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Madrid, Madrid, Es

Madrid, Madrid, Es

Bangalore, In

Utilized data and employed Design Thinking to locate gaps and inefficiencies. Developed recommendations and built solutions to optimize digital support and operations for upstream oil & gas clients.

Houston, Texas, Us

Maintained and analyzed real-time completions data to optimize field operations and resolve data quality issues.• Created powerful completions data visualizations to identify and communicate operational inefficiencies. • Monitored live data streams from 16 frac and wireline crews and coordinated with field personnel to ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot operational issues.• Maintained proper function of web-based analytics platform and QA/QC data to maximize customer value.

New York, Ny, Us

Completions Engineer - Bakken• Lead trial to optimize friction reducer chemical and acid concentration, saving over $100,000 and $20,000 per well, respectively. Reduced completion cost per well by additional $140,000 by implementing field equipment to blend dry friction reducer on-site.• Responsible for fracturing designs and field operations in North East area.Sub-Surface MR&I Engineer - Bakken• Conducted data analytics project on sucker-rod lift systems to develop a decision tree to improve reliability and failure time of rods, tubing, and downhole pumps at no additional cost.• Utilized WellView database and SQL to query and reformat workover and downhole equipment data for visualization and analysis in Spotfire.• Ensured quality data tracking in WellView by inputting artificial lift failure summaries and equipment teardown reports.Drilling Engineer - Bakken• Managed 2 Bakken drill rigs. Responsible for well planning, execution, BHA selection, and coordinating field operations.• Successfully trialed water based mud in the vertical and curve, eliminating designed bit trip in the vertical and improving ROP by 12%.• Ensured regulatory compliance of well planning and operations.Production Engineer - Gulf of Mexico• Used SQL and Spotfire to create real-time dashboards visualizing production, pressures, temperatures, and settings that eliminated 4 hours of manual work per week and optimized asset management.• Designed and programmed logic of an automated notification system to alarm Engineers of dangerous paraffin buildup in production emulsion flowlines and prevent plugging.• Lead a production audit of a partner asset discovering an allocation error of over 20k bbls/month.

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

On-site technical representative managing hydraulic fracturing field operations.• Led job execution and performed engineering calculations for delivery of hydraulic fracturing services.• Prevented wellbore screen-out and loss of productivity through coordination of field personnel regarding well-site safety, equipment set-up and operation, sensor calibration, and material inventory.• Conducted pre-planning job set-up and on-site quality control, to ensure chemistry met functional requirements, and correct ordering of material quantity.• Compiled post job reports including detailed stage data, analysis, and treatment summary.

New York, Ny, Us

Contributor in the Production Engineering group, locating areas of inefficiency and devising corrective action to maximize production.• Created a design and frequency for paraffin treatments to optimize production by reducing wax blockage in production tubing, flowlines, and pipelines.• Investigated the impact of rod pump sheave size changes; optimized pump RPM’s accordingly to maximize production.

Houston, Texas, Us

On-site technical representative accountable for projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $25M.• Led job execution and performed engineering calculations for delivery of hydraulic fracturing services.• Prevented wellbore screen-out and loss of productivity through pumping pressure analysis and constant monitoring of water quality, chemical compatibility, and equipment operation.• Conducted pre-planning job set-up and on-site quality control to ensure chemistry met functional requirements, and correct ordering of material quantity.• Communicated with customer regarding job performance and promoted new chemical and operative technologies to improve production, increase efficiency and reduce costs.• Compiled post job reports including detailed stage data, analysis, and treatment summary.

Anchorage, Alaska, Us

Ensured projects met schedule, budget, and design requirements by coordinating between project managers and schedulers, material procurement, and engineering and construction contractors.• Handled repair project restoring piping with corrosion of 80% to 90% in multiple areas, replacingimmediately to maintain vital component to entire Trans-Alaska pipeline, completed within original budget and expedited time constraints.• Defined scope of work, selected contractors, scheduled site planning visits, and reviewed design packages to guarantee projects met or exceeded requirements.• Adjusted engineering packages to real-world application by assessing project site and implementation, completing field calculations and design changes, and redlining drawings as necessary.• Extended reliable operation by creating maintenance procedures for newly installed equipment, and oversaw project closeout process.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering