Cameron Griffin
7401 E County Road 112, Midland,TX
Summary
Petroleum geologist specializing in development, appraisal and exploration, with a strong background in basin analysis, play fairway mapping, and prospect evaluation. Proven track record of supporting acreage growth and de-risking drilling campaigns through data-driven interpretation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Development Geologist
ConocoPhillips
Midland, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Currently working as the Development Geologist for Slash Ranch on the Delaware Basin South Team.
- Utilize a diverse dataset including seismic, well logs, geochem, microseismic and production to propose and execute numerous appraisal targets including the Avalon, BS1S, BS2S, BS3C and WFMP C.
- Work closely with multiple offset operators on knowledge sharing and data trades including orchestrating a full core trade in the WFMP C with EOG.
- Provide full-time geosteering support to the Nabors X05 rig to ensure we hit our targets and stay within our target windows.
- Have provided justification for data collection of numerous data sets (core, logs, geochem, microseismic) that have helped optimize landing points and mitigate drilling risks.
- Have worked through the regulatory process to plan and execute several SWD wells in the Delaware Mountain Group.
Senior Development Geologist
Endeavor Energy Resources
Midland, TX
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Sole asset geologist for over ~140 M gross acres and 5 - 9 rig lines in Endeavor's Permian Basin assets.
- Perform extensive geologic evaluations on Spraberry and Wolfcamp intervals and provide recommendations on data collection and target appraisal.
- Perform petrophysical analysis of newly acquired logs.
- Work with a cross functional technical team to provide justification for proposed landing targets and data collection for multiple rig lines for 150+ wells and over $800 MM of capital expenditure.
- Integrate well log data, petrophysics, data analytics, core and cuttings analysis, geochem and geomechanics into high-grading Endeavor acreage and target selection.
- Work as a primary contact with the land team on evaluating potential land trades, land acquisitions and valuation of EER acreage.
- Involved with investment and appraisal of new ventures with executive leadership team.
Development Geologist
Chevron Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Given responsibility for the first Chevron horizontal development program in the Permian Basin.
- Personally planned and geosteered 40+ horizontal wells in multiple development areas that span both the Midland and Delaware Basins.
- Played an integral role in defining net pay definitions and identifying target horizons for multiple rig lines in multiple areas in unconventional reservoirs.
- All development areas I have been involved with have met and exceeded Chevron's economic performance expectations.
Geology Intern
Chevron Corporation
Midland, TX
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Well log analysis and formation top correlation of several thousand wells in the Midland Basin using Petra.
- Cross section, isopach and structure map creation of multiple target intervals on the Eastern Shelf of the Midland Basin.
- Compiled and evaluated production data for the Wolfcamp D including decline curve creation and analysis.
- Evaluated and gave feedback and recommendations on the prospectivity of the Wolfcamp D in the Eastern Shelf.
Geotech
Petroleum Systems International, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Analyses and descriptions of core samples and cuttings from various well locations.
- Data entry and maintenance of rock sample databases.
- Field and well site support and assistance.
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Compiled compositional and map information for igneous rocks in the state of Utah for the Utah Geological Survey.
- Helped create a searchable ArcGIS database of the ages, elemental and isotopic compositions and outcrop areas of individual magmatic units.
- Helped compile all analytical information in reports of the Utah Geological Survey and United States Geological Survey for Utah Rocks.
Education
MBA - Finance and Management
University of Arizona
05.2022
Master's Degree - Geology
University of Houston
05.2013
Bachelor's degree - Geology
Brigham Young University
04.2011
Skills
- Well log interpretation
- Mapping and modeling
- Core analysis
- Geochemistry
- Production monitoring
- Reservoir characterization
- Seismic interpretation
- Stratigraphy and sedimentology
- ArcGIS
- Petra
- Spotfire
- Petrel
Awards
- Received a differential ranking each year at Chevron.
- Was voted to the Brigham Young University Geology Club Presidency.
- Received the Eagle Scout award in the Boy Scouts of America.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Development Geologist
ConocoPhillips
04.2023 - Current
Senior Development Geologist
Endeavor Energy Resources
03.2018 - 04.2023
Development Geologist
Chevron Corporation
05.2013 - 03.2018
Geology Intern
Chevron Corporation
06.2012 - 11.2012
Geotech
Petroleum Systems International, Inc.
01.2011 - 08.2011
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
07.2010 - 05.2011
MBA - Finance and Management
University of Arizona
Master's Degree - Geology
University of Houston
Bachelor's degree - Geology
Brigham Young University
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