Chinh Nguyen
About Chinh Nguyen
Chinh Nguyen is a Staff Engineering Team Lead at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with extensive experience in drilling engineering and project management.
Company
Chinh Nguyen is currently employed at Chevron as a Staff Engineering Team Lead in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. His tenure with Chevron spans multiple countries and roles, including Senior Drilling Engineer, Drilling Engineering TL, Well Examiner, and Drilling Engineer, highlighting his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry.
Title
Chinh Nguyen holds the title of Staff Engineering Team Lead at Chevron. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the performance and compliance of the Wells Department, updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and providing coaching to drilling engineers and technical assistants.
Education and Expertise
Chinh Nguyen earned his Master of Science (MSc) in Project Management from Curtin University between 2010 and 2012. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in both mechanical engineering and project management.
Professional Background
Chinh Nguyen's professional journey includes extensive work at Chevron and Unocal in various engineering capacities. His roles have taken him to diverse locations such as Perth, Bakersfield, Puerto la Cruz, Bangkok, and more. Notably, he worked as a Drilling Engineer and Senior Drilling Engineer across multiple sites, illustrating his depth of experience in drilling operations.
Responsibilities at Chevron
In his current role as Staff Engineering Team Lead, Chinh Nguyen manages performance metrics for the Wells Department, updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensures compliance, and provides coaching and feedback to a team of drilling engineers and technical assistants. Since a 2020 departmental restructure, he has gained experience working within a matrix team setting.