Jonathan Payne Email and Phone Number
Senior Leader with 19+ years of experience, specializing in both US unconventional operations and international offshore operations. I have successfully managed operations in Eagle Ford, Delaware, Anadarko basins and United Kingdom.I started my career as a process engineer, initially with an EPC company, then moved to a specialist development consultant focused on UKCS and Norway offshore developments. I have spent the last 13+ years with a Fortune 500 independent exploration and production company supporting multiple global business units, each leadership role progressing in scale and responsibility.In my current role, I lead one of the largest E&P operations in Eagle Ford with 8 direct reports, and a total team of 300+ with $350+MM of OPEX and CAPEX responsibility. LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE:• Executive Communication: Skilled in presenting to executive teams and supporting strategic business analysis.• Cost Management: Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility, experience managing large CAPEX & OPEX, $350MM+ and driving cost reduction initiatives.• Commercial & Contracting Strategy: Extensive experience in negotiating commercial agreements and managing multi-million-dollar contracts.• Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG): Leadership in corporate ESG initiatives, including GHG emission reductions and OOOOb compliance.Please feel free to connect with me and share any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always glad to make new professional connections!
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Engineering Manager - Eagle FordConocophillips Dec 2024 - PresentHouston, Texas, Us
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Operations Manager - Eagle FordMarathon Oil Corporation Apr 2022 - Dec 2024Houston, Texas, UsSenior Leader for one of the largest E&P operations in the Eagle Ford shale, with 8 direct reports and a total team of 300+ with $350+MM of annual OPEX and CAPEX responsibility. • During my time in the Eagle Ford business unit, I introduced a systematic deferred production process, increasing production efficiency from 88% to 92%, yielding an addition 900,000boe/annually• Led the successful operations integration of Ensign Natural Resources after Marathon’s $3B acquisitiono Drove unit cost improvement of 19% in the first year following the acquisition -
Operations Manager - Northern DelawareMarathon Oil Corporation May 2020 - Apr 2022Houston, Texas, UsLed the production operations group responsible for New Mexico and West Texas.
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Operations Manager - OklahomaMarathon Oil Corporation Jan 2018 - May 2020Houston, Texas, UsOversaw 350 wells producing 100Mboepd, led field operations, maintenance, facility engineering, workover, and flow back operations for 70 wells per year.
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Planning Manager - International & GomMarathon Oil Corporation Apr 2016 - Jan 2018Houston, Texas, UsDrove strategic planning, business analysis, and financial reporting of Marathon’s international portfolio. I steered cost savings, decommissioning, and forecast for 7 international assets. This business was comprised at the time of onshore and offshore assets in Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, U.K., Gulf of Mexico and Gabon ➥ I delivered quarterly business performance and future forecast for all aspects of P/L, cash flow, and balance sheet (including production, capital, and expense). ➥ I managed planning and capital authorizations, approved annual SMOG reserve reviews, supported investor relations and SEC reporting. I guided special projects for the VP of International Assets.
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Engineering & Construction ManagerMarathon Oil Corporation Aug 2015 - Apr 2016Houston, Texas, UsMember of the asset leadership team, reporting to the Regional VP. In this role is was responsible for the Engineering and Construction team, which provided operations support to eleven fields and two gas plants, across 3 states. In addition, I was in charge of the project engineering group, which was responsible for all engineering and construction projects. I was also responsible for the management of the 3rd Party operated Red Butte and Four Bear pipeline systems.
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Non-Operated Asset ManagerMarathon Oil Corporation Jan 2015 - Aug 2015Houston, Texas, UsResponsible for Marathon Oil's UK Ltd Non-operated interest in Foinaven & East Foinaven fields and the West of Shetland pipeline system (WoSPs). As such, I was the Marathon focal point in all Foinaven and WoSPs Technical and Operational Joint Venture Committees.
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Production Engineering SupervisorMarathon Oil Corporation Nov 2014 - Aug 2015Houston, Texas, UsDirectly responsible for the daily monitoring, management and optimization of production from all UK Wells. Interfacing with the subsurface and well services teams to assess and execute production enhancing well intervention opportunities.
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Operations Engineering SupervisorMarathon Oil Corporation Aug 2013 - Nov 2014Houston, Texas, UsLead a multi-discipline team providing engineering support to both Brae Bravo and East Brae.
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Senior Process EngineerMarathon Oil Corporation Mar 2011 - Aug 2013Houston, Texas, UsMember of the Onshore Operations team supporting the Brae Bravo and East Brae platforms.
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Senior Process EngineerXodus Group Jan 2007 - Mar 2011Aberdeen, Aberdeen , GbI worked for Xodus Group for just over four years, during this time I was involved in a diverse range of projects. This included the following;1. Small Brownfield Modifications2. Debottlenecking and Ullage reviews3. Large Multi-Discipline Field Developments4. HP / HT field developments5. Process Modelling6. Subsea Tie Backs7. HAZID / HAZOP8. SIL / LOPA9. Secondment to EnQuest Plc10. Secondement to Shell EPE -
Production EngineerMaersk Contractors Jan 2006 - Jan 2007I was a member of the onshore operations team, supporting Maersk’s FPSO assets in the North Sea.
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Graduate Process EngineerSnamprogetti Ltd Aug 2005 - Jan 2006I was involved in the development of a FEED / detailed design package for the Amine Regeneration Unit and the Sour Water Stripping Unit as part of the SAMIR refinery upgrade project team.
Jonathan Payne Education Details
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Heriot-Watt UniversityChemical Engineering -
Columbia Business SchoolExecutive Education - Leading Strategic Growth
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Mit Sloan School Of ManagementExecutive Education - Leading Through Financial Excellence
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Monifieth High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan Payne
What company does Jonathan Payne work for?
Jonathan Payne works for Conocophillips
What is Jonathan Payne's role at the current company?
Jonathan Payne's current role is Operations and Engineering Leader - US unconventional operations (Eagle Ford, Delaware, Anadarko basins) and international offshore operations.
What schools did Jonathan Payne attend?
Jonathan Payne attended Heriot-Watt University, Columbia Business School, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Monifieth High School.
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