Amit Katiyar
About Amit Katiyar
Amit Katiyar serves as the HSE Manager for Superior Energy Services in India, bringing extensive experience in health, safety, and environment management from previous roles at Weatherford, Cairn India, and Baker Hughes. He holds multiple degrees in chemistry and health, safety, and environment, and has successfully managed operations across various drilling rigs in India and Sri Lanka.
Work at Superior Energy Services
Amit Katiyar has been serving as the HSE Manager for Superior Energy Services in the Mumbai Area, India, since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing health, safety, and environmental management within the organization. His extensive experience in the oil and gas sector contributes to the effective implementation of safety protocols and compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in HSE Management
Before joining Superior Energy Services, Amit Katiyar held several key positions in health, safety, and environment management. He worked at Weatherford as the QHSSE Manager from 2014 to 2015 and as an HSE Coordinator from 2008 to 2011. He also served as the HSE Manager at Baker Hughes from 2016 to 2017 and as an HSE Engineer at Cairn Energy from 2011 to 2014. His roles involved managing teams and ensuring safety across multiple drilling operations.
Education and Expertise
Amit Katiyar holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from C.S.J.M University, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Organic Chemistry from the same university from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he earned a Master of Technology in Health, Safety, and Environment from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies between 2006 and 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in vendor management, budget forecasting, tender evaluation, and process safety.
Experience with Drilling Operations
During his tenure at Cairn India Ltd., Amit Katiyar managed the operations of 10 drilling and 6 workover rigs across India and Sri Lanka. He successfully coordinated operations involving major contractors such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Transocean, Japan Drilling Company, and Xtreme Drilling. His leadership in managing teams of HSE Engineers and Supervisors has been pivotal in maintaining safety standards in complex operational environments.
Early Career in QHSE
Amit Katiyar began his career in health, safety, and environment management as a QHSE Engineer at Canoro Resources Limited in 2008, where he worked for four months in the Jorhat Area, India. He then transitioned to Weatherford, where he spent three years as an HSE Coordinator, further developing his skills in safety management before advancing to managerial roles.