Erich Fletcher
Ratcliff,AR
Summary
With over 25 years in managerial roles and 20 years as a drilling consultant, including impactful work with independent & major drilling companies, I've led teams to set industry records and significantly reduce drilling costs. Expert in Wellview and proficient in communication, my approach has consistently enhanced operational efficiency and safety standards. Proficient Drilling knowledge about field assessments, drilling operations and recovery plans within oil and gas industry. Successful track record accomplishing challenging project objectives. Manages complex drilling design efforts and guides installation process for on-schedule productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Drilling Consultant
Hudspeth Operating
11.2022 - Current
- Assist in wildcat drilling in an area that has not been proven or drilled in since the 80s
- Coordinate with Vice president and engineering/geology department all aspects of drilling and safety procedures and any environmental issues.
- Monitor and record day-to-day drilling activities with compliance of the drilling program and handle problems that may come up or foresee, record and maintain cost at minimum.
Drilling Consultant
Southwestern Energy
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Offered guidance and experience to the operator for the drilling of Utica wells in the area of south east Ohio, also worked with drilling managers and engineering department to streamline operations to reduce days on wells and lower cost.
- Oversee all aspects of drilling and safety procedures.
- Report and log all daily operations into Wellview program.
Drilling Consultant/Superintendent
Eclipse/Montage
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Developed and customized a drilling program, built a drilling team to better field members in best practices for safe and efficient drilling operations.
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth
- Analyzed current business plan, identified inefficiencies in existing processes, and tracked performance following implementation of improvements
- Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations
- During our growth we had set and broken numerous records with in the company, industry and world. Days vs depth, days vs cost, footage and three longest laterals in the world in Guernsey county, Ohio first record was the Purple Hayes lateral length 18,544' the second record was the Great Scott 3H lateral length 19,300' and the third record was the Outlaw C 11H lateral length 19,500' Spud to TD these wells was drilled from 13 to 17 days.
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintain Daily Rig operations and reporting, coordinate with drilling superintendent and engineering department, oversee all aspects of drilling and safety procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in technology through regular participation in conferences or workshops related to the field of drilling consultancy.
- Collaborated with geologists and engineers to develop effective drilling back builds and "S" curves strategies, minimizing risks and enhancing overall performance.
Drilling Consultant
BHP Billiton
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided expert guidance and headed up the companies Spudder rig program in Arkansas Fayetteville shale, West Texas Delaware basin and in South Texas Eagleford area.
- With our Spudder rig program we were able to drop in most applications at least five total days off of each well which also brought down total drilling cost down.
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Conducted thorough site evaluations for optimal rig placement, maximizing resource both for spudder rigs and big rig reentry on some of the first multi well pads in the Fayetteville shale area.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and efficient workflow during drilling operations.
- Reviewed post-drilling reports to identify areas of improvement for future projects, continuously refining methodologies for increased success rates.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, identifying potential maintenance issues and addressing them proactively to prevent costly downtime in all areas from logistics, construction, surface and downhole failures.
Drilling Consultant
Southwestern Energy
09.2005 - 05.2007
- Over seen two Spudder rigs in the fayetteville shale area while working with geologist in grassroots areas with no previous well offset information.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing innovative techniques and technologies in daily operations.
- Managed drilling projects from construction of pad, drilling, pad clean up through to hand over to comletions ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards.
Education
High school diploma -
Paris High School
Paris, AR05.1992
Skills
- Over 25 years of managerial positions In onshore oil and gas operations
- Approximately 20 years of drilling consulting experience for several independent drilling company’s
- Wild well control – -Supervisor level
- Areas worked : in Barnett shall, West Texas, Western Oklahoma, Permian basin, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Alabama
- Computer literate in some Microsoft programs, Wellview, and Rimbase reporting, Proficient in usage and training others
- On site accounting and organization
- Horizontal (short- radius, medium -radius), S-curves, and re-entry drilling experience
- Extensive experience in water and oil based systems
- Compression equipment knowledge
- Troubleshoot/repair of compression equipment
- Industry safety equipment
- Good communication skills
- Strong initiative
- Basic math and measuring aptitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Arkansas driver's license
- Knowledge of manufacturing standards/regulations
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Possesses a reliable vehicle
- Hand/power tools
- Machine servicing
- Supervisory experience
- Project management skills
- Equipment problem resolution
- Safety knowledge
Timeline
Drilling Consultant
Hudspeth Operating
11.2022 - Current
Drilling Consultant
Southwestern Energy
08.2020 - 11.2022
Drilling Consultant/Superintendent
Eclipse/Montage
01.2014 - 08.2020
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake
06.2013 - 01.2014
Drilling Consultant
BHP Billiton
03.2011 - 06.2013
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake
05.2007 - 03.2011
Drilling Consultant
Southwestern Energy
09.2005 - 05.2007
High school diploma -
Paris High School
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