Robert Sovil Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California, United States

I serve as a technical expert within the Oil and Gas Management Program responsible for providing oversight of the Federal and Indian Oil and Gas resources within the state. Utilizing knowledge and application of the principles of geology and engineering and for all aspects of oil and gas management. Responsibilities include:Serve as budget lead for all oil and gas fluid mineral functional areas. Provide oversight and assistance to Field Offices in the development of geological and mineral aspects of NEPA documents. Provides policy and technical guidance to the Field Offices on related planning issues for Oil and Gas Fluid Minerals program.Review and research applications for suspension of operations on Federal oil and gas leases. Assist in review and recommendation of lease agreements.Conduct program audits, prepare findings, identify training needs, makes recommendations to the State Director. Evaluate and process royalty rate reductions and ensure compliance with regulations. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other BLM offices, agencies, groups, and responds to public questions concerning laws, regulations, and policy related to oil and gas mineral resources on public lands.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Reservoir engineer in the reservoir analysis group for Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf evaluations. Charged with worst case discharge (WCD) analysis for the application for permit to drill (APD) process. Periodic field review and field study analysis to ensure up to date reserve bookings in assigned areas. Professional petroleum engineer conducting analysis of reserves and producing aspects of oil and gas reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico basin.

Casper, Wyoming Area

Federal regulatory engineering oversight of oil and gas operations conducted in the Powder River basin of Wyoming. Review drilling permits, oversee completion operations, on call for approval of abnormal operations, paying well determinations, bond review, and interdepartmental assistance as required.Federal regulatory petroleum engineer in the Casper Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) field office. Duties include but not limited to: federal engineering oversight of all federal oil & gas mineral extraction in the Central Wyoming Powder River basin, economic assessments of federal oil & gas wells, plug & abandonment oversight, facilities site security assessments, and reservoir drainage interpretations. Previously employed as a field engineering liaison for wireline service division in the Permian Basin. Tasked with the interaction of E&P engineering departments and learning field nomenclature of cased hole wireline field service operations.. Read and interpret cement bond logs (CBL), compensated neutron logs (CNL), as well as gamma ray and caliper logs. Oversee field operations. Assist and support all field personnel, ensure compliance of safety protocols, and attend professional development events.

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

Engineering support liaison for wireline service division throughout Permian Basin. Read and interpret cement bond logs (CBL), compensated neutron logs (CNL), gamma ray logs, and caliper inspection logs. Field support and assistance for all facets of wireline service including stuck pipe recovery utilizing freepoint tools. Advance market recognition through representation at community activities, service organization meetings and professional discussion groups. Stay abreast of new technologies and prepare implementation of said technologies. Cultivate and expand existing customer base and present complete service manifest in order to increase market share.

Austin, Texas Area

Bachelor of Science Petroleum Engineering

Taylor Texas

Owner/operator of small specialty retail store. Provided all aspects of small business management including daily operations, accounting, equipment repair and maintenance, and customer service.

Supervised daily operations of field service department for commercial microfilm equipment products within assigned South Texas territory. Ensured timely completion of repair and maintenance of service calls by field service technicians. Developed yearly budget for department. Provided customer service as required by sales department.

Bachelor Of Science, Petroleum Engineering, Graduated

Well Control Certification January 2012

Associate Of Arts, General Studies, Graduated - Degree Awarded