Yaser Shala
About Yaser Shala
Yaser Shala is the Drilling Quality Lead at ExxonMobil in Malaysia, with over 20 years of international experience in the oil and gas industry.
Title
Yaser Shala holds the position of Drilling Quality Lead at ExxonMobil.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Since 2018, Yaser Shala has been serving as the Drilling Quality Lead at ExxonMobil in Malaysia. In this role, he provides support for all aspects of Drilling Quality, including Tendering, Manufacturing, Qualification, and Operations for the Malaysia Drill Team.
Previous Experience at Ophir-Energy
From 2016 to 2018, Yaser Shala worked as the Global Drilling Quality Lead at Ophir-Energy in Indonesia. During his tenure, he focused on ensuring high drilling quality standards across various projects.
Experience at ExxonMobil
Yaser Shala has a substantial history with ExxonMobil. Form 2012 to 2016, he served as the Drill Team Quality Rep in Indonesia. Prior to that, he held the same position from 2009 to 2012 in Kazakhstan, contributing to the Kashagan project in the Caspian Region.
Professional Background in QatarGas
Yaser Shala's career also includes significant roles at QatarGas. From 2008 to 2009, he worked as a Metallurgical Engineer in Operations, and from 2004 to 2008, he was a Quality Engineering Specialist in Drilling & Completions. His work at QatarGas involved working in the LNG sector.
Early Career and Education
Yaser Shala began his career as a Metallurgical Engineer and Failure Analyst at Ludwig & Associates / Hoogensen Metallurgical, working in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada from 1999 to 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Alberta, where he studied from 1994 to 1998.
Global Industry Experience
Yaser Shala brings over 20 years of international experience in both upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. His work spans various countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Canada, showcasing his global expertise in drilling quality and metallurgical engineering.