Professional Wellsite Consulting Handbook (Paperback & Hardcover available on Amazon, PDF version available HERE)
The Professional Wellsite Consulting Handbook is a practical operational reference designed for wellsite supervisors involved in completion, stimulation, and workover operations.
The handbook covers a wide range of field operations including:
• perforating operations
• hydraulic fracturing procedures
• service rig operations
• tubing installation and retrieval
• cement squeeze operations
• fishing operations
• plug and abandonment procedures
In addition to technical procedures, the handbook also addresses critical supervisory responsibilities such as:
• operational decision making
• risk identification
• pressure behavior interpretation
• contractor coordination
• documentation and reporting
This handbook helps wellsite supervisors understand their key operational responsibilities for complex well operations. While it doesn't cover all aspects of the completion/workover industry, it offers a solid foundation for consultants to build effective work practices.
Table of Contents
Part I Professional Foundations
Chapter 1 — Role of the Wellsite Supervisor
Chapter 2 — Pre-job Planning and Operational Preparation
Chapter 3 — Well Control Awareness and Workover Operations
Chapter 4 — Operational Authority and Responsibility
Chapter 5 — Decision Making Under Field Conditions
Chapter 6 — Risk Identification
Chapter 7 — Operational Communication Systems
Part II Completion and Workover Operations
Chapter 8 — Perforating Operations And Verification
Chapter 9 — Acid Stimulation Systems and Procedures
Chapter 10 — Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
Chapter 11 — Horizontal Well Completion Systems
Chapter 12 — Plug-and-Perf Completion Operations
Chapter 13 — Sleeve Completion Systems
Chapter 14 — Coil Tubing Operations
Chapter 15 — Service Rig Operations
Chapter 16 — Tubing Installation and Removal
Chapter 17 — Cement Squeeze Operations
Chapter 18 — CO₂ and Stimulation Workover Operations
Chapter 19— Gas Well Clean-up And Testing, Useful Formulae
Chapter 20 — Plug and Abandonment Planning
Part III Well Diagnostics and Remediation
Chapter 21 —Well Integrity Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Chapter 22—Fishing and Retrieval Operations
Chapter 23—Production Troubleshooting and Post Completion Evaluation
Part IV Operational Management
Chapter 24 — Cost Control and Operational Efficiency
Chapter 25 — Leadership and Crew Management
Chapter 26 — Regulatory Compliance, Final Verification and Documentation Standards
Chapter 27 — Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Chapter 28 — The Professional Wellsite Consultant
Part V Technical Reference Section
Appendix A — Forms
Appendix B — Formulae an Calculation Tables
Appendix C — Glossary of Terms
Appendix D — Common Operational Mistakes
Appendix E — Quick Charts and Troubleshooting
Appendix F —Supervisor Decision Trees
INDEX