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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Lead a multi-disciplinary team with the objective of maximizing cash flow from the South region Pembina area assets (Brazeau, Tomahawk, Warburg and Violet Grove) through a variety of strategies and tactics.Oversee the related subsurface activities, coordinate and/or complete the technical analysis and economic evaluation to make the necessary value-added decisions on day-to-day operating matters within the constraints of company policy.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Coordinated and delivered the execution of the annual work plan budget for various conventional and unconventional plays (operated and non-operated) across Sinopec's asset base.Gathered, prepared and presented technical and economic analysis and recommendations to attain internal approvals for various development activities, including operated and non-operated development drilling, workovers, production optimization, abandonments and completed periodic project… Show more Coordinated and delivered the execution of the annual work plan budget for various conventional and unconventional plays (operated and non-operated) across Sinopec's asset base.Gathered, prepared and presented technical and economic analysis and recommendations to attain internal approvals for various development activities, including operated and non-operated development drilling, workovers, production optimization, abandonments and completed periodic project lookbacks.Coordinated and tracked execution project management for asset development program and stewarded capital spending and forecasting to ensure budget deliverables were maintained.Coordinate well inventory with all teams to ensure surface land state of readiness for upcoming drilling programs.Managed the company AFE process for asset development capital projects.Supported the monthly production forecasting process.Worked with the subsurface team to increase the size and quality of the opportunity inventory as input into the long term plan and annual work plan budget and supported the evaluation of poolings, deals and divestments. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Managed business case for reservoir and development projects (new pad drilling and gas co-injection/plant debottlenecks) for thermal oil assets in Saskatchewan through project lifecycle.Transitioned Husky’s long-range plan and asset-based processes to a newly built Cenovus long range plan and functional processes.Led implementation of a natural gas co-injection project/strategy across the Lloyd Thermal assets resulting in a >$600MM NPV9 add to the 5-year business… Show more Managed business case for reservoir and development projects (new pad drilling and gas co-injection/plant debottlenecks) for thermal oil assets in Saskatchewan through project lifecycle.Transitioned Husky’s long-range plan and asset-based processes to a newly built Cenovus long range plan and functional processes.Led implementation of a natural gas co-injection project/strategy across the Lloyd Thermal assets resulting in a >$600MM NPV9 add to the 5-year business plan.Collaborated with integrated teams to define objectives and progress scope in support of the business case.Stewarded projects through capital governance process and gate reviews.Worked closely within the development team to maximize asset value by implementing increased well spacing, longer horizontal wells and natural gas co-injection.Managed and engaged impacted contributing teams in change details, defined path forward and ensured project changes were approved and reflected in capital budget and development plans.Provided monthly forecast capital updates to communicate drivers for capital variance and identified and communicated opportunities to increase or decrease spend. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Managed development plans of existing thermal oil assets in Saskatchewan to sustain production of ~27,000 boe/d using SAGD EOR wells with an annual capital budget of ~$70 - $100MM per year.Worked in a cross-functional team including production engineers, reservoir engineers, geologists, geophysicists and business partners to optimize existing thermal assets; identified and evaluated new opportunities for development.Led a cross-functional team on a project with the objective of… Show more Managed development plans of existing thermal oil assets in Saskatchewan to sustain production of ~27,000 boe/d using SAGD EOR wells with an annual capital budget of ~$70 - $100MM per year.Worked in a cross-functional team including production engineers, reservoir engineers, geologists, geophysicists and business partners to optimize existing thermal assets; identified and evaluated new opportunities for development.Led a cross-functional team on a project with the objective of optimizing full life cycle costs of future SAGD pads using extended reach horizontal wells; implemented results into long range business plan.Managed and provided leadership to seven staff; mentored, developed and performance managed.Coordinated and optimized thermal long-range plan that maximized free cash flow and sustained production in short term with options for production growth (depending on oil prices). Removed $1.3B in capital by eliminating need to build three new 10,000 bopd facilities and tie-in the reserves to existing facilities thereby adding ~$900MM NPV10 in value.Evaluated new properties for thermal potential, formulated development plans, assessed economic viability, obtained corporate and regulatory approvals and executed development.Created and maintained capital budget and forecasts for thermal team, reported on variances, conducted lookbacks and secured executive approvals for new projects >$20MM.Recommended and obtained approvals for acquisitions and divestitures for thermal team.Supervised preparation of and approved annual reserve and resource reporting requirements for thermal assets.Evaluated and championed new technology and continuous improvement initiatives such as NCG, AI for SOR optimization and longer horizontal wells.Reviewed and approved regulatory applications and ensured regulatory compliance on reservoir and development issues. