Michael Merlino
About Michael Merlino
Michael Merlino is a Drill Site Manager at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with extensive experience in well construction services and a strong educational background in petroleum and mechanical engineering.
Chevron Drill Site Manager
Michael Merlino currently serves as a Drill Site Manager at Chevron in Perth, Australia. In this role, he oversees safe drilling, completion, and workover operations. Michael has been a part of Chevron since November 2012, accumulating over a decade of experience with the company. His time at Chevron has endowed him with practical insights into drilling site management and operational safety within the oil and gas sector.
Previous Experience at Schlumberger
Before joining Chevron, Michael worked at Schlumberger as a Well Construction Services Engineer. From 2008 to 2012, he gained extensive experience in well construction services while based in Perth, Australia. His responsibilities included overseeing well construction operations and ensuring adherence to industry standards and practices.
Early Career at Qenos and Nestle
Michael began his engineering career with short stints as a Vacation Mechanical Engineer. He worked at Qenos in Altona, Melbourne, from 2006 to 2007 for four months, and at Nestle in Campbellfield, Melbourne, from 2005 to 2006 for four months. These roles provided him with foundational engineering experience and familiarized him with mechanical engineering practices in industrial settings.
Masters of Petroleum Engineering from UNSW
Michael holds a Master of Petroleum Engineering from the University of New South Wales, having studied from 2012 to 2015. This specialized education equipped him with advanced knowledge in petroleum engineering, contributing significantly to his competency in managing drilling operations in the oil and gas industry.
Dual Degree from University of Melbourne
Michael earned a dual degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Commerce from the University of Melbourne. He studied there from 2003 to 2007, obtaining a Bachelor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce. This diverse academic background provided him with both engineering skills and a solid understanding of business principles.