Andrew Jamison
Cypress
Summary
Dynamic operations executive with over 24 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, providing strategic leadership across upstream and midstream sectors. Expertise in operational excellence, process safety, cost optimization, and team development within high-stakes environments. Proven ability to manage budgets from $150 million to over $300 million, oversee teams of more than 75 staff members, and optimize assets producing up to 120 MBOEPD. Strong track record includes driving multimillion-dollar free cash flow improvements, achieving zero-incident milestones, and spearheading global standardization initiatives while effectively navigating downturns, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Facilities Execution / Operational Excellence – Permian Basin
Apache
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented strategic changes in operations to improve project management and cost controls, successfully advancing performance from the fourth quartile to the top quartile within one year.
- Implemented advanced scheduling and execution practices, delivering projects an average of 30 days ahead of schedule with zero recordable incidents across 675,000 man-hours.
- 40+ staff | $150MM budget Member of Senior Leadership Team. Assumed leadership post-reorganization, overseeing safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of construction projects.
Director, Operational Excellence – Global Role
Apache
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed and deployed Global Operations Management System (systems, processes, training), aligning with SEMS, IOGP, ISO 50001, and other standards across diverse regions.
- Standardized Remote Operations Center protocols, reducing nuisance alarms by 80% and developing user tools for field and remote operations.
- Built scalable companywide operational dashboard integrating 12 systems, providing real-time insights from lease operators to Executive Leadership Team.
- Supported Emissions Consent Decree closure and SAP PM rollout, establishing formal maintenance organization to improve compliance and efficiency.
- 15+ staff Reported to Sr. VP of Operations; enhanced global operational discipline and standardized processes. Member of Senior Leadership Team.
Functional Advisor / General Manager, Chevron Technical Center – Global Role
Chevron
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Led multiple Optimization Peer Assists across facilities, identifying and prioritizing performance enhancement opportunities.
- Executed comprehensive analytics initiative for gas turbines, working alongside Chevron Pipeline to bolster predictive maintenance and operational reliability.
- Provided strategic guidance on asset performance and process safety to drive operational improvements within global business units.
Director of Operations, Eagle Ford Business Unit
Noble Energy
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Revitalized low-morale team and culture via targeted value interactions, reframing asset role within the company.
- Shifted philosophy from development to optimized production management, increasing free cash flow by $50MM through 35%+ reductions in capital and LOE without impacting production or activity.
- Directed asset-wide gathering system reconfiguration and consolidation, securing executive approval/funding.
- Implemented Mechanical Integrity plan for maturing assets, de-risking operations by retiring aging infrastructure.
- 55+ staff | $200MM budget | 40 MBOEPD Led multidisciplinary team through downturn, transitioning asset to positive cash flow.
Production Manager, Permian Business Unit
Noble Energy
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Grew asset from 12 MBOPD to 70 MBOPD while reducing LOE by 15%.
- Assumed new well flowback responsibility, achieving 65% cost reduction and safer operations.
- 75+ staff | $240MM budget | 70 MBOPD Managed production, maintenance, and I&E teams during rapid asset growth.
Production Engineering Manager, Eagle Ford BU
Noble Energy
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Evaluated and temporarily suspended workover rig program due to HSE risks; reinstated with new safety protocols, personnel, and vendors.
- Optimized production via well performance, monitoring, interventions, and 2-rig workover program.
Production Services Manager, Denver Julesburg BU
Noble Energy
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Delivered all Consent Decree obligations on time, evaluating 1,500 locations and implementing process safety modifications at 300+ sites in first year.
- Managed 29-rig workover program servicing 7,000 wells, scaling abandonment/retirement activities from 10 to +250 per year.
- Responded rapidly to regulatory changes, well leaks, location consolidations, and compliance issues.
- 70+ staff | 29 workover rigs Created multidisciplinary department (facilities/production engineers, maintenance/construction, LDAR, workover rigs) to meet emissions Consent Decree and regulatory demands.
