Andras Kocsis
About Andras Kocsis
Andras Kocsis is a Managed Pressure Drilling Engineer currently working at Nabors Industries in Houston, Texas. He has extensive experience in operations engineering and has worked in various locations, including Papua New Guinea, Oman, Malaysia, and Algeria.
Work at Nabors Industries
Andras Kocsis has held multiple positions at Nabors Industries, starting as a Junior Field Engineer in Oman in 2011. He then progressed to Operations Engineer, where he worked in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea from 2012 to 2015. After a promotion to Operations Engineer II, he worked in Algeria from 2015 to 2018. Since 2018, he has served as a Managed Pressure Drilling Engineer in the Houston, Texas area. His responsibilities include managing daily operations and providing engineering support for Managed Pressure Drilling operations.
Education and Expertise
Andras Kocsis earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geoscience and Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) from the University of Miskolc, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Engineering at the same university, studying from 2010 to 2012. His academic background supports his expertise in the petroleum engineering field, particularly in Managed Pressure Drilling.
Background
Before his tenure at Nabors Industries, Andras Kocsis gained experience as a Student Engineer Trainee at Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. in Hungary in 2009. His early exposure to the industry laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in various international locations, including Oman, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Algeria. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of drilling operations.
Achievements
In his current role, Andras Kocsis prepares basis of design presentations for well sections to customers and provides engineering support using SafeKick SafeVision software. He has experience collaborating with major operators in the industry, including HESS Corporation, XTO Energy Inc., SWEPI LP, Equinor, and ConocoPhillips. His role involves managing key performance indicators and conducting performance reviews to enhance operational efficiency.