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Managed the development of a multi-zone gas resource asset in the Deep Basin of Alberta with an annual capital budget of ~$90MM and ~25,000 boe/d of production.Formulated and executed development plans for existing assets, including drilling horizontal multi-stage fractured well pads, gathering system optimizations and other capital projects.Successfully led a cross-functional team to build a full field development plan for the asset in order to achieve a rate of return of at… Show more Managed the development of a multi-zone gas resource asset in the Deep Basin of Alberta with an annual capital budget of ~$90MM and ~25,000 boe/d of production.Formulated and executed development plans for existing assets, including drilling horizontal multi-stage fractured well pads, gathering system optimizations and other capital projects.Successfully led a cross-functional team to build a full field development plan for the asset in order to achieve a rate of return of at least 15% at an AECO gas price of $2/mcf flat (achieved 16%).Led commercial negotiations with Husky Midtream to build the 120 MMCF/D Corser gas plant near Edson under a take or pay arrangement.Optimized operating costs by consolidating production from multiple gas plants in the area to the Corser gas plant which led to the shut-in of 3 high cost gas plants and ~$10MM in annual operating cost savings.Conducted a frac optimization project to investigate the effect of increased frac intensity on initial production rates and ultimate reserves recovery with the ultimate goal of identifying the best solution for rate of return on Wilrich horizontal gas wells. Supervised, mentored and held staff accountable for delivering on expectations.Evaluated a commercial project to convert natural gas to power.Adjusted develop plans based on gas and liquid pricing to shift between plays that offered the best returns.Prepared and monitored capital budgets and long-range plans and conducted lookbacks.Supervised the preparation of and approved the annual reserve and resource reports.Evaluated continuous improvement initiatives such as monobore wells, removing sand separators, optimized frac designs (fluids, chemicals, sand intensity), frac water sourcing and disposal. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Assumed additional management and oversight of oil and gas assets near Rocky Mountain House for a total combined asset with ~33,000 boe/d of production.Managed development plans, production and optimization of the assets including drilling, gathering system optimizations and other capital projects with an annual capital budget of $35MM.Participated in business unit reorganization and assisted in building new organizational structure.Led construction and presentation of… Show more Assumed additional management and oversight of oil and gas assets near Rocky Mountain House for a total combined asset with ~33,000 boe/d of production.Managed development plans, production and optimization of the assets including drilling, gathering system optimizations and other capital projects with an annual capital budget of $35MM.Participated in business unit reorganization and assisted in building new organizational structure.Led construction and presentation of Northwest divestment package as part of Husky’s Western Canada divestitures in 2016; successfully divested assets.Developed an economic model for sour gas business and determined it was going to become cashflow negative in a few years. Analyzed alternatives (including consolidation with competitors) and recommended divestiture. Obtained executive approval to divest sour gas business (including operated Ram River gas plant), which resulted in company savings of ~$400MM in Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO). Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Managed development, production and operation of an asset area producing ~20,000 boe/d from a variety of oil and gas fields near Grande Prairie, Alberta.Provided oversight to a team of approximately 90+ employees (engineers, technicians and field operations).Managed development plans, production and optimization of assets including drilling, gathering system optimizations and other capital projects with an annual capital budget of $100MM.Developed budget and long-range… Show more Managed development, production and operation of an asset area producing ~20,000 boe/d from a variety of oil and gas fields near Grande Prairie, Alberta.Provided oversight to a team of approximately 90+ employees (engineers, technicians and field operations).Managed development plans, production and optimization of assets including drilling, gathering system optimizations and other capital projects with an annual capital budget of $100MM.Developed budget and long-range plans with a focus on growing production from unconventional resource plays (Montney, Wilrich and Cardium).Joined Corporate Reserves Review Team (RRT) as a technical expert and provided oversight on reserves and resources bookings for the entire corporation.Reviewed and approved regulatory applications and responses and ensured regulatory compliance on reservoir and development issues.Supervised preparation of and approved the annual reserve and resource reports. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Managed development of two Cardium oil resource plays at Wapiti and Kakwa; capital budget of $75MM.Coordinated preparation of production, operating cost and capital budgets, including variance analysis between plans and results.Supervised, mentored and directed staff. Identified continuous improvement opportunities (pad drilling, tighter well spacing, frac fluid recycling, monobores, etc.) that improved well economics.Used integrated planning with G&G, Drilling… Show more Managed development of two Cardium oil resource plays at Wapiti and Kakwa; capital budget of $75MM.Coordinated preparation of production, operating cost and capital budgets, including variance analysis between plans and results.Supervised, mentored and directed staff. Identified continuous improvement opportunities (pad drilling, tighter well spacing, frac fluid recycling, monobores, etc.) that improved well economics.Used integrated planning with G&G, Drilling and Completions, Facilities Engineering, Operations and Land and ensured development activities were conducted in a capitally efficient manner.Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintained and encouraged communication with internal and external stakeholders. