Houston, Texas, United States
Experienced Geoscientist with a diverse skill set and the tenacity to see projects through to completion while focusing on achieving results, prioritizing tasks, and improving efficiencies. • Competent in geologic operations, well delivery, field development, and non-op. asset management • Familiar with onshore unconventional and deepwater conventional projects • Well performance integration, subsurface modelling, and target de-risking • Problem solver with strong data integration and analytical skills • Business acumen and financial background • Collaboration perspective to get the job done (major operator and third-party vendor experience) • M.S. in Geosciences (Micropaleontology / Biostratigraphy) Specialties: well planning & execution of drilling operations; dynamic well performance interpretation; log interpretation & subsurface modelling; non-operated investment and competitive intelligence surveillance; saltwater disposal injection (UIC Class II) site characterization; commercial deals; mudlogging & hydrocarbon analysis; large data set integration & analysis (information management); training & development (instructional design); logistics & budgets; banking & financial management
Provided onshore operations and offshore wellsite geology support for high-risk/high-value exploration, appraisal, and development wells across the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Led and supported well delivery teams with project risk identification, mitigation, and operations readiness, resulting in integrated geological and geophysical evaluations for deepwater wells. Produced alternative success and failure case realizations that honor the data and supported by relevant analogues and exploration history. Collaboration with geoscience, petroleum-, front-end- & well- engineering and others, to define end-to-end integrated value, deliver safe wells, and fulfill objectives. • Responsible for sample interpretation, composite log generation, wireline witnessing, mudlogging data acquisition, quality control of deliverables (internal and regulatory), data archival, contract management and crew audits, equipment and personnel coordination/logistics, training and development of junior staff, field trial implementation of technologies, and promoting safety in the workplace • Led and assisted in the delivery, execution, and stakeholder management of exploration prospects, providing real-time operations oversight, staff training of Petrel, and capturing/sharing of learnings with wider team • Performed business performance analysis of newly formed team and implemented Ways of Working efficiencies (templates, team data archival, digitalization); engaged with vendors to ensure subsurface digital platform requirements were maintained/improved • Focal point for salt hazards study reviewed/catalogued geophysical and petrophysical salt character, sampling data, and drilling hazard incidents at previously operated wells, in order to identify trends and predictability • Reviewed offset well analogues for subsurface hazards, pore pressure prediction, and seismic correlation • Co-led Houston-area Deepwater Operations Geology Forum professional organization (2024)
Primary Geologist for Reeves Co. and Permian Delaware Basin non-operated partner activities. Provided subsurface analysis and interpretation for well participation and commercial activities across Delaware Basin (Reeves, Loving, & Ward Co.), resulting in competitive and disciplined investment (IRR, NPV, & business planning). Developed Reeves Co. geologic model and integrated petrophysical, production, and competitive intelligence data to improve understanding of field development designs, subsurface uncertainties, and non-operated investment decision quality. Knowledgeable of technical exploration and development activities of Wolfcamp and Bone Spring targets. •Led and provided geologic analysis of well consent participation investment opportunities; reviewed over 340 AFE’s which materialized into over $900 mln NPV; high volume producer (145 AFE’s in recent 12-mo. period) •Developed subsurface model and tools to identify performance impact of multi-target production discrepancies, better define deep fault migration extent (proactive wellbore planning), and improve target benchmarking •Coordinated with Exploration on non-development targets (Wolfcamp B and C, Bone Springs) and ensured quality control; led integrated technical review to de-risk common value areas (Wolfcamp A and B, Third Bone Spring Carbonate); challenged existing technical valuation framework to ensure participation •Commercialized well AFE’s realizing immediate NPV with minimal CAPEX exposure •Supported commercial projects through competitive scoping, opportunity framing, subsurface review; generated field development optimization plans to minimize value erosion through ad hoc deals •Coordinated non-operated activities (cost/schedule forecasting, partner engagement/influence, data entitlement); geology liaison and partner operations monitoring (drilling, completions, well intervention, shallow hazards), in order to capture value of information and share learnings with internal teams
Performed well planning and operations execution duties (Loving Co.). Established Permian saltwater disposal injection program (Class II wells) best-practices, planning workflows, and injection modelling (IRM). Minimized value erosion through lease jeopardy mitigation efforts, field development planning, and commercial activities. •Planned and executed 96 wells for development, exploration, and saltwater injection; created field development plans to maximize well inventory, minimize depletion/interference, and optimize infrastructure (pipeline, SWD) •Developed SWD risk assessment and site characterization tool to reduce well planning cycle time by 40%; familiarity with Class II UIC regulatory requirements, permitting efforts, and wellbore design •Supported geologic static modelling efforts for SWD injection feasibility studies: injection modelling, regional anhydrite mapping, injection/deep gas well interference, and mass balance analysis (Delaware Mountain Gp.) Created over $55 mln NPV through commercial activities (Blk. 76 WI consolidation; East Loving Co. divestment) •Collaborated with field teams to reduce OPEX and HSSE road exposure ($1.5 mln and 73k mi/yr); executed SUA •Led integrated teams to minimize lease loss exposure (Pugh, CDC, expiry) and reduce operatorship uncertainties •Engaged vendors for mudlogging services (tripled vendor optionality, MSA’s, trials/protocols, billing resolution)
Responsible for field staff development (technical, safety, ways of working). Performed major role in integration of three companies (>500 employees) into a single service provider. Developed 4-tier surface logger training program; implemented online eLearning system for over 350 employees; produced orientation and technical guidebooks. Maintained multi-department budget and directly oversaw 5 employees.
• Tracked more than 475 physical and human resources on a daily basis, and directly managed their allocation/distribution during periods of high business activity (80 well sites across 12 states). • Regularly interacted with over 20 senior personnel from the areas of field supervision, finance, human resources, information technology, operations, quality control, and safety to ensure the maintenance of an accurate information management system. • Organized corporate assets for sale offer and facilitated transfer to major service provider. • Developed business relationships with key equipment/supply vendors and increased access to and cost savings of new inventory. • Supervised two operations support personnel.
• Led production effort on over 200 employee projects and helped drive them to completion; assisted with project coordination, critique, progress measurement, and technical writing assistance. • Instructed over 130 students on logging equipment, leadership, QA/QC, safety, and team dynamics • Directed departmental meetings and assisted in development of staff. • Established a strong working relationship with geology, management, production, and quality groups. • Company expert for iBall Bloodhound gas chromatograph
- Collected lithologic and gas chromatography data for Marcellus Shale exploration; worked with Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; EXCO Resources, Inc.; and Seneca Resources Corporation. - Maintained mud logging equipment; prepared mud logs and drilling operation reports. - Provided instruction and assistance for incoming mud loggers. - Effectively communicated with geologists and on-site personnel.
• Monitored local marketplace for development and growth opportunities for a $100 million institution. • Assessed valuations, budgets, and risk analyses (up to $1 million) for residential and commercial construction projects; monitored projects and contractors, and determined funds disbursement. • Maintained deposits and lines of credit ($15+ million) to secure appropriate liquidity. • Resolved workout situation conflicts and provided legal testimony. • Established/revised policy and internal status/monitoring reports to ensure state and federal compliance.
• Laid out 28km seismic survey line on sea-ice; performed secondary ice-drilling duties. • Collected marine data (temperature/salinity/current) employing “Hot Finger” technology. • Assisted with logistical planning of program prior to deployment and modifications thereafter. • Maintained small engines (generators, snowmobiles, ice drills).