Arshad Javed
About Arshad Javed
Arshad Javed is a Senior Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in quality assurance and control in the drilling industry.
Professional Roles at ExxonMobil
Arshad Javed serves as DTQR (Sr. Drilling Engineer) at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2014, based in the Houston, Texas area. His responsibilities include ensuring effective implementation of the Quality Management System for Well Engineering, along with providing comprehensive QHSE support for asset maintenance, upgradation, and service contracts.
Career Path before ExxonMobil
Prior to his current role, Arshad Javed gathered extensive experience across various reputable organizations. He was a Sr. Drilling QA/QC Engineer / DTQR at OMV from 2010 to 2013 in Yemen. Before that, he served as Sr. QA/QC Engineer at Gulf Drilling International in Doha from 2009 to 2010, and Coordinator QA/QC-Drilling / Drill Team Quality Representative at Saipem in Saudi Arabia from 2003 to 2009. He also held the position of Senior Engineer & QMR at United Drilling Tools Ltd. in India from 1999 to 2003, and Certification & Service Engineer (Rig Site) at NOV-Sara Service & Engineers P. Ltd. from 1993 to 1999.
Education Background
Arshad Javed holds an M.S. in Tech. Operations from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He also earned a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Gulbarga University.
Expertise in Quality Management Systems
Arshad Javed has in-depth expertise in quality management systems. He acts as the custodian for the Well Engineering Quality Manual, ensuring its implementation. His experience extends to developing and controlling Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and managing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), alongside managing Goods Receiving Programs.
Vendor Management and Compliance Audits
Arshad Javed is responsible for managing tendering and pre-qualification processes for rig contractors and third-party service providers. He also oversees vendor management, leads audits in compliance with international standards such as ISO and API Q1/Q2, and manages KPIs, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and quality data.