1. Shaun Watson Cell: +1 780 240 6195
92 Bergen Crs NW Home: +1 403 275 3409
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada E:oilman.28@hotmail.com
PROFILE:
I am an internationally accomplished Rig Management professional; I have expert knowledge in Well control, HTHP
Wells,ERD wells and Directional Drilling with both rotary steerable and conventional mud motors. Have been Able to
both perform and excel within HSE & managementsystems ofgloballyrecognised Blue Chip energyenterprises such
as SHELL, BP, Chevron, and Exxon Mobil and Tullow Oil in order to deliver a clientfocused product. I am now looking
to continue a successful career where added value and exceptional professionalism is deemed essential.
Proficient with operating Canrig,Tesco and Varco top drives; a skilled trouble-shooter with an industrious pro-active
approach to drilling both onshore and offshore. I have proven hands -on proficient drilling experience in extreme hot
and cold environments.Able to successfullymitigate on-site risk;Iam HSE aware, and am able to establish, develop
and empower crews across diverse backgrounds, geographic regions and through languages barriers whilst
harnessing sustainable stakeholder relationships.
RECENT CAREER
February 15 – January 2016
Drilling superintendent(Residential) SMP- Drilling Gabon,WestAfrica
After financial constraints forced the shutdown ofour Kenya operations Iwas transferred to Gabon as a residential
drilling superintendent.I was tasked with taking a 5000m Cyber rig that had been previously working for Addax and
completing a 5 year 1000 operating day maintenance over the course of three months.Also in that time frame I was
part of negotiation team that included the SMP general manager and SMP Gabon Country manager thatmanaged to
secure a 2 year contract with Shell Gabon.
Key Responsibilities
 Responsible for conducting Business performance reviews with the client
 Organization of the transportof materials both locallyand internationally
 Organization of crew training both locally and internationally
 Approval of material requisitions
 Representing SMP drilling atmorning meetings with the oil company
 Liaising with the companyrepresentives and ensuring thatSMP is providing a customer friendly
productand addressing anyunsatisfactoryperformance in a timelymanor
 Ensuring thatall certifications are in order and organizing inspectors for lifting gear re certification
 Assisting on site HSE co coordinators with the Implementation ofSMP policies and procedures
 Ensuring thatthe drilling unitis at all times contractuallycompliantand addressing and deficiencies
or noncompliance in a timelymanner.
 Ensuring thatthe drilling unitare operating in a safe and efficient manor
 Organization of SMP’s employees and their contracted personals crew changes
Key Accomplishments
 Successfullynegotiated a new 2 year contract with Shell Gabon
 Successfullycommissioned SMP 103 for Shell Gabon
 Key influencer in the roll out of SMP’s new HSE policies and procedures for the crews of SMP 103
 Key influencer in the Implementation of a new preventative maintenance program for SMP 103
November 14 – February 15
Rig superintendent SMP-Drilling,Kenya, East Africa
After spending some time assisting SMP with the training and developmentofthe crews I was asked to join SMP as a
superintendent.As a drilling superintendentIam responsible for the overseeing ofthe day to day operatio ns ofthe
two drilling rigs which SMP has working in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
 Approval of material requisitions
 Representing SMP drilling atmorning meetings with the oil company

2.  Liaising with the companyreprisentitives and ensuring thatSMP is providing a customer friendly
productand addressing anyunsatisfactoryperformance in a timelymanor
 Ensuring thatall certifications are in order and organizing inspectors for lifting gear re certification
 Assisting on site HSE co coordinators with the Implementation ofSMP policies and procedures
 Ensuring thatthe drilling units are at all times contractuallycompliantand addressing and
deficiencies or noncompliance in a timely manner.
 Ensuring thatthe drilling units are operating in a safe and efficient manor
 Assisting the senior toolpushers with their day to day activities and prejob planning
 Organization of SMP’s employees and their contracted personnel’s crew changes
Key Accomplishments
 Successfullycommissioned SMP 106 for Tullow Oil. Key influencer for the acceptance of SMP 106
with BLI
 Successfullyorganized and completed in the field a quill replacementdue to factory recall in 120
hrs
 Key influencer in the roll out of SMP’s new HSE policies and procedures
 Key influencer in the Implementation of a new maintenance program for SMP 106
October 14 – November 14
Performance Coach- ICM Consultant,Kenya, EastAfrica
I was broughtin by SMP to aid in the training of their drilling crews,to assistwith the start-up of a new rig and to act
as an impartial liaison between SMP and tullow oil.
