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Ivan Neto

Dusseldorf

Summary

Senior MWD/LWD Field Engineer with 14+ years of experience in real-time drilling data acquisition and analysis (including geothermal projects) for the oil & gas industry.

Extensive onshore/offshore expertise across South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe, delivering high-quality formation evaluation logs (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Neutron Porosity & Density, Sonic, Advanced Caliper Imaging, Reservoir Pressure Acquisition) to optimize drilling and geosteering operations.

Strong technical background with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, complemented by advanced training in well control, rotary steerable systems, and petrophysics.
Recognized for upholding strict QHSE standards, effective team collaboration, and problem-solving under high-pressure operational environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior MLWD Supervisor Engineer

Weatherford International
Germany
07.2019 - Current

Senior MLWD Operations supervisor engineer, overseeing tasks both remotely and on-site based on operational demands, utilizing positive pulse and electromagnetic telemetry tools to gather downhole data.
Collect, analyze, and deliver critical formation data (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Geosteering, Neutron Porosity, Density, Sonic, Reservoir pressure readings) to support well placement and drilling optimization for clients such as OMV, Neptune, Wintershall, and Vermilion Energy.
Coordinate with drilling teams and remote support to ensure data quality and timely decision-making, while strictly adhering to QHSE standards at rig sites.

Lead MLWD Field Engineer II

Weatherford International
Cameroon
08.2013 - 01.2018

Managed MWD/LWD field operations in Cameroon, providing real-time logging services for clients including ADDAX Petroleum, PERENCO, Dana Petroleum, and Gaz du Cameroun.
Operated positive pulse and EM telemetry systems to acquire and interpret formation evaluation data (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Neutron Porosity & Density, Sonic, Reservoir Pressure Testing) in various fields (Mokoko Abana, Inoua Marine, Bakassi West, Lipenja North, Iroko, Erong North).
Supervised junior engineers and collaborated with drilling crews to maintain service quality and safety in challenging remote environments.

Lead MLWD Field Engineer I

Weatherford International
Brazil
09.2010 - 08.2013

Executed MWD/LWD operations for Petrobras in the Amazon (Urucu field) and offshore Rio de Janeiro (Campos Basin).
Collected and processed drilling telemetry data (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Neutron, Density, Sonic) to facilitate real-time decision-making and successful well completion.
Adapted to diverse technical and environmental challenges, contributing to efficient drilling performance in both jungle and deepwater locations.

MLWD Field Engineer Trainee

Weatherford International
Brazil
09.2010 - 09.2011

MLWD Operations supervisor engineer. Acting in jobs operating Positive pulse and Electromagnetic data transmission tools under senior mentorship in order to collect, analyse and process Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Neutron Porosity, Azimuthal Density and Sonic data for PETROBRAS in Urucu River Field (Amazon forrest), Offshore Campos Field (Rio de Janeiro).

Education

MBA - Investments & Private Banking

IBMEC
Brazil Sao Paulo
02-2020

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering -

UFRN
Brazil Natal RN
12-2009

Skills

  • Weatherford Certified MWD/LWD Engineer (Levels I & II) and Radiation Safety Training (2010, 2014)
  • Advanced Formation Evaluation courses (Weatherford Data Quality Analysis I–IV: Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Neutron, Density, Sonic) – 2014
  • Rotary Steerable System and Well Control training – Weatherford (2020)
  • Petrophysics & Log Interpretation course – Weatherford (2021)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior MLWD Supervisor Engineer

Weatherford International
07.2019 - Current

Lead MLWD Field Engineer II

Weatherford International
08.2013 - 01.2018

Lead MLWD Field Engineer I

Weatherford International
09.2010 - 08.2013

MLWD Field Engineer Trainee

Weatherford International
09.2010 - 09.2011

MBA - Investments & Private Banking

IBMEC

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering -

UFRN
Ivan Neto