Ben Melancon Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

With 18 years of progressive experience at Hess Corporation, I currently serve as the Director of Internal Audit. In this crucial role, I collaborate with the Boards of Directors of Hess Corporation (HES) and Hess Midstream (HESM), Senior Leadership, and Asset Management Teams. My responsibilities include developing risk-based audit plans, leading a.

Houston, Texas

In my preceding role as Senior Manager Global Production Planning, I led the planning function for Hess Global Production, overseeing both operated and non-operated assets generating approximately 300,000 net Hess barrels of oil equivalent per day. My strategic contributions extended to supporting the Hess Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Operating.

Houston, Texas Area

In this role, I managed the planning function for over 20 onshore and offshore assets on five continents, overseeing an annual net capex of approximately $2 billion and production exceeding 300,000 net boepd. I supported the Senior VP Global Production and the Global Production Leadership Team, facilitating strategic decision-making, and coordinated the.

In this strategic role, I provided instrumental support to the Senior VP Onshore Production and the Onshore Leadership Team. I managed the planning function for all global onshore assets, ensuring alignment with asset and functional strategies. My responsibilities included coordinating forecast, portfolio, and budget processes for onshore assets, managing.

As the Bakken Planning Advisor, I played a pivotal role in coordinating the annual budget and life-of-field plan for the Bakken asset, managing >$2 billion annual net investment, gross production of 150,000 boepd, and 17 operated drilling rigs. My role involved direct support to the Vice President of the Bakken asset, development of economic analyses for.

Houston, Texas Area

In this strategic finance role, I led a multi-functional team responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and reporting a $2+ billion annual capital investment. Implementing Lean manufacturing principles, I streamlined financial processes, resulting in a remarkable 30% reduction in per-well cost over an 18-month period. My role extended to involvement in the.

Tripoli, Libya

As the Libya Country Finance Manager, I led a team responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for Hess’ Libya assets. My role involved managing local office accounting, administration, social responsibility initiatives, and legal issues, including compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). I successfully managed HR and Legal.

Houston, Texas

As Manager E&P Internal Audit, I played a pivotal role in developing the Hess Internal Audit Department and conducting a worldwide corporate risk assessment. My leadership extended to leading internal audits in various global locations, developing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. I was instrumental in documenting.

Houston, Texas Area

In my earlier career at Ernst & Young, I led internal audits for multinational and small businesses across the United States, Canada, Germany, Belgium, and France. I played a crucial role in the initial implementation of Sarbanes Oxley for several clients during 2002 and 2003. I contributed to the core industries of Chemicals and Utilities, gaining diverse.

Mba, Internal Audit, Finance

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the LSU MBA Association

Ba, Major: Psychology, Minor: Management

Activities and Societies: Psychology Association Insight Theatre