Key Responsibilities
 Responsible for holding 4 day SMP induction/training seminars for both French and Kenyan drilling
crews
 Responsible for Ensuring thatSMP is contractually compliantin regards to HSE and drilling
operations
 Providing instruction and guidance to the drilling crews for safe operations ofthe drilling unit
 To act as an impartial liaison between SMP and Tullow in regards to drilling operations and HSE
Key Accomplishments
 Managed to successfullyintegrate both Kenyan and French nationals during training seminar and
help to forge a lasting bond between crew members
 Successfullyprovided 4 day induction training for both French and Kenyan drilling crews
August 14 – October 14
Performance Toolpusher- Ensign International EnergyServices Pty Ltd, Oman,Middle East
Responsible for the overseeing and training oftwo new startup rigs for PDO. My time was splitbetween the two rigs
during the commissioning phase.Once commissioned Iwas responsible for the training of the Omani crews and
managers.
Key Responsibilities
 Executing the supervisor and co-ordination ofall on site drilling activities for the various Omani
crews
 Providing instruction and guidance to the drilling crews for operations ofthe drilling unit
 Providing instruction and guidance to drilling crews on Ensign HSE guidelines and standard
operation practices.
 Advising and instructing drillers on bestdrilling practices.
 Advising and instructing the toolpushers on dayto day operations and managementpractices.
Key Accomplishments
 Operating successfullyon both Ensign Rigs 936 and 949,which are 2,500hp and 3,000hp rigs
respectively. They are both equipped with a Tesco 900 EMI Top drive system, Ross hill SCR’s and
Gardner Denver PZ-11’s
 Key influencer in the commissioning ofRig 936
 Key influencer in the drilling of the two KHULUD wells

3. Oct ’12 – August14
Rig manager - Ensign International Energy Services Pty Ltd, Gabon, West Africa
1. Accountable for a daily POB of 115 men,and the day-to-day operations and logistics ofthe drilling
rigs in challenging cultural and geographic circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
 Executed the supervision and co-ordination ofall activities of the workers engaged in drilling ofoil
wells.
 Provided instruction and guidance to the drilling crews in the erection,dismantling,and the moving
of the drilling rig.
 Provided instruction and guidance to the drilling crews in the safe operation of power units,draw
works and other drilling equipment.
 Co-ordinated the delivery of drilling tools,fuel,water, and other supplies for use at the drilling sites.
 Supervised and advised on the installation ofthe BOP’s and well head
 Appropriated the correct supervision across operations to safeguard and regulate the flow of gas
during well control situations.
Key Accomplishments
 Operated successfullyon Ensign 951,which is a 4,000m telescopic double.This is
equipped with a TSM 850 drawworks,EMI 350 Tesco top drive, 2 x TSM F1000 mud pumps
and a Ross Hill SCR.
 Key influencer in the drilling of 2500m lateral wells for Shell in the Toucan and Gamba
fields of southern Gabon;utilised casing drilling for surface holes,conventional mud motor
assemblies for main hole and running rotary steerable assemblies in the build and lateral
sections ofthe wells.
Nov ‘11 - Aug ‘12
Driller - Akita Drilling Limited,AB, Canada
Akita Drilling Ltd is a premier oil & gas drilling contractor,with drilling operations throughoutWestern and Northern
Canada.
Key Responsibilities
 Collaborated with and supported the Rig Manager to secure rig for rig move.
 Ensured clear and effective communication with the company representative as required.
 Maintained drilling logs,records,derrick or mastand associated equipment.
 Oversaw the operation and service of all drilling rig components.
 Managed the maintenance ofdrilling fluids and coordinated activities with the Mud Engineer.
 Designated crew to various duties during non-drilling operations.
