Rochdi Bounab
About Rochdi Bounab
Rochdi Bounab is a Senior Technical Professional specializing in Cementing, currently employed at Superior Energy Services in Kuwait. He has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, having held various technical and managerial roles across multiple countries, including Iraq, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia.
Work at Superior Energy Services
Rochdi Bounab currently holds the position of Senior Technical Professional - Cementing at Superior Energy Services. He has been with the company since 2020 and is based in Kuwait. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge and experience in cementing operations to support various projects.
Previous Experience in Cementing Operations
Before joining Superior Energy Services, Rochdi Bounab worked at National Petroleum Services (NPS) as Operations & Technical Engineer 'Location Manager' from 2018 to 2020 in Northern Iraq. He also served at Halliburton in multiple roles, including Senior Technical Professional - Cementing from 2013 to 2017 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and Associate Technical Professional - Cementing in 2007 in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria.
Education and Expertise
Rochdi Bounab studied at the Faculty of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry University of Boumerdes, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering & Maintenance from 1999 to 2004. He has also attended various specialized training programs, including the iCem Service School in Dubai in 2011 and an Advanced Cementing School in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2009.
Technical Training and Certifications
Rochdi Bounab has undergone extensive technical training in areas such as sedimentary rocks, physical geology, exploration methods, and petroleum technology. He completed a 'How to Train the Trainees' program in Cairo, Egypt in 2008 and has also received Remote Area Trauma Life Support Training (RATLS) in 2007.
Career Progression in the Oil and Gas Industry
Rochdi Bounab began his career in the oil and gas industry as a Rig Mechanic at the Algerian National Drilling Company ENAFOR in 2005. He has since progressed through various roles, including Technical Engineer - Cementing and Technical Manager - Cementing at NPS, demonstrating a solid trajectory in technical and operational roles within the cementing sector.