Uzma Chisti

MPD Senior Project Engineer

Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) project engineer and offshore service specialist with end-to-end delivery across deepwater and platform operations in Norway, the UK, and Pakistan. Lead MPD well planning, feasibility, engineering design, and real-time operations, including fingerprinting and well control response. Proven interface with operators, rig contractors, and third parties; strong record in HAZID/HAZOP, DWOP, documentation (P&IDs/PFDs), KPIs, and cost control. Recent deepwater exposure on Equinor projects in Norway, including Askepott.

[email protected] 07864994114 Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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MPD Specialist
Frontier
Jun 2026 — PresentCurrentAskepot, Norway
  • Coordinate closely with Equinor on the Askepot deep water project
  • Implement best practices for MPD operations in deep water environments
  • Provide technical support and guidance to project teams on site
  • Oversee safety protocols and compliance during deep water drilling operations
MPD Senior Project Engineer
Weatherford
Jan 2024 — Dec 2025Aberdeen, United Kingdom
  • Lead MPD engineering design, feasibility studies, and well planning activities
  • Develop and review MPD well programs, operational procedures, contingency plans, and execution methodologies
  • Prepare, review, and approve MPD engineering documentation including P&IDs, PFDs, safety zoning, and system layouts
  • Serve as MPD engineering focal point for clients, rig contractors, sales, operations, and third-party service providers
  • Participate in and support HAZID/HAZOP, DWOPs, and all relevant well planning and client meetings
  • Provide real-time engineering support during critical MPD operations, including fingerprinting, well control events, and kick/loss scenarios
  • Review daily MPD operational data and provide corrective and preventative engineering recommendations
  • Ensure all pre-job engineering, equipment readiness, certification, and mobilization activities are completed in accordance with Weatherford standards
  • Prepare and deliver pre-mobilization briefings and support training for client engineers and rig crews
  • Revise MPD programs and procedures based on lessons learned, Management of Change (MOC), and client-specific requirements
  • Keep job tracking, KPI reporting, documentation, and archival of job data in WPTS/SharePoint
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to MPD Field Engineers and operations personnel
  • Maintain financial accountability by ensuring costs are managed within approved budgets and company financial policies
  • Perform other duties and activities safely as assigned by the supervisor
MPD Service Specialist Offshore
Halliburton
Jan 2023 — Jan 2024Stavanger, Norway
  • Assist in rig up/down, function test, pressure test and operation
  • Rig up all Managed Pressure Drilling equipment on site and prepare the paperwork requirements
  • Provide engineering support for MPD planning to clients
  • Consult with customers concerning services and products, promote good customer relations at the well site, and ensure customer satisfaction with results
  • Work in the shop, assisting in the repair and maintenance of equipment
  • Conduct pre-job toolbox safety meetings, review and verify job plan with customer representative and manage any changes required
  • Manage deep water projects including Equinor Gulfaks platform, War Energy Ringhorne Platform, and Aker BP Noble Integrator
MPD Project Engineer
Weatherford-Pakistan
Jan 2021 — Jan 2023Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Provide oil field services and equipment support
  • Manage business synergies and field operations for drilling services including Underbalance drilling and Managed Pressure Drilling
  • Deliver technical service to major Exploration and Production Companies
  • Utilize Weatherford’s VICTUS and WELLFLO with effective technical data analytics prior to field operations
  • Plan drilling operations (UPD, MPD) for depleted reservoirs, vugular and fractured formations
  • Rig up, operate and perform Air drilling, UBD and MPD jobs
  • Maintain best HSE excellence
  • Assist Sales and Business development
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations, engineering studies, and end of well reports
  • Maintain best HSE excellence
Geophysicist
Petroleum Exploration PVT Limited
Jul 2019 — Sep 2020Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Lead MPD engineering and operational support for Equinor’s Askepott deepwater project, including program development, hydraulics modeling, and execution methodologies.
  • Coordinate interface with Equinor drilling, rig contractor, and third-party providers; contribute to DWOP, HAZID/HAZOP, and well readiness reviews.
  • Provide real-time engineering support during critical operations (fingerprinting, kicks/losses); drive Management of Change (MOC), lessons learned, and documentation updates.
Skills
Microsoft OfficeAutoCADVICTUSGBSET PointWell controlWell flowMATLABQGISMicrosoft O ffi ceWell fl o
Education
Bachelor of Science, Geophysics
Bahria University
Jan 2016 — Jan 2020
References
Qasim Asharaf
Country Manager · Weatherford Qatar
Tim Tonnesson
Country Manager · Halliburton Norway
Jack Littler
Geozone Leader MPD · Weatherford UK
Languages
English
Fluent
Selected Projects
Equinor — Askepott Deepwater Project
RCD Specialist, Frontier
Jun 2026

MPD program development, hydraulics modeling, fingerprinting, and real-time operations support; led engineering interface in DWOP/HAZID.

Equinor — Gullfaks Platform
MPD Service Specialist, Halliburton
2023

Offshore MPD service specialist for rig-up, function/pressure testing, and operations; site documentation and customer liaison.

Vår Energi — Ringhorne Platform
MPD Service Specialist, Halliburton
2023

MPD operations support, equipment testing, toolbox talks, and change management with platform team.

Aker BP — Noble Integrator
MPD Service Specialist, Halliburton
2023

MPD rig-up/rig-down, function/pressure testing, and support to planning and execution offshore.

TotalEnergies — Onshore UK
MPD Senior Project Engineer, Weatherford
2024 – 2025

MPD well program reviews, P&IDs/PFDs, safety zoning, crew training, and real-time engineering support during critical events.

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