Robert Balcer Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Promoted to serve as the key liaison between SM’s operations field staff and LongPath Technologies, testing ground-based LiDAR emissions detection in Sweetie Peck. Steer critical initiatives, including Permian frac water supply surveillance, Permian pipeline pressure monitoring, South Texas network expansion, and South Texas inventory tracking. Direct recruiting and interviewing related to the Permian Field Operations Technology Lead role.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Hand-picked to launch the new Operations Technology Team based on operational knowledge, project / people management at a detailed level, and expertise in bridging the gap between South Texas Production / IT.➤ Enhanced ESP and Failure Detection (33 wells tested with ~25 MBOE uplift at zero cost).➤ Optimized Gas Lift Injection (8.5 MMcfd compression reduction across 60 wells and ~20 MBOE uplift). ➤ Oversaw a successful ALP Pump Checker replacement ($200k+/year software license reduction). ➤ Mentored and trained staff on AFE preparation, approvals, and project management via routine check-ins.➤ Finalized drilling data ingestion / visualization to improve drilling efficiencies and capture “live” completions data for Real-Time Casing Deformation Analysis and advancement towards SM’s vision of smart fracs. ➤ Led Austin Chalk wells choke design efforts by sizing properly for new well performance, foregoing spool piece requirements, and eliminating restrictions for compliance with NDIC, MT DNRC, WOGCC, and BLM regulations. ➤ Enabled 5 & 2 schedules by driving Pump by Priority use with Seven Lakes Technologies – oil & gas production software to reduce LOE and improve operational efficiency – while guiding field staff and lease operators.

Denver, Co, Us

Delivered 2020 WOE under budget by 60%, LOE by 28% ($14MM under budget), and capital projects by 98% while maintaining production within 3% of goal (including curtailments made in Q2/3) with a new group of engineers. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Fulfilled 2019 budgeted goals despite program changes, coming in under its LOE / WOE budget of $54.7MM with actual costs of $54.4MM and meeting regional lifting cost target of $2.49 / BOE. ➤ Acted as an Engineering Technical Expert for the South Texas Region, influencing lease, workover operating, and capital well work budgets for the South Texas Region while liaising with key JV partners. ➤ Accelerated a 2019 capital campaign to quickly tie in and bring wells online, creating an effective volume “bank” that resulted in the region meeting its 2019 volume target despite (3) months of unplanned Ethane rejection.

Denver, Co, Us

Filled in as Rockies Operations Manager, overseeing 65+ total personnel / 14 direct engineering reports during the company’s sale and ownership transition of Williston Basin and Powder River Basin assets. Stewarded $120MM LOE / WOE and $9MM facilities capital budgets while smoothly navigating multiple EHS operational challenges. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission intensity to less than 22.2 metrics tons CO2e per MBOE produced by minimizing gas flaring and supporting green flowback practices.

Denver, Co, Us

Stepped up to take on leadership roles amidst a year of change for the Rockies Region, leading operations efforts in a Blue Powder joint venture that improved well performance, lowered costs, and developed new infrastructure. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Closed two significant water gathering agreements (1804 and MEP) and negotiated for 1804 to build Phase 2.➤ Drove regional collaboration on enterprise Spotfire projects to optimize production and LOE analysis.➤ Exceeded production, OPEX, EHS, and lifting cost budget expectations despite industry downturns.

Directed 9+ North Rockies Region field personnel and operations on optimizing artificial lift and facility design. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Led successful daily operations, a regional SCADA program, and an ESP program in the Williston Basin. ➤ Optimized rod pump design and implemented a new frac protect program.➤ Collaborated with field personnel to limit downtime and increase production volumes while directing field telemetry and automation programs. ➤ Prepared technical reports and led operations for drilling and completions divisions.

Managed field personnel for Anadarko Basin and Marcellus Shale production and work-over operations, optimizing daily production, implementing artificial lift solutions, and leading facility design.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Filed permits, sundry notices, and applications with PennDOT, PA DEP, OCC, TRRC, and KCC for road, safety, and environmental regulation compliance while supervising daily pipeline and boring operations. ➤ Grew Marcellus production from 240 MMCFD to 600+ MMCFD in ~18 months. ➤ Increased (~190 MMCFD) takeaway capacities by coordinating new pipeline routes.