My leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that groundbreaking results are achieved by merging cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic foresight and a relentless pursuit of excellence. My passion for advancing natural resource development has been the driving force behind my career. Leveraging sometimes sparse data with limited access to true measurements requires bold and diligent decision making; a hallmark of my leadership. `As an experienced leader in unconventional energy, I bring a proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar projects through a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and resource characterization. My specialties span asset optimization, project management, and technical innovation. With a deep understanding of geoscience and engineering, I have pioneered best practices in field development and championed cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.My career highlights include spearheading field development strategies in the South Texas and Permian Basins, implementing advanced scientific analyses to optimize operations, and overseeing successful asset acquisitions and divestitures. I’ve cultivated high-performing teams that excel in bridging geoscience and engineering, leading to outstanding project outcomes and industry benchmarks.I am dedicated to leveraging my extensive experience to drive value and innovation within your organization. My goal is to continue fostering environments where data-driven insights, strategic planning, and technical excellence lead to industry-leading achievements.
Big Rock Exploration
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PresidentBig Rock ExplorationSaint Paul, Mn, Us
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Strategic AdvisorPec, Llc Oct 2024 - PresentPEC, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in tailored advisory services in subsurface and surface geologic and natural resource / reservoir characterization. Dedicated to the energy sector, PEC, LLC helps clients optimize operations through project review and training and skill development. We also offer strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Our goal is to help the client achieve their development goals on each project.
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Director, Strategic Planning And Field DevelopmentPioneer Natural Resources Company Feb 2023 - Sep 2024Irving, Texas, UsEmpowered and championed team of engineers, analysts, and geoscientists to:• Drive field development strategies in Midland Basin Asset, including spacing, stacking, and well selection for 20 rigs and 500+ wells per year.• Implement scientific analysis, including geo-cellular models for reservoir characterization, ML / AI for production forecasting, automation of competitor analysis and reporting, and stewardship of geochemistry program.• Leverage wellbore stability models to support drilling in casing and mud weight designs.• Collaborate with water management team to drive area-specific and basin-wide solutions through risk management and capital allocation.• Optimize low DROI / Cum 365 wells.• Improve well-level capital efficiencies.• Streamline location selection to pop processes. -
Development Geology Manager, Permian BasinPioneer Natural Resources Company Mar 2019 - Feb 2023Irving, Texas, Us• Led group of 12 geologists responsible for development planning, well plan construction, and strategic asset stewardship as well as working cross-functionally to improve execution and production on 500+ wells per year through geologic input.• Oversaw detailed geoscience and engineering projects to characterize subsurface, including San Andres disposal modeling, refinement of geochemical, microseismic, and fiber-optic techniques for production surveillance, basin-wide Wolfcamp D and Jo Mill reservoir evaluations, and wellbore stability model (WBS) automation.• Developed early- and mid-career geologists by focusing on fundamental skills while emphasizing communication beyond organizational boundaries.
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Well Planning And Permitting Geology ManagerPioneer Natural Resources Company Mar 2018 - Mar 2019Irving, Texas, Us• Grew novel WBS modeling function into team of six trained geoscientists who provided pre-drill models of reservoir quality, pressure, and geo-mechanical properties for every drilled well (300 per year). Supported process cadence, deliverables, and key stakeholder engagement.• Built and encouraged well ownership through process improvements and personal growth (automation of subsurface well-level pad views and refinement of surface architecture meetings).• Made recommendations to direct supervisor and CEO to re-organize team and absorb responsibilities into development geology group within SPFD.
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Continuous Improvement ManagerPioneer Natural Resources Company Feb 2017 - Mar 2018Irving, Texas, Us• Managed external consultants and team engagement on first-generation Target Elite process improvement through stakeholder engagement, targeted goals, and clear and concise roles and responsibilities.• Facilitated deployment and adoption of WBS models for drilling improvements across field as part of iTeam initiative. Achieved year-one improvements of $700k, two days, and 12% target attainment per well (intermediate Section 1).• Developed meeting cadences for drilling ownership of technical execution decisions.
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Subsurface Manager, Eagle Ford AssetPioneer Natural Resources Company Aug 2016 - Feb 2017Irving, Texas, Us• Led department of geoscience, engineering, and budgeting and planning teams in addition to extensive work with senior leadership and external advisors during asset divestiture.• Organized comprehensive lookback studies with drilling, completions, and operations groups during drilling hiatus, leading to fundamental shift in development strategy and recommendation for asset divestiture. Yielded 20 new drills, doubling asset production and resulting in some of the most productive wells in the field.• Oversaw Phase 2 development of Sinor Nest Field, doubling production and securing $300MM divestiture.
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Geoscience Supervisor, Eagle Ford AssetPioneer Natural Resources Company Aug 2015 - Aug 2016Irving, Texas, Us• Pivoted from down-spaced, multizone targets to right-spaced lower Eagle Ford targets based on well results.• Worked with team to debunk middle Eagle Ford frac barrier model, leveraged 3D seismic for pore pressure prediction (static and dynamic), and removed upper Eagle Ford inventory (delayed and codeveloped) from NAV.• Finalized and taught South Texas field trip in Big Bend, focusing on reservoir-scale properties, spatial and stratigraphic variability, engineering concepts, and first- and second-order deformation.
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Operations Geology Supervisor, Permian AssetPioneer Natural Resources Company Jun 2014 - Aug 2015Irving, Texas, Us• Managed entry-level operations geologists responsible for logging wells, integrating mud log data with geoscience interpretations, educating drilling personnel on impact of lithology on performance, and non-stop geo-steering execution.• Implemented 3D seismic profiles as guide to geo-steering interpretation and drilling risks.• Completed lookback on Giddings spacing test ($160MM WFMP test) and communicated findings with teams.
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Senior Geologist - Shale Technology And New PlaysPioneer Natural Resources Company Jan 2010 - Jun 2014Irving, Texas, UsExploitation and development geology for Eagle Ford Asset team at Pioneer Natural Resources. Investigation of rock failure and well spacing through multi-source data integration.
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Geology Intern - Reservoir Technology - Reservoir Structure GroupConocophillips May 2008 - Aug 2008Houston, Texas, UsMentors - Bob Krantz and Thomas NeelyWorked with mentors to develop an in-house, hands-on 3-D training and interpretations course including seismic (2-D and 3-D) as well as outcrop work. Seismic interpreted and used in course included the Heidrun field in the North Sea and toe thrusts off shore Nigeria. Built hi-fidelity structural interpretation for Heidrun as a work station interpretation learning experience for the course participants, drawing analogs to faults and structural geometries observed in outcrop and sand box models.
Doug Portis Education Details
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Northern Arizona UniversityProterozoic Evolution Of The Sw United States; Deliniation Of The Mojave - Yavapai Boundary Zone -
Winona State UniversityGeoscience; Geology Option
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Doug Portis attended Northern Arizona University, Winona State University.
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