Luis Valletta
About Luis Valletta
Luis Valletta is a Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in engineering, planning, and permitting drilling operations. He holds a Master of Engineering from RMIT University and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Malta.
Current Employer: ExxonMobil
Luis Valletta currently holds the position of Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil. He has been serving in this role since 2021. His responsibilities include engineering, planning, and overseeing the permitting aspects of all drilling-related operations. Working with a team, he ensures that onshore drilling projects are planned and executed efficiently.
Previous Experience: Shell
Before joining ExxonMobil, Luis Valletta worked at Shell as a Drilling Engineer. He was with Shell for a brief period of six months in 2002. During his tenure, he applied his expertise in drilling engineering to support the company's operations in the United States.
Education: RMIT University and University of Malta
Luis Valletta received his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Petroleum Engineering from RMIT University, completing his studies in 1994. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Malta, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. His formal education has equipped him with the foundational knowledge essential for his extensive career in the field.
Specialized Knowledge in Drilling Operations
Since 1996, Luis Valletta has been responsible for the engineering, planning, and permitting aspects of drilling-related operations. His role involves applying specialized knowledge in planning and executing multiple onshore drilling projects. He leads well project risk management by identifying hazards early and verifying barrier health during engineering planning.
Project Management and Efficiency Improvement
Luis Valletta is known for his management skills in well projects utilizing the Maxwell Process during operations planning and execution. He verifies time and cost estimates, leads progress tracking, and reports directly to the DETL/DEM. He also drives continuous improvement in efficiency and cost through enhancements in well designs and planning. His career reflects a proven track record of delivering drilling structure projects against time, cost, and quality objectives.