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Roman Iakhin

Hamilton

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical and Oil & Gas Engineer with hands-on experience in drilling operations, mechanical maintenance, and failure diagnostics. Proven track record in ensuring asset integrity, optimizing rotating equipment, and maintaining well performance in high-pressure environments. Backed by a Bachelor’s degree in Oil & Gas Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Level 8) from the University of Waikato. Committed to operational excellence, health & safety compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Multitasking worker

Speights Ale House
02.2025 - Current

A multitasking worker. I perform the functions of a kitchen worker, as well as an employee in main area of the restaurant. A job while studying at a university that confirms work experience in New Zealand.


Geologist, Well planner

PJSC “Rosneft” Oil Company
09.2021 - 06.2023


  • Designed and optimized sidetrack and re-entry well plans to maximize productivity.
  • Conducted formation evaluation, mud logging, and geomechanical support.
  • Supported hydraulic fracturing, sand control, and well stimulation procedures.
  • Ensured well integrity, API standards compliance, and HSE best practices.

Oil production operator

PJSC “Rosneft” Oil Company
09.2021 - 02.2022


  • Maintained and inspected rotating equipment, pumps, and compressors.
  • Conducted condition monitoring and identified equipment anomalies.
  • Participated in root cause investigations and preventive maintenance actions.
  • Collaborated with engineers to apply predictive maintenance techniques.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols, PTW system, and emergency drills.

Education

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Waikato
06-2025

Bachelor’s Honours Degree - Oil and Gas Engineering

Nizhnevartovsk State University of Humanities
06-2021

Skills

  • Well Operations Support Workover & Sidetrack Planning Drilling Support
  • Mechanical Maintenance Rotating Equipment Pressure Systems
  • Condition Monitoring Vibration & Thermal Analysis Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Failure Analysis Root Cause Investigation Reliability Engineering

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Interests

I was involved in hockey from an early age until I was 18, and I played at the professional junior league level I've been doing sports all my life, and now I'm into cycling and going to the gym

Timeline

Multitasking worker

Speights Ale House
02.2025 - Current

Geologist, Well planner

PJSC “Rosneft” Oil Company
09.2021 - 06.2023

Oil production operator

PJSC “Rosneft” Oil Company
09.2021 - 02.2022

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Waikato

Bachelor’s Honours Degree - Oil and Gas Engineering

Nizhnevartovsk State University of Humanities
Roman Iakhin