Chris Comeaux
Crowley
Summary
Dynamic Senior Wells Supervisor at Shell Exploration & Production Co., specializing in well intervention and plug abandonment. Demonstrated expertise in cost management and operational planning, achieving substantial savings and maintaining zero non-compliance incidents. Skilled in team leadership and performance optimization, consistently producing outstanding results in intricate offshore environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Wells Supervisor
Shell Exploration & Production Co.
01.2013 - 01.2025
- Tour Foreman for Riserless vessel operations.
- Lead Foreman for CWI Operations on TLP’s and Shelf Platforms.
- Worked as Tour and Relief Lead Drilling Foreman on TLPs.
- Developed planning and executing Coil Tubing/Wireline Fishing Operations.
- Provided leadership and guidance for engineering, planning Well Servicing, and Well Intervention jobs.
- Mentored new Shell foremen/WSOE’s.
- Lead Supervisor for Brazos P&A Project, SS241 P&A Project, and Eugene Island 30 Legacy P&A, ST 300 Cougar P&A, Enchilada and Salsa P&A.
- PIC for P&A and Production Operations.
- Developed processes with engineering for P&A, CWI Operations and Drilling & Completions.
- Managed total refurbishment of Blake International Rig 651.
- Managed refurbishment and build Cudd Snubbing HWO Units Phase 1 & 2.
- Managed refurbishment of multiple Weatherford Decommission HWO Units.
- Managed and SIT at Well Gear in Broussard and planning Trinidad HWO phase. Work with engineers on procedures and equipment setup and acceptance.
- Intervention Excellence ON ENCHILADA A-5 HOT TAP restored approximately 750-1000 BOE, placing 3rd in the Deepwater End of Year Performance Award FOR A-5.
- Performed first Hot Tap for Shell in GOM in a costly efficient manner saving Shell from having to perform the work with a rig.
- Perform Acid Stim on Olympus in 3 days saving Shell over 2 million.
- Completed 9 BSEE inspections in a 10-month campaign with 0-INCs.
Lead Wells Supervisor (Consultant Shell)
Shell
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Directed planning and execution of P&A and DVA completions, Intervention and Drilling operations for all Shell assets.
- Oversaw daily cost tracking and coordinated logistics to optimize operational efficiency.
- Managed well control operations, ensuring the integrity of redundant barriers and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineers to plan and execute well procedures in a cost-effective manner, focusing on performance optimization.
- Led Well Intervention and Plug and Abandonment operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and Deepwater Gulf of Mexico, consistently ensuring compliance with government regulatory and Shell standards.
- Controlled well integrity and ensured barrier management during critical Intervention, Abandonment and Drilling operations.
- Coordinated daily operational activities, including cost management and logistical support, ensuring successful execution of procedures.
- Managed refurbishment of Rigs, Pulling Units and Rig Start up on TLP’s.
- Assisted collaborating with Baker Oil Tools, Boots and Coots, and SLB to develop a specialized fishing tool for the retrieval of coiled tubing slip rams.
- Assisted Co-Author SPE papers- CT Stuck Hurricane Evacuation and CT Re-Entry for P&A Operations to comply with Current BSEE regulation.
- Lead Foreman/PIC during re-entry operations for P&A projects.
- Successfully managed countless BSEE inspections with no reported Incidents of Non-Compliance (INCs).
- Led decommissioning projects on Brazos Picaroon, SS-241, ST-301, Enchilada and Salsa projects.
- Led Subsea/Riserless stimulation pumping jobs on numerous wells.
Rig Manager/ Tool Pusher
Nabors Offshore Corp.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised Drilling/Completion Operations.
- Performed work for Total and Shell.
- Performed workover and completion operations, including: Re-Completion Dual String.
- Performed Side Track.
- Drilling and Intervention of the Marcellus Shell.
Well Site Lead
GMX Resources
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Supervised Drilling/Workover/Completion East Texas for: GMX Resources.
- Drilled Haynesville Shale wells, Burnett shale, Cotton Valley.
- Met all requirements of Railroad Commission.
Rig Manager/OIM
Noble Drilling
01.1993 - 01.2008
- Enabled service excellence and customer satisfaction by providing training and guidance to individuals engaged in well work.
- Managed Drilling and Completion operations daily in Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and International.
- Performed job site compliance audits.
- Improved inspection results of Coast Guard, MMS.
- Supervised multiple rig refurbishments (Jack-up).
- Trained, mentored, and assessed competencies of employees engaged in well work.
- Coordinated and assisted with Correction, Prevention, and Improvement processes.
- Supervised 40-70 employees. Including a significant achievement in developed rig performance and organized work to meet operator and contractor specifications.
Floor Hand
GREYWOLF DRILLING
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Worked as Floorman & learning drilling rig operations.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted with setting up auxiliary power sources such as generators or compressors when necessary.
- Inspected and maintained blowout preventers, mud tanks, and shale shakers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Set up surface piping systems for proper circulation of fluids throughout the wellbore.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
CrowleySkills
- Well intervention and plug abandonment
- Cost management
- Logistical coordination
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Operational planning
- Performance optimization
- Well intervention
- Plug and abandonment
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Safety protocols
- Rig refurbishment
- Project management
Certification
- Shell CWI Round I & II Diplomas
- Shell CWI 320 Advanced Well Control Certification
- IADC Drilling / Intervention Operations Supervisor (Surface/Subsea)
- IADC Well Servicing Oil and Gas Operator Representative
- ASOG & Dynamic Positioning
- K&M Mud School
- Defensive Driving
- Mercury Management Process and HSE Focal Point for Brazos Project.
- Hazwoper
- Fire Fighting
- Coaching for Wells Front Line Leaders
- Coiled Tubing, I, II, & III, MMS Drilling/Completion/Work Over/Well Servicing.
- CT Data Acquisition, Coil Tubing Global Competency Workshop, Coil Stuck Workshop, and developed new HES Standards for the GOM.
- LSU Well Control Training, Randy Smith Well Control Training and Stuck pipe
- Business Leadership Development Program I.
Years Of Experience
34 years
Timeline
Senior Wells Supervisor
Shell Exploration & Production Co.
01.2013 - 01.2025
Lead Wells Supervisor (Consultant Shell)
Shell
01.2010 - 01.2013
Rig Manager/ Tool Pusher
Nabors Offshore Corp.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Well Site Lead
GMX Resources
01.2008 - 01.2009
Rig Manager/OIM
Noble Drilling
01.1993 - 01.2008
Floor Hand
GREYWOLF DRILLING
01.1992 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
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