 Kept accurate logs of drilling tools and tubulars entering the well bore and completed the daily IADC
drilling reportfor the operator.
 Executed the inspection and lubrication oftop drive, drawworks,rotary, swivels and other
associated drilling equipment. Ensured optimum control ofall drilling operations successfullywhile on
shift.
 Safeguarded thatthe drilling operation is compliantwith the defined drilling program and thatthe
operation fell within HSE guidelines.
 Accounted for the safe working practices on behalfof the crew, and committed to preventing
damage to the wider environment.
Key Accomplishments
 Worked successfullyon Akita 44, which is a 7,700m self-elevating triple.It is equipped with a
National 1320-UE Draw works,Tesco ECI 900 top drive , 2 x National 12P-60 mud pumps,2 x
Caterpillar 3512 and 1 Caterpillar 399 generators.The rig has been working for Shell for the last10
months in its unconventional oil department.

4. Oct ‘10 - Nov ‘11
NightToolpusher - Ensign Energy Services Inc., AB, Canada
Ensign Energy Services Inc. is a Calgary, Alberta based companythatprovides oilfield services for the North
American and international market.Assigned to New Zealand and Libya.
Key Responsibilities
 Ensured optimum control ofall drilling operations successfullywhile on shift.
 Safeguarded thatthe drilling operation is compliantwith the defined drilling program and thatthe
operation fell within HSE guidelines.
 Prepared drilling reports and provided proficientoversightacross the inventory of all tubulars on
site.
 Accounted for the safe working practices on behalfof the crew, and committed to preventing
damage to the wider environment.
Key Accomplishments
 Operated successfullyin New Zealand on rig 19, a 3000m telescopic double;itwas
equipped with a Kremco H-600 draw works,a Tesco HMI 250 top drive, and 2 Emsco F-1000
mud pumps.
 Worked in challenging circumstances in Libya on rig 45, a 5500m diesel electric triple
equipped with a Ideco E1700 draw works,a ECI 900 Tesco top drive, 3 x PZ 11 Gardner
Denver mud pumps,and a Ross Hill SCR.
Jul ‘10 - Oct ‘10
Directional Driller - Cathedral Energy Services, UK and India
Located in CalgaryAlberta, Cathedral Energy Services is a leading provider of proven and innovative drilling and
completions services.Worked as a Nightdirectional,doing S bend and lateral wells in central Alberta.
Key Responsibilities
 Executed the strapping ofdirectional tools;builton site well proposals for the company
representative.
 Extrapolated the projected well path for geologydepartment,worked with and advising the
drillers on how to steer the BHA, and oversaw the making up,breaking down and storage of all
directional tools.
 Ensured special deviation surveys were undertaken for successful directional drilling.
Jan ‘10 - Jul ‘10
Driller - Can Elson Drilling Inc.
Can Elson Drilling Inc.("Can Elson") is a leading provider of oilfield services. Founded in 2008,Can Elson is engaged
in the manufacture and operation ofdrilling rigs in Canada’s Western SedimentaryBasin ("WCSB"), the Permian
Basin (WestTexas, USA), North Dakota and the Ebano-Panuco-Cacalilao field near Tampico, Mexico
Key Responsibilities
 Supervised the compliance with safety regulations and procedures,and safeguarded bestpractices,
which included safetymeetings and the JSA completion.
 Maintained derrick or mastand relevant equipment.
 Ensured optimum control ofall drilling operations successfullywhile on shift.
 Safeguarded thatthe drilling operation is compliantwith the defined drilling program and thatthe
operation fell within HSE guidelines.

5.  Prepared drilling reports and provided proficient oversightacross the inventory of all tubulars on
site.
 Accounted for the safe working practices on behalfof the crew, and committed to preventing
damage to the wider environment.
Key Accomplishment
 Worked on the Can Elson Rig 2, a 4000m telescopic Kellydouble equipped with a TSM 850
drawworks,2 Emsco F-1000 mud pumps,drilling 3400m horizontal wells in the Glauconitic formation.
The wells had 1300m lateral sections into which ran frac and tie back strings.Performed closelywith
production engineers and consultants.
