Corey Vogel
Oil And Gas Professional
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in directional drilling, project management, and operations within the energy sector. My expertise spans across leading high-impact projects, strategic business development, and fostering strong client rela- tionships. I am adept at navigating complex business landscapes, driving technological advancements, and implementing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the energy industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Owner/Broker
Wolverine Field Services
New Braunfels
01.2024 - Current
- Source water well rigs for uranium drilling for a publicly traded Texas company
- Doubled rig count through past relationships while cultivating new relationships as well
- Total daily footage has increased by over 50% while keeping overhead relatively flat
- Introduced oil field drilling practices such as PDMs and PDC to increase both footage and production
- Negotiate contracts with third party drilling companies.
NAM Business Management Director
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialist
Midland
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Reduction of PDM parts inventory by 40% while still fulfilling all full package and rental obligations
- Led the beginning process of bridging Sage and Bi Minor to better track dumb iron cost and usage
- Spearheaded the acquisition of Double Barrel RSS, Tally Directional Texas work, and a yet-to-be-named company that will close before the end of the year
- Coordinated Intrepid's largest operator, Conoco Phillips
- Handled both full package and rental invoices, worked directly with engineers, and also worked with COP remote drilling team (DIG).
Directional Drilling Superintendent
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialist
Midland, Texas
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Reduced PDM parts inventory by 40%, maintaining operational excellence while optimiz- ing resources.
- Led a team in establishing new records in drilling efficiency, demonstrating my ability to drive operational improvements and safety.
Project Manager/Operations
Cowboy Motorsports of Austin, LP
Austin
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked in conjunction with legal counsel to create new employee handbook
- Led team, along with CFO, in formulation of best practice strategies across all retail environments
- Standardization and implementation of training across all levels of automotive retail business
- Procured resources and materials during COVID to keep building renovation moving forward in Austin
- Project manager on renovation that brought project in at 400k under budget.
Lead Directional Driller
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialist
Midland
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Drilled horizontal directional wells in the MERGE (Woodford, Mays) up to 23,000' with laterals from 1.5 to 2.5 miles with 8 3/4" hole size
- Worked in conjunction with geology and geo-steering to hit and maintain wellbore in high-grade target zones
- Led directional team in multiple 24 Hr footage records along with a 2.5-mile lateral with directional BHA (non RSS.) Helped establish running Orbit Power Drive (RSS) in high-angle tangents for Roan Resources Inc.
Lead Directional Driller
Phoenix Technology Services
Midland
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Drilled horizontal wells in the Permian Basin (Wolfcamp) and Delaware Basin on multi-well pads with extended reach laterals from 6 1/2" up to 8 3/4" hole size
- Interpreted well plans and geo-steered the drilling process according to the engineering, geologists, and company representatives requirements
- Completed straight hole work, tangents, built the curve sections, laterals, and side tracking safely and efficiently
- Efficient usage of the Win-Serve drilling program, responsible for building correct bottom hole assemblies for wells according engineering specifications and excellent daily reporting
- Built strong relationships with every Oil company representative throughout the drilling process
- Excellent communication skills which help mitigate drilling problems and downtime.
Lead Directional Driller
Basic Energy Services
Midland
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Drilled horizontal, turnazontal, and vertical wells in the Permian Basin (Wolfcamp) with multiple extended reach laterals from 6 1/2" up to 8 3/4" hole size
- Efficiently maintained company assets through online/website tracking and recording
- Kept strict inventory records daily to minimize loss and damage control
- Administered and controlled all directional operations and production capabilities on the rig site to meet oil company requirements
- All operations performed have the highest degree of focus towards safety.
Lead Directional Driller
Scientific Drilling International
Midland
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Lead directional driller responsible for total well completions
- Occasionally oversaw MWD operations while drilling
- Responsible for controlling well bore paths, interpreting all aspects of the proposed well plans, changing the drilling processes efficiently when new well plans were derived, and making sure all of the related drilling departments were notified and on board with drilling requirements
- Perform duties with a flexible approach, available on call 24 hours a day across all locations at all times and working within safety regulations
- Multilateral and extended reach wells in the Wolfcamp Shale, Woodford Shale, and Granite Wash Shale.
Directional Driller
Halliburton/ Sperry Drilling
Oklahoma City
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Proficient in the use of directional drilling software (Compass) and Insite
- Collaborate with the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) engineer to ensure that BHA compatibility and planned operating parameters are within specification
- Maintain records of all directional drilling equipment at well site
- Graduated among the top of Halliburton's April 2012 Directional Drilling Optimizational Training (DDOT) class.
MWD - Measurement While Drilling Engineer
Halliburton/ Sperry Drilling
Oklahoma City
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised the Logging While Drilling (LWD) process including tool preparations, data acquisition, gamma log generation and Quality Control (QC), and delivery of the services to the customer
- Premium MWD services included Gamma Ray, Rate of Penetration, Bottom Hole Temperature monitoring, Gamma Inclination, Propagation Resistivity Tool (PRT), Annular Pressure, Non-Compliance Reports for tool failures, Non-magnetic Tool & Collar spacing calculations needed to reduce magnetic interference
- Provided technical consultation to all of Halliburton's clients in areas including mud hydraulics, Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) planning, formation evaluation, drilling tendencies, the mud system, and BHA dynamics
- Assist in the effort to interface with the Directional Driller (DD) to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification, and correct tool face references are applied
- Ability to run three telemetries including P4M, Manchester, and EM/Repeater.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas
San Antonio, TX 09.1997 - 5 2003
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Judson High School
Converse, TX 09.1993 - 5 1997
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Team Leader
Project Management
Risk Management
Strong Communication Skills
Certification
OSHA General Industry Safety & Health certified
Medic/First Aid/AED certified
H2S trained and certified
SafeLandUSA
PPE
EnvironAware
Fall Protection
Hazardous Energy
Fire Safety
HAZCOM
Confined Space Training
West Texas Safety Training Center trained
Timeline
Owner/Broker
Wolverine Field Services
01.2024 - Current
NAM Business Management Director
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialist
07.2023 - 10.2023
Directional Drilling Superintendent
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialist
09.2022 - 07.2023
Project Manager/Operations
Cowboy Motorsports of Austin, LP
10.2019 - 04.2022
Lead Directional Driller
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialist
01.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Directional Driller
Phoenix Technology Services
06.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Directional Driller
Basic Energy Services
01.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Directional Driller
Scientific Drilling International
01.2013 - 01.2016
Directional Driller
Halliburton/ Sperry Drilling
01.2012 - 01.2013
MWD - Measurement While Drilling Engineer
Halliburton/ Sperry Drilling
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas
09.1997 - 5 2003
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Judson High School
09.1993 - 5 1997
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