Production Manager, DJ BU
Noble Energy
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Led team through BU reorganization while growing production and maintaining flat lifting costs.
- 180+ staff | $220MM budget | 120 MBOEPD | 7,000+ wells Accountable for safe production and financial performance post-reorganization.
Facilities and Maintenance Manager, DJ BU
Noble Energy
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Developed and implemented maintenance philosophy and computer-based program for 7,000+ wells.
- Commissioned first onshore Central Processing Facility, 15 MMCFD Gas Processing Facility, and Oil Polishing Facility.
- LDAR team identified and repaired 5,000+ leaks in first year.
- Grew from 25 to 100+ staff | 7,000+ facilities Established new team for facilities/midstream, including Noble’s first LDAR department.
Completion Department Manager, DJ BU
Noble Energy
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Scaled team from 25 to 225 horizontal completions/year; transitioned to 24/7 operations.
- 15+ staff | $300MM budget Managed completions for Rockies BU (100+ horizontal, 485 vertical wells, 450 reentries).
Various Engineering Roles
Noble Energy
02.2006 - 01.2011
- Designed/executed 56 first horizontal wells (Mid-Continent).
- Developed 100+ well field from concept to sales (Shallow Niobrara).
- Supported acquisition/divestiture teams (Anadarko Basin).
- 4 promotions: Foreman to Sr. Engineer) Progressed in completions/production across Anadarko, DJ, and Tri-State basins.
Sr. Technical Professional – Production Enhancement
Halliburton
12.2001 - 02.2006
- Oversaw 3,000+ stimulation treatments (frac, coil tubing, cementing) across Green River, Piceance, Uinta basins
Education
Bachelors - Petroleum Engineering
Montana Tech
Butte12-2001
Skills
- Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
- Strategic Planning & Change Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership (75 staff)
- Budget Management & Cost Optimization ($150MM–$300MM)
- Process Safety Management (SEMS, IOGP, ISO 50001)
- Emissions Management & Regulatory Compliance (Consent Decrees, EPA/DOJ)
- Data Analytics & Operational Dashboards
- Remote Operations & Control Center Development
- HSE Leadership & Zero-Incident Performance
- Asset Performance & Production Optimization (Upstream/Midstream)
- Mechanical Integrity & Facilities Execution
- Supply Chain & Project Management
- Production Operations
- Production Engineering
- Completions
Timeline
Director, Facilities Execution / Operational Excellence – Permian Basin
Apache
02.2025 - Current
Director, Operational Excellence – Global Role
Apache
04.2022 - 02.2025
Functional Advisor / General Manager, Chevron Technical Center – Global Role
Chevron
12.2020 - 04.2022
Director of Operations, Eagle Ford Business Unit
Noble Energy
08.2019 - 12.2020
Production Manager, Permian Business Unit
Noble Energy
01.2017 - 08.2019
Production Engineering Manager, Eagle Ford BU
Noble Energy
08.2016 - 01.2017
Production Services Manager, Denver Julesburg BU
Noble Energy
12.2014 - 08.2016
Production Manager, DJ BU
Noble Energy
03.2014 - 12.2014
Facilities and Maintenance Manager, DJ BU
Noble Energy
04.2012 - 03.2014
Completion Department Manager, DJ BU
Noble Energy
01.2011 - 04.2012
Various Engineering Roles
Noble Energy
02.2006 - 01.2011
Sr. Technical Professional – Production Enhancement
Halliburton
12.2001 - 02.2006
Bachelors - Petroleum Engineering
Montana Tech
Professional Accomplishments & Development
- Transition Representative: Callon and Chevron-Noble acquisitions
- Incident Commander: 2 incidents; support on 5 others (ICS activation)
- Noble Executive Lead Program; Instructor, Noble’s Spirit frontline leadership program
- Noble Technical Representative: Emissions Consent Decree (EPA, DOJ, Colorado)
- GAP International Breakthrough Thinking (1.5 years leadership coaching)
- Center for Creative Leadership – Leading Managers (0.5 years coaching)