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Provide support for UPP's South Region including South and West Texas and Mid-Con.

Provided completion design assistance on Delaware Basin project for US Energy Development Corporation

Oversaw Completion Engineering operations for North Texas Barnett Shale, West Texas Wolfbone Trend Area, and Colorado Niobara.Accomplishments:• Completed 320 multi-stage horizontal wells between three different asset bases with minimal non-productive time.• Developed a comprehensive approach to shale completion design using trend analysis that aided in an average of 40% decrease in overall D&C cost ($/MCFE) from 2010 through 2015.• Developed standardized procedures that… Show more Oversaw Completion Engineering operations for North Texas Barnett Shale, West Texas Wolfbone Trend Area, and Colorado Niobara.Accomplishments:• Completed 320 multi-stage horizontal wells between three different asset bases with minimal non-productive time.• Developed a comprehensive approach to shale completion design using trend analysis that aided in an average of 40% decrease in overall D&C cost ($/MCFE) from 2010 through 2015.• Developed standardized procedures that increased process efficiency to reduce time on task.• Tested numerous emerging technologies to identify potential points of process improvement• Worked on two new venture projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team with larger joint venture partners.• Worked with superintendent and accounting group to standardize coding structure to better track and evaluate capital spend. Used this information to streamline preparation of cost estimates, prepare annual budgets, and forecast capital spend. Show less

Continued District Engineering role with an up and coming service yard. Accomplishments:• Helped to grow the Cleburne, TX District from one to three frac crews between 2007 and 2008.• Performed dual role of District Manager and Engineer while performing a district start up in South Texas between 2009 and 2010.• Partnered with Division Technology Manager in development and implementation of the company's first proprietary control systems for frac equipment automation which… Show more Continued District Engineering role with an up and coming service yard. Accomplishments:• Helped to grow the Cleburne, TX District from one to three frac crews between 2007 and 2008.• Performed dual role of District Manager and Engineer while performing a district start up in South Texas between 2009 and 2010.• Partnered with Division Technology Manager in development and implementation of the company's first proprietary control systems for frac equipment automation which reduced costs and improved performance. Show less

Provided engineering support to Frac, Cement, and Acid crews. Workload included sales, design, and field supervision.Accomplishments:• Helped start cementing operation including bulk facility construction management, installation of data acquisition systems on pumping equipment, and performing laboratory upgrades to support new testing requirements.• Assisted in creating a training course for service supervisors and facilitated supervisor training for three years resulting in… Show more Provided engineering support to Frac, Cement, and Acid crews. Workload included sales, design, and field supervision.Accomplishments:• Helped start cementing operation including bulk facility construction management, installation of data acquisition systems on pumping equipment, and performing laboratory upgrades to support new testing requirements.• Assisted in creating a training course for service supervisors and facilitated supervisor training for three years resulting in improved technical expertise and job performance. Show less

Was assigned to frac crews to provide on-site QA/QC and fracture diagnostics.

Learned basics of hydraulic fracturing: equipment operation, fluid systems, and theory.