Mike Dow
About Mike Dow
Mike Dow is a Wells Engineer at ExxonMobil in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in drilling engineering and optimization of offshore well operations.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Mike Dow is currently serving as a Wells Engineer at ExxonMobil. Since 2018, he has been working in Melbourne, Australia, focusing on offshore well operations. His role at the company includes optimizing the plug and abandonment operations for offshore wells, particularly in the Bass Strait region. His work has led to significant cost savings, including over $500,000 per project through improved design and operational execution.
Previous Role at Halliburton
Before joining ExxonMobil, Mike served as a Senior Drilling Engineer at Halliburton for a year from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure in Kuwait, he was responsible for overseeing drilling operations and ensuring the efficient and safe completion of projects.
Experience at Repsol
From 2015 to 2017, Mike worked as a Senior Drilling Engineer at Repsol in Brisbane, Australia. In this role, he contributed to drilling operations and project management, ensuring that the projects met safety and performance standards.
Career at Oil Search Limited
Mike Dow has an extensive career with Oil Search Limited, holding various senior positions. He worked as the Kurdistan Principal Drilling Engineer from 2013 to 2015 and as the PNG Drilling Engineering Superintendent from 2012 to 2013. He also held roles as PNG Drilling Superintendent, Yemen Drilling Superintendent, Night Drilling Supervisor, and Senior Drilling Engineer, spanning from 2003 to 2015. His diverse roles involved managing drilling operations in multiple regions including Kurdistan, Papua New Guinea, and Yemen.
Educational Background
Mike Dow holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Petroleum Engineering from UNSW Australia and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Geology from the University of Aberdeen. He completed his undergraduate studies from 1981 to 1985. His advanced engineering degree has equipped him with the specialized knowledge necessary for his extensive career in the oil and gas industry.
Early Career and Specializations
Mike’s early career included significant roles such as Drilling Dynamics Specialist at Baker Hughes Inteq from 1993 to 1996 in the United Kingdom, and Senior Drilling Optimisation Engineer at Hughes Christiansen Co. from 1996 to 2003, with responsibilities worldwide. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in drilling dynamics and optimization, skills that he has continued to apply and develop throughout his career.