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Coordinated exploitation engineering support for Western Canada oil and gas resource play portfolio.Provided leadership and supervision to team’s engineering technical staff; mentored, performance managed.Worked with multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists and land men to evaluate, capture and de-risk unconventional resource play opportunities.Validated and tracked reserves and resource evaluations and provided guidance and oversight to other team… Show more Coordinated exploitation engineering support for Western Canada oil and gas resource play portfolio.Provided leadership and supervision to team’s engineering technical staff; mentored, performance managed.Worked with multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists and land men to evaluate, capture and de-risk unconventional resource play opportunities.Validated and tracked reserves and resource evaluations and provided guidance and oversight to other team members.Created and maintained capital and expense budgets, including variance analysis between plans and results. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provided engineering expertise within a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists and land men responsible for evaluating, capturing and de-risking oil and gas prospects across Canada and the United States.Identified, evaluated and presented recommendations on new opportunities including land sales, acquisitions, farm-ins and asset swaps.Prepared reserve estimates, production forecasts, economic analysis, drilling and completion plans and post-drill evaluations for… Show more Provided engineering expertise within a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists and land men responsible for evaluating, capturing and de-risking oil and gas prospects across Canada and the United States.Identified, evaluated and presented recommendations on new opportunities including land sales, acquisitions, farm-ins and asset swaps.Prepared reserve estimates, production forecasts, economic analysis, drilling and completion plans and post-drill evaluations for new prospect development.Created and carried out development plans for new prospects in exploration areas.Worked closely with production and facility engineers to ensure timely execution of well tie-ins.Prepared and maintained reserve and resource bookings. Assisted in creating and maintaining capital and expense budgets. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Performed development and production engineering roles for various oil and gas producing assets throughout the Alberta Deep Basin and Foothills.Formulated and executed pool development strategies and plans to optimize pool and field depletion.Monitored reservoir, well and gathering system performance and recommended opportunities for optimization or remediation of production.Prepared capital, production and operating cost budgets and forecasts and conducted variance… Show more Performed development and production engineering roles for various oil and gas producing assets throughout the Alberta Deep Basin and Foothills.Formulated and executed pool development strategies and plans to optimize pool and field depletion.Monitored reservoir, well and gathering system performance and recommended opportunities for optimization or remediation of production.Prepared capital, production and operating cost budgets and forecasts and conducted variance analysis.Maintained reserves bookings for assigned properties.Prepared regulatory applications and responses and ensured regulatory compliance on reservoir, development and production issues.Managed Joint Venture responsibilities for assigned assets.Identified, evaluated and presented recommendations on business opportunities including acquisitions, divestitures, asset swaps and land sales. Show less

Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada

Provided technical support to both the Ram River gas plant and sulphur handling facility.Prepared AFE cost estimates for detailed engineering and construction projects.Carried out the justification, engineering, procurement, cost control and construction of projects for the Ram River gas plant and sulphur handling facility.Optimized existing operations and facilities through innovation, studies and detailed analysis.Evaluated business development opportunities… Show more Provided technical support to both the Ram River gas plant and sulphur handling facility.Prepared AFE cost estimates for detailed engineering and construction projects.Carried out the justification, engineering, procurement, cost control and construction of projects for the Ram River gas plant and sulphur handling facility.Optimized existing operations and facilities through innovation, studies and detailed analysis.Evaluated business development opportunities such as premium product sulphur forming and alternative sulphur disposal methods.Maintained and prioritized a project list with project status, completion dates and weekly updates.Conducted meetings with maintenance and operations personnel to review and update project list.Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and Husky standards on all projects. Show less

Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada

Monitored process variables and equipment parameters in various plant units.Noted abnormal conditions and carried out appropriate solutions.Maintained proper and accurate log sheets.Submitted work orders on equipment requiring repair.Learned the operation of a sour gas processing facility.Gained invaluable practical experience to apply to future engineering positions.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Prepared AFE cost estimates for drilling, completion, workover and abandonment programs.Wrote drilling, completion, workover and abandonment programs.Created stick diagrams for drilling and downhole diagrams for completions.Submitted license applications and audit packages to regulatory agencies.Optimized pumping rod string designs using software.Travelled to the field on several occasions to become familiar with drilling and service rig operations… Show more Prepared AFE cost estimates for drilling, completion, workover and abandonment programs.Wrote drilling, completion, workover and abandonment programs.Created stick diagrams for drilling and downhole diagrams for completions.Submitted license applications and audit packages to regulatory agencies.Optimized pumping rod string designs using software.Travelled to the field on several occasions to become familiar with drilling and service rig operations, equipment and procedures. Show less