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Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Provide oversight and management of all projects assigned to the Remote Operating Center (ROC), and provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to all assigned personnel within the ROC.Manage all projects assigned to the ROC and execute tasks associated with those projects including, but not limited to geosteering (remote and onsite), mudlogging, mass spec and drilling services.•Expertise integrating geosteering, correlating measurements, rock properties and mudgas properties across a… Show more Provide oversight and management of all projects assigned to the Remote Operating Center (ROC), and provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to all assigned personnel within the ROC.Manage all projects assigned to the ROC and execute tasks associated with those projects including, but not limited to geosteering (remote and onsite), mudlogging, mass spec and drilling services.•Expertise integrating geosteering, correlating measurements, rock properties and mudgas properties across a single lateral and across multiple well over a large area.•Communicate with clients and provide hardware, software and process expertise as well as answer questions and discuss any issues with the client contact.•Participate in weekly meetings to discuss current, recently completed and upcoming projects.•Contribute to ongoing improvement of the team by sharing learning experiences and suggesting improvements or modifications to workflow and deliverables. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Geological lead overseeing daily horizontal geosteering operations for 12 rigs in Anadarko Basin drilling Woodford, Meramec and Springer (Black Marker) exploration and development wells.• Led geosteering team, coordinated schedules, work flows and communicated daily with Asset and Drilling Managers.• Reviewed all directional well plans, targets, depth prognosis, geological and geophysical risk.• Evaluated horizontal drilling practices, lateral length and targets focusing on… Show more Geological lead overseeing daily horizontal geosteering operations for 12 rigs in Anadarko Basin drilling Woodford, Meramec and Springer (Black Marker) exploration and development wells.• Led geosteering team, coordinated schedules, work flows and communicated daily with Asset and Drilling Managers.• Reviewed all directional well plans, targets, depth prognosis, geological and geophysical risk.• Evaluated horizontal drilling practices, lateral length and targets focusing on optimization and reducing cost. • Standardized communication between asset, geosteering and drilling departments to increase efficiency while encouraging a more proactive instead of reactive approach.• Implemented and standardized geosteering practices that improved P-rate, extended bit life, increased in-zone percentage, and resulted in smoother wellbore paths.• Provided geological input in the design and execution of all logging and coring operations.• Oversaw well and seismic data exchange with other operators.• Championed the Mid-Con geosteering program by training new and existing geo staff the best geosteering practices/methods.• Geosteering advisor for other business units company wide. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Provided management the necessary geologic expertise and recommendations to appropriately high-grade existing investments, evaluate future acquisition opportunities and monetize nonperforming assets within the Anadarko Basin. • Member of team responsible for identifying and progressing new plays, concepts, bolt-on and large scale acquisition investment opportunities.• Monetized existing mature or nonperforming assets.• Prepared reports, presentations and data packages for partners… Show more Provided management the necessary geologic expertise and recommendations to appropriately high-grade existing investments, evaluate future acquisition opportunities and monetize nonperforming assets within the Anadarko Basin. • Member of team responsible for identifying and progressing new plays, concepts, bolt-on and large scale acquisition investment opportunities.• Monetized existing mature or nonperforming assets.• Prepared reports, presentations and data packages for partners and government agencies.• Member of multi-discipline team that discussed and synthesized well results including spacing, target zones, wellpath and geosteering requirements.• Developed geological models from well logs, geophysical data, cross-sections and maps using Petra and provided geologic support for reserve and volumetric assessment.• Contributed designing and executing geological and geophysical work programs.• Presented technical work to executives.• Planned 30+ Woodford formation extended horizontal wells and oversaw geosteering operations.• Mentored junior operation geologists. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Key contributor to the in-year drilling program and long-term development plan for the Business Unit. Accountable for efficiently developing fields and incorporating relevant competitor analysis in order to identify new well locations.• Provided geological support for a multi-disciplinary team that generated development plans that efficiently captured leasehold, protected from offset drainage and endangered units, while meeting investment hurdles and maximizing capital efficiency… Show more Key contributor to the in-year drilling program and long-term development plan for the Business Unit. Accountable for efficiently developing fields and incorporating relevant competitor analysis in order to identify new well locations.• Provided geological support for a multi-disciplinary team that generated development plans that efficiently captured leasehold, protected from offset drainage and endangered units, while meeting investment hurdles and maximizing capital efficiency. • Regionally mapped and studied the Haynesville, Cotton Valley and Eagle Ford formations and planned and geosteered 20+ horizontal laterals.• Conducted effective lateral length, spacing and wellbore placement studies. • Identified shallow pay zones and other behind pipe opportunities.• Championed a team that standardized company horizontal geosteering practices. • Monitored offset competitor leasing activity and daily drilling operations.• Mentored new hire and supervised intern development/operations geoscientist. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Provided geological support and technical advice for multi-disciplinary team that populated, prioritized and high-graded the portfolio of new opportunities for the New Ventures Business Unit.• Gathered and analyzed previous geological and geophysical interpretations, reports and literature on emerging plays, leasehold, bolt-on or large scale acquisitions.• Defined and evaluated prospects and leads.• Characterized resource potential and assessed technical risk and reserve potential… Show more Provided geological support and technical advice for multi-disciplinary team that populated, prioritized and high-graded the portfolio of new opportunities for the New Ventures Business Unit.• Gathered and analyzed previous geological and geophysical interpretations, reports and literature on emerging plays, leasehold, bolt-on or large scale acquisitions.• Defined and evaluated prospects and leads.• Characterized resource potential and assessed technical risk and reserve potential across multiple oil producing basins.• Evaluated joint ventures and property acquisitions.• Generated and update regional maps and cross sections with new tops, correlations, shows and other related data.• Presented technical work.• Provided competitor analysis and offset information through monitoring press releases, attending technical conferences and networking.• Planned and executed 5 exploration Marcellus wells in the Appalachian Basin. Show less

