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Zuhair Shagruni

Zuhair Shagruni

Sliema

Summary

Seasoned Mechanical and Industrial Engineer with over 27 years of strategic leadership in the oil & gas sector, with deep expertise in offshore drilling, complex project execution, and end-to-end engineering operations. Highly skilled in driving profitability through effective profit and losses (P&L) management, ensuring strict QHSE compliance, and optimizing operational workflows. Demonstrated success in leading diverse, multinational teams and mentoring engineering professionals across North Africa and Europe. Respected for consistently delivering high-impact solutions, enhancing performance, and fostering sustainable growth within global energy projects.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WEC Business Development Manager

Schlumberger
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Directed business development and operational strategy across North African markets
  • Drove sustainable market growth by integrating advanced solutions within Well Construction segments to enhance drilling performance and operational efficiency
  • Oversaw profit and losses (P&L), developed high-impact client relationships, and successfully secured strategic contracts
  • Ensured full adherence to QHSE standards while aligning regional operations with global performance and compliance objectives

WEC Technical Manager / Project Manager

Schlumberger
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Directed cross-border offshore projects and technical teams, delivering key milestones and enhancing customer value in Algeria and Libya

OFS Country Manager / Drilling Engineering Manager

Schlumberger
09.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed operations, engineering standards, and staff development while driving QHSE excellence and client satisfaction across North Africa

Drilling Engineer Supervisor

Schlumberger
06.2011 - 08.2012
  • Supervised drilling optimization and risk management across swamp barge operations for Total E&P Indonesia

Senior Drilling Engineer (A/S Norske Shell E&P)

Schlumberger
06.2007 - 06.2011
  • Delivered innovative deepwater and anti-collision solutions on Ormen Lange & GRO fields, leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers

Drilling Engineer / Regional Technical Expert

Schlumberger
04.2003 - 06.2007
  • Built Libya’s Drilling Engineering Centre, executed multi-lateral drilling, and introduced cutting-edge BHA and trajectory designs

Directional Driller / LWD-MWD Engineer

Schlumberger
06.2000 - 04.2003
  • Delivered safe, efficient wellsite services with trajectory control, survey management, and high-quality log delivery

Technical Sales Engineer

Schlumberger
02.2000 - 06.2000
  • Planned and marketed RSS & LWD services, supported bid preparation, and delivered technical presentations to clients

Field Engineer – M/LWD

Schlumberger
06.1997 - 06.2000
  • Executed MWD/LWD operations for OMV, including nuclear logging and crew leadership at multinational wellsites

Mechanical Engineer (Project Manager)

Advanced Libyan Technology Center
08.1994 - 03.1997
  • Managed CNC-based manufacturing and mechanical design projects for industrial components

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering

University of Tripoli
Tripoli-Libya
01-1994

Skills

  • P&L and Business Operations Management
  • Personnel Development and Team Leadership
  • Leadership in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
  • Offshore Drilling & Well Construction (including Deepwater)
  • QHSE Compliance and Risk Analysis (Certified up to Level 3)
  • Surveying, Anti-Collision, and Well Design Optimization
  • Directional Drilling, MWD, LWD & RSS Tool Applications
  • Strategic Project Management across Multinational Teams
  • Client Relations, Technical Sales, and Business Development
  • Training, Mentorship, and Technical Program Implementation
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations
  • Goal setting and achievement

Certification

  • QHSE Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 – Schlumberger Training Center (1999–2024, Biannual Refresh)
  • Fundamentals of Finance & Financial Statement Analysis – Houston, TX (2009)
  • Personal Management Course – Dubai, UAE (2003)
  • Advanced Drilling Engineering – UK (2005)
  • Directional Extended Reach Drilling – Houston, TX (2010)
  • Well Control – France (2012)
  • Drilling Fluids Application – France (2014)
  • Fundamentals of Well Cementing – Houston, TX (2010)
  • Advanced Presentation & Communication Skills – Stavanger, Norway (2008)
  • Survey Service Quality – Dubai, UAE (2004)
  • Drilling Bits Design and Application – France (2008)
  • Petroleum System and Log Interpretation – France (2008)

Languages

Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)
Maltese (Fluent)

SKILLS

• Microsoft (Word & Excel)

• Well Drilling Engineering Software

• PowerPoint

• Advisor logging system

• SAP

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 40 staff members.
  • Collaborated with a team of 6 in the development of Eni-na Libya offshore Project.
  • Exceeded quarterly objectives by as much as 68% regularly.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Timeline

WEC Business Development Manager

Schlumberger
08.2022 - 06.2024

WEC Technical Manager / Project Manager

Schlumberger
01.2020 - 08.2022

OFS Country Manager / Drilling Engineering Manager

Schlumberger
09.2016 - 01.2020

Drilling Engineer Supervisor

Schlumberger
06.2011 - 08.2012

Senior Drilling Engineer (A/S Norske Shell E&P)

Schlumberger
06.2007 - 06.2011

Drilling Engineer / Regional Technical Expert

Schlumberger
04.2003 - 06.2007

Directional Driller / LWD-MWD Engineer

Schlumberger
06.2000 - 04.2003

Technical Sales Engineer

Schlumberger
02.2000 - 06.2000

Field Engineer – M/LWD

Schlumberger
06.1997 - 06.2000

Mechanical Engineer (Project Manager)

Advanced Libyan Technology Center
08.1994 - 03.1997

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering

University of Tripoli
Zuhair Shagruni