Analytical, safety-minded Engineer with extensive experience planning, leading and enhancing production (artificial lift, facilities and stimulation). Outstanding communicator focused on building and directing teams toward operational excellence, while adhering to all safety, regulatory and company expectations. Skilled in identifying and integrating innovative improvements.
PROVEN LEADER OF BUDGETING, STAFFING AND ENGINEERING FOR VARIOUS DRILLING AND WELL WORKOVER PROJECTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Led complete change in artificial lift and recompletion for 600+ wells in an acquisition to improve profitability
Experience preparing Authorization for Expenditures (AFEs) for management and partner approvals
Skilled in training, mentoring, leading and evaluating teams
AFE DEVELOPMENT
Combine offset well data, field experience, reservoir engineering and decline analysis to recognize areas where production improvements are needed.
Work with Land and Accounting personnel to realize when proper partner approvals had been obtained on AFE’s to proceed.
SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Formed comprehensive regulatory group and managed staff of four direct reports
Engineered compliance issues and implemented regulators’ requests with real-world solutions
Negotiated innovative injection permit for CO2 with EPA on Indian lands.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Focused on reducing costs without compromising production and safety of work
Proven record of planning and implementing cost-saving techniques including artificial lift review.
In last position, responsible for integrating improvements that let to 12% production boost (50 BOPD)
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
35 years of expertise and leadership in oil and gas industry
Experience overseeing major acquisitions
Collaborative history with BLM, BIA, EPA, Coast Guard and various State Regulatory agencies
Professional Experience
LAYLINE PETROLEUM, LLC, HOUSTON, TX
OPERATIONS ENGINEER, FEBRUARY 2012-SEPTEMBER 2012
Had complete engineering oversight for two different mature waterfloods of over 300 wells.
Collaborated with field foreman and construction engineer to install new flare system and rebuild production facilities to comply with TCEQ standards, and to enhance pumper safety.
Initiated drilling program of four vertical and two horizontal wells; wrote well plans, drilling and completion procedures; prepared AFEs; specified and obtained contractors, materials, MWD/LWD personnel necessary for these operations.
CHAPARRAL ENERGY, LLC/CALUMET OIL COMPANY, OKLAHOMA CITY & TULSA, OK
MANAGER OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS, 2006-2011
Formed multi-state regulatory group and managed staff of four direct reports.
Cultivated and maintained relationships with various State and Federal regulatory agencies to create synergy across all operational strategies.
Resolved compliance issues and aligned regulators’ requests with engineered solutions.
Negotiated nation’s first EPA CO2 injection permit that will become the standard for most states; permit will be EPA’s metric for sequestration practices and enhanced oil recovery work.
CHAPARRAL ENERGY, LLC/CALUMET OIL COMPANY (CONTINUED)
ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER (VP OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING), 2002-2006
Handled all engineering aspects in support of field operations.
This included stimulation, workover and artificial lift redesign to maximize production.
Hired other engineers to support growth of company and specific needs.
OPERATIONS ENGINEER, 1991-2002
Led permitting, drilling, recompletion and revising artificial lift for 600+ wells acquired in acquisitions.
Reviewed and reported economic assessments of all wells and leases.
Provided oversight of major acquisitions, including multi-million dollar purchases from Chevron and Phillips Petroleum of Mid-Continent assets.
Mentored, supervised and evaluated Junior Engineer and Geologist in l...
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