Aug ‘09 - Jan ‘10
Driller - Drillers Technology de Mexico, Poza Rica De Hidalgo, Mexico
Drillers TechnologyDe Mexico is an overseas supplier in Canada thatexports products to Drill Tech Bvi Ltd. The Poza
Rica field is a high pressure,low volume field.Therefore, well control presents a constantchallenge,with the
necessityfor various well control techniques to be employed on a frequentbasis.
Key Responsibilities
 Worked successfullyin Poza Rica, Mexico on a 3800 m telescopic double.This rig is a mechanical
rig equipped with a TSM 850 drawworks,2 Emsco F-1000 mud pumps,and a Tesco HMI-350 top
drive, Detroit2000 series motors.
 Augmented the running of casing,testing ofwellhead equipment,and BOP stack with Rig
Manager.
Key Accomplishment
 Acquired a rudimentarybasic knowledge ofthe Spanish language due to the encountered language
barrier,enough to competentlyoversee and directthe rig crew.
 Operated successfullyand broughtthe wells under control safely during well control situations.
Ensured optimum control ofall drilling operations successfullywhile on shift.
 Safeguarded thatthe drilling operation is compliantwith the defined drilling program and thatthe
operation fell within HSE guidelines.
 Prepared drilling reports and provided proficientoversightacross the inventory of all tubulars on
site.
 Accounted for the safe working practices on behalfof the crew, and committed to preventing
damage to the wider environment.
Jun ’08 - Jul ‘09
Driller - Akita Drilling Co Division
Key Responsibilities
 Directed BOP drills while implementing drilling secure control procedures.
 Worked in the Pieance field in western Colorado as a driller on Akita 63 for Exxon Mobil. Akita 63 is
a 6000 m DC electric rig. This rig is equipped with a Tesco 900 TDS, National 1250 drawworks,3x
3512 CAT engines,Ross Hill SCR and 3 x Lewco 1200 mud pumps.Familiar with the maintenance
and repairs on these components.
Key Accomplishment
 Drilled in the US for a major contractor and was exposed to and became familiar with whatit took to
drill successful and stable well bores through Exxon’s fastdrill training process and MSE training.
Oct ‘06 - Jun ‘08
Driller - Akita Drilling Equitak Division

6. Key Responsibilities
 Assigned for 2 seasons on Akita 64 located in the Mackenzie delta NWT. Akita 64 is a 2500m
Jackknife double.The rig was equipped with a RigMaster 850 drawworks,Tesco 250 EMI top drive
with an integrated swivel,2 8P-80 National mud pumps
 Operated in the Arctic Circle; was exposed to differentcultures and language barriers as the
Inuvialuit comprise 50% ofour drilling crews.
 Secured exposure to casing drilling and completions.
Feb ‘06 - Oct ‘06
Driller - Akita Drilling Sacho Division
Key Responsibilities
 Worked on Akita 58, a 5000m DC electric drilling rig with an 80-UE drawworks,2 Emsco F-1000
mud pumps,Tesco 900 TDS,Ross Hill SCR and 3 CAT 3408 engines.
EARLIER CAREER
Feb ‘05 - Feb ‘06
Akita Equitak KULLUK, offshore drill ship,BeaufortSea. Position:AD.
Jun ‘04 - Feb ‘05
Akita drilling Sacho division.Position:Derrickhand.
Feb ‘99 - Jun ‘04
Command/Nabors drilling.Positions:Leasehand to Derrickhand.
KNOWLEDGE BASE
 Journeyman Driller Rig Tech Level 3
 Second line BOP
 IWCF combined subsea & surface BOP,
level 4
 First Line BOP certificate
 Safety managementand regulatory
awareness
 H2S alive
 Fall protection
 High angle rescue
 TDG
 Cold and hot operational environments
 Offshore/Onshore
 Oilfield Boilers
 Off highway defensive driving
 High pressure high temperature drilling
 Spill responder
 First Aid
 Various leadership courses,including:
 True drill training
 MSE training
 Fast drill training
 Grade 12 Springbank Comm.HS 1998
 Grade 12 Spanish
 Speaks French