
- Responsible for the contracting and implementation of 1 exploration well campaign in Beibu Gulf area
- Negotiated turnkey option with local drilling contractor which ultimately led to direct contracting all third party services individually
- The well was drilled safely and within AFE.
Drilling Superintendent
Husky Oil Company China
2008.09 - 2009.09
- Responsible for the implementation of 2 offshore exploration programs in the South China Sea, PR China
- Supervised the design, planning, preparation and contracting of all services to facilitate the successful completion of the exploration campaign.
Consulting Drilling Superintendent & Drilling Manager
ROC Oil Company
2002.06 - 2008.05
- The last 6 years as Consulting Drilling Superintendent & Drilling Manager for Roc Oil's global exploration & development programmes
- Responsible for USD$300MM development campaign through to smaller USD$40-50MM exploration campaigns during this period.
Asia Pacific Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil Company
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Drilled exploration & appraisal wells in Australia & China
- Responsible for overseeing the complete re-build of 1250HP land rig for Roc Oil for Angola land drilling operations
- Conducted 3 separate exploration & appraisal programmes during this period
- Two of which were in Australia & 1 in Beibu Gulf, China
- Managed & completed installation of platform Jacket & Production Topsides, Cliff Head Platform, offshore Western Australia
- This was Roc Oil's first offshore development as an independent operator
- The field is located in an extremely environmentally sensitive area close to shore.
Asia Pacific Drilling Manager
ROC Oil Company
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Exploration & appraisal programme, Beibu Gulf, South China
- Set up the entire project from remote office and shore base facility, preparation of contracts, well design, operational plans and management of drilling operations team
- Responsible for the successful importation of a foreign rig (Jack Up) & supply vessels into China
- Managed and contracted all 3rd party services for the execution of a safe and successful programme.
Consulting Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil Company
2004.01
- Drilled deepwater well (1500m) offshore Equatorial Guinea as Drilling Superintendent utilising the Transocean DP Semi, Sedco Energy.
Consulting Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil (China) Company
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Set up Roc Oil (China) Company office in Shekou, China
- Tasks required complete start up of remote office and employing all personnel required for the project
- Contracted jack up drilling rig, support vessels & all 3rd party services for a 6 well exploration & appraisal programme.
Consulting Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil Company
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Contracted offshore Jack up rig for 5 exploration wells offshore Western Australia
- Imported rig from Singapore and operated in an extremely environmentally sensitive and government controlled area.
Consulting Senior Drilling Supervisor
Cuulong JOC
2001.05 - 2002.05
- Consulting Senior Drilling Supervisor Jack Up rig offshore South Vietnam
- Drilled & tested several appraisal wells Well tests conducted in fractured Granite formation.
Consultant Drilling Supervisor
Apache Energy Australia
1994.04 - 2001.04
- Commenced as Consultant Drilling Supervisor for Apache
- A Significant number of wells drilled by Apache during this period
- The first 3 years as offshore Senior Drilling Supervisor responsible for the successful installation and completion of several small size platforms including jacket and topsides
- Numerous exploration wells drilled and tested, primarily with Jack up rigs
- The subsequent 3 years as office based Drilling Superintendent responsible for an extremely aggressive & successful exploration campaign, utilising a very small team comprised of one junior Drilling Engineer & a Materials and Logistics coordinator
- In two years 40 exploration wells drilled by this team.
Atwood Oceanics International
1978.01 - 1994.01
- During this period worked as a Drilling Contractor on land rigs and a variety of offshore rigs from Platform to Semi Submersible rigs
- Held all positions through to Rig Superintendent.
Education
Diploma - Business & Finance Markets
Perth
College Graduate -
Australia
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- General Management
- Incident Response & Reporting
- Budget Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Passport
Australian Passport
References
- Brad Stout, Operations Manager & Technical Authority, Bridgeport Energy, BradleyStout@gmail.com, +61 428 677 721
- Mark Jenkins, Director, Aztech Well Construction, mjenkins@aztechwc.com.au, +61 419 194 465
- Chris Way, Managing Director/CEO, Bridgeport Energy, cw@bridgeport.net.au, +61 408 129 050
Certification
- HSE Management
- Personnel Management
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
- Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
- International Well Control Forum (IWCF)
Timeline
General Manager
Family Import/Export business
2019.06 - Current
Drilling Superintendent
Aztech Well Construction for Jadestone Energy
2018.05 - 2019.05
Drilling Manager / Superintendent
Primeline Energy International Limited
2015.06 - 2016.01
Drilling Superintendent/Manager
Ophir Production Sdn. Bhd (OPSB)
2014.09 - 2015.05
Drilling Superintendent
Daewoo ENP
2012.06 - 2014.09
Drilling Superintendent
Santos Indonesia (Sampang)
2010.12 - 2012.03
Drilling Superintendent
Newfield China Limited
2010.01 - 2010.06
Drilling Superintendent
Husky Oil Company China
2008.09 - 2009.09
Asia Pacific Drilling Manager
ROC Oil Company
2007.01 - 2008.01
Asia Pacific Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil Company
2004.01 - 2007.01
Consulting Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil Company
2004.01
Consulting Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil (China) Company
2003.01 - 2004.01
Consulting Drilling Superintendent & Drilling Manager
ROC Oil Company
2002.06 - 2008.05
Consulting Drilling Superintendent
ROC Oil Company
2002.01 - 2003.01
Consulting Senior Drilling Supervisor
Cuulong JOC
2001.05 - 2002.05
Consultant Drilling Supervisor
Apache Energy Australia
1994.04 - 2001.04
Atwood Oceanics International
1978.01 - 1994.01
Diploma - Business & Finance Markets
Perth
College Graduate -
Australia
- HSE Management
- Personnel Management
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
- Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
- International Well Control Forum (IWCF)
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