Anchorage, Alaska Area

Member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for 130+ production wells and 20 gas injectors in the Greater Prudhoe Bay, AK. Primarily focused on a strategy for managing an acceptable production rate of decline.•Interpret 2D and 3D seismic datasets and generate various seismic attribute maps using Seisworks.•Correlate/interpret logs and generate cross sections using Stratworks and GEOLOG.•Generate maps (structural, GDE, isopach, net-ti-gross, netsand, gross light oil column, net… Show more Member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for 130+ production wells and 20 gas injectors in the Greater Prudhoe Bay, AK. Primarily focused on a strategy for managing an acceptable production rate of decline.•Interpret 2D and 3D seismic datasets and generate various seismic attribute maps using Seisworks.•Correlate/interpret logs and generate cross sections using Stratworks and GEOLOG.•Generate maps (structural, GDE, isopach, net-ti-gross, netsand, gross light oil column, net light oil column and fluid contacts) and displays using ZMAP and SDI Montage.•Interact daily with petroleum, reservoir, and drilling engineers providing geologic input for reservoir management and identifying infill drilling and wellwork opportunities in core area of responsibility.•Responsible for updating the depletion plan and implementing following senior management and partners approval.•Responsible for refining and delivering 12-15 new penetration packages per year including targets, directional well plans, offset well analysis, geologic prognosis of formation depths, reserve economics, reservoir and drilling risk assessments and completion strategy.•Work directly with rotary and coil-tubing drilling departments planning and executing 3000-4000ft horizontal displacement, multi-laterals and conventional wells.•Oversee drilling operations ensuring all well objectives are met. Responsible for making all geosteering decisions and picking casing points, coring points and TD.•Mentor and supervise new hire and intern geoscientists supporting reservoir description and field development activities. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

High profile position responsible for planning and drilling three high angle Deepwater Gulf of Mexico development wells.•Generated pre-drill packages documenting all well objectives, statement of requirements, reservoir and drilling risk, logging programs and completion strategy.•Conducted drilling operations including monitoring the well, picking casing, core points, tops, faults, contacts and TD.•Worked with wellsite geologist and logging experts to design and successfully execute… Show more High profile position responsible for planning and drilling three high angle Deepwater Gulf of Mexico development wells.•Generated pre-drill packages documenting all well objectives, statement of requirements, reservoir and drilling risk, logging programs and completion strategy.•Conducted drilling operations including monitoring the well, picking casing, core points, tops, faults, contacts and TD.•Worked with wellsite geologist and logging experts to design and successfully execute well logging programs.•Attended pre-spud meetings through to post-well analysis and review including results tracking and sharing best practices.•Traveled offshore to the rig to be onsite during drilling operations and supervise well evaluation activities.•Generated maps and cross sections using ZMAP and Stratworks. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Worked on multiple sub-salt prospects in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico.•Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic datasets and generated various seismic attribute and faces maps using Seisworks and Geoprobe for multiple sub-salt prospects in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Walker-Ridge and Green Canyon protraction areas.•Generated cross sections using Stratworks and SDI Montage.•Calculated volumetrics uncertainty analysis and participated in prospect risk assessments.•Hi-graded prospects and matured… Show more Worked on multiple sub-salt prospects in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico.•Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic datasets and generated various seismic attribute and faces maps using Seisworks and Geoprobe for multiple sub-salt prospects in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Walker-Ridge and Green Canyon protraction areas.•Generated cross sections using Stratworks and SDI Montage.•Calculated volumetrics uncertainty analysis and participated in prospect risk assessments.•Hi-graded prospects and matured exploration opportunities•Participated in lease sales.•Oversaw the drilling operations of two Deepwater GOM Exploration wells. Show less

Anchorage, Alaska Area

Onsite geologist for 13 Prudhoe Bay, AK wells. Responsible for all drilling and logging operations and reported directly to the asset operations geologist.•Advised drilling engineers and company man of geological/geophysical aspects of drilling the well.•Responsible for landing the well and all horizontal geosteering decisions necessary to geosteer the well within specific target zone(s).•Picked casing points, core points, tops, faults and TD.•Correlated real-time logs with… Show more Onsite geologist for 13 Prudhoe Bay, AK wells. Responsible for all drilling and logging operations and reported directly to the asset operations geologist.•Advised drilling engineers and company man of geological/geophysical aspects of drilling the well.•Responsible for landing the well and all horizontal geosteering decisions necessary to geosteer the well within specific target zone(s).•Picked casing points, core points, tops, faults and TD.•Correlated real-time logs with offset wells and conducted sample and core descriptions.•Supervised well evaluation activities (wireline, drill-pipe and coil tubing conveyed logging). Show less

Master'S Degree, Geological Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General