Managed all facets of the cement laboratory, including service quality, staff, HSE, competency development, and financial performance while utilizing advanced knowledge of laboratory testing, protocols and product performance to provide solutions to complex technical/operational issues. Supervised the performance and workload of six lab technicians, providing training as needed.Restored and increased the capability of the Shell Bellaire Technology Center cement laboratory followed by a full design and transfer to new lab space at Shell Technology Center Houston to increase size and capabilities four-fold.Managed the technical review of service company testing, analyzing data with internal conformation testing and additional procedures, and applying Shell best practices and stringent QA/QC methodologies.Provided cementing technical support to Theme Offices for the delivery of wells on time within project scope. Initiated and facilitated Management of Change (MoC) processes by conducting meetings, preparing documents, and engaging in the analysis and review/verification in addition to serving as a Subject Matter Expert on MoC reviews.Identified opportunities to improve process safety with implementation into lab practices and recommendations.Developed laboratory programs, equipment maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures.Managed R&D projects within the laboratory setting while serving as a local and international advisor, decision-maker and technical resource/SME for all matters pertaining to laboratory operations.Ensured all documentation as current and valid in preparation of internal/external audits. Managed the laboratory budget and Capex proposals with competitive scoping and reduction in consumable wastes.Developed the cement laboratory competency program, leading to a long-term sustainable workforce that consistently delivered on time and on target deliverables.

Deliver expertise in regional, regulations and operating practices as a Production Chemist in the Applied Wells Technology Cementing Group. Provide global leadership, training, coaching and technical expertise for Shell and contract partnered cement labs to improve performance and knowledge sharing. Indirectly oversee tasks and projects of lab technicians at the Shell Technology Center Houston (STCH). Engage in periodic travel across North and South America, Alaska, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Kuwait, Romania, Iraq, Brunei, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Africa, Norway and The Netherlands to conduct audits, and provide training support of lab operations in addition to instructing engineering personnel. Perform audits of both domestic and international Shell and external service provider cement laboratories, auditing against the Shell Cement Manual, American Petroleum Institute (API), and industry-recognized laboratory standards and practices, along with local internal and customer external regulations.Engaged in technical writing for Shell audit and laboratory reports, SOPs, revisions to the Shell Cementing Manual, and laboratory testing guidelines, providing expertise in technology development, critical thinking, complex experimental setups and executions, data analysis, and trend extrapolation.Identify global technology needs, delivering fit-for-purpose solutions while designing cement labs for Iraq and STCH Houston, along with expansion improvements for Brunei.Assist engineering teams on special projects, including design and guidance on lab equipment functionality and specialty testing procedures. Assist wells teams in developing new IP and research tools to overcome existing/unforeseen challenges in zonal isolation.Develop and maintain close partnerships with all AWT disciplines, including the Projects and Technology (PTX) research department and external business functions.