Ahmed Diab
About Ahmed Diab
Ahmed Diab is a Wells Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in drilling and well operations across multiple countries and companies.
Title and Current Employment
Ahmed Diab is currently employed as a Wells Engineer at ExxonMobil in Australia. Since joining ExxonMobil in 2021, he has been focused on delivering high-quality well engineering solutions. His role includes working on both offshore and onshore well abandonment projects, demonstrating his expertise in these areas.
Previous Experience at Brunei Shell Petroleum
Prior to his current role, Ahmed Diab served as a Lead Wells Engineer for P&A Design and Operations at Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd. from 2018 to 2021. During his three-year tenure, he contributed significantly to planning and executing plug and abandonment (P&A) operations in Brunei.
Career at Shell
Ahmed Diab has an extensive history with Shell, holding multiple roles in Egypt. He worked as an Operations Wells Engineer in 2018, a Drilling Supervisor from 2016 to 2018 and from 2014 to 2015, and a Drilling Engineer from 2015 to 2016. His responsibilities included drilling supervision, planning, and operations in various complex environments, such as horizontal, conventional, HT, and hard rock drilling projects.
Early Career and Education
Ahmed Diab began his career in the petroleum industry as a Directional Driller at Baker Hughes from 2012 to 2014. He gained valuable experience as a Special Drilling Trainee at Egyptian Drilling Company in 2012. Ahmed holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Cairo University, which he completed in 2011. Additionally, he is accredited as a Professional Engineer from Engineers Australia and holds Shell’s R2 Well Engineering certificate.
Expertise and Skills
Ahmed Diab has a diverse skill set that includes expertise in Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), drilling supervision, directional drilling, contract holding, project management, and business planning. He has demonstrated strong capabilities in both office and wellsite environments, maintaining a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) and efficient stakeholder management. Ahmed's inclusive leadership attributes have enabled him to work effectively with teams in Egypt, the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, and Brunei.