Nelson Armando Rocha
Project Manager -Well Engineer Senior - MBA
Macaé, Rio De Janeiro
Summary
Project Manager & Petroleum Well Engineer with over 18 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specializing in deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling & completions, well engineering, and digital transformation. Proven expertise in managing multimillion-dollar projects, optimizing operations, and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams. Strong track record in enhancing drilling efficiency, reducing costs, and delivering excellence in complex, high-risk environments. Skilled in Directional Drilling (onshore and offshore), project planning, and client engagement. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
Macaé, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
10.2024 - Current
- Directed the largest deepwater/ultra-deepwater drilling projects in Brazil, including start-up and execution.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Full responsibility for cost, scope, schedule, and quality management.
- Stakeholder coordination and strategic client support.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Well Engineering Manager, Integrated Project Mgmt
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
04.2022 - Current
- Lead the Well Engineering Team, review and approve the design of services for integrated projects in Brazil in land, shallow water, and deep water.
- Support the integrated technical proposals in the business development area for well construction, completion, and plug & abandonment.
- Personnel training, coaching, and internal process implementation.
- Verify construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
Well Engineering, Sr, Integrated Project Mgmt
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Trained and supervised the well-engineering team (13 engineers).
- Well engineer in charge of designing an evaluation of offshore deep-water pre-salt and post-salt projects.
- Well-designed, time calculation, risk profiles, and project evaluation.
- Prepared integrated technical proposals and optimized well architecture.
Technical Sales Advisor, Principal
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Well Construction Solutions and strategies for Brazil, focused on Integrated Project Management.
- Technical Solutions delivery for Well Construction and Completion Projects
Industry Solutions Advisor
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Lead Digital solutions team for Drilling and Completions
- Evaluate and validate from technical point of view new Business Oportunit
- Technical support Landmark team in Drilling and Completions
Technical Advisor Directional Drilling
Halliburton Latin America SRL
Bogota, Cundinamarca
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Lead Ecopetrol Operations in Colombia
- Provide technical support to Ecopetrol National Oil Company relates to Directional Drilling Services
- Lead the technical evaluation of NOC Tender
- Evaluation and Execution of client future projects
- Planning / Execution / Final Reports
- Design Of Service creation and delivery
Drilling Optimization Engineer
Halliburton Latin America SRL
Bogota, Cundinamarca
01.2016 - 06.2016
Directional Drilling Engineer
Halliburton Latin America SRL
Bogota, Cundinamarca
08.2009 - 12.2015
Junior Reservoir Engineer
Ecopetrol
Bogota, Cundinamarca
01.2009 - 07.2009
· Optimized production in mature fields through data-driven analysis.
· Supported reservoir development plans for A & B Sand projects.
Junior Reservoir Engineer
Oxy
Bogota, Cundinamarca
01.2008 - 12.2008
Education
Master in Business Administration -
EUDE Business School
Madrid, España 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Industrial De Santander
Bucaramanga, Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management Deepwater Drilling Well Engineering Cost Optimization Stakeholder Management Digital Drilling Solutions Leadership & Mentoring Strategic Decision Making Strong focused in results
Accomplishments
- Led a comprehensive 11-month engineering training program, enhancing team capabilities across the full well design lifecycle - from well construction to plug and abandonment (P&A).
- Successfully launched one of the largest offshore Completion projects, delivering it on time and under budget, while ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder alignment.
- Spearheaded the startup of the largest offshore Drilling project, focused on deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations, achieving on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
- Designed the technical proposal for a deepwater/ultra-deepwater project, securing a three-year extension of backload operations and significantly enhancing project continuity and revenue potential.
- Be part of the POC, evaluation and implementation of the risk methodology (@risk) at regional level.
Certification
Business Leadership Development I - Texas A&M - Top Performer
Timeline
Project Manager
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
10.2024 - Current
HPM Managers Boot Camp - Top Performer
09-2024
EMPOWER - A Leadership Program
03-2024
Business Leadership Development I - Texas A&M - Top Performer
03-2023
Well Engineering Manager, Integrated Project Mgmt
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
04.2022 - Current
Well Engineering, Sr, Integrated Project Mgmt
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
01.2022 - 03.2022
Technical Sales Advisor, Principal
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
08.2019 - 04.2021
Industry Solutions Advisor
Halliburton Produtos Brasil
05.2019 - 08.2019
Technical Advisor Directional Drilling
Halliburton Latin America SRL
06.2016 - 05.2019
Drilling Optimization Engineer
Halliburton Latin America SRL
01.2016 - 06.2016
Directional Drilling Engineer
Halliburton Latin America SRL
08.2009 - 12.2015
Junior Reservoir Engineer
Ecopetrol
01.2009 - 07.2009
Junior Reservoir Engineer
Oxy
01.2008 - 12.2008
Master in Business Administration -
EUDE Business School
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Industrial De Santander